Bench of Magistrates Index 1788-1820

The index lists criminal and civil cases heard before the Judge Advocate’s Bench of Magistrates 19 Feb 1788-25 Nov 1820. It includes meetings of the Rose Hill (Parramatta) bench from 7 October 1789. Information includes surname, name, charge/nature of document, date, number 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 market.