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Courts & crime, 1860

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 155

Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1860 · page 3

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. R. J. Hopkins. John Gibbs, brought before the Court on remand, for stealing five ten-dollar gold pieces (value £20),…

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Water Police COURT.—Monday

Empire · Tuesday 27 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and W. J. Hop[?] kins, Esq., J.P. Michael Keefe was sentenced to one month's hard labour for false answers to the Deputy Shipping Master…

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Supreme Court

Empire · Tuesday 27 March 1860 · page 5

BUSINESS IN MASTER'S OFFICE, THIS DAY.—Gordon [?].Scott and others, adjourned discharge; same [?]. same, adjourned discharge; same, [?]. same, adjourned discharge; Wentworth [?]. Thompson and another,…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1860 · page 3

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Benjamin C. Cooper, a third meeting. Insolvent (who was not present) was allowed by his Honor to retain his furniture and apparel, valued…

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INSOLVENT COURT.—Monday

Empire · Tuesday 27 March 1860 · page 5

BEFOBE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Benjamin Charles Cooper, a third meeting. The insolvent was not present, no debts were proved, and no report was read as there was nothing to…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. (Abridged from Saturday's Free Press.) Wednesday, March 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1860 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. Justice Milford. John Wilkinson and Young Man Jackey (an aboriginal), charged with murder, were remanded until the next Circuit Court, in consequence of the absence of…

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Water Police COURT.—Tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Captain Deloitte. Mary [?]arrett, a prostitute, living in Harrington-street, was fined 10s. for being found drunk and in[?]pable of taking care of herself. In default of payment to be…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. Ross and Major Lockyer. William Watson, and William Paul appeared on summons to answer an information by inspector Singleton, in which they were charged with having,…

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Central Police COURT.—Tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. Warburton, G. Hill, Oatley, and Hop[?] [?]ins. Thirteen persons were convicted of drunkenness, and sentenced to pay penalties varying from 10s. to 40s…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. W. S. Deloitte. Elizabeth Jones, apprehended early this morning whilst lying on the Circular Quay, and who said she…

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Piracy and Murder

Empire · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 8

THE Key West (Fla.) correspondent of the Charleston (S. C.) Courier reports to that paper the conviction on the 23rd November, in the United States Circuit Court of Key West[?] of Alejiandro Career and Genillot Faustin…

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Supreme Court

Empire · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BUSINESS IN MASTER'S OFFICE, THIS DAY.—Gordon [?]. Scott and others, adjourned warrant on defendant Scott's discharge; same [?]. same, adjourned warrant on L[?]xton's discharge; same [?]. same, adjourned warrant on…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In th estate of William E. Potts, an adjourned certificate meeting. Insolvent was examined by Mr. Hellyer and cross-examined by Mr. Iceton in…

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[?]NSOLVENT COURT.—Tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BE[?]ORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the, estate of William E.Potts. This was an adjourned certificate meeting, he[?]d for the purpose of bearing evidence in support of the objections [?]led…

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Metropolitan District COURT.—Monday

Empire · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Deputy Judge, and a jury of four. MAR[?]HALL V. [?]AWYER. This was an action to recover £160, as the price of plaintiff[?]s half[?]share (33.61) ia the [?]hooner A[?] sold…

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The Coroner's Court. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

SIR,—I wish to call attention to the careless manner in which coroner's inquests are conducted in this city, and the one-sided statements which are allowed to be made and sent forth on such occasions. The case to which I…

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Law. Maitland Circuit Court. Civil Causes. (Abridged from the Maitland Mercury of yesterday.) SATURDAY, 24th MARCH, 1860

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Justice and a special jury of twelve. DOYLE v. GLASS. This was an action for breach of agreement for sale…

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Water Police COURT.—Wednesday

Empire · Thursday 29 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistra'e, and David Peden, Esq. Mary Brooks, a prostitute, residing in Goulburnstreet, was fined 20s. for using obscene language, in…

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Central Police COURT.—Wednesday

Empire · Thursday 29 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Mayor, Captain Scott, and Messrs. W[?]rburton, Sutherland, Oatley, Culle[?]and Len[?]n. Fourteen persons were brought up for drunkennness. Two, Mary [?] and Mary [?] McKenzie, very…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 March 1860 · page 5

BEFORE his Worship the Mayor, Captain Scott, Mr, Warburton, Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Oatley, and Mr. Spence. Eleven drunkards, five of whom were males and six…

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