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Courts & crime, 1866

3,328 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 167

Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1866 · page 5

BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. In the estate of James Kerins, a single meeting Four debts were proved. Insolvent was examined, and was directed to fire by the 25th current the statement under rule…

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Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1866 · page 5

MASTER'S OFFICE.—Prince and others v. Body and others, directions as to sale; Higham v. Hellyer, to settle lease; Broughton v. Rodd and others, to deliver exhibits; Brodie and others v. Webster, to settle certificate of taxation; Armstrong and others…

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Insolvency Court.—wednesday. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

Empire · Thursday 19 April 1866 · page 8

In the insovent estate of James Kerins; single meeting. Insolvent was examined by the Chief Commissioner: He did not wish to amond his schedule. Four debts proved. The official assignee read his…

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Law. Supreme Court. Business for This Day

Empire · Thursday 19 April 1866 · page 8

MASTER'S OFFICE.—Prince and others v. Body and others, directions as to sale; Higham v. Hellyer, to settle leasse; Broughton v. Rodd and others, to deliver exhibits; Brodie and others v. Webster, to settle…

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Metropolitan District Court. Busness for This Day

Empire · Thursday 19 April 1866 · page 8

CA SA MOTINS. SUPEEMS COURT ISSUR.—Joseph v. Titterton…

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Water Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. Catley M.P., and Mr. Pearce.)

Empire · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

Three boys, named John Donovan, Henry Donovan, and Stephen Fuller, belonging to the gane known as the "Forty Thieves," and charged with stealing a boat, the property of John Milson, were remanded till…

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Central Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Murphy, Kettle, Lovey, Hunt, and Birrell.)

Empire · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

Four drunkards were discharged. Ann-Mountain was fined 40s. or one month to gaol; Edward, Cooney, £5, or three months imprisonment, for making use of obscene language in public places…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

BEFORE their Worships Messrs. Woods, Levey, Birrell, Hunt, and Murphy. Of sixteen prisoners brought before the Court, six were discharged and two were remanded…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. Pearce. Arham, a nativo of India, was fined 20s., in default of payment to be imprisoned three days, for riotous behaviour in William-street…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

BEFORE the REGISTRAR. In the estate of Theodor Degelo, a single meeting. Five debts were proved. Insolvent was allowed his household furniture and wearing apparel…

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Metropolitan District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. District Judge DOWLING Some ca. sa, motions were disposed of. JOSEPH V. TITTERTON. Plaintiff claimed £28 for board and lodging, &c…

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Insolvency Court.—thursday. (Before the Registrar.)

Empire · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

In the insolvent estate of Taemas Degalo. Single meeting. Insolvent atttnded, Five debts proved. The official assignee reported. Insolvent did not desire to amend his schodule. All the creditors, with…

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Metropolitan District Court. Thursday. (Before Mr. District Judge Dowling.)

Empire · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

JOSEPH V. TITTERDEN.—This was an issue from the Supreme Court, being a claim for £28 for board and residence of defendant and wife, in November and January last. Mr. Salomons, instructed by Mr. Levy,…

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Goulburn Circuit Court. Saturday, April 14. (Before Mr. Justice Faucett.)

Empire · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

His Honor took his seat upon the bench at half-past nine o'clock. HORSE-STEALING. Patrick M'manus pleaded guilty to three charges of…

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A Decoration for the Police Force. To the Editor of the Eerala.'

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 3

SIR,—Now that rewards for meritorious services are being so generally introduced into the British army, and even the Volunteer force have marks of distinction for excellence, in the various duties of the service, would it be out of place to…

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Law. Goulburn Circuit Court. Monday, April 16. (Abridged from the Goulburn Herald.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1866 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. Justice FAUCETT. His Honor proceeded to pass the following sentences:— William Hartley, for obtaining goods under false provences from Mr. Jacob, storekeeper, of Goulburn, to…

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Central Police Court

Sydney Mail · Saturday 21 April 1866 · page 9
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James [?] brought before the Court on warrant, charged with having neglected to comply with an order for the separate maintenance of his wife, was committed to gaol for his default…

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Water Police Court

Sydney Mail · Saturday 21 April 1866 · page 9
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Thomas Lynch, Joseph. Pepper, Henry Joll, Richard Bath, and Bernard Gorman were each fined 1s., with 6s. 61. costs, for allowing certain animals, their property, to stray…

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