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Courts & crime, 1858

2,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 113

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 May 1858 · page 3

In the estate of Henry O. Rich, an adjourned second meeting. Mr. Hellyer, on behalf of two of the crditors, objected to the account filed by insolvent, as not showing specifically "the moneys received,…

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Law. Supreme Court.—thursday. Sittings of the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four. Howarth V Scure

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 May 1858 · page 2

This was an action for use and occupation. Mr. Faucett appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. Da[?] for the defendant. This case, which presented no feature of interest [?]…

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Insolvent Court.—wednesday. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) Several Business

Empire · Friday 21 May 1858 · page 2

In the estate of Robert Stobo, this was a second meeting for proof of debts. One debt for £88 18s. 2d. was proved, and the meeting terminated. In the estate of Thomas Jackson, a third meeting was hold…

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Banco Court. Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a jury of four. Dean and Another V. GARSED

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 May 1858 · page 2

The trial of this protracted case was at l[?] brought to a close. It was commenced during [?] April sittings, and adjourned, at their close, until [?] Monday. It has taken up, altogether, no less than [?]…

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Water Police Court.—friday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate and J. M'Lean, Esquire.)

Empire · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

DRUNKARD.—Ludwell Pendergrast, charged with being drunk in George-street, was fined 10s., in default of payment, to be sent to gaol for tweuty-four hours. INSULTING LANGUAGE.—Mary Williams, charged with…

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Water Police Court. Thursday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. A. Bonar, and Mr. W. H. Eldred

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

Ellen Hyland, for drunkenness in the public streets, was fined 10s., or to be sent to gaol for twenty-four hours. Mary Flood, for the use of insulting language towards James Moore, was fined [?], and costs. Ann Harper, for a similar…

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Central Police Court. Friday. Before the Mayor, the Police Magistrate, Mr. Oatley, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Burnell, and Mr. Shoobert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

Fourteen drunkards were fined 10s. each, and one 20s.; default in payment to be followed by twenty-four hours' imprisonment. A woman convicted of having, while drunk, made use of obscene language in a public place, was sentenced to pay 40s., or…

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Central Police Court.—friday. (Before the Police Magistrate, His Worship the Mayor, Thomas Cooper, John Lucas, and H. C. Burnell, Esqrs.)

Empire · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—Fifteen person were brought up this morning on the charge of drunkenness. They were all convicted of the offence, and sentenced to pay the usual fine, or in default to be imprisoned for four-and-twenty…

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FRIDAY. Before the Water Police Magistrate and Captain M'Lean

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

Sidwell Pendergast, for drunkenness in public, was fined 10s. or to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours. Three parties were convicted of having used insulting language. Mary Williams, summoned by constable M'Nash was…

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Police

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 3

JACK TAR ASHORR — Charles Greenwhich a smart young sailor. belonging to the Australasian mail steamer and a little old woman named Peggy Hamilton, were plsced at the bar before the Police Magistrate and…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

In the estate of George M'Analley, a third meeting. Two debts were proved, and the official assignee read his report. Insolvent was allowed to retain his household furniture and wearing apparel…

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A Fight in an American Law Court. Lola Montea Confessing

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

In the Supreme Court of the State of New York, a suit brought by a Mr Jobson, a literary man, upon a matter of no greet public interest, has given occasion to what might on this side of the. Atlantic be regarded as an…

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Law Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Trial of Remanets. Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of four.) SWEETLAND V. TOWNS

Empire · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

This was an action for work and labour. The defendant pleaded never indebted. Mr. Broadhurst and Mr. Dalley appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Carey, for the defendant…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. Before Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of four. SWEETLAND V. TOWNS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

This was an action for work and labour—the defendant pleaded never indebted. Mr. Broadhurst and Mr. Dalley appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. Cary for the defendant…

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

Empire · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

In the estate of George McAnally, this was a third meeting. Two debts were proved for £71 19s. 6d. The official assignee read his report The insolvent was allowed to retain his furniture and wearing apparel, and…

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Banco Court. (Before Mr.Justice Dickinson and a jury of four,) WILKINSON V. POLACK

Empire · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

This was an action against an auctioneer for a balance of money said to be due by him to the plaintiff; his principal in the sole of various properties. The plaintiffs claim was made up partly of alleged over-charges, and…

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Court of Requests.—£30 Jurisdiction. Friday. Before the Commissioner, and Messrs. G. R. Whiting and R. Driver, assessors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1858 · page 4

PEEL V. RING.—This was an action of trover, to establish the right of property in a horse. The parties were relatives and resided in the same house, both being draymen. There were two horses and drays, one driven by plaintiff and one by defendant,…

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Central Police Court.—saturday. (Before the Police Magistrate and Thomas Cooper, Esquire.)

Empire · Monday 24 May 1858 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Thirteen persons were brought up on the charge of having been found drunk about the streets. They were each ordered to pay a fine of 10s. or in default to be sent to the cells for four-and-twenty hours…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1858 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Forbes and Mr. Cooper. Twelve person charged with having been found drunk in the streets were convicted of that offence: one habitual drunkard was dealt with under the…

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Insolvent Court. Meetings of Creditors

Empire · Monday 24 May 1858 · page 2

Wednesday, May 26.—William Hunter, third, at 10.30. Jamison and Connell, third, at 11.30. William Love, third, at 12.30. Benjamin B. Boniface, third, at 1. John W. Wheeler, first, at 1.30. Charles M. Bindon,…

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