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This Court opened at 10 o'clock, when the usual proclamation was read. Mr. Forbes, instructed by Mr. C. Lett, of the Crown Solicitor's office, prosecuted on behalf of the Crown…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →William Taverner was indicted for a mail robbery, under arms, at Bendemeer, on the 11th of January, 1868, in company with Frederick Ward alias Thunderbolt; he pleaded not guilty. The witnesses for the Crown were—…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →This was an action of ejectment to recover 640 acres of land on the Tarcutta Creek, port of the Oberne reserve, which plaintiff claimed by virtue of a grant from the Crown. Upon this point the plaintiff relied, and it would…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Several drunkards were punished. Michael Whelan, a soldier, was charged with resisting the police in the execution of their duty, and was fined 20s., or to go to gaol for seven days…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. W. Day. James Eli, William Graham, and John Kerr, looked up for drunkenness, were fined 20s., 10s., and 5s., respectively, with the alternative of seven, three, and two days' gaol…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →BEFORE their Worships Messrs. Bray, Palser, and Clarke. Of nineteen prisoners who were brought before the Bench, four were discharged and one waa remandad. Eight persons were fined in sums varying from 2s. 6d. to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →John J.Reynolds was brought up, charged with misconduct as a hired servant. Edward Goggan was charged with assaulting James M'Alpine Fane. Both the above cases were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On Sunday night, February 7, a horrible murder was committed at No. 2, Russell-place, Preston-road, Poplar. The house, which consists of five rooms, was occupied by John William Cooper, a boiler-maker, aged 25, and his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Queen has approved the appointment of Colonel Henderson, C. B., as the Commissioner of Police of the metropolis. Colonel Edmund Y. W. Henderson, the newly-appointed Commissioner of Police, was for thirteen years…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MONDAY, April l9.—At 11: Wilkinson, Brothers, and Co., special. Wednesday, 21.—At 11: Thomas Glancy, John Bradley, third. Charles Brady, second. George K. Sims, Isaac Cooper, James…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →MASTER'S OFFICE.—At 11.30 am.: Swan v. Thackery, adjourned taxation. At 11 a.m.: Cullias v. Fitzgerald, receiver's 10th account and plaintiff's and receiver's costs. At 12 at noon. Re Jane Ann Inch, to settle am[?]nnt payable to late committee…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →James Connor, for [?] behaviour in Bourke-street was fined 20s, in default three days' gaol. George Reid, a vagrant, was sent to gaol for seven days. This man was in such a filthy condition when…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BEFORE their Worships the Police Magistrate, Messrs. Murphy, Pearce, Evans, Powell, Palsor, and Burnell. Of forty-eight prisoners who were brought before the Bench, twenty were discharged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BEFORE their Worships Messrs. H. H. Voss and J. B. Smithers. George Reid was sent to gaol for seven days for having [?]o visible lawful means of support…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →On Sunday night, February 7, a horrible murder was committed at No. 2, Russell-place, Preston-road, Poplar, The house, which consists of five rooms, was occupied by John William Cooper, a boiler-maker, aged 25, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. In the estate of Wilkinson, Brothers, and Co., a special meeting. One witness was examined. SURRENDERS…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Twenty-two drunkards were punished for being drunk and disorderly in the streets. Johannah Hunt and Elizabeth Shieils were each sent to gaol for three months; and Mary Ann Mills…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BEFORE Mr. District Court Judge SIMPSON. CANOVA V. JOUBERT. This was a new trial, for the recovery of certain moneys alleged to be due to plaintiff, previous to defeadant's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MASTER'S Office.—At 11. a m.: Wyld and another v. Caldwell and others, adjourned taxation Before the first clerk[?] at 10.30: Swan y. Thackeray and others, taxation of defendant, Nicholson's costs, and for defendant Thackeray, Lee and Hubert to bring in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Re Wilkinson Brothers. Special meeting for exmination of witnesses, by Official Assignee. Eugene Dominique. Nicolle was sworn and examined by Mr. Darloy, counsel for official assignee, and directed to…
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