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Courts & crime, 1858

2,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 113

Central Police Court.—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate, George Hill, S. Lyons, and George Smith, Esquires.)

Empire · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Twenty-seven persons were brought before the Bench this morning on charge of drunkenness. The offenders were fined, on conviction, in sums ranging from 10s. to 20s., with the alternative of…

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Central Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. Forbes, Mr. G. Hill, Mr. Lyons, and Mr G. Smith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 2

Twenty-five drunkards were fined—some 10s., and others 20s.; Dennis Flanagan and William Hackett, who also kicked and bent the officers who took him into custody, were severally sentenced in the full…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday. (Before the Full Court.) Sittings in Banoo. Robertson v. ROBINSON

Empire · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 2

In this case, in which a question of costs was argued last week, his Honor the Chief Justice now delivered judgment. They were of opinion that the suit was vexatious and must be dismissed with costs. The Court…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 2

In the estate of Josephs and Weil, a third meeting. Both insolvents were present. Nine debts were proved, and the official assignee read his report. The meeting directed the assignee to realise the assets…

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On MONDAY, 7th JUNE, at eleven o'clock, at the Police Office, Bombala

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 3

WELLESLEY (Special Country Lots).—Parish of Cathcart. Within the reserve at Cathcart: Lot 1, 20 acres; lot 2, l8 acres; lot 3,13 acres 1 rood 11 perches; lots 4 and 5, 14 acres 3 roods 8 perches each; lot 6, 13 acres 1 rood 11 perches; lot 7, 22 acres…

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On TUESDAY, 18th MAY, at eleven o'clook. at the Police Office, Balranald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 3

County unnamed (Town Lots).—Parish of Balranald. Town of Balranald: Lots 1 to 22, 2 roods each.—Parish of Easton: Village of Euston: Lots 23 to 47, 2 roods each. Upset price, £8 per On TUESDAY, 25th May, at eleven o'clock…

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On TUESDAY, 8th JUNE, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Bombala

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 3

WELLESLEY (Suburban Lots).—Pariah of Cathcart. In the village of Cathcart: Lots 1 and 2, 2 acres 1 rood 4 perches each; lot 3, 2 acres; lot 4, 3 acres 2 roods 2 perches; lot 5, 2 acres 2 roods; lot 6, 2 acres; lot 7, 3 acres; lot 8, 4 acres 3 roods 10 perches; lot…

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On MONDAY, 31st MAY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Boorowa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 3

KING (Country Lots).—Parish unnamed. On High Hill Creek, about 1½mile north-easterly from J. Jobbins' (now Percival's') 30 acres on Pudman's Creek: Lot 1, 113 acres. On Walla Walla Creek, lying about half a mile northerly from J. Jobbins' (now…

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On WEDNESDAY, 2nd JUNE, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 3

NORTHUMBERLAND (Country Lots).—Parish unnamed. Near Sugee Bay Creek, at the south-west corner of William Houghty's 50 acres: Lot 1, 22 acres. At the junction of Sugeo Bay Creek with Mangrove Creek: Lot 2, 8 acres 2 roods. At Brisbane Water,…

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On WEDNESDAY, 26th MAY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Carcoar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 3

BATHURST (Coutnry Lots).—Parish of Glenlogan. Adjoining the east boundary of A. Rankin's 2560 acres, and near the north boundary of W. Redfern's 640 acres, at Mulyan: Lot 1, 628 acres.— Parish of Hampton. On the right bank of Limestone Creek,…

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Moreton Bay. Brisbane Circuit Court. Wednesday, 28Th April. [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Empire · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 2

The Court resumed its sittings at 10 o'clock, the first prisoner put to the bar being John Chamberlain, committed by the Warwick bench for burglariously entering the stores of Marcus Birkman, at Warwick, and stealing…

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

Empire · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 2

In the estate of Joseph and Weil, a third meeting was held. Nine debts were proved. The assignee read his report, and he was directed to realize the assets and the outstanding debts of the estate as soon as possible…

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Country Land Sales. On TUESDAY, 11th MAY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Penrith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 3

COOK (Suburban Lots).—Parish of Strathdon. Near the bridge across the Nepean River, at Emu Plains: Lot 1, 1 rood 10[?] perches; lot 2,1 rood 20 perches; lot 3, 2 roods 12½ perches; [?]o; 4, 2 roods 11[?] perches; lot 5, 2 roods 8[?] perches; lots 6 and 7, 2…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday. Sittings in Banco. Befour the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Dickinson, and Mr. Justice Therry. VENOUR V. Rundle and Others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1858 · page 2

Mr. Justice Therry pronounced, on behalf of the Court, the following decree (as to terms) in this case:— 1. As the crops and wool of the season are now…

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Water Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate and H. Mort, Esquire.)

Empire · Wednesday 12 May 1858 · page 2

LARCRNY.—Charles Friend was charged by [?] of the ship Asterion with stealing a bottle of brandy on board that vessel. Complainant deposed: The prisoner is third mate of the ship Asterlon; on Sunday morning on empty bottle was…

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Central Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate, John McLean, Charles Kemp, J. Shoobert, and George Allon, Esqrs.)

Empire · Wednesday 12 May 1858 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Ten individuals were brought up on the charge of drunkenness. Being severally convicted of the offence, they were ordered to pay the usual fine of 10s., or in default to be imprisoned for four-and-twenty. hours…

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Central Police Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. Forbes, Mr. Allen, Mr. Shoobert, Mr. Kemp, and Captain M'Lean

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1858 · page 2

Ten drunkards were fined 10s. each, or, failing to pay, to be imprisoned twenty-four hours. Martha Maine, found guilty of having in a public place made use of obscene language, was sentenced to…

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Jury Court List. (Remanets from April Sittings.)

Empire · Wednesday 12 May 1858 · page 2

TUESDAY, 18TH MAY.—Chapman v. Davis, Muston v. Ryan Kettle v. Green, Baker v. Murphy. WEDNESDAY, 19TH MAY—Benson v. Sullivan and another, Burgis and another v. Young, Denham and another v. Martyn and…

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Banco Court List. (Remanets from April Sittings.)

Empire · Wednesday 12 May 1858 · page 2

TUESDAY, 18TH MAY.—Dean and another v. Garsed. WEDNESDAY, 10TH MAY.—Cook v. Carney, Driscoll v. Long, Williamson v. Polack, Wilson Official Assignce v. Cooper, THURSDAY, 20TH MAY.—Naughten v. Halinbourg (assessment),…

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Term Paper. Jury Court List Remaneta From April, Sittings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1858 · page 2

TUESDAY, 18TH MAY.—Chap[?] v. Davis; Muston v. Rya[?]; Kettle v. Green; B[?] v. Murphy. WEDNESDAY, 19TH MAY.—Be on v. Sullivan and another; Burgis and another v. Young; Durham and…

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