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Courts & crime, 1861

3,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 162

Water Police Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. George Hill, Mr. Rowan Ronald, and Mr. James Oatley. DRUNKARDS.—William Browd and Thomas Farrell. labourers, pleaded guillty to a charge of drunkenness…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. G. Hill, Mr R. Ronald, and Mr. J. Oatley. Of two persons apprehended for drunkenness in the streets, one was fined 10s., with the alternative of twenty-four hours' imprisonment; the other admonished and…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. Scott Ross, J, Murphy, and Armitage. DRUNKENNESS.—-Eight persons were fined 10s. each. MINOR OFFENCES.—Charles E. Howson, a lad, who had been letting off fire works, was fined 10s.—Maria…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. Ross, Armitage, Peden, Raper, Murphy, Laycock, and Oatley. Seven drunkards were fined 10s each, and one was sentenced, as an idle and disorderly person, to be imprisoned…

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The Dundry Murder

Empire · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 8

TAUNTON, March 22—(Before Mr. Baron Martin.) Matthew Wedmor, 31, waterman, and Charles Wedmore, 22, soldier, were arraigned on an indictment and on the coroner's inquisition, charging them with the wilful…

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Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four. HILL v. FORBES. The trial of this case, which commenced on Tuesday, was resumed, and lasted all day without terminating. All,…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Daniel O'Rielly, a third meeting. One debt was proved, and the official assignee read his roport. Insolvent was not cresent, having been subponaed to give…

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Insolvent Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Dan el O'Rielly, a third meeting. Insolvent was unable to attend, being sup[?]ed as a witness at the Police Office. One debt for rent was proved…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

SITTING FOR THE TRIAL OF CAUSES. IN THE JURY COURT. BEFORE Mr. Justice Wise and a Special Jury of twelve. RUFFY AND ANOTHER V. PEARCE…

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Murder of a Child and Death of the Murderess

Empire · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 8

Faversham, Monday. THE village of Eastling, located about five miles to the south-west of this town, was thrown into a state of intense excitement, early yesterday morning, in…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE: Mr. Justice Wise and a special jury of twelve. RUFFY AND ANOTHER V. PEARCE. The trial of this case again lasted the whole day without being concluded. The plaintiffs' case, however, was closed…

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Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

JURY COURT. —Special juries of twelve.— Ruffy and another v. Pearce (part heard), Hunt v. Love. BANCO COURT.— Hill v. Forbes (part heard), Eyles v. Mossman (aesessment), Williams v. Robertson…

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Camden District Court. Monday, May 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE Henry Cary, Esq., Judge. The list contained sixty-nine cases, chiefly tradesmen's bills, and those of trilling amount. They were all disposed of during the day…

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Liability of Ships Brokers.—court of Queen's Bench

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 4

BEFORE Lord Chief Justice Cockburn, and a special jury. SIMPSON V. VOUNO AND ANOTHER. Mr. Serjeant Shee and Mr. Turner appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Bovil, Q.C., and Mr. Cleasby for the defendants…

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Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes. Friday, 1St March

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1861 · page 5

BEFORE, the Judge Ordinary. BRODIE V. BRODIE. Dr. Phillimore, Q C., and Mr. W. Murray were counsel for the petitioner…

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Central Police Court.—thrusday. Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. L[?] and Brown

Empire · Friday 24 May 1861 · page 5

DRUNKENNESS.—Eight persons were fined 10s. each for drunkenness. MINOR OFFENCES.—Mary A. Cooper, guilty of disorderly conduct in the street, was sent to gaol for [?]…

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Water Police Court.—thursday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. H. G. Burnell

Empire · Friday 24 May 1861 · page 5

DRUNKARDS.—John M'Kechnie and Julia Lee, was convicted of drunkenness, and sentenced to pay a fine of 10s. each, or be imprisoned for twenty-four hours. STEALING A PAIR OF GOLOSHES—Catherine Richards…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1861 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. G. Hill, Ronald, Lenehan, Murphy, and Speer. Eight drunkards were sseverally ordered to pay 10s., [?] to be imprisoned twenty-four hours…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1861 · page 4

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. H. C. Burnell. Two persons found drunk in the streets were fined 10s. each, or to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours…

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Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1861 · page 4

Before the Cheif Justice and a jury of four. HILL V. FORRES. The trial of this case was resumed and concluded. Mr. Isaacs appeared for the plaintiff, and Sir William…

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