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Courts & crime, 1863

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday

Empire · Tuesday 3 February 1863 · page 4

SITTINGS FOR THE TRAIL OF CAUSES. BEFORE Mr. Justice Wise and jury of four. DICKSON V. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Faucett, insitructed by Mr. Benbow, appeared for…

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Insolvency Court.—monday

Empire · Tuesday 3 February 1863 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Atechibald M'Neil, an examination meeting. Mr. Chapman, on behalf of a creditor, examined a witness, respecting insolvent's trade and…

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Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 February 1863 · page 4

BANCO COURT.—York and another v. Raine; Kondall v. Mitchell; Mure v. Mar[?]ndale; Dalley v. Davis. IN EQUITY.—Before his Honor the Primary Judge, at 11 o'clock. M[?]tions and petitions: Perry v. Muir and others, part…

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Insolvency Court. Monday. Before the Chief Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 February 1863 · page 3

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

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Mounted Police in Sidney and the Interior. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Tuesday 3 February 1863 · page 2

SIR.—I happened to be a passenger by the train which arrived at the Rediern station at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning last, and observing several mounted troopers in attendance with the police van. I assumed that…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Before Mr. Justice Wise and a jury of four. DICKSON V. FITZPATRICK

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 February 1863 · page 2

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 Parramatte-street, near St. Benedict's Church. The plaintiff…

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Central Police Court.—tuesday[?]

Empire · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

BEFORE the Police M.gistrate, with Messrs. T.Hogg, Peden, Day, J. H[?] R[?], and Oatley. Mary Murphy, an old offender, given into [?]ustody yesterday afternoon, for stealing a black shawl and piece…

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Water Police Court.—tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs J. Murphy, and J. Birr[?]ll. Eillem Melody, charged with threatening, on the 28th ultimo, to " have her revenge" upon the person of Helen Barnes, was ordered to enter into her own recongnisances…

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Central Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Ogg, Day, Peden, J. H. Ross, and Oatley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

Mary Murphy, charged with having stolen a shawl of the value of 5s., the property or Eliza Ash, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to be imprisoned three months. Amelia Murphy, found guilty of having, in a public…

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Water Police Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. J. Murphy and Mr. J. Birrell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

John Wotkins, builder, Balmain, was charged with obstructing the carriege way in Darling-street, by placing stone for building purposes thereon. Fined 2s. 6d, with costs…

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Metropolitan District Court

Empire · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

ALL the remaining undefended cases on the list for this month, commen[?]ing at No. 493 will be disposed of today…

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Insolvent Court.—tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. Certificates of release from sequestration, were granted to Joseph Roberts, Edward Nchol[?] Neil M[?]ra and James Smith…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Special Sittings in Banco. Before the Full Court. JUDGMENTS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

The judgments of the court were given in the following cases:— TURNER V. WRIGHT. By Mr. Justice Wise, affirming the decree of the Primary…

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Central Criminal Court.—tuesday. Special Session

Empire · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. Justice Wise. R' [?]ERY WITH ARMS. Alexander Fordv[?]e, John Bown, John M'G[?]re, and Henry Manns alias Henry Turner were arraigned…

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Insolvency Court. Tuesday. Before the Chief Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

Certificates of discharge were granted, without opposition, to Jeseph Roberts, Edward Nichols, Neil M'Ara, and James Smith. The application of Elizabeth Nutt, for a certificate, was…

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Law. Supreme Court,—tuesday. Special Sittings in Banco

Empire · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 5

BEFORE the fall Court. JUDGMENTS Judgments ware delivered in the following cases:— TURNER[?] WRIGHT…

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Central Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Caldwell, G. Hill, Neale, and Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1863 · page 5

Bridget Moylan, taken into custody on suspicion of having stolen a decanter, which she was found offering in pledge, and being unable to satisfy that she became honestly possessed thereof, was sentenced to be imprisoned…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1863 · page 5

Richard Pooley, seaman, found guilty of deserting the ship Eastern Empire, was committed to hard labour in gaol for six weeks. Peter Petersen, deserting the thip Grand Trianon, twelve weeks' imprisonment with hard labour…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 5 February 1863 · page 8

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. J. Caldwell, W. Day, G. Hill, and J.T. Neale. Four persons found drunk and incapable in public places, were discharged. William Smith, locked up last…

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