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Courts & crime, 1855

2,634 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 132

Supreme Court of New South Wales

Empire · Saturday 30 June 1855 · page 3

The subjoined regulations for the despatch business in the Supreme Court were published in yesterday's Gazette:- OFFICES OF THE MASTER AND CHIEF COMMISSIONER…

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Insolvent Court. Friday. Estates Surrendered. Mr. Justice Therry accepted the surrender of the following estates:—

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 June 1855 · page 8

John Rider Roberts, of Jamison-street, Sydney, surveyor. Liabilities, £1173 11s. 7d. Assets—value of real property, £102; and of personal property, £170: total £272. Deficit, £901 11s. 7d. Mr…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Before the Chief Justice, and a jury of four. KENDALL V. WATT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 June 1855 · page 8

This was an action for money had and received, and for money due on an account stated. The defendant pleaded the general issue, and also, that he paid the money to one who was a co-partner with the plaintiff…

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In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Wednesday, 27th day of June, A D. 1855. Offices of the Master and Chief Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 June 1855 · page 8

FOR the better regulation and despatch of business to be transacted by the Master in Equity, and Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates, respectively, at Sydney, after the 31st day of July next, it is hereby ordered as follows:—…

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

Empire · Saturday 30 June 1855 · page 3

This was an action for money received to the plaintiff's use, and for money due upon an account stated. The defendant pleaded that he was not indebted; and also that the plaintiff was one of…

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Central Police Court—friday. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. Deloitte, Darley, and Dr. Douglass.)

Empire · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 3

Fifteen drunkards were brought before the Court: ohe was discharged, and twelve were fined in the usual penalty, 20s., or twenty-four hours' imprisonment. John Danger, an habitual drunkard, was sent to gaol for seven…

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Central Police Court. Saturday. Before Mr.Dowling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 4

Eleven persons were charged with having been found drank in the streets, for which offence two were fined 40s. and seven 20s. each, with the alternative of 24 or 48 hours' imprisonment. Two were…

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Water Police Court. Saturday. Before Major Wingate, and Mr. G. Thornton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 4

Elizabeth Brown, in default of payment of 20s., for drunkenness, was sentenced to twenty-four hours imprisonment. Francis Gannon was sentenced to three months…

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Water Police Court—friday. (Before C. Kemp and S. D. Gordon, Esquires.)

Empire · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 3

Margaret Mauro, an old offender, for being drunk was sentenced to pay a fine of 40s., or be imprisoned for forty-eight hours. Thomas Brown, for being drunk and obstructing a…

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Charge of Wilful Murder Against Some Person or Persons Unknown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 4

AN inquest was held on Saturday last before the Coroner, Mr. Branan, and a jury of twelve, at Mr. Bird's, the Observer Tavern, Lower George-street, touching the death of a male child, name unknown,…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Maurice Henry Solomons, a special meeting was held, at which the creditors agreed to allow insolvent his household furniture and wearing apparel, on condition of his paying the rent due…

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Insolvent Court.—saturday, June 30. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 5

In the estate of Maurice Henry Solomons, a special meeting was held, at which the creditors agreed to allow insolvent his household furniture wearing apparel, on condition of his paying the rent due…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittings in Banco. (Before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry.) INSOLVENOY

Empire · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 3

The Chief Commissioner reported a Certificate for confirmation in the case of James H. Butechart. In the case of Thomas Argent a refusal of certificate on the ground that insolvont had incurred debts without reason…

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Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sitting As in Banco. Before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry. Certificates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 July 1855 · page 4

The certificate granted by the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates to James N. Butchart, was confirmed by the Court, as was also the refusal of a certificate to Thomas Argent for not having kept proper…

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Central Police Court—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. Hill, Egan Daniels, J. West, junior, and Dr. Douglass.)

Empire · Tuesday 3 July 1855 · page 4

Twenty-four persons were found drunk in the streets, on Saturday and Sunday; four forfeited their deposits of 40s., and eighteen were brought before the Court, and fined in the usual penalty, 20s., or twenty-four…

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Central Police Court—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs, Hill, Egan, Daniels, J. West, junior, and Dr. Douglass.)

Empire · Tuesday 3 July 1855 · page 7

Twenty-four persons were found drunk in the streets, on Saturday and Sunday; four forfeited their deposits of 40s., and eighteen were brought before the Court, and fined in the usual penalty, 20s., or twenty-four…

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Water Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. G. Thornton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 July 1855 · page 4

William Gordon, Christopher Mills, John Connoly, Thomas M'Guire, Patrick Fitzpatrick, and Honora Hill, were ordered to pay a fine of 20s. each, for drunkenness, in default 24 Hours' imprisonment…

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Water Police Court—monday. (Before, G. Thornton, and R. S. Ross, Esquires.)

Empire · Tuesday 3 July 1855 · page 7

William Gardner, Christopher Mills, John Connolly, Thomas Conolly, Thomas M'Guire, Patrick Fitzpatrick, and Honora Hill, were found guilty of drunkenness and sentenced to pay a fine of 20s., or be imprisoned for…

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Water Police Court—monday. (Before G. Tliornton, and R.S. Ross, Esquires.)

Empire · Tuesday 3 July 1855 · page 4

William Gaelner, Christopher Mills, John Cormolly Thomas Conolly,. Thomas M.Guire, Patrick.Fitzpatrick and Honora Hill, were found guilty of drunkenness and sentenced to pay a fine of 20s., or he imprisoned for…

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Cattle Stealing. To the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Tuesday 3 July 1855 · page 6

SIR—Understanding that it is your wish to receive suggestions as to the most effectual mode of putting a stop to cuttle stealing throughout the colony. I feel bound to contribute my mite of information, with a view to…

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