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Courts & crime, 1862

3,190 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 160

Coroner's Inquest and Committal for Murder

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 May 1862 · page 3

On Tuesday, at noon, the coroner commenced an inquest at his office, touching the death of a man of colour, by name John Hovenden, who lay dead in the Infirmary. He had been found…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1862 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Newman and M'Girr, an adjourned second meeting. Four debts were proved, and insolvent Newman was examined respecting his dealings…

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Insolvency Court.—friday

Empire · Saturday 3 May 1862 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of James Clinton, a second meeting. Seven debts were proved. In the estate of Raphael Tolano, a third meeting. Two…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. in Equity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1862 · page 5
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BEFORE the Primary Judge. DEAN V. BYRNES ANY OTHERS. The argument on the hearing of this case—adjourned from previous sittings—again lasted the whole day without…

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Insolvent Court. Enrold: the chief Commissioner

Sydney Mail · Saturday 3 May 1862 · page 8

In the estate of J. and w. Shelly. an adjourned meeting for the examination of insolvents upon a supplementary sebedule, which should have been filed on the 21st instant, but was not fled until to day. The creditor at whose…

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In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Friday, the 2nd day of May, 1862

Empire · Saturday 3 May 1862 · page 5

It is hereby ordered, that the following, causes which have been set down for trial in the Banco Court, be tried in the Jury Court, in Hen of the Banco Court, on Monday, the 12th of May, and the following days. Not more…

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

Empire · Monday 5 May 1862 · page 4

Anne M'Cormack, charged with breaking the windows of a person named Gough, was directed to pay the amount of damage inflicted, in default forty-eight hours' imprisonment…

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Water Police Court.—saturday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. T. C. Breilla[?]

Empire · Monday 5 May 1862 · page 4

John Harrington, seaman of the ship Light of the Age, apprehended on warrant, charging him with wilful neglect of duty on board, on the 30th ultimo, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment,…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 May 1862 · page 5

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Murphy and Burdekin. Two persons were fined 10s. each, or in default of payment to be imprisoned forty-eight hours, on conviction of…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 May 1862 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. T. C. Breillat. John Harrington, a seaman of the ship Light of the Age, was sentenced to seven days' hard labour in gaol for…

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Sydney District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 May 1862 · page 5

The sittings for this month commence this morning, with a list of 352 cases. Undefended cases, from Nos. 1885 to 2060 inclusive, will be taken to-day. The formal opening of the railway between Woodend…

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Insolvency Court. Saturday, Schedules Filed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 May 1862 · page 5

George Bonnor, of Bathurst, storekeeper Liabilities, secured, £30; unsecured, £749 11s.: total, £779 11s. Assets, available for unsecured creditors, £812 9s. 4d. Surplus, £32 18s. 4d…

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Law Proceedings, This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 May 1862 · page 5

BANCO COURT.—Juries of four: Sir D. Cooper and another v. Dick, Palmer v. Ledger, Bales v. Osborne, Williams v. Robertson, Cunningham v. Titterton, Buchanan v. Clarke. MASTER'S OFFICE.—Moore v. Hyland, minutes; re Penny's,…

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Eden District Court. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 May 1862 · page 3

SIR,—My attention has just been directed to a so-called report, in this morning's issue, of proceedings in the above court, and I trust you will allow me, on the well known rule-"Audi alteram partem"—to correct it, as it might…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 May 1862 · page 2

BEFORE the Water police Magistrate, Mr. J. Williams, and Mr. A. Lentchan. John Harrington, found drunk and incapable in Argylostreet, was fined 5s., with the usual alternative…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 May 1862 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. M. M. Cohen, Ross, Ronald, and Cooper. Three persons apprehended for drunkenness, were ordered to pay 6s., and four or five others taken into custody on a…

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Central Police Court.—monday

Empire · Tuesday 6 May 1862 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistra'e and Mr. M. M. Levey. Five persons, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 5s. Three persons charged with the same offence were…

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Water Police Court.—monday. Before the Water Police M[?]gistrate, Mr. John Williams, and Mr. Andrew Lenehan

Empire · Tuesday 6 May 1862 · page 4

Peter Redland and William Brown, seamen of the ship Oaklands, convicted of deserting on the 3rd instant, were each sentenced to twelve weeks imprisonment, with bard labour…

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Insolvency Court.—monday

Empire · Tuesday 6 May 1862 · page 4

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of J[?]mes Tobin, an exmination meeting. Insolvent and one witness were examined by Mr. Johnstone, who appeared on behalf of the official…

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