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Courts & crime, 1863

3,545 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 178

In the Supreme Court. Tuesday, the 19th day of May, 1863

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1863 · page 3

The Court will sit in Banco on Thursday next, the 21st instant, at one o'clock, for the purpose of delivering judgment in the following causes and matters:— Whyte v. Bank of New South Wales; ex parte Thame; Paul…

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In the Supreme Court. Tuesday, the 19th day of May, 186[?]

Empire · Wednesday 20 May 1863 · page 5

The Court will sit in Banco on Thursday next, the 21st instant, at one o'clock, for the purpose of delivering judgment in the following causes and matters:—Whyte v. Bank of New South Wales; Experte Thame; Paul…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four. KELLER V. POCKLEY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1863 · page 3

This was an action for trespass and slander. The treepass complained of was an entry into plaintiff's house, at St. Leonards, and the slander certain expressions, to the effect that if Keller had been at home, he would have been…

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In the Supreme Court. Tuesday, the 19th day of May, 18[?]3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1863 · page 3

Tuesday next, the 26th day of May instant, is hereby substituted for the holiday fixed at present for Monday, the 25th instant…

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The Br Dal Presents to the Prince and Princess of Wales. (from the Court Circular.)

Empire · Wednesday 20 May 1863 · page 3

THE following presents were made to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wale, and to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, upon the occasion of their marriage. The presents to the Princess of Wales included, from…

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Metropolitan District Court. Tuesday. Before J. S. Dowling, Esq, and a jury of four. SMITH V. UHR

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1863 · page 3

This was an action to recover £23 1s. 10d, amount due for work, labour, and materials. The defendant did not appear until the Judge had commenced to sum up, and the jury found a verdict for the plaintiff—£23 1s. 10d. Mr…

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Water Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. E. Raper

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 2

Thomas Butler, a seaman belonging to the ship Fairlie, who pleaded guilty to a charge that he had absented himself from duty without leave, was committed to seven days' imprisonment, with hard labour…

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Central Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Caldwell, Asher, and Hogg

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 2

Michael Frayne was on Monday and (by remand) to-day brought before the Bench charged with stealing from the person. John R. Harper, of Camperdown, deposed that, on Monday, the 11th instant, he came into Sydney for the…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 5

BEFORE the Police Megistrate, with Mr. Morris Asher. Mary Johnston, for riotous conduct, was fined 20[?]., In default seven days' imprisonment. Margaret Morrison, charged with making use of indecent language in…

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Water Police Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. E. Raper. Thomas Butler, seaman of the ship Fairlie, pleaded guilty of absenting himself without leave therefrom on the 13th instant, and was ordered to be imprisoned and…

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Banco Court

Empire · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 5

Before Mr. Justice Wise. MOBBS V. ALLEN. This case was still proceeding…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Jury Court

Empire · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 5

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice MILFORD and a jury of four. M[?]MAHON V. RODD. Mr. Innes for plaintiff; Mr. Stephen for defendant…

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Insolvency Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of James Madigan, a single meeting. Six debts were proved, and the official assignee read his report. He was directed to sell insolvent's household…

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Rising of the Maories. Murder of Eight Soldiers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 8

BY the I.R.M. Co.'s steamer Prince Alfred, we have Taranaki papers to the 8th, and Nelson to the 12th instant. On the 11th, the Waitara Block was abandoned…

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Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 13

BANCO COURT.—Mobbs v. Allen, part heard; Newman and another v. Whyte; Vickery v. Burgess; Meffatt v. Robinson and wife; Gilligan v. Frayne; Josephson v. Greer. The Chief Justice will sit in the Jury Court, and will take any of…

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Insolvency Court. Wednesday. Before the Chief Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 2

In the estate of James Madigan, a single meeting, six debts were proved. The official assignes read his report, and was directed to sell the household furniture, stock-intrade, &c…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. Before Mr. Justice Milford and a jury of four. M'MAHON V. RODD

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 2

This was an action for breach of agreement. Ellen M'Mahon, a female domestic servant, sued Mr. James Rodd, a storekeeper of Braidwood, with whom, in September last, she had contracted to serve as a cook, and…

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Metropolitan District Court. Thursday. Before J. S. Dowling, Esq. FLAVELLE V. MALCOLM

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 May 1863 · page 2

Plaintiff claimed £1 10s. for work done as an optician, An application was made to postpone the case, on the ground of defendant's absence through illness. The Judge offered a postponement on payment of two guineas,…

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Water Police Court. Thursday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. J. Oatley, and Mr. T. Cullen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 May 1863 · page 2

One person apprehended for drunkenness in a public thoroughfare was admonished and discharged. Mary M'Kenzie, 53, taken into custody yesterday afternoon by constable Harricks, whilst begging in…

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Water Police Court.—thursday

Empire · Friday 22 May 1863 · page 8

BEFOBE the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. T. Callen, and Mr. J. Oatley. Michael Kelly, found drunk in Cumberland-Street, was discharged…

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