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Courts & crime, 1861

3,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 162

Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 May 1861 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of John Sloven, a second meeting. Insolvent was not present, nor were any debts proved. In the estate of Frederick Olsen, an adjourned…

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Metropolitan District Court—thursday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 May 1861 · page 2

BEFORE A. Cheeke, Esq., Judge. GOMES V. O' BRIEN. This was an action of replevin—the defendant having distrained upon the plaintiff's goods for £18, alleged to be…

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Law. Supbeme Court.—thursday

Empire · Friday 10 May 1861 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Justioe, and a special jury of twelve. RUFFY AND ANOTHER V. KEOGH. The examination of the witnesses for the plaintiffs was continued, and two more witnesses for the same…

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Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 May 1861 · page 2

JURY COURT.—Ruffy and another v. Keogh (part heard), Ruffy and another v. Pearce. BANCO COURT.—Cleeve v. Lee, IN EQUITY.—Before his Honor the Primary Judge. After…

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Metropolitan District Court. Cause List for To-day

Empire · Friday 10 May 1861 · page 2

AFTER NEW TRIAL AND OTHER MOTIONS. 1593 Millard v. Williams 1903 Mullor v. Byrne 1907 Allen v. Elvey…

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Law. Supreme Court.—thursday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 May 1861 · page 2

BEFORE The Chief Justice and a special jury of twelve. RUFFY AND ANOTHER V. KEOGH. The trial of this case again lasted the entire day, without being concluded…

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Water Police Court.—friday

Empire · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. S. North and J. McLean. Sydney James Dalton was arrested by Samuel Redshaw, sergeant In the city police, charged with being in the dwelling-house of Rose Strange, for an unlawful…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 6

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Cullen, Cohen, Williams, and Cooper Twenty-one persons were fined for drunkenness—one 20s., and the rest 10s. each; and two persons were fined…

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Water Police Court. Before the Water Police and other Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 8

James Place, waterman, charged with having assaulted his wife, Mary Ann Place, was remanded until Monday next. William Belton, a seaman, brought before the Court for…

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Central Police Court. Before the City Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 8

John Russell was brought before the Court by sergeant Camplin charged with stealing in a dwelling. When searched at the lockup two draper's bills of parcels were found in his possession Maria Tilly, residing in…

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Police

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 3

THE UNTVEICOME GUEST— A few days ago, as Miss Juliana.Jinnekinson, the upper housemaid in the establishment of the eminent solicitor, W. W. Billyard, Esq., what an appropriate name for a lawyer, seeing this…

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Lines on the Road Murder

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 3

That Infant's voice before the throne for Vengeunce cries; The Assassin quails e'en now before The Almighty's eyes…

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Central Police Gourt.—friday

Empire · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. Gullen, Solomon, Cohen, and Williams. DRUNKENNES.—Eighteen persons were fined 10s. each, with the usual alterative. MINOR OFFENCES.—Johnson Hunt and Anne…

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Insolvent Court.—friday

Empire · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Edward Myers, a third meeting. The insolvent attended. Four debts were proved and allowed. and the creditors directed the assignee to collect all the…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 6

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Edward Myers, a third meeting. Four dobta wera proved The offical [?] road his report, and was directed to allow insolvent his wearing spparol,…

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Law and Police. Supreme Court. Monday.—banco Court. Before Mr. Justice Wise and a jury of four. O'sullivan and Another V. BRADY

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 8

This was an action for breach of an agreement of the delivery of cattle. According to the evidence of Mr. Daniel O'Sullivan, he, on the 20th June, 1859, on behalf of himself and his brother (the other plaintiff) agreed with the…

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Insolvency Court. Before the Chief Commissioner

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 8

In the estate of Matthew Edwards, an adjourned single meeting. Insolvent attended, but no creditor. Nothing done. In the estate of William Ellis, an adjourned second…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 6

BEFORE the Chief Justice and a special jury of twelve. [[?] AND ANOTHER V. KROUGH. The trial of this case again lasted the catir[?] day. The evidence for the plaintiffs was closed, and that for the…

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Law Supreme Court.—friday. Sitting for the Trial of Causes. Before the Chief Justice, and a special jury of twelve. Ruff and Another V. KROGH

Empire · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 5

The hearing of this case was [?] The evdence on the part of the plaintiff was concluded, and the defendant's case commenced. Mr. Darvall. Q C., and Mr. Butler, appeared for the…

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Central Police Court.—saturday. Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Raper, and Cullen

Empire · Monday 13 May 1861 · page 2

DRUNKENNES—Fourteen persons were fined 10s. each, and one. Anne Thompson, an habitual drunkerd, was sent to gaol for three months. MINOR OFFENCES.—William Smith, and Mary…

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