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Courts & crime, 1860

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 155

Law. Supreme COURT.—Friday. in Banco

Empire · Saturday 14 April 1860 · page 3

BEFORE the full Court. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF KIPPEN (FOR A PROHIBITION). In this case a rule had been granted to shew cause why…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings in Banco

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1860 · page 4

BEFORE the full Court. In the matter of the application of Kippen for a prohibition, The prohibition sought for here was one to be addressed to the Windsor Bench to stay certain proceedings under the Summary…

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Water Police COURT.—Saturday

Empire · Monday 16 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate. George Pavitt, a seaman of the brig Moa. paid a fine of ten shillings inflcted on him for having been found drunk in Cumberland-street…

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Central Police COURT.—Saturday

Empire · Monday 16 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Captain Scott, and Messrs. Cook and Asher. Five men and seven women were found guilty of drunkenness in the streets, and punished by fines of ten and twenty shillings, with the usual alternative of…

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Central Police COURT.—Monday

Empire · Tuesday 17 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. Peden, Sutherland, Ross, Spence, and Lucas. Eleven men and two woman were fined 10s. each for drunkenness, in default twenty-four hours in the cells…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1860 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Ross, Mr. Spence, Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Rapor, Mr. Peden, and Mr. Lucas Thirteen drunkards were severally sentenced to pay 10s. or to be imprisoned twenty-four hours. Four others, who while under…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1860 · page 4

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. R. J. Hopkins, and Mr. J. Sho[?]bert. Francis Hayes, boatbuilder Balmain, was on the information of Benjamin Bunbury, clerk of Petty Sessions, Water Police Court,…

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Water Police COURT.—Monday

Empire · Tuesday 17 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. Hopkins. Hugh McDonald, Joseph Robinson, Archibald Watson, William Brown, Mary Murphy, Eliss Emmeling, and Ann King, were convicted of drunkenness, and severally…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1860 · page 4

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of James M'Leuahan, a third meeting. Insolvent was allowed by his Honor to retain for his own use (subject to payment of rent and public fees) his household furniture,…

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Law. Supreme COURT.—Monday

Empire · Tuesday 17 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Full Court. IN BANCO. WILSON (OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE) v. BEATTIE. This was an action to recover £150 for money received…

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Penrith District Court.—april 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1860 · page 4

BEFORE Henry Cary, Esq., Judge. COL[?]ALL V. GAGEN. Claim, £10; value of a horse alleged to have been killed by defendant. Defendant admitted that the horse had died in his…

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Law. Supreme Court. Monday. Sittings in Banco

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1860 · page 2

BBEFORE the full Court. BAXTER V. HODGESON. Chief Justice Dickinson delivered the judgment of the Court in this case as follows:—…

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Central Police COURT.—Tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. Oatley, Cook, Ross, A[?]her, and Alle[?] Three men and four women were punished in the usual way for drunkenness. Charlotte Brown and Caroline Parker were [?]ccused of…

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Water Police COURT.—Tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. Raper, and Mr. Cooper. John White, a seaman belonging to the Margaret Mitchell, for continued neglect of duty, was sent to gaol[?]…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 4

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, Hon J. L, Monteflore, Mr. E. Raper, and Mr. T.Cosper. William Curtis, John Whitwell, William Malcolm, Ann Baston, and Thomas M "Donald, who had been drunk and disorderly in…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Cook, Mr. Oatley, Mr. Ross, and Mr. Asher. Seven persons, convicted of having been found drunk in the streets, were severally sentenced to pay 20s., with the usual alternative…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 4

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of James M'Roberty, an adjourned examination. Insolvent was examined by Mr. Goold at considerable length, first, in reference to debts contracted some years before…

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Law. Supreme COURT.—Monday

Empire · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 3

BEFORE the Full Court. IN BANCO. SALES V. MOORE. In this case Chief Justice Dickinson delivered…

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INSOLVENT COURT.—Tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of James M'Roberts; this was an adjourned examination meeting. The insolvent was examined at considerable length, by Mr. Gould, soli[?]itor,…

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Metropolitan District Court. Tuesday, April 17

Empire · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 5

BEFORE the Acting District Judge, Mr. Holroyd. SMITH V. HALL. This was an action to recover £[?]0 for board and lodging. The defendant had boarded with the plaintiff,…

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