A partial index from 1810 the Minutes of proceedings of each case were given a running number within each volume. Where a case was heard on several different days, perhaps covering a number of months or even years, the minutes of each hearing were allocated different numbers.
This index was compiled from the following record series: NRS 2659, Court of Civil Jurisdiction; Minutes of Proceedings, 1799-1814, [2/8150 and 5/1102-11]
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A new mapping and research tool from FamilySearch, enabling you to search for placenames. It's position on the map will be shown along with jurisdictions useful in locating genealogical records (county, civil registration district, probate court, diocese, poor law union etc). A link takes you to the Family History Library Catalog where a list of filmed records for that location will be found.
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The index lists all the cases heard before the Judge Advocate's Bench of Magistrates 19 Feb 1788-25 Nov 1820. It includes criminal and civil cases, publicans' licenses issued/cancelled, constables appointed, controlling the markets etc. There are over 3000 entries.
Record series used to compile the Index: NRS 3397, Judge Advocate's Bench of Magistrates, Proceedings, 19 Feb 1788-1821
The index lists cases heard before the Judge Advocate's Bench of Magistrates between 19 February 1788-25 November 1820. It includes meetings of the bench at Rose Hill (Parramatta) from 7 October 1789. Information includes surname, name, charge/nature of document, date, number, page, item identifier, reel, COD, and remarks. Hearings reflecting the Bench's other functions are also noted. These include setting the price of bread, issuing and cancelling publicans' licences, swearing in constables and controlling the markets. The names of individuals appearing on the lists relating to publicans' licences, constables and female servants will be progressively added to Index.
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Created by the Division of Law at Macquarie University, this site currently contains a searchable database of decisions from the Supreme court of NSW handed down between 1824 and 1841 as well as cases concerning aborigines from later years.
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This is a valuable resource relating to the New South Wales colonial justice system and will be of benefit to those of you researching criminals, convicts and crimes committed during the early years of the Colony.
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