Police
CHANGE FOR HALF-A-CROWN.—At the Central, on Wednesday, Joe Cookson, whose nasal peculiarities entitle him to claim relationship with Dickens' "red-nosed man," was "benched" for turning loose "half-a-bull,"…
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Law and Police. Insolvency Court. Thursday. Before the Register
In the estate of James Battler, a second meeting. Five debts were proved, insolvent was examined, and he amended his schedule. In the estate of John Brewer, a first meeting. One debt…
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AN official inquiry respecting tic late murderous assault by prisoners on the police under whose charge they were being brought from Berrima gaol to Sydney, took place on the 20th instant, in the debtors' prison of Darlinghurst gaol, before Captain…
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BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. His Honor ratified the directions of creditors in the estates of Hiram Quin, and Matthew C. White. On motion by Mr. Butler, the estate of William Thomas…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Law and Police. Bathurst Circuit Court. Monday, April 16Th. (Abridged from the Bathurst Papers.) BEFORE Mr. Justice CHEEKE
Robert Stone pleaded guilty to a charge of burglariously entering the house of one Charles William Hughes, and stealing therefrom certain articles, the property at the said Charles William Hughes. He was remanded for…
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Ce[?]neates were granted to David M. Irving and William George Norton. The applications of Charles S. Quail and Terence M'G[?]rren were postponed until the 22nd May…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Law. Insolvent Court—friday. (Before the chief Commissioner.)
In the insolvent estate of H. and J, Spyor, Special meeting for proof of debts. Adjourned to 9th May. In the Insolvent estate of Hiram Quinn. The official assignce moved for ratification of dircctions given 3rd…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bathurst Circuit Court. Saturday, April 21. (Abridged from the Bathurst Times.) BEFORE Mr. Justice CHEEKE
On the Court opening, the jury in Norris's case, who had been locked up all night, were called into Court, and informed his Honor that they were unable to agree. They were then discharged, and ordered to be in attendance at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Law. Maitland Circuit Court Monday, April 23. (Abridged from the Maitland papers.) Before Mr. Justice HARGRAVE
The Court was formally opened this morning at 10 o'clock, but on account of the day being observed as a holiday, his Honor adjourned the proceedings till the following day at the same hour…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Police Court.—saturday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr. T. Danger.) Two drunkards were discharged
Ann Easton and Maria Davis were each sent to gaol for three months, for stealing a dress and a chemise the property of Mrs. Bowden. Margaret Flaher was sent to gaol for one month,…
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BEFORE their Worships the Police Magistrate and Mr. Dangar. Thirteen prisoners were brought before the Court, of whom three were discharged and six were remanded…
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BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. T. C. Breillat. Antonio Parris, a seaman of the ship Sea Bird, was charged with assaulting Charles W. West, the master, on…
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SURRENDER.—Enoch Webb, of Crown-street, Surry Hills, Sydney, carpenter. Liabilities, £11 2s 9d. Assets, £10, Mr. Mackenzie, official assignee. MEETINGS OF CREDITORS…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Water Police Couirt.—saturday. (Before the Water Police Magistrade, and T.C. Breillat
Thomas Bell, a deserter, from the ship Renown, was sent on board. Antonio Pariss, a seaman, was brought before the Court under warrant, for assaulting his captain, Charles…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Insolvent Court—saturday. Schedule Filed
Enoh Webb, of Crown-street, Surry Hille. Liabilities, £41 2s. 9d. Assets, £10, Deficiency, £31 2s. 9d, Mr. Mackenzie, offical assignee. MRETINGS OF CREDITORS…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Friday, April 27. (Before his Honor Mr. justice Hargrace.) MURDER
Margarct cavendor and Francis Drum were indicted for having at Pitt Town, on the 9th of October, wilfully and of malice aforethought, killed and murdered one Adam Kennedy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Law. Maitland Circuit Court. Thursday, April 26,1866. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Hargrave.)
WOUNDING WITH INTENT TO DO BODILY HARM. John Chapman was indicted for having, at Newcastle, on the 5th of March, unlawfully and maliciously wounded one William Nowlan, with intent to do…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Law. Maitland Circuit Court. Thursday, April 26. (Abrid[?]ed from the Leader and Eusign Newspapers.)
BEFORE Mr. Justice HARGRAVE. John Chapman was indicted for having, on the 5th March last, at Newcastle, feloniously, unlawfully, and maliciously wounded William Nowlan; a second count…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Water Police Court.—monday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, Mr. Williams, Mr. Rattray, and Mr. Stenhouse.)
William Cleary, for using obscene language in Windmill-street, was fined 20s. Mary Moore, for riotous conduct on Church-hill, was fined 10s…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Central Police Court.—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs Murphy, Cohen, Dangar, Pearce, and Kettle.)
Of fifty-three prisoners brought before the Court— Five drunkards were discharged, and seventeen persons were fined in sums varying from 10s. to 20s. each, with corresponding alternatives of imprisonment, for making…
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