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Courts & crime, 1858

2,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 113

Water Police Court. Friday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 5

John Fisher, master of the Woodlark, summoned by Inspector Ferris, was fined 20s. and costs 4s. 6d., for having neglected to exhibit a constant bright light at the mast-head of his ship while she lay in the fairway…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. Forbes, Captain M'Lean, Mr. Shoobert, Mr. Burnell, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Thornton, and Mr. John Icke Kettle. Eighteen persons were convicted of having been…

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Central Police Court.—friday, February 26. (Before the Police Magistrate, J. M'Lean, J. Shoobert, H. C. Burnell, George Thornton, and John Icke Kettle, Esquires.)

Empire · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 3

DRUNKENNESS.—Eighteen persons were brought before the Court on the charge of drunkenness. They were each ordered on conviction to pay the usual fine of 10s., or, in de[?]ault, to be imprisoned for…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings in Banco. Before the full Court. BADHAM V. HOLT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 5

This was an application for leave to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council against the decision of the Court in this case. The plaintiff, who after a very protracted litigation had failed here, was…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday, February 26. Sittings in Banco. (Before the full Court.) BADHAM v. HOLT

Empire · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 4

This was an application to the Court for leave to appeal to the Privy Conncil against the decision of the Court in this case. The Attorney-General and Mr. Gordon appeared in…

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Supreme Court. Monday, February 22.—First Day of Term. (Before the full Court.) DEVINE v. Wilson and Others

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 2

This was a motion for a new trial of the Newtown case of ejectment. The grounds upon which the present motion were based were twenty five in number. The first of these was that the verdict was…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 5

In the estate of William H. Baker, an adjourned meeting for examination. Insolvent was examined as to the purchase of a quantity of beef, and its delivery to Messrs. Buckseth, Baker, and Co., for sale in India…

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On MONDAY, 15th MARCH, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Tent[?]field

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 6

County unnamed (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 [?] roods lots 5 and 6, 34 acres 1 rood each; lot 7, 37 acres 3 roods; lote [?]…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 6

CLARENCE (Suburban Lots).—Parish of Great Marlow. AtGrafton 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 acres 2 roods: lot 12, 1 acre 27 perches; 105 13,…

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Insolvent Court.—friday, February 26. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) General Business

Empire · Saturday 27 February 1858 · page 4

In the estate of Daniel O'Reilly, an adjourned single meeting was held, at which the insolvent attended. One debt was proved and the creditors present (two in number) voted, one for allowance to the insolvent of his…

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Water Police Court. Friday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1858 · page 4

John Purtle, aged 17, was charged by John Purtle (his father) with having stolen a gold ring and satin shawl. The evidence showed that when defendant was placed in the custody of constable Macnish, he…

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Central Police Court.—saturday, February 27. (Before the Police Magistrate, J. McLean, David Peden, and Daniel Egan. Es[?].)

Empire · Monday 1 March 1858 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—Ten individuals were brought up this morning on the charge, of drunkenness. They were severally ordered on conviction to pay the usual fine of 10s., or, in default, to be imprisoned for four-and-twenty…

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Central Police Court. Saturday. Before Captain M'Lean, Mr. Egan, and Mr. David Peden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1858 · page 4

Ten drunkards were severally sentenced to pay 10s. or to be imprisoned twenty-four hours. A man who assaulted the constable who took him into custody for drunkenness, was sentenced to pay 40s., or to be…

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Police Districts. (From the Government Gazette.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1858 · page 3

SEVERAL new police districts having recently been established, and certain modifications having become necessary in the boundaries of some of those previously existing, the following Boundaries of the…

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Insolvent Court.—saturday, February 25. New Insolvent

Empire · Monday 1 March 1858 · page 4

Joseph M'Gill, of Kensington-street, publican. Liabilities, £804 7s. 9d. Assets; personal property—moneys, £20; debts due, £43 7s.; total, £63 5s. Amount of deficiency, £331 2s. 9d. Official assignee, Mr. J…

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Law. Suprem Court.—saturday, February 27. Sittings in Banco. (Before the full Court.) Insolvency. Certificates Confirmed

Empire · Monday 1 March 1858 · page 4

On the motion of the Chief Commissioner, a certificate of discharge was granted to Henry Lubeck. PLANS OF DISTRIBUTION were confirmed in the following estates:…

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Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sitting in Banco. Before the full Court. Doe Den Devine V. Wilson and Others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1858 · page 4

Three more points in this new trial motion were discussed and disposed of. The first of these, which had been partly argued on a previous day, was as to the admission in evidence of a power of attorney said…

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Court of Vice-admiralty, Sydney. Friday, February 17. Cask of the Princess Alice.—action by Robertson, Master

The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List · Monday 1 March 1858 · page 41

Sir Alfred Stephen delivered judgment in this case as follows:— This is a suit for wages by the master, instituted under the "Merchant Shipping Act of 1854" against the Teasel. It appears that the voyage was…

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Water Police Court. Monday. Before the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. G. W. Eliott

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1858 · page 3

Eliza Ray, having used insulting language towards Elizabeth Farrell, was fined 10s., with costs. Patrick Farrelly appeared on the summons of William Moore, who complained that he refused to pay…

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Water Police Court.—monday, March 1. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, and G. Eliott, and S. Deloitte, Esquires.)

Empire · Tuesday 2 March 1858 · page 5

DRUNKARDS.—Nine persons, charged with being drunk and disorderly, were each fined 10s., in default to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours. INSULTING LANGUAGE.—Eliza Ray was charged with…

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