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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1860

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

Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Jonas, Mr. Ross, Mr. Asher, Mr. Lucas. Sixteen drunkards were fined in penalties varying from 10s. to 40s., with the alternative of imprisonment twenty-four or…

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Central Police COURT.—Tuesday. BEFORE Messrs. Buchanan, Jone, R. S. Ross, Asher, Lucas, Cullon, and Neale

Empire · Wednesday 11 January 1860 · page 4

There were twelve persons convicted of drunkenness, eleven of whom were sentenced to pay 10s., or be imprisoned for twenty-four hours. The other, a woman named Mary A. Redman, for being so drunk as to be…

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Parliamentary Paper. Lands Granted in the Police District of Shoalhaven

Empire · Wednesday 11 January 1860 · page 5

A RETURN of all landa granted in the Police District of Shoalhaven, to whom granted, for what public service granted, together with the area of Raid grants,—distinguishing the lands granted as unprofitable swamps…

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Central Police COURT.—Wednesday

Empire · Thursday 12 January 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. Warburton, Buchanon, R. S. Ross, Peden, F. A. Cooper, Asher, Burdekin, Jonas, Kettle, and Egan. Ten persons were convicted of drunkenness, and…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1860 · page 7

BEFORE Mr. Warburton, Mr. B[?], Mr. E[?], Mr. Bardekin, Mr. Peden, Mr. F. Cooper, Mr. Jo[?]. Ten persons were convicted of having been found drunk in the streets: in one [?] the defendent, who had been stready twice…

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Water Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. O. Kemp, Hon. G. Hill. and Mr. J. Ostley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1860 · page 7

John Hurford, a seaman belonging to H.M.S Herald, found straggling at midnight, in Pitt-street being brought before the Court, was ordered to be sent on board. Henry Burns, a seaman belonging to the Blackwell (which has…

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Water Police COURT.—Wednesday. BEFORE the Hon. G. Hill, Charles Kemp, Esq., and James Oatley, Esq

Empire · Thursday 12 January 1860 · page 4

The case of Smith v. Humphrey, for the forgery of an application for the transfer of license, was, after hearing, dismissed. F. C. J. Tonsane, a seaman on board the French…

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Central Police COURT.—Thursday

Empire · Friday 13 January 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. M. M. Cohen, F. A. Cooper, Spiers, Warburton, R. S. Ross, Asher, Burnell, Peden, and Raper. There were 11 persons convicted of drunkenness and…

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Water Police COURT.—Thursday

Empire · Friday 13 January 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, M. Morie[?]y and H. A[?]mitage, Esqs. Two charges against John Bell for perjury on the 9th ultimo were dismissed…

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Water Police Court. Thursday. Before the "Water Police Magistrate, Mr. M. M. Moriarty, and Mr. H. Armitage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1860 · page 3

William Henry Hayes, late the master of the foundered brig Ellenita, waa charged on the information of Abner W. Kempton, master mariner, with obtaining money under false pretences, Mr. Moffat appeared for…

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District Court, Dubbo. [From a Correspondent.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1860 · page 3

His Honor Judge Dowling arrived here on Wednesday last. He was unfortunate enough, to have been caught in one of the most fearful hail and thunder storms ever recollected to have been witnessed here by…

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Central Police Court. Thursday. Before Mr Warburton, Mr. M. M. Cohen, Mr. F. Cooper, Mr. Smithers, Mr. Peden, Mr. Ross, Mr. Asher, Mr. Oatley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1860 · page 3

Thirteen persons were convicted of having been found drunk in the streets, were fined, some 10s., and others 20s., with the usual alternative. Mary Ann Whitby was found guilty of having…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1860 · page 7

BEFORE Mr. Warburton, Mr. G. Hill, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. J. Hill, Mr. F. Cooper, Mr. Kettle, Mr. Cullen, Mr. Hargraves, Mr. Jonas. Nine drunkards were fined some 10s. and others…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1860 · page 7

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. J. M'Lean, and Mr. G. Eliott. James Hayes, omnibus driver, was, on the information of Richard Stubbs, inspector of nuisances,…

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Central Police COURT.—Fri[?]day

Empire · Saturday 14 January 1860 · page 7

BEFORE Messrs. Hill, F. A. Cooper, Gullan, J. Hill, junior, Warburton, Buchanan, Hargraves, Peden, Kettle, and R. S. Ros[?]. There were nine persons convicted of drunkenness,…

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Water Police COURT.—Friday. BEFORE the Water Police Ministrate, and the Hon. George Hill

Empire · Saturday 14 January 1860 · page 7

James Hayes, stood before the Court, charged with negligent omnibus driving, on the 28th ultimo, and endangering [?]he safety of another person. The City Solicitor appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Redman for…

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Law. Supreme Court.—thursday. in Equity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1860 · page 6

BEFORE the full Court. TERRY V. HOSKING ON APPEAL. The Judges not being unanimous in this case, the following was delivered by Sir Alfred Stephen, C.J.,…

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INSOLVENCY COURT.—Friday. New Insolvents

Empire · Saturday 14 January 1860 · page 7

William Penrose, Newcastle, miner. Liabilities, £87 17s.; assets, value of personal property and moneys, £8 debts due, £2[?] 11s.; total £31 11s.; deflcit, £56 6s. Adam Wilson, official assignee…

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Windsor District Court. Monday, Januauy 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1860 · page 7

BEFORE Henry Cary, Esq., Judge. The business of this Court commenced at midday, after the conclusion of the Quarter Sessions. The list contained nine adjourned or continued cases,…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Captain Scott and Mr. Cape. Nine drunkards were fined, some 10s. and others 20s., with the usual alternative in case of non-payment…

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