Shocking Murder of a Woman, Supposed to Have Been Committed by Her Husband
Empire · Friday 13 February 1857 · page 4
The following account of a brutal murder, committed at Bybone, a station nine miles from Mundooran, Castlereagh River, together with the subjoined remarks, have been furnished to us by a correspondent, who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Insolvent Court.—thursday. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)
Empire · Friday 13 February 1857 · page 4
In the estate of Alexander Clark Davison, a third meeting. Debts amounting to £30 were proved. The official assignce read his report, Mr. Russell, a creditor, directed the assignee to retain the insolvent's furniture under attachment, until the validity…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—thursday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury COURT.—No. 1. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a Special Jury of twelve.) Mortimer and Another V. MORT
Empire · Friday 13 February 1857 · page 4
The trial of this case which commenced on Tuesday, was still unfinished when the Court rose…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →JURY COURT—No. 2. (Before Mr. Justice Milford and a Jury of four.) LONG v. JOUBERT
Empire · Friday 13 February 1857 · page 4
This was a new trial. The plaintiff claimed for use and occupation, for breach of covenant to keep premises in repair, and for breach of covenant to deliver up possession at the end of a tenancy. The defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court.—friday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate.)
Empire · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 4
Thomas Whelan, and John Johnston, seamen belonging to the Star of Peace, were arraigned, the former for having been drunk and disorderly, and the latter for having been found illegally on the premises of a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Police Court.—friday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs, Arkins and Ronald.)
Empire · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 4
Eight persons were convicted of drunkenness, and subjected to the usual penalties. Benjamin Pennington was charged with having stolen two blankets and a counterpane, valued at 10s., the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Police Court
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 6
BEFORE Mr. Dowling, Mr. Ronald, and Mr. Arkins. Eight persons were convicted of having been found drunk in the streets, with the usual result. Catherine Allner, given into custody by Mr. Keck, clerk of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Banco Court
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 4
Before Mr. Justice THERRY and a jury of four. This was an action of trover for ten bales of sheepskins, valued about £10 each bale. The parties resided at Wide Bay…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Insolvent Court
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 6
BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Robert C. Springett, a first meeting. Debts amounting to £ were proved. In the estate of William Clarke, a special meeting. Insolvent…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 4
BEFORE Mr. Justice DICKINSON, and a special jury of twelve. The trial of this case, which was commenced on Tuesday and continued on the following days, was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Statistics of the Maitland Police District. (From the Maitland Mercury.)
Empire · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 3
The following annual returns have been collceted by the police, by order of the Government for the purpose of transmission to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. As will be seen, the agricultural data are not…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Insolvent Court.—friday. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)
Empire · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 4
In the estate of Robert C. Springett, a first meeting. Debts amonnting to £71 Is. 6d. were proved, and the meeting terminated. In the estate of William Clarke, a special meeting for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury COURT.—No. 1. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a Special Jury of
Empire · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 4
This case, the trial of which was commenced on Tuesday, and continued on Thursday, was an action on breach of contract in the sale of a squatting station. Plaintiffs had purchased at auction of the defendant, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →JURY COURT—No. 2. (Before Mr. Justice Therry and a Jury of four.) PALMER v. CONOLLY
Empire · Saturday 14 February 1857 · page 4
This was an action of trover to recover the value of ten bales of sheepskins. The sum claimed was about £100. The parties and several of their witnesses were resident at Wide Bay…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court.—saturday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate.)
Empire · Monday 16 February 1857 · page 4
Francis Huntor was fined 20s. for drunkenness. Mary King was imprisoned for twenty-fours for the same offence, Richard Owen was convicted of desertion from the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1857 · page 3
BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate. Thomas Wheeler, a seaman, convicted of drunkenness, and Thomas Johnston, convicted of being illegally on the premises of Mr. Manning, were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Central Police Court
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1857 · page 3
BEFORE Mr. Dowling, Mr. Weekes, Mr. Egan, and Mr. J. West, tertius. Seven persons were convicted of drunkenness, and received the usual sentences…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Insolvent Court. Meeting of Creditors
Empire · Monday 16 February 1857 · page 4
FEBRUARY.—Tuesday, 17.—Harold S. Smith, an adjourned certificate meeting, at 10. Meyor L. Jonas, a first meeting, at 11. Harold S. Smith, a special meeting for proof of debts, at 12; Maurice O'Rourke, Willaim Thoms Price, John Anderson,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday. Banco Court. (Before Mr. Justice Milford.) INSOLVENCY
Empire · Monday 16 February 1857 · page 4
Certificates granted to the following insolvents were confirmed:—To Samuel Simms, James Charles Cozens, Richard G. Vallack, Leopold Morgan, Thomas Cook, Henry Smith, Stephen G. Alford, Thomas G. Hawkins,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Court of Queen's Bench. 10Th December
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1857 · page 5
BEFORE Lord Campbell and a special jury. CAMPBELL V. GARSTIN. Sir F. Thesiger, Mr. Wilde, and Mr. Blackburn, were counsel for the plaintiff; Mr. Huddleston for the defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →