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Courts & crime, 1860

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 155

Second Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1860 · page 5

Before Mr. Justice Milford. MANSLAUGHTER. Rose Callaghan was indicted for that she, at Sydney, on the 28th day of December, 1859, did feloniously kill and slay a male…

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Law Supreme Court

Empire · Wednesday 8 February 1860 · page 2

HIS Honor Mr. Justree Milford: being [?]grged at Darlinghurst Criminal Court, will not all in equity until Tuesday, the 14th February instant. BU[?]INESE IN THE MASTER'S OFFICE.—Wednesday 8th…

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INSOLVENCY COURT.—Tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 8 February 1860 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estated. In the case of Josiah West, a first meeting. One debt was proved and allowed. In the case of Frederick Reyling, an adjourned…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of George A. Lloyd and Co., an adjourned special meeting for examination; further adjourned, by consent, until Friday next…

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Central Criminal COURT.—Tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 8 February 1860 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice Dickinson. WOUNDING WITH INTENT. John Williams was indicted for having, at Sydney, on the 3rd December, 18[?], unlawfully and feloniously…

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Central Criminal Court. Tuesday, February 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. Justice Dickinson. WOUNDING WITH INTENT. John Williams was indicted for having, on the 3rd of December, 1859, at Sydney, feloniously, unlawfully, and maliciously…

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Liverpool District Court. Monday, February 6Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1860 · page 3

BEFORE Henry Cary, Esq., Judge. BARTERY V. JOLLY—NEW TRIAL MOTION. This case had been heard at the last sittings of the Court, when judgment was given for plaintiff for £37, defendant not…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. Peden, Mr. Raper, and Mr. Asher. Sixteen persons were convicted of having been found inebriated in the streets, and were fined—some 10s. and others 20s., the alternative being twenty-four…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

BEFORE the Hon. G. Hill and Mr. J. Oatley. The undermentioned seamen who had deserted from their respective vessels were awarded the following sentences:—Benjamin Brown, of the Caernarvon,…

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Water Police COURT.—Wednesday. BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, the Honorable G. Hill, and Mr. J. Oatley

Empire · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

Benjamin Brown was sent to gaol for thirty days, he having absconded from the barque Carnarvon on the 20th June, 1859. James F. Fowler, a desorter from the United States…

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Central Police COURT.—Wednesday. BEFORE Messrs. Roper, Asher, Peden, Lucas, and Warburton

Empire · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

Eleven persons were convicted of drunkenness, and sentenced in penalties varying from 10s. to 20s., or in default sentenced to be imprisoned for twenty-four and forty-eight hours…

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Second Court

Empire · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

BEFORE Mr. Justice Milford. INDECENT ASSAULT ON A CHILD. Patrick Connery was indicted for having, at Paddington, on the 13th October, 1859, unlawfully and…

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A Child-stealing Case in Paris. (From Galignani's Messenger.)

Empire · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 2

THE Court of Assizes was on Saturday occupied with the trial of the girl Leonie Chereau for carrying off the child of M. Hua, a judge of the Civil Tribunal—a case which has excited…

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INSOLVENCY COURT.—Wednesday

Empire · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Ramsey and Burt. An adjourned examination. One witness was examined—nothing further done…

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Law. Supreme Court

Empire · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

BUSINESS IN THE MASTER'S OFFICE, THIS DAY.—Gordon v. Scott and others, state of facts of Scott and Dixson; Purves and others v. the Attorney-General and others, taxation of plaintiff's costs; Gornon v. Scott and…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Ramsay and Burt, an adjourned examination. The City Engineer was examined at great length in reference to certain works performed at…

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Metropolitan District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

BEFORE the Deputy Judge. CORY V. COOPER, ADMINISTRATRIX. This was an application to set aside proceedings, on the ground that the summons had never come to…

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Central Criminal COURT.—Wednesday

Empire · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. Justice Dickinson. STEALING MERCHANDISE. Alexander Boyd, William Stanton, and John Thomson, were indicted for having at Sydney, on the 4th…

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Central Criminal Court. Wednesday, 8Th February

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1860 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. Justice Dickinson. STEALING. Alexander Boyd, William Stanton, and John Thompson, were indicted for having on the 4th…

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