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Courts & crime, 1861

3,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 162

Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1861 · page 5

Before Mr. Justice Wise and a jury of four. RUSDEN V. PITT. This was an action for slander, the trial of which had been commenced on Thurday. The slander declared…

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INSOLVENT COURT.—Friday

Empire · Saturday 16 February 1861 · page 4

BEYORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of John Beatson, of Wollongong, a post, poned third meeting, which was adjourned in consequence of press of business, till 1st of March, at 3…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1861 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Kirchner and Co, an adjourned certificate meeting. Insolvent Kirchner and one witness were examined, after which the meeting adjourned until the 1st…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. Justice Milford and a special jury of twelve. DUMARESQ V. ROBERTSON. The trial of this case, which commenced on Friday, was resumed and concluded. It was a suit against the…

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Insolvency Court. [?] the Chief commissioner

Sydney Mail · Saturday 16 February 1861 · page 8

In the estate of william Church on adjourned slogle meeting, and special, for examination. One debut was proved, and the single meeting closed. The witness to be examined was not to attendance, and the special meeting…

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The War in New Zealand. Desperate Night Assault by the Maories: Their Repulse and Defeat

Sydney Mail · Saturday 16 February 1861 · page 7

BY the Lord Worsley, we have news from Taranaki (New Plymouth), to the 23rd ultimo. The Auckland papers give full details of a determined night attack by the Walkatos on No. 3 redoubt— which, it…

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Picton District Court. Wednesday, February 1[?]Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Henry Cary, Esq., Judge. JONES V. HILDER. Tried by a jury of four. The plaintiff in this action sought to recover damages for breaches of covenant, and…

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Law. Supreme COURT.—Friday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. Before his Honor Mr. Justice Milford and a jury of twelve. DUMARESQ v. R[?]BERTSON

Empire · Saturday 16 February 1861 · page 4

The hearing of this case, which commenced on Thursday, was continued and concluded. Sir W. Manning, Q.C., and Mr. Is[?]cs for the plaintiff; Mr. Martin, Q.C., and Mr. Darvall, Q.C., for the…

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Water Police COURT—Saturday

Empire · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 3

JOHN THOMAS, a seaman, of the sip Calabar, for stealing five pots of jam, and a roll of sticking-plaster, was sentenced to twelve weeks hard labour in gaol, but at the request of the captain, be was sent on board without…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and Mr. Peden. Eight persons, convicted of having been found drunk in the streets, were severally sentenced to pay 10s, or to be imprisened twenty-four hours…

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Central Police COURT.—Saturday

Empire · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 3

BEFORE Captain Scott, and Mr. S. D. Gordon. Ten drunkards were fined 10s. each. John Bennett was charged with stealing peaches. Constable Hart took the prisoner in ouatody on a charge…

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Darlinghurst Gaol

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 3

IN consequence of the escape of two of the prisoners lately confines at Cockatoo from this gaol, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Cowper, immediately directed an inquiry by Captain M'Lerie into the discipline enforced by the several officers connected with this…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 2

THE undermentioned estates were surrendered:— Charles Coleman, of B[?]lly Road, cablnetmaker. Liab[?]. £78 13s. Assets—value of personal property £17. D[?] £61 13s. Mr. Perry, official assignee…

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INSOLVENT COURT.—Saturday. SUREENDERS

Empire · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 3

JOHN FRANCH [?]LWORTH MEREWETHRE. of Kippil-streets Bathurst, gentleman. Liabilities, £130 14s. 8d; assets. value of personal property, £45; deficit, £124 14s, 8d, Mr. Morris, official assig[?]…

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Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 2

J[?]Y COURT.—Anderson v. Brown. BANCO COURY.—Adams and others v. Clarke and others; Raymond and another v. Bloxsome; Bell and another v. the Commissioner for Railways…

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Law. Sopreme Court. Business for This Day

Empire · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 3

JURY COURT.—Audsraon v. Brown. BANCO COURT—Adorns and others v. Clarke and others; Raymond and another v. Blozssmo; Bell and another v. the Commissioner for Railways,…

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Camden District Court. Bleeck v. RAPLEY. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1861 · page 2

SIR,—The report of this case, under the name of Bleeck. v. Rapley, in your paper of the 14th, is a very incorrect one, and, towards tho defendant, a very unfair one. The most important fact in reference to…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1861 · page 3

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Captain M'Laan, Messrs. Allerdice, Peden, Spa[?]e, and Ostley. Twenty-four persons, taken into custody for protection, having been found drank in the street, were severally…

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Water Police COURT.—Monday

Empire · Tuesday 19 February 1861 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate. John Hughes against Archibald Pregnell, master of the brig Mountain maid. This was a case in which the complainant claimed wages to the amount of £9 14s. for…

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Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1861 · page 3

Before Mr. Justice Wise and a jury of four. ADAMS AND OTHERS V. CLARKE AND OTHERS. This was an action of ejectment for home property in Crown-street, S[?]rry Hills…

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