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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1856

2,649 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 133

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

Empire · Thursday 28 February 1856 · page 2

James Marshall, a scaman belonging to H.M.S. Juno, was sentenced to twenty-four hours' imprisonment, for having been drunk, and disorderly on the previous sight. John Breshnahan, a seaman belonging to…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Police Magistrate and Major Lockyer.)

Empire · Thursday 28 February 1856 · page 2

Thirteen persons were found guilty of drunkenness in the public streets, and dealt with in the usual manner. A soldier, apprehended on the same charge, was remanded to his regiment to be dealt with…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1856 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Dowling and Major Lockyer. Thirteen drunkards were sentenced to pay 20s. each, or to be imprisoned—some for twenty-four and others fer forty-eight hours…

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Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1856 · page 4

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Rawack, Brothers, and Co., an adjourned special meeting. A claim for £503 15s. was proved. Evideace was taken in support of a claim by…

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Law. Supreme Court—wednesday. Sittings in Banco

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1856 · page 4

Before the CHIEF JUSTICE, Mr. Justice DICKINSON and Mr. Justice THERRY. DARVALL V. THE CITY COMMISSIONERS. This was a motion, upon leave reserved, to increase…

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

Empire · Thursday 28 February 1856 · page 4

In the estate of Rawack Brothers and Co., an adjourned special meeting, for examination and proof of debts. One claim for £503 15s. was proved, and evidence was taken at length relative to a foreign ciulm of £6322 7s. 7d., which was proved, and the…

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General Rule. In the Sapreme Court of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1856 · page 4

The officers and per[?]s here undermentioned are hereby appointed examiners for conducting the examination, during the present year, of clerks seeking admission to practice as attorneys: that is to say, Henry Cary, Esquire, Master in Equity; Edward…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings in Banco. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Dickinson, and Mr. Justice Therry.) DARVALL v. the City Commissioners

Empire · Thursday 28 February 1856 · page 2

This was a motion for a new trial, and in the event of a new trial being refused, then for the Court pursuant to leave reserved to increase the damages by the sum of £800, which the jury had assessed contingently for the…

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Central Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Ross and A[?]cough.)

Empire · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 2

Eleven persons were found guilty of drunkenness, and each sentenced to pay a fine of —1, with the usual alternative. Mary Johnstone, charged with drunkenness, and having the reputation of being an idle and…

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Water Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. John Campbell, and Mr. Henry Fisher.)

Empire · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 2

Bridget Reefe, charged with begging in Prince-street, on the previous day, was sent to gaol for one month. Euble Jones was fined 20s. for being drunk in Harrington-street, on the previous evening…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Dowling, Mr. Ross, and Mr. Ascough. Eleven persons, convicted of having been found drunk in the streets, were sentenced to pay a penalty of 20s. each, or to be imprisoned for twenty-four…

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Water Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 4

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Fisher and J. Campbell. Bridget Keife, for begging, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment…

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Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 4

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of George O. Etheridge a first meeting, Claims amounting to £317 7s. 11d. were proved. In the estate of Michael Russell an adjourned single…

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Law. Supreme Court.—thursday. Sittings in Banco

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Justice DICKINSON, Mr. Justice THERRY, and Mr. Justice MILFORD. MORRIS AND ANOTHER V. THORNTON. Mr. DARVALL moved upon notice for the admission…

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

Empire · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 4

In the estate of George Octavius Etheridge, a first meeting. Claims amounting to £317 7s. 1ld. were proved, and the meeting terminated. IN the estate of Michael Russell, an adjourned single meeting…

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On Tuesday, March 25th, at eleven o'clock. At the Police Office, Maryborough

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 3

MARYBOROUGH.—(Town Lots.)—County of March, town of Maryborough: Lots 1 to 3, One rood and twenty-four perches each, allotments 16, 18, and 19 of section 67. Upset price £12 per acre…

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On Wednesday, March 19[?]h at eleven o'clock. At the Police Office, Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 3

ALBURY (Town Lots).—County of Goulburn, parish of Albury: Lots 1 to 18, Two roods each, allotments Nos. 1 to 18 of section 36; 18 to 36, Two roods each, Nos. 1 to 18 of section 37. Upset price £8 per acre…

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Crown Land Sales. On Tuesday, March [?]th, at eleven o'clock. At the Police Office, Brisbane, Moreton Bay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 3

BRISBANE (Town Lots).—County of Stanley, parish of South Brisbane: Lots 1 to 20, Thirty-six perches each, allotments No. 1 to 20 of section 25; 21 to 40. Thirty-six perches each, Nos. 1 to 20 of section 29; 41 to 43, Thirty-six perches each, Nos. 1 to 3 of…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—thursday/ Sittings in Banc[?]. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson, Mr. Justice Therry, and Mr. Justice Milford.) MORRIS V. THORNTON

Empire · Friday 29 February 1856 · page 2

Mr. Darvall applied, upon notice, to be allowed to file an affidavit in support of a pending motion for a new trial between the above mentioned parties. A role of Court required such an affidavit to be filed…

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Central Police Court.—friday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Saturday 1 March 1856 · page 6

Eight women and three men were found guilty of drunkenness, and severally sentenced to pay a penalty of £1, or to be imprisoned—the former for forty-eight, and the latter for twenty-four hours…

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