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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1863

3,545 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 178

Central Police Court

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 9

Michael Haydon was found guilty of having violently assaulted Mary, his wife. She deposed that between sis and seven last evening her husband came home, and the first thing he did, without any provocation on her part,…

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Centeal Police Court.' Friday. Before the Mayor and the Police Magistrate, with Messrs, Smithers, Levey, and Oatley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 5

Three drunkards were discharged; and another vagrant, found lying in a public place, was sentenced to one months' imprisonment. Sarah Nelson was charged by Catherine Flynn, with having…

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Water Police Court. Before the Water Police and other Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 11

Charles Dickson and Thomas Row, seamen belonging to the ship Star of Peace, found guilty of absence from duty without leave, were sentenced to imprisonmont—the farmer for three, the latter for two days…

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Central Police Court. Before the City Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 11

George Barlow, charged with having stolen a pair of boots, valued at 10s. 6d., exposed for sale at toe shop of Janice M'Carthy, William-street, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to be imprisoned three calendar months…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 7

Though the list comprises nearly forty cases, few were of any importance, being chiefly composed of claims for store debts; but some excited some local interest, and in which the legal profession were engaged…

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Insolvency Court.—friday

Empire · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Arohibaid M'Neill, an adjourned single meeting. Three witnesses were examined. The official assigues read his report. Mr. Dean, on behalf of…

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Insolvency Court

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 9

On motions by Mr. Holroyd, the rules ni[?] in the matters of Webb v. M'Guiggan and Cohen v. Mansell, were mads absolute. On the motion of Mr. Holroyd, and on its being shown…

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Central Criminal Court.—friday. Special Session

Empire · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 4

BEFORE his HONOR Mr. Justice Wise. ROBBERY WITH ARMS. Alexander Fordye, John Bow, and John Meguire, were placed at the bar…

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Insolvency Court. Before the Chief Commissioner

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 11

In the estate of Archibald M'Neill, a special meeting. A witness was examined respecting insolvent's trade and business, and the circumstances under which, shortly before [?]questration, insolvent parted with his business…

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Insolvency Court. Friday. Before the Chief Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 5

In the estate of Archibald M'Neill, an adjourned single meeting. Three witnesses were examined. The official assignee read his report, and he was directed to soil insolvent's household furniture and (the creditors indemnifying…

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Law and Police. Supreme Court. Monday.—sittings for the Trial of Causes. Before Mr. Justice Wise and a jury of four. DICKSON v. FITZPATRICK

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 11

This was an action of ejectment to recover possession of a piece of land, 63 feet 9 inches by 38 feet 7 inches, having a frontage to the latter extent to a lane running from Parramatta-street, near St. Benedict's Charon. The plaintiff…

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In the Supreme Court of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 7

THE Court will sit on Thursday next, the twelfth day of February, at ten o'olock, as in banco, for the purpose of hearing the undermentioned matters and motions:—In re Sayers' assignment, Acts 5, Vict. No. 9, 7 Vict. No. 17;…

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Second Court. Before Mr. Justice Milford. Robbery with Violence

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 3

Charles Foley and John Brownlow were placed in the dock for [?] The indictment stated that they, on the 18th day of December last, at Laggan, in this colony, being armed with…

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Bushrangers and Police at Marengo. (From the Yass Courier, February 4.)

Empire · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 3

JANUARY 30.—Last night this (of late) quiet town was thrown into a state of excitement by the arrival of a messenger from one of the suburban stations telling us to be on the quivive, and plant our money or valuables…

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Campbelltown Quarter Sessions. February 4. BEFORE Judge Dowling, chairman, and a jury of twelve. Horse Stealing. Regina V. Hennessy and Keighran

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 7

The indictment charged the prisoners jointly with stealing horses, the property of W. Campbell. Mr. Templeton conducted the case for the Crown; Mr. Meymott defended the prisoners…

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L a W. Supreme Court.—friday, [?]Ttings for the Trial of Causes

Empire · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 4

BEFORE the Chief Justice and jo[?]y of tour. DALLY V. DAVIS. Mr. Martin, Q C., and Mr. Powell for the plaintiff; Sir W. M. Manning, Q.C., and Mr. S[?]ephen for the…

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Special Criminal Commission. Thursday, Second Court. Before Mr. Justice Milford. Robbery with Violence

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 9

Charles Foley and John Brownlow were placed in the deck for trial. The indictment stated that they, on the 18th day of December last, at Laggan, in this colony, being armed with offensive weapons, did feloniously assault one…

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In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Friday the 6Th Day of Febuary

Empire · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 4

The Court will sit on Thuesday next the 12th day of February, at ten o'clock, as in Bance, for the purpose of hearing the undermentioned matters and motions:—In re [?] Assignment, Acts 5 Victoria,…

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Central Criminal Court. Tuesday.—Special Session. Before Mr. Justice Wise. Robbery with Arms

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 2

Alexander Fordyce John, John Bown, John M'Guire, and Henry Manns, alias Henry Turner were arraigned before the Court. Mr. R. Johnson said that he had received…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Traial of Causes. Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four. DALLEY V. DAVIS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 5

This was an action for the assertion of a right of way between premisos belonging to the plaintiff and defendant respectively in George-street North. Mr. Martin, Q.C., and Mr. Powell appeared for the…

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