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Courts & crime, 1858

2,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 113

The Native Police. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 June 1858 · page 2

SIR,—Several letters have appeared in your columns regarding the management of the Native Police, and suggestions have been made in the Legislative Assembly, for the remodeling of that corps, all of…

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Insolvent Court.—saturday. (Before C. K. Murray, Esq.) General Business

Empire · Monday 21 June 1858 · page 4

In the estate of Andrew Coventry, this was an adjourned third. The meeting was again adjourned at the express wish of the Chief Commissioner, to Wednesday, the 23rd instant, at 10 a.m…

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Days of Grace in Life Assurance. Important Judgment. Court of Common Pleas, Westminster, February 10. PRITCHARD v. the Merchants' and Tradesmens' Life

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 June 1858 · page 3

"This case came before the Court on demurrer. The action was brought by the plaintiff on a policy of insurance for £500, effected on the life of Richard Paul H. Jodrell, in the office of the defendants, and bearing…

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Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. (Before the Chief Justice and a Special Jury of twelve.) EALES v. MCDOUGALL

Empire · Monday 21 June 1858 · page 4

The trial of this case again lasted all day without concluding. The Court rose at two p.m…

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Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Before the Chief Justice and a special jury of twelve. [?]ALES v. M'DOUGALL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 June 1858 · page 4

The trial of this case again lasted until the rising of the court, at two p.m., without being concluded…

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Water Police Court.—monday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, and D. Jones, Esquire.)

Empire · Tuesday 22 June 1858 · page 4

DRUNKARDS.—Patrick Roman and John M'Innery, charged with being drunk in the streets, were each fined 20S. VAGRANT,—James [?], charged with begging in…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1858 · page 4

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. D. Jones. Patrick Ronan and John M'Inervey were severally fined 20s. for drunk and disorderly conduct on…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1858 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Forbes, Mr. Weekes, Mr. Hargraves, Mr. Kettle, and Mr. G. Smith. Thiry-three drunkards were subjected to the usual penalties—some 10s., and others 20s. each, —or, in…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday. Jury Court. Eales V. Mcdougall

Empire · Tuesday 22 June 1858 · page 4

The trial of this case was continued, but had not concluded when the Court rose. TUESDAY, 22ND JUNE, 1858.—BUSINESS IN MASTER'S OFFICE.—Pendergast y. Pendergast, to settle report;…

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Law. Supreme Court. —Monday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1858 · page 4

IN the Jury Court, yesterday, the case of Eales v. M'Dougall again lasted all day without being concluded. In the Banco Court there was no sitting…

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Insolvent Court. Meetings for the Week

Empire · Tuesday 22 June 1858 · page 4

Tuesday, 22.—Joseph Wyatt, adjourned special proof of debts, at 10. Rudolph Soholstein, adjourned special for examination, at 10.30, Owen Oxley, first, at 10.30. Thomas Parkinson, adjourned single, at ll. Henry…

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Water, Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, and D. Peden, Esquire.)

Empire · Wednesday 23 June 1858 · page 4

DESERTION;—John Bartholomey and Lorenzo Staffen' charged; with desertion from the Saxon King, were each sentenced to eight weeks' imprisonment. Pierre,Hourfay and James. White for desertion from the June, were…

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Central Police Court.—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate, E. H. Hargraves, and George Smith, Esqrs.)

Empire · Wednesday 23 June 1858 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—Thirty-four persons were dealt with this morning for drunkenness, a double penalty being inflicted in those instances where the offence had been committed on the Sabbath…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Forbes, Captain M'Lcan, Mr. Shoobert, Mr. Jones, Mr. Hargraves, Mr. Lucas, Mr. G. Smith, and Mr. Laycock. Fifteen drunkards were subjected to the uinal…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 June 1858 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Joseph Wyatt, a special meeting wes held, at which six debts were proved. The meeting adjourned until the 30th instant…

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SUPREME COURT.—Tuesday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 June 1858 · page 2

Before the Chief Justice and a special jury of twelve. SALES V. M'D[?]GALL. The trial of this case was again continued all day…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. (Before the Chief Justice and a-Special Jury of twelve.) EALES v. MCDOUGALL

Empire · Wednesday 23 June 1858 · page 4

The trial of this case was again continued all day without terminating. It will probably finish on Thursday BANCO COURT…

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

Empire · Wednesday 23 June 1858 · page 4

In the estate of Joseph Wright, this was a special meeting. Six debts were proved, and the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday, the 10th instant, at halfpast 10…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 24 June 1858 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—Thirteen persons were brought up on the charge of drunkenness. They were each sentenced to pay the usual fine of 10s.; or in default, to be sent to the cells at Darlinghurst for four-and-twenty…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1858 · page 3

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. D. Peden. Michael Callaghan, found drunk in George-street, was fined 10s. or to be imprisoned for twenty-four…

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