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Courts & crime, 1866

3,328 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 167

Second Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 2

Before his Honor Mr. Justice FAUCETT. RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY. Matthew Rooney, on bail, surrendered to take his trial on an indictment which charged him with having, at Sydney,…

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The Queen's Court

Empire · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 3

The Queen held a Court at Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon (March 23). The Prince and Princess of Wales, attended by the Countess de Grey (Lady of the Bedchamber to the…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 2

BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. In the estate of George Sheppard, a third meeting. Some debts were proved, insolvent was examined,and the meeting adjourned until the 23rd May…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Mr. Justice CHEEKE and a general jury. MURDER. William Foster, William Lee. Henry Weaver, Thomas…

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Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 3

MASTER'S OFFICE.—Moore V. Cheesbrough, charge; ex parte Commissioner for Railways V. Harris, to consider order. BANCO COURT.—Morrison V. Lloyd and another (part heard); Realy V. Howarth; M'Lellan V. Linsley; Woodands V. Rose…

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

Empire · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 5

In the estate of Georgo Shepherd, third meeting. Insolvent attended and was examined. Official assignee read his report, and meeting adjourned until the 23rd instant…

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Metropolitan District Court. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 5

Sir,—You will do the public a great favour, I am persuaded, by inserting the following remarks respacting the Metropolitan District Court, and the many inconveniences which suitors, and witnesses have to…

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L a W. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Special Sitting in Banco

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 2

BEFORE their Honors Sir Alfred STEPHEN, Chief Justice, Mr. Justice HARGRAVE, and Mr. Justice FAUCETT. BROOKS V. RICHARDSON. Their Honors gave judgment is this case as follows…

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Second Court. (Before Mr. Justice Faucett, and a general jury.) Receiving Stolen Property

Empire · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 5

Matthew Rooney, on bail, surrendered to take his trial on a charge of having received six watches, stolen from Charles Pitt the elder and Charles Pitt the younger, well knowing them to be stolen…

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Metropolitan District Court. Tuesday. (Before Judgo M'Farland, and a jury of four)

Empire · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 5

TESTER V MACHENZIE AND OTHERS.—In this action of trespass and trover, plaintiff claimed £200 for the seizure and conversion by the defendants of thirty-three head of cattle, the property of the plaintiff. After…

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Central Griminal Court.—wednesday. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Cheeke and a general jury.) the Bargo Brush Prisoners

Empire · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 5

James Crookwell, William Foster, William Lee, Henry Weaver, Thomas Berryman, John Owens. Michael Slattery, and Hugh Montgomery Bland, were brought from the gaol, and arraigned under an…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday. in Banco. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) MORRISON V. Lloyd and Another

Empire · Thursday 17 May 1866 · page 5

This was an action for breach of contract, in which William Morrrison, master of the barque Lady Young, is plaintiff, and Mr. George Alfred Lloyd and Henry Bell, trading under the style and title of G. A. Lloyd…

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Central Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Hours. Levey, Woods. Birrell. and Smithers.)

Empire · Friday 18 May 1866 · page 3

woods Birrell, and Smithers.) Jene Higgs was sent to gaol for three months; Mary Patrick and Isabolla Bland, for one month cash; and John M'Donnell, for seven days, for being idle and…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 May 1866 · page 2

BEFORE their Worships the Police Magistrate, Messrs, Smithers, Birrell, and Levey. Of ten prisoners brought before the Court, one was remanded, and four were discharged. Among the latter was…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 May 1866 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, in conjunction with Messrs. J. Oatley and G. Hill. William Evans, John Murty, and Edwin Robinson, given into custody charged with refusing to pay their fares…

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Central Criminal Court.—thursday. First Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Cheske and a general Cattle Stealing

Empire · Friday 18 May 1866 · page 3

William Hannan was arraigned on three charges of cattle-stealing, and on Monday pleaded not guilty. The owners of the cattle in these cases were George Bond, Adam Bond, and mr.M'Murnin…

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Water Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Water Police Masgistrate, Mr. Oatley, and Mr. Geogre Hill, M.P.)

Empire · Friday 18 May 1866 · page 3

Richard Herring, a seaman, charged with burglariously entering the dwelling-house, of Mr. M. E. Murnin, at Darling Point, for the purpose of committinga felony, was remanded until Monday…

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Second Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 May 1866 · page 2

Before Mr. Justice FAUCETT. MAIL RO[?]Y. James Booth, William Willis (alias Dunkl[?]y), and Thomas Hampton were indicted for having on the 10th of…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 May 1866 · page 2

CA. S[?]. MOTIONS.—Rehearing. [?]ons. NEW TRIAL MOTIONS.—Wiley v.Brand, Rice v.Beaver. To SET ASIDE TAXATION.—Godfrey v. [?]side…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 May 1866 · page 2

BEFORE the REGISTRAR. In the estate of William J. S. Pass, a special meeting. One debt was proved. SCHED[?]E FILED…

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