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Courts & crime, 1861

3,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 162

Water Police Court.—friday

Empire · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 8

BEFORE S. North, Esq. Coarles Harley, for breach of Publicans' Act, was fined 5s. and coats of Court. Emily Taneard and John Hogan were each fined 10s…

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Water Police Court. Before the Water Police and other Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 8

Ten seamen belonging to the United States ship Barthol[?]ew Ge[?]ald were charged with disobedience on board their ship. On conviction, part of them were sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment, the rest to seven days…

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Central Police Court. Before the City Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 8

Bridget M'Cann, who was yesterday convicted of stealing a pair of boots, and in consideration of its being her first offence, was sentenced to imprisonment for the brief period of fourteen days, was this morning charged with having, on…

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Police

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 3

A GAY OLD BOY—A very questionable-looking priestess of the Paphian Goddess, and known in her temple as Biddy M'Cann, rovealed her charms to the astonished gaze of the gallant "Captain" Lyons, at the…

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Law and Police. Supreme Court. Friday.—in Insolvency. Before the Primary Judge. CERTIFICATES

Sydney Mail · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 7

The Court, upon the motion of the Chief Commissioner, confirmed the certificates of discharge granted by that officer to John Robison, James Skinner, James Cooper, Thomas Grace, Thomas Byrne, William Vaughan, James…

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Insolvency Court.—friday

Empire · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 8

BEFORE the Chief Cemmiasioner. In the estate of William Westbrook, an adjourned examination meeting; but as another rather important meeting was going on, this meeting was adjourned till…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 4

BEFORE The Chief Commissioner. In the estate of William Westbrook, an adjourned examination: further adjourned until Wednesday next. In the estate of Mitchell and Co, an adjourned…

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Metropolitan District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 4

BEFORE the Judge. WEST V.LONG. This was an action in which the plaintiff claimed £150, balance of £336, for work performed in the erection of a…

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Insolvency Court. Before She Chief Commissioner

Sydney Mail · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 8

In the estate of Henry E. Campbell, a second meeting. Insolvent resides at Albury, and was not present. Nothing done. In the estate of Thomas Leavy, a single meeting, and…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings in Banco

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 4

BEFORE the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Wise CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. THE QUEEN V. CURTIS. This was a special case from the late Bathurst Assizes,…

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L.a.w. Supreme Court.—friday. in Banco

Empire · Saturday 13 April 1861 · page 8

BEFORE the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Wise. CRIMINAL SPECIAL CASES. THE QUEEN V. CURTIS. In this case a point had been reserved by the Chief…

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Central Police Court.—saturday. Before the Police Magistrate, Captain Scott, and Mr. Burdekin

Empire · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 5

DRUNKENNESS.—Five persons were fined 10s. each for this offence, or in default, twenty-four hours. Mary A. Horne and Mary Pinkerton, habitual drunkards, were sent to gaol for three months each…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. Burdekin. Five drunkards were tined 10s. each, with the alternative of twenty-four hours' imprisonment; and two old hands were dealt with under the Vagrant Act and sent to Darling[?]…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate. One drunkard (the only case on the sheets), was fined 10s., with the alternative of twenty-four hours' imprisonment…

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Water Police Court.—saturday

Empire · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 5

BEFORE S. North, Esq. Henry Pike, for being drunk, in Argyle-street, was fined 10s., in default of payment, to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours…

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Metropolitan District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 2

JURY CAUSES.—Hevers v. Lewis, Campbell v. Macnamara and another, Burrell v. Isaacs, Green and another v. M'Leer and another…

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Insolvent Court. New Insolvents

Empire · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 5

HENRY EASTWICK, of Woolloomooloo, Sydney, vocalist. Liabilities, £41 18s. Assets—value of personal property, £17 10s. Deflcit, £24 3s. Mr. Moris, official assignes…

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Mr. Windeyer and the Bathurst Gaol. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 3

SIR,—Amongst the other profesaional stars who shed brilliance upon the atmosphere of our last (Bathurst) Cirouit Court, was Mr. Windeyer, who availed himself of the opportunity afforded by his presence, of visiting…

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Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 2

NEW TRIAL MOTIONS.—The Bank of Australasia v. Harris and another, Cooke v. Briggs, Spring v. Tate, Vivers v. Tuck, Mason v. Bayliss, Rusden v. Onus. MASTER'S OFFICE'—Brown v. Hall, adjourned examination;…

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Law. Supreme Court. Business for This Day

Empire · Monday 15 April 1861 · page 5

NEW TRIAL MOTIONS.—The Bank of Australiasia v. Harris and another; Cooks v. Briggs; Spring v. Tate; Vivers v. Tuck; Mason v. Bayliss; Rusden v. Onue. MASTER'S OFFICE.—Brown v. Hall, adjourned…

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