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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1855

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meeting To-day

Empire · Tuesday 16 January 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Henry Johnson, at third meeting at 11. In the estate of Thomas King, a single meeting at noon. In the estate of Christopher Samuel Walton, an examination under Judge's order at 12.30…

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Police Office Justice. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1855 · page 5

SIR,—As I believe you are ever ready to devote your columns to the exposition of any act of injustice perpetrated by those in authority upon their humbler fellow-citizens, I respectfully request you to do me…

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

Empire · Wednesday 17 January 1855 · page 4

CITY POLICE CASES— Bridget Connolly and James Angel were severally found guilty of being drunk in the public streets on the previous evening, and sentenced to pay, the former a fine of…

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Water Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1855 · page 5

Bridget Connely and James Angel were fined 20s. each, for drunkenness. Alexander M'Grotty was fined 20s. and costs for assaulting Ellen Smith in Gloucester-street, on…

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Central Police Court—tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate and Dr. Douglass.)

Empire · Wednesday 17 January 1855 · page 4

DRUNKARDS— The list was light this morning, and was disposed of in the usual manner; the sentence in each case being a penalty of 20s., or in default to imprisonment in the cells for…

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Central Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Police Magistrate and Dr. Douglass

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1855 · page 5

There were twelve persons convicted of drunkenness, three of whom were sent to gaol, and the others were sentenced to pay the usual penalty of 20s., or be imprisoned for twenty-four hours. On the general…

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Insolvent Court. Before the Chief Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1855 · page 5

In the estate of Henry Johnson, a third meeting. Debts amounting to £205 19s. 8d. were proved. The insolvent was examined by Mr. Hellyer. The assignee handed in his report, which was read to the…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. (Before S. F. Milford, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estate.)

Empire · Wednesday 17 January 1855 · page 4

In the estate, of Henry Johnson, a third meeting was held; debts amounting to £205 19s.8d. were proved; insolvent was examined by Mr. Hellyer. Assignee handed in his report, which was road to the meeting, An offer of…

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Central Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1855 · page 5

There were nine drunkards on the list; one of whom was sent to gaol for three days; one, a soldier, was remanded to his regiment; one, an old offender, was sent to gaol one month. The remainder were…

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Water Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1855 · page 5

The Drunkards' List contained the names of four individuals, two of whom were discharged, and two, in default of payment of 20s. fine, were ordered to be locked up for 24 hours…

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Central Police Office— Wednesday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Thursday 18 January 1855 · page 4

DRUNKARDS' LIST— The shoot was of average heaviness,those who appeared were fined in the penalty of 20s. each, or in default to 24 hours' imprisonment; in the cases of non-appearance the…

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Insolvent Court. Wednesday. Before the Chief Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1855 · page 5

In the estate of Joseph Taylor, a single meeting. The insolvent amended his schedule, and at the request of the official assignee the meeting adjourned until Tuesday next, the 23rd, at half-past 11…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. (Before S.F. Milford, Esq, Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Thursday 18 January 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Joseph Taylor, a single meeting was held. The Insolvent amended his schedule, and at the request of the Official Assignee, the meeting adjourned till Tuesday next, the 23rd instant, at 11…

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Water Police Court— Wednesday. (Before the water Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Friday 19 January 1855 · page 5

ClTY POLICE BUSINESS— Charles Thompson, was placed In the dock charged with being drunk and making use of obscene language in the public streets. The charge was fully proved, and defendant was ordered to pay a…

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Water Police Court. Thursday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1855 · page 9

Grace Matilda Sully, of Miller's Point, was fined £2 for using obscene language in the public street. Charles Grice, Peter Myer, and William Roach, seamen belonging to the Lydia, were arraigned upon…

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Central Police Court. Thursday. Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr. Comrie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1855 · page 9

There were 5 convictions for drunkenness, all of which resulted in the payment of 20s., or commitment to goal for 24 hours. On the general list, there were 13 cases, 8 of which were remanded or…

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Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1855 · page 9

THE adjourned special meetings in the estate of John Woods were further adjourned until to-morrow at two and half-past two o'clock…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

Empire · Friday 19 January 1855 · page 4

(Before S. F. Milford, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) In the estate of John Woods, an adjourned specia meeting was held: nothing was done, meeting adjourned…

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Water Police Court. Friday. Before the Water-Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1855 · page 4

The drunkards' list contained the names of Thomas Acton and John Kennedy, who were fined 20s. each. Thomas Acton was fined 20s. for having assaulted a constable in the execution of his duty…

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

Empire · Saturday 20 January 1855 · page 4

CITY POLICE CASES— On the city police charge sheet there were only three cases set down for adjudication this morning; two delinquents were charged with being drunk on the public streets…

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