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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1861

175 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 9

Bathurst police Court. Wednesday, July 31St, 1861. Before Dr Palmer, P.M. W.R. Davidson, and Thomas Lee, Esqrs., J.Ps

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 August 1861 · page 2

Bernard Riley and Mary Gorman, charged with drunkenness, were admonishod and discharged. William Dowling, obarged by Mr. Gaynor,…

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Bathurst Police Court. SATURDAY, August 3RD, 1861. Before Dr. Palmer. P.M.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 August 1861 · page 2

William Ryan charged with using obscene language in a publicplace, was fined 20s; or in default three days in goal. Francis A. Cox, charged by trooper Knox with…

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Piracy and Murder at Hongknong

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 August 1861 · page 2

The pirates infesting these sens have made another successful attack, and on this, occasion on a British vessel, in which murder and robbery have been committed…

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Police Court. July 26. Before J. Poisley, Esq., J.P.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 August 1861 · page 2

William Shannon was charged with assaulting William Wyld with intent to do bodily [?] Sessions…

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Supposed Murder on the Meroo

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 August 1861 · page 4

On Thursday, the 1st instant, Dr. King, the coroner, held an inquest at Cox's Flat, in the district of Mudgee, on the body of n man of the name of…

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The Late Murder at Little Creek. Another Atrocity. I

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 August 1861 · page 3

WAITING on the 3rd instant form Merriwa, a correspondent says:—"I am sorry to inform you that the black fellow, Harry, who murdered Mrs. Mills, of Little Creek, between Hall's Creek and…

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Bathurst Police Court. Wednesday—august 7Th, 1861. Before Dr. Palmer, P.M., R.Y. Consens, and Thomas Leo, Esqrs., J.P's

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 August 1861 · page 2

Ch[?] Javens and William Kable, were apprehended on warrant, and charged with assanlting a constable in the execution of his duty. Javens was found guilty and sentenced…

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Bathurst police Court. Saturday, August 10th 1861. Before Dr. Palmer, P.M.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 August 1861 · page 2

Mary Ann O'Brien, brought before the Bench for protection, was admonished and discharged. SUMMONS CASE. Cummings v. John Coyno—This was a case…

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Bathurst District Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 August 1861 · page 2

This Court was opened on Monday, the 5th August. Before His Honor Judge Dowlinz. And the sittings were continued through the…

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Bathurst Police Court. Saturday. August 17Th, 1860. Before Dr. Palmer. P.M.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 August 1861 · page 2

John English appeared to answer the charges of assault and threatening the life of his wife. The case was afterwards withdrawn. SUMMONS CASE…

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Shocking Murder in a Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 August 1861 · page 4

On Wednesday se'nnight, a dreadful murder was. committed in the polish church at Blakeney, a village between the stations's Newnham and Gatcombe, on…

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Cowra Police Court. Before W. R. Watt, T. R. Ieely, G. Campbell, Joseph West, Junr., Joseph West, tertius, and Thomas H. West

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 August 1861 · page 2

James Walsh was brought up for protection, having been rambling about tho town mad from drink and was discharged. James Hazel was brought up on the complaint…

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Bathurst Police Court. Wednesday, August 21. Before Dr. Palmer. P.M. R. Y. Cousins and John McPhillamy, Esqrs., J.Ps. Summons Cases

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 August 1861 · page 2

Sherman v. Dan. Mayne— In this case the defendant was found guilty of a breach of the Licensed Victualler's Act, and was fined £10 and Grown and professional costs…

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Police Office. Before O. C. Beardmore, P.M, and E. J. C. North, Esq., J.P. ESWRIGHT V. ROTHERY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 August 1861 · page 2

In this case the plaintiffsued the defendant for four months wages for himself, wife, and son they were employed as shepherds and hutkeeper. Defendant's overseer swore that the plaintiff had…

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Tuesday, August 27Th. Stealing Gold

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 August 1861 · page 2

Al Yourk was indiotel for that he on the 22nd August 1861, at Sofalo, did feloniously steal a portion of gold, the property of Daniel Martin…

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Police Court. August 14. Before J. Peisley, E.q., J.P.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 August 1861 · page 2

William Moor and John Moor, were charged with using obscene language in a public place Each fined 10s and coats…

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Bathurst police Court. Monday, 26Th August 1861. Before Dr. Palmer. P.M.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 31 August 1861 · page 2

Richard Fitzgerald and Frederick Francis, charged with drunkenness, were severally fined 20s or in default of payment 24 hours in Bathurst gaol…

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Cowra Police Court. Saturday, August 17. Before G. Campbell and J. West, tertius E[?]rs J.P's

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 31 August 1861 · page 2

A small edition of the Cowra riots ending in the fining of one man £3, and the issuing of a warrant for another who has "sloped" to the Lambing Flat of the sharp and speedy capture…

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The Kingswood Murder

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 4 September 1861 · page 3

The police authorities appear singularly fortunate in obtaining important information in reference to the leading features surrounding this terrible murder, and…

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Bathurst police Court. Monday, September 2Nd, 1861. Before Dr. Palmer, P.M., T. J. Hawkins. S. B. Daniels and D. Johnson. Esqrs. J.Ps

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 4 September 1861 · page 2

George Dickson, charged with drunkenness, was admonished and discharged. George Slaughten, found guilty of using obscene language, was fined 20s. or, in…

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