The Parcels-delivery of Murder. (From the Spectator.)
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 5
LAST week we noticed the progress of civilization in bestowing upon man in real life the powers given to him by fairies and genies in the dreams of Arabian fiction: this week we are impressed with the idea that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Matt. and Circuit.court. (From the Mercury of Saturday.)
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 4
THIS Court opened on Friday before his Honor the Chief Justice for the hearing of civil causes. In addition to the barristers before named, the following members of the bar were present: —Mr. Plunkett, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →On THURSDAY, 25th MARCH, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Molong
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 4
ASHBURNHAM (Suburban Lot).—Paris of West Molong. At West Molong: Lot 1, 2 acres 2 roods. Upset price, £3 per acre. WELLINGTON (Town Lots).—Parish of Molong. Town of East Molong: Lots 2 to 20, 2 roods each; lots 21 to 24, 1 rood 24…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →On MONDAY, 12th APRIL, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Berrima
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 4
CAMDEN (Country Lots).—Parish unnamed. Near Uringulla Rivulet, adjoining the east boundary of J. Jenkins' 2000 acres, and at the north-west corner of J. Chisholm's 640 acres: Lot 1, 40 acres. On Patrick's River, above the confluence of Uringalla…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Country Land Sales. On THURSDAY, 18th MARCH, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Hartley
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 4
COOK (Country Lots).—Parish unnamed. On and near the River Lett, adjoining the east boundary of M. J. Finn's 100 acres on that river: Lot 1, 31 acres; lot 2, 26 acres 2 roods. Near Mount Clarence, adjoining the boundary of M. J. Finn's western 100…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Country Land Sales. On THURSDAY, 18th MARCH, at cloven o'clock. at the Police Office, Hartley
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 8
COOK (Country Lots).—Parish unnamed. On and near the River Lett, adjoining the cast boundary of M. J. Finn's 100 acrci on that river: Lot 1, 31 acres; lot 2, 20 acres 2 roods. Near Mount Clarence, adjoining tho boundary of M. J. Finn's western 100…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittings As in Banco. Before Mr.Justice Therry. Insolvents Certificates
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 4
The Chief Commissioner reported that he had granted certificates of discharge to David Henry Stonham, Edward Percy Ince, and Michael Scott. The two former had been unopposed. The latter had…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Law. Supreme Court.—saturday, March 1[?]. Sittings As in Banco. (Before Mr. Justice Therry.) CERTIFICATES
Empire · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 4
The Certificates of discharge granted by the Chief Commissioner to David Henry Stonham, Edward Peroy Ince, and Michael Scott, were confirmed by the Court. The latter had been opposed upon the ground that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland Circuit Court. (From the Northern Times, March 13.) Civil Causes, Friday, March 12. (Before, the Chief Justice and a Special Jury of Twelve.) MACDOUGAL V. EALES
Empire · Monday 15 March 1858 · page 5
This case (the first on the list) was opened on Friday, and promises to be continued till Tuesday or, Wednesday next. The charge is the usual one in every squatting case, for trespass, &c., on the Pillaway run, and that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Water Police Court.—monday, March 15. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, and G. Eliott, Esq.)
Empire · Tuesday 16 March 1858 · page 4
DRUNKARDS.—William Taylor, Oliver Saunders, and Alexander Williams were brought up yesterday for being drunk and disorderly, and fined, the two former 10s. each, and the latter 20s., or in default of payment 24 and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court. Monday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. G. W. Eliott, and Mr. S. Smith
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1858 · page 2
A middle-aged woman, named Mary Ann Prouse, was brought before the Court for protection, constable Buchanan having apprehended her in George-street on suspicion of being of unsound mind. She was at the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central Police Court.—monday, March 15. (Before the Police Magistrate, R. Nott, George Hill, David Peden, Samuel Lyons, and J. E. Ebsworth, Esqrs.)
Empire · Tuesday 16 March 1858 · page 4
DRUNKENNESS.âTwenty-four persons were brought up this morning on the charge of drunkenness. They were severally found guilty of the offence, and ordered to pay fines varying from 10s. to 20s., with the alternative of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. Forbes, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Peden, Mr
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1858 · page 2
Nott, Mr. G. Hill, Mr. Lyons, and Mr. J. E. Ebsworth. Twenty-seven drunkards were sentenced to pay the ordinary fine, or submit to the alternative of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →China. the Assault and Capture of Canton. (From the Hongkong Overland Register, 15th January.)
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1858 · page 2
WE have almost given up the hope of obtaining any accurate account of the entire assault of the city of Canton. We get little bits from the attacking columns here and there, and then the accounts are so…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Court of Requests.— £30 Jurisdiction. Monday. Before the Commissioner and two Assessors
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1858 · page 2
CASSELL v. ARNOLD.—The plaintiff sued to recover the sum of £12, money lent by him to the defendant. The borrowing of the money was admitted, but the defendant alleged that the amount had been paid back…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Insolvent Court.—monday, March 15. (Before, the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) General Business
Empire · Tuesday 16 March 1858 · page 4
In the estate of E.J. Lily, a first meeting was held Three debts were proved, and the meeting terminated. In the estate of Henry Crane, a single meeting was held; one debt was proved. The insolvent was allowed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Water Police Magistrate and a numerous Bench
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1858 · page 2
John Lowry was brought before the Court by sergeant Dwyer, for protection. John Maloney, landlord of the Harp of Freedom, deposed that defendant went to his house about eight o'clock on Monday night, and asked for a nobbler of whisky; he afterwards…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central Police Court.—tuesday, March 1[?]. (Before the Police Magistrate, J. Shoobert, D. Jones, George Hill, D. Peden, J. Lucas, and J. Brown, Esquires.)
Empire · Wednesday 17 March 1858 · page 4
DRUNKENNESS.—Fourteen persons were brought up on the old charge of intemperance. Being severally, convicted, they were ordered to pay the usual fine, or, in default, to be confined in the cells for four-and-twenty…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Piracy and Murder
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1858 · page 2
The eight prisoners Plumer, Cartha, Stanley, Rike, Brookes, Sampson, Canel, and Herbert, charged with piracy and murder on board the Junior, were again placed in the dock, and the examination was resumed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Monday, March 15. New Magistrate. Allen Hickey, Esq., took the oaths as a magistrate. the Close of the Circuit
Empire · Wednesday 17 March 1858 · page 5
His Honor the Chief Justice stated that it had been his intention, in the belief that Mr. Justice Milford would be in Sydney, to have proceeded with the business of the court until all the causes were heard; but as it did…
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