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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1869

3,399 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 170

Central Police Court.—wednesday. (Before.Mr. W. Day.)

Empire · Thursday 4 February 1869 · page 2

Mary Porter, described on the sheet as a prostitute, and who had been apprehended by senior-constable Larkins, at a quarter to 2 a.m. yesterday, on a charge of stealing five guineas from oue Bernard M'Garvy,…

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Wter Police Court.—wednesday. (Before Messrs. Kettle and Evans.)

Empire · Thursday 4 February 1869 · page 2

DUNBAR v. ALLEN, AND ALLEN V. DONBAR.— Th[?]se were summonses for assault. In the former case there were two summonses, one from Mr. Dunbar and the other from Mrs. Dunbar, against Allen. It…

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Insolvency Court.—wednesday. Surrender

Empire · Thursday 4 February 1869 · page 2

Matthew Healey, of Wagga Wagga,farmer. Causes of insolvency: Heavy losses in farming and pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £708 13s. 10d. Assets, £86 10s, Deficiency, £622 3s. lOd. Official assignee, Mr…

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Metropolitan District Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. District Court Judge Simpson. Gannon V. HIGGINS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1869 · page 3

This was a claim by plaintiff for a week's rent. Verdict for defendant. BUTTERS V. KIMBER. The plaintiff sought to recover £2 paid by him to…

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Insolvency Court. Wednesday. Before the Chief Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1869 · page 3

In the estate of John Marx and Co., a third meeting. Culled on, and ordered to stand over until the 17th February. SURRENDER…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1869 · page 6

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. G. Hill, A. Hoidern, and Kettle. George Hardman, charged with using threatening language to Sarah Armstrong, was ordered to enter into a…

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Central Police Court. Thursdy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1869 · page 6

BEFORE their Worships the Police Magistrate, Messrs. Levey, Birrell, Smithers, Thompson, and Hunt. Twenty-one prisoners were broguht before the Court Two were discharge, and eleven were fined, some 5s, and…

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Water Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate and Messrs. Hordern and Hill.) the Charge Against S[?]geant Dwyer

Empire · Friday 5 February 1869 · page 4

This was resumed this morning. Inspector Reid acted as prosecutor, and Mr. Roberts appeared for the defence. The evidence for the defence was as follows:—Alexander Scott, a corporal of the Royal…

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Central Police Court.—thursday. (Before Messrs Levey and Thompson.)

Empire · Friday 5 February 1869 · page 4

Thomas Saunders, charged by constable Sinclair with having stolen a shirt, value 1[?]s. 6d., the property of Mr. A. J. Rie[?]ly, was convicted, and sentenced to three months' hard labour…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1869 · page 6

SURRENDER.—John Madden, the younger, of Waverley, labourer. Liabilities, £28 14s. 11d. Assets, £3. Mr. Sempill, official assigneo. MEETINGS OF CREDITORS…

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Insolvency Court.—thursday. Surrender

Empire · Friday 5 February 1869 · page 4

John Madden, junior, of Waverley labcurer. Causes of insolvency: Sickness in family, and want of constant employment Liabilities, £28 [?] 11d. Assets £3. Deficiency, £25 14s. 11d. Official assignee, Mr…

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Metropolitan District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1869 · page 6

BEFORE Mr. District Court Judge SIMPSON. PILLON V. GARDINER. Plaintiff sought to recover £7 14s. 7½d. balance due for work and labour. The plaintiff was a limeburner, and in…

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Law Proceedings This Day. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1869 · page 6

Ca. Sa. Motions—Interpleaders, Morrison v. Graham, Hewitt v. Hart, Frcebill v. Riley…

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Water Police Court.—friday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Kentle and Evans)

Empire · Saturday 6 February 1869 · page 5

Par ker v. Martin, summons for wages due. The plaintiff had been employed as cook and steward on board the barque Sunshine; and the defence was that he had been disrated at Hongkong on account of…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1869 · page 4

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Messrs. Kettle and Evans. Mary Farrell, Michael M'Donald, and Patrick O'Keefe, locked up for drunkenness, were severally fined. The…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1869 · page 4

BEFORE their Worships the Police Magistrate, Messrs. Renny, Oatley, G. Hill, Pinhey, Hunt, Renwick, and Campbell. Of thirteen prisoners who were brought before the Bench…

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Police. Central Police Court. Before the City Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 6 February 1869 · page 15

Augustus W. Hinsch, omnibus driver, charged with cruelty to a horse, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to pay a penalty of 40s., or to be imprisoned seven days. Samuel Lowe was convicted of having stolen money…

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Water Police Court. Before the Water Police and other Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 6 February 1869 · page 15

Sarah Ann Lewie, locked up for making use of obscene language, was ordered to pay a fine of 40s.; in default to be imprisoned for one month. Ann Carey, charged with riotous conduct, was mulcted…

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Central Police Court.—friday (Before Messrs. Renny and Ronwick.)

Empire · Saturday 6 February 1869 · page 5

Frederick Ralph, brought up by senior constable H. Costelloe, for protection, being of unsound mind, was ordered to be sent to the Hospital for the Insane, Gladesville…

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Insolvency Court.—friday Surrenders

Empire · Saturday 6 February 1869 · page 5

In the estate of James Lionel Michael, late of Grafton, solicitor, deceased. Causes of insolvency: Pressure of creditors, and preferential claimants. Liabilitics, £1974 12s. 4d. Assets, £630 12s. 9d…

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