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Courts & crime, 1858

2,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 113

On TUESDAY, 6th JULY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Bombala

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1858 · page 5

WELLESLEY (Town Lots).—Parish of Bombala. Town of Bombala: Lots 1 to 9,2 roods each; lot 10,1 rood 30 perches; lot 11, 2 roods; lot 12, 1 rood 35 perches; lot 13,1 rood 38 perches; lots 14 to 17,1 rood 35 perches each; lot l8, 2 roods; lot 19,1 rood 30…

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On MONDAY, 5th JULY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1858 · page 5

WELLINGTON (Country Lots).—Parish unnamed. On Molong Creek, adjoining the north boundary of a village reserve, and opposite to J. T. Morriset's 2560 acres: Lot 1,52 acres. Adjoining the south boundary of J. T. Morriset's 2560 acres:Lot 2,40 acres…

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On FRIDAY, 9th JULY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Ulladulla

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1858 · page 5

ST. VINCENT(Country Lots).—Parish of Ulladulla. Lying southerly from Ulladulla, between Bill Lake and Ulladulla: Lot [?] 20 acres 2 roods; lot 2, 32 acres 2 roods; lot 3. 50 acres lot 4, [?] acres; lot 5, 50 acres: lots 6 and 7, 49 acres 3 roods each; lot 8, 32…

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Country Land Sales. On THURSDAY, 1st JULY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1858 · page 5

County unnamed (Town Lots).—Parish of Bundarra. Town of Bundarra: Lots 1 to 40, 2 roods each. Upset price £8 per acre. AT THE POLICE OFFICE, DALBY. AUBIGNY (Town Lots).—Paris of Daiby. Town of Dalby!…

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Water Police Court.—monday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, J. Brenan, and T. C. Breillat, Esquires.)

Empire · Tuesday 8 June 1858 · page 4

DRUNKARDS.—James Herman, William Brown, and Peter Toohey, charged with being drunk in the streets, were each fined 10s.; or, in default of payment, to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours. John Connolly, for…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, Hon. T. C. Breillat, and Mr. J. J. Brenan. The following parties were fined for drunkenness: James Kernan, 10s.; William Brown, 10s.; Peter…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Forbes, Mr. Hargraves, Mr. G. Smith, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Brown, Captain M'Lean, and Mr. Ebsworth. Twenty-five drunkards were subjected to the usual…

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Central Police Court.—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate, Thomas Cooper, E. H. Hargraves, G. Smith, J. M'Lean, and E. Ebsworth, Esqrs.)

Empire · Tuesday 8 June 1858 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—Twenty-five offenders were brought up on the charge of drunkenness, and dealt with in the usual manner—the fines extending from 10s. to 20s. Two incorrigibles were sent to gaol for three months,…

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Second Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1858 · page 4

Before the Chief Justice. LARCENY. Charles Ross was charged with having, at Sydney, on the 14th day of April last, stolen the following…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of James M. Cashman, a special meeting was held, at which one debt was proved. In the estate of John Jenkins, a third meeting. The…

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Law. Criminal Court.—monday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1858 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Justice Dickinson. WOUNDING WITH INTENT. Stephen Allen was arraigned for having, at Sydney, on the 13th May, 1858, feloniously wounded one…

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

Empire · Tuesday 8 June 1858 · page 4

In the estate of Thomas Collins. This was a third meeting. The insolvent was allowed to retain his furniture and wearing apparel, and the meeting terminated…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Forbes, Mr. Shoobert, Mr. Wilshire, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Hargraves, and Mr. R. Hill. Nineteen persons, convicted of drunkenness, were sentenced to pay 10s. each, or to be imprisoned one…

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Central Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Pollon Magistrate, J. Shoobort. J. R. Wilshire, John Lucas, E. H. Hargraves, and R. Hill, Esqrs.)

Empire · Wednesday 9 June 1858 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Eighteen persons were brought up this morning on a charge of drankenness. One offerder was fined 49s., with the alternative of forty-eight hours; the others were each ordered to pay 10s., or to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Henry Fisher, an adjourned second meeting. Insolvent was examined by Mr. Thornton in reference to his arrangement with Mr. Metcalf, in…

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At the Police Office, Murrurundi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1858 · page 3

BUCKLAND (Town Lots).—Parish of Quirindi. Town of Quirindi: Lots 1 to 20, 2 roods each; lots 21 to 25, 1 acre each; lots 26 to 30, 2 roods each. Upset price, £8 per acre. AT THE POLICE OFFICE, CARCOAR…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice Dickinson. RAPE. Hugh M'Neal was indicted for having at Grant's Corner, on the 13th May, 1858, feloniously ravished…

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Second Court. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice.)

Empire · Wednesday 9 June 1858 · page 2

Charles Ross was charged with having stolen, on the 14th April last, two gold watehes, with sunday articles of jewellery, valued at £70 6s., belonging to Mr. Thomas Hubbard, of George-street. The Attorney General prosecuted, and Mr. Windeyar…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Sittings for the Trail of [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice Therry and a common jury of twelve. LACKBRTERSTEIN V. BROWN AND ANOTHER. This was an action for breach of contract, and for…

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On FRIDAY, 22nd JULY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1858 · page 3

County unnamed (Town Lots).—Parish of Moonbi. Town of Moonbi: Lots 1 to 40, 2 roods each. Upset price, £8 per acre…

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