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Courts & crime, 1858

2,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 113

Central Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. Forbes, Mr. Nott, Mr. Cooper

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1858 · page 4

Thirty-five prisoners, were charged with having been found drunk in the streets: one (on the occasion of her fifth conviction within a month) was sentenced to be imprisoned three months; another, who put in a false plea of not guilty, was sentenced to…

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Brutal Murder at Congo Creek

Empire · Tuesday 16 February 1858 · page 3

In our last issue our correspondont at Binalong detailed the circumstances connected with the discovery of the body of a youth, supposed to have been murdered; and we are now in a position to publish the following…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1858 · page 4

In the estate of William Mansfield, a'second meeting. Insolvent was examined at some length by Mr. Fitzhardinge. No debts were proved. In the estate of George L. Wilson and Co., a special meeting…

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Maitland Quarter Sessions. (From the Maitland Mercury, February 11). Thursday, February 11. (Before the Chairman, Major Crummer, and Captain F. H. Smith.) STEALING

Empire · Tuesday 16 February 1858 · page 6

Eliza Rawlins was placed in the dock to answer a charge of stealing a watch. She appeared in a sickly condition, and had it was stated by Mr. Wallace, been labouring under delirium tremens. She had only recently…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Banco Court. (Before Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of four.) BUSH V. GUTTREY

Empire · Tuesday 16 February 1858 · page 4

This was an action for an assault, committed by the defendant on the plaintiff. The defendant pleaded not guilty, and self-defence. Mr. Dalley appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Isaacs for…

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Insolvent Court.—monday, February 15. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) General Business

Empire · Tuesday 16 February 1858 · page 4

In the estate of William Mansfield, a second meeting was held. Insolvent attended, and was examined. No debts were provod, and the meeting terminated. In the estate of George Wilson, a special meeting for…

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Law. Supreme Court—monday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a special jury, of twelve. NOWLAND V. CLIFT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1858 · page 4

The trial of this case was again continued all day without being concluded. BANCO COURT. Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four…

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Central Police Court.—tuesday, February 16. (Before the Police Magistrate, Felix Wilson, Rowand

Empire · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 4

Ronald, J. Shoobert, and Thomas Cooper, Esqrs.) DRUNKENNESS.—Ten individuals were brought before the Court this morning on the oharge of drunkenness. Being severally convioted of the offense, they were…

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Water Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. J. Metcalfe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 3

Edward Grant, a prisoner of the Crown, illegally at large from the district of Hartley, for which he had been allowed a ticket-of-leave, was ordered to be returned to Government…

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Central Police Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. Forbes, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Shoobert, Mr. Cooper, and Mr. Ronald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 3

Ten drunkards were fined 10s. each, of in default of payment to be imprisoned twenty-four hours. Three others, who in addition to being drunk made use of obscene language in the streets, were severally…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 3

In the estate of Norris Hill, an adjourned single meeting. The meeting was farther adjourned until the 16th proximo, to enable the creditors to determine whether or not the insolvent shall be allowed his…

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On MONDAY, 1st MARCH, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 8

ROXBURGH (Country Lots).—Parish annamed. On Cheshire Creek, adjoining the south boundary of Mrs. Finley's 100 acres: Lot 1, 43 acres.—Parish of Yetholme. Adjoining the eastons extremity of the south boundary of J. P. Mackenzie's 1240 acres; lot 2,…

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On TUESDAY, 9th MARCH, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 8

CLARENCE (Suburban Lots).—Parish of Great Marlow. At Grafton Lots 1 to 7, 2 acres 2 roods each; lot 8, 1 acre 1 rood 35 perches; lot 9, 2 acres 3 roods 1 perch; lot 10, 2 acres 1 rood 30 perches; lot 11, 2 scres 2 roods; lot 12, 1 acre 27 perches; lot 13,…

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On MONDAY, 15th MARCH, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Tenterfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 8

County unnumed (Country Lots).—Parish of Tenterfield. In the western environs of Teterfield: Lot 1, 48 acres 3 roods; lot 2 37 acres 3 roods; lot 3, 34 acres 1 rood; lot 4, 37 acres 3 roods; lots 5 and 6, 34 acres 1 rood each; lot 7, 37 acres 3 roods; lots 8…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Sittings for the Trial, of Causes. Banco Court. (Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) SIMMONS V. TAYLOR

Empire · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 4

This was an action brought to recover certain wages due to the plaintiff, under an agreement by which be was hired as stage manager for a period of six months. Mr. Wise appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Isaaes and…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Sitting for the Trail of Causes. Jury Court. Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a special jury of twelve. NOWLAND V. CLIFT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 3

The trial of this case was again continued all day without being concluded. BANCO COURT. Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four…

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On TUESDAY. 10th MARCH, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, T[?]nterfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 8

County unnamed (Town Lots).—Parish of Tenterfield. Town of Tenterfield; Lots 1 to 44, 2 roods each. Upset price, £8 per acre. AT THE POLICE OFFICE, DALBY. AUBIGNY (Town Lots).—Parish of Dalby, Town of Dalby; Lots…

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Court of Requests.—£30 Jurisdiction. Tuesday. Before the Commissioner and two assessors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 3

BENTLEY V. OVERMYER.—The plaintiff sued to recover £30, the balance of an account for a quantity of bricks sold and delivered. The point in dispute was as to the quantity of bricks delivered. The agreement,…

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Country Land Sales. On MONDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office Drayton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 8

AUBIGNY (Country Lots).—Parish of Drayton. At Toowoomba, between T. D. L. Moffatt's 51 acres and A. Hodgeon's 17 acres on Drayton Swamp: Lot 1, 86 acres; lot 2, 67 acres 2 roods; lot 3, 67 acres; lot 4, 70 acres; lot 5, 133 acres 1 rood; lot 6, 116 acres;…

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Insolvent Court.—tuesday, February 16. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) Cen[?]ral Business

Empire · Wednesday 17 February 1858 · page 4

In the estate of Norris Hill, an adjourned single meeting was held. Insolvent attended. One debt was proved. The insolvent applied for leave to proceed to Bathurst, where there was work ready for him, which…

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