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Courts & crime, 1858

2,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 113

Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 June 1858 · page 5

Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Lawrence Potts, a special meeting was held, at which a debt of £413 16s. 2d, was proved…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 June 1858 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. Justice Dickinson. EMBEZZLEMENT. Thomas Champion was indicted for having on the 2nd January, 1858, at Windsor, feloniously and…

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On TUESDAY, 6th JULY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Officer, Boxbala

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 June 1858 · page 3

WELLESLEY(Town Lots).—Parish of Bombala. Town of Bombala: Lots 1 to 9, 2 roods each; lot 10, [?] 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 18, 2 roods; lot 19, 1 rood 30…

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

Empire · Friday 11 June 1858 · page 2

In the estate of Lawrence [?],— this was a special meeting One debt for £413 [?] [?] was proved on four promi ory. notes made by the insolvent, and the meeting terminated…

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Central Criminal Court. Thursday, 10Th June, 1858. (Before his Honor Judge Dickinson.) EMBEZZLEMENT

Empire · Friday 11 June 1858 · page 2

Thomas Chapman was charged with having on the 2nd January, 1858, embezzled certain sums of money, amounting to £24s. [?] the property of his employer Mr.Frederick Tooth, of Sydney…

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Country Land Sales. On MONDAY, 19th JULY, at eleven o'clock. at the Police Office, Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 June 1858 · page 6

SANDON (Special Country Lot).—Parish of Armidale. At Kelly's Plain, near Armidale: Lot 1, 20 acres. Upset price, £2 per acre. SANDON (Suburban Lot[?]).—Parish of Armidale. At Armidale:…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1858 · page 6

BEFORE Mr, Forbes, Mr G. Smith, Mr. Lenehan, and Mr. Cooper. Eleven drunkards were fined 10s each, or in default of payment to be imprisoned twenty-four hours; and…

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Central Police Court. —Friday. (Before the Police Magistrate, George Smith, Andrew Lenehan, and E. M. Ryan, Esqrs.)

Empire · Saturday 12 June 1858 · page 5

DRUNKENNESS.—Twelve persons were convicted of drunkenness. Betsey Butler, an old and incorrigible offender, was sent to gaol for three months. The others were each ordered to pay the usual fine of 10s.; or, in…

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Police

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 12 June 1858 · page 3

PISTOLS FOR TWO. — Alexander Smith, a gentleman with a Sir Lucius O'Trigger cast of countenance, was brought before their Worships by Inspector Magee. The officer stated that he had met him at a very carly hour…

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Law. Central Criminal Court. Friday, 11Th June, 1858. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Therry.) MURDER

Empire · Saturday 12 June 1858 · page 4

John Egan, a man about 36 years of age, employed as shepherd at Numba, Shoalhavon, a native of King's County, Iceland, who came to this colony eight years ago, was arraigned on the charge of having, on the 22nd April, 1858,…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1858 · page 6

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John M'Laren, a second meeting. Two debts were proved. In the estate of Thomas C. Baker, a third meeting…

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Law. Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1858 · page 6

BEFORE Mr. Justice Therry. MURDER. John Egan was indicted for having, on the 22nd April, 1858, at Shoalhaven, feloniously, wilfully, and…

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Insolvent Court.—friday. New Insolvents

Empire · Saturday 12 June 1858 · page 4

James Fitzgerald, of George street, Sydney, chemist and druggist. Liabilities: debts due, £720; claims on insolvent, £589 6s. 8d.; total, £1253 6s. 8d. Assests, £67[?]. Amount of deficiency, £583 6s. 8d. Official…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 June 1858 · page 2

ANDREW Johnston, for drunkenness in public place, was fined 10s., or to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours. John Robinson, a seaman, who had been found on…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Raper, Mr. G. Smith, and Mr. Peden. Samuel Williamson was brought before the Court by inspector Singleton, who deposed that last evening he received him into custody from Mr. Sands, who…

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Tuesday, May 8. Sheep Stealing

Empire · Monday 14 June 1858 · page 4

James Smith and Dennis Hayes were charged with having on or about the 20th of September, 1857, feloniously stolen, at Reedy Creek, 25 sheep, 25 owes, and 25 lambs, the property of Richard Collyer. A second count…

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Central Police Court.—saturday. (Before Edward Raper and George Smith, Esqrs.)

Empire · Monday 14 June 1858 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—Nine individuals were brought up on the charge of being drunk about the streets. One of the number, an old offender named Elizabeth Foster, was sent to gaol for two months; the others were severally…

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Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. Insolvency Jurisdiction. Before the Full Court. CERTIFICATES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 June 1858 · page 2

Certificates of discharge were confirmed to Sarah Lambourne and Edwin. Berry opon the motton of the Chief Commissioner WOODWARD V. LAWLESS AND OTHERS…

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Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittings As in Banco. (Before the full Court.) Insolvency. Certificates for Confirmation

Empire · Monday 14 June 1858 · page 4

On the motion of the Chief Commissioner certificates of discharge were confirmed to Sarah Lambourne, and Edwin Berry. NORTHWOOD v. LAWLESS AND OTHERS…

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

Empire · Monday 14 June 1858 · page 4

In the estate of Johh M'Laren, this was a second meeting. Two debts were proved, and the meeting terminated. In the estate of Thomas C. Baker, this was a third…

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