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Courts & crime, 1855

2,634 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 132

Law. Supreme Court,—wednesday. Special Sitting for the Trial of Causes. Before Mr. Justice DICKINSON and a Jury of four. M'artkur and Another V. KENNEDY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 May 1855 · page 5

This case, which was partially tried on Tuesday, was an action for goods sold and delivered. Messrs. Darvall and Lutwyche appeared for the plaintiffs, and the Solicitor-General and Mr…

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Water Police Court. Thursday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 May 1855 · page 4

Mary Dowling was ordered to pay a fine of 20s. for drunkenness; in default 24 hours imprisonment. William Harvey remanded from yesterday on the charge of stealing a pair of trousers, was further…

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Water Police Court—thursday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Friday 11 May 1855 · page 2

Mary Dowling and Adam Thomson were found guilty of being drunk and disorderly in the streets and sontnncod to the usual penalties of 20s., or twenty-four hours' imprisonment…

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Central Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and M. E, Murnin, Esquire,)

Empire · Friday 11 May 1855 · page 2

Fifteen persons were charged with drunkenness [?]n the public street; two forfeited their deposits of 40s.; twelve were fined 20s., or twenty hours' imprisonment in the cells, and one was discharged…

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Central Police Court. Thursday. Before Mr. Dowling and Mr. Murnin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 May 1855 · page 4

Twelve persons were convicted of drunkenness and sentenced to pay 20s. each, or to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours; two others had deposited 40s. each by way of bail, on becoming sober at the lock-up,…

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Insolvent Court. Thursday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 May 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Christopher Samuel Walton, a certificate meeting was held. Insolvent's application was opposed by Messrs. MullendorfF and Co., on four grounds:—1. That he had falsified his accounts 2…

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Insolvent Court.—thursday. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Friday 11 May 1855 · page 4

In the estate of William Quyton, a certificate meeting was held. Certificate granted on the usual affidavit. In the estate of Thomas Philip Colegate, a certificate meeting wa sheld. Certificate granted on the usual…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—thursday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes

Empire · Friday 11 May 1855 · page 4

(Before mr. Justice Therry and a jury of Four.) KENNEDY V. MACARTHUR AND ANOTHER. This was a cross-action between the parties to the action which was tried the previous day. The…

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Law. Supreme Court.—thursday. Special Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Before Mr. Justice Therry and a Jury of four. KENNED[?] V. M'arthur and Another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 May 1855 · page 4

This was an action for breach of a contract to insure goods, shipped by defendants upon plaintiff's account, and subsequently lost at sea. The Solicitor-General and Mr. Broadhurst appeared…

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Water Police Court. Friday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 4

James M'Grath, and Daniel Leach, were fined 20s, for drunkenness; Ann M'Gowan, and Eliza Welsh, in default of payment of a fine of the same amount, for a similar offence, were ordered to be locked up for 24 hours…

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Water Police Court—friday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, E. C. Weekes, and John Campbell, Esqs.)

Empire · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 5

Four parties, namely:—James M'Greitb, Eliza Jacques, Ann M'Gowan, and Eliza Welsh, were brought, up at this Court yesterday, on the charge of having boen drunk and disorderly in the city on…

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Central Police Court.—friday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. E. Lockyer, R. M. Robey, and S. D. Gordon.)

Empire · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 4

Eleven persons were convicted of drunkenness; three forfeited deposits of 40s.; and seven were fined in the usual penalty of 20s. or twenty-four hours' confinement in the cells.—Matthew Hayes,…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 3

A Row IN THE COURT. — A frosty-looking old individual, named Mat. Cassidy, after enjoying the seclusion of Darlinghurst for the undue development of his pugnacious capabilities, upon…

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Central Police Court. Friday. Before Mr. Dowling, Major Lockyer, Mr. Robey, Mr. Egan, and Mr. Gordon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 4

The drunkard list consisted of twelve charges: one defendant was discharged, three forfeited 40s. each, which on becoming sober they had doposited at the lock-up in lieu of bail, and the rest were fined 20s. each…

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Insolvent Court. Friday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Gustav Wangenheim. Claims amounting to £286 10s. were proved; insolvent was examined, and Henry Nathan was elected to be the creditors' assignee. MEETINGS TO-DAY…

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Insolvent Court.—friday. (Before the Chief Commis[?]ger of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Gustav Wangenhaim, a second meeting was held. Debts amounting to £286 10s. were proved. Insolvent was examined by Mr. Saul Lyons; Mr. Henry Nathan was elected creditors' assignee, and…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—friday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. (Before the Chief Justice and a Jury of Four.)

Empire · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 4

CONWAY v. MORRIS AND ANOTHER. This was an action by the master of a vessel against a charter party. The plaintill claimed to recover £70, for the services of a vessel for a period…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Special Sitting for the Trial of Causes. Before the Chief Justice and a jury of fou[?] CONWAY V. Morris and Another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 3

This was an action by the master of a v[?]el against the charterers, to recover a sum of £70, for the services of such vessel beyond a period of two months, covered by the [?]rter party, at the expiration of which period defendants migh[?] have given her up had…

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He Full True, and Particular, Account of Ye Bloodie Fyghte and Criumpbanc [?]Grie, Of ye ever blessed Saint George Over ye DRAGONNE of WANTCLYFFE. Translated by Triptolemus Addlehed, ye Priore of ye anct. Monnasterie of Sainte Homme Bogge, from ye Original M.S. thereof, found by hym in ye Waste Boxxe of ye said Priorie, and wrote in ye Bosjesmanne Tonge, with ANNOTATIONS D. D., F. W. S., A. S. S., N. T. F., &c., &c., &c. Printed by H. Walker, Snooks Court, at ye sygn of ye " Lunar." D--D Donkey--Fellow of the wrong sort. A. S. S., Ass, N. IF.--No inconsiderable fool--and cet-er-rer. Ye Poet Invoketh Ye Muse

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 6

Full many a night I've laid and dammed the "mews" As oer the " tiles" the amorous notes resounded, But now, oh muse! in vain I look for you And how to reconcile yoo, I'm counfounded…

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Water Police Court. Saturday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1855 · page 4

William Craig was charged with drunkenness, and assaulting Sergeant Lake and Constable Waters, in the execution of their duty. He kicked the sergeant on the knee and tore his coat, and inflicted a severe…

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