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

Courts & crime, 1882

229 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 12

Police Court. Monday, Oct. 9Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1882 · page 2

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Joseph Wright was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 5s, or 24 hours. He was further charged with making are of obscene language,…

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Tuesday, Oct. 10Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1882 · page 2

INCITING A PRISONER TO RESIST.—Clare Johnson was charged with inciting a prisoner to resist.—Constable Nolan deposed that while taking a prisoner to the lock-up, prisoner came…

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Dubbo. the Late Murderous Assault

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1882 · page 2

THE condition of the young man, Graham, stabbed by McGarry at Fianagan's slaughter yard on Monday, was so critical on Tuesday, that the depositions of the wounded man were…

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Police Court. Wednesday, October 11Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 October 1882 · page 2

VAGRANCY.—Catherine Farrier, against whom thirteen previous convictions were proved, was charged with vagrancy.—Senior-constable Morris deposed that he arrested…

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Friday, October 13Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 October 1882 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—William Hodg., charged with drunkennes, was fined 20., in default seven days' imprisonment. FALSE PRETENCES.—Clara Thomas, alias…

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Thursday, October 12Th. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 October 1882 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—One offender was charged with being drunk on the Railway platform and was fine 1.5s or 24 hours.—Another offender was discharged with a caution on promising…

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Court of Appraisement

The Carcoar Chronicle · Saturday 14 October 1882 · page 2

A Court of Appraisement was held at the Lyndhurst Hotel, on Saturday morning last, by Mr L. Biddulph, L.S., to enquire into the value of certain improvements made upon land under…

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Police Court. Monday, October 16Th. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 October 1882 · page 2

AN UNWILLING WITNESS.—Henry Palfray was brought up on warrant, charged with neglecting to appear as a witness in a larcony once after having been warned to do so.— He…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, October 16Th. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Hon. E. Webb, M.L.C., J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 October 1882 · page 2

Webb and Co. v. Francis Burke.—Claim for £7 16s 1d, Defendant did not appear. Verdict for plaintiffs, with costs, for whom Mr. Thompson appeared…

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Licensing Court. Monday, October 16Th. Before the Police Magistrate. J. Rutherford and Hon. E. Webb—licensing magistrates.) Applicaation for New License

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 October 1882 · page 2

William Hynds applied for a license for a house at the corner of Rankin and Howick streets, Bathurst.— Mr. Intosh appeared for applicant, and Mr. Thompson for objectors…

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Police Court. Thursday, October 19Th. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 1

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.— Arthur Fitzpatrick, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, but as it was his first offence he was discharged.—James Barnett, engineer, who…

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Friday, October 20Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 1

DRUNKNESS AND OBSCENITY.—John Robert a new arrival from New England tin mines, was charged with drunkenness and discharged. For using obscene language he was fined 10s,…

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Police Court Saturday, October 21St

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 3

MAINTENANOR.—John Walsh, was charged on warrant, with neglecting to obey an order of the court for the maintenance of his wife and family.—Prisoner had been arrested in…

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Bathurst Circuit Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 2

THE October sitting of the Bathurst Circuit Court was opened on Monday morning, before his Honor Sir William Manning. Mr. O'Connor prosecuted for the Crown. The…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Wednesday, October 25Th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 2

His Honor took his seat in the Bench at 9.30 a.m. SHERP STEALING. Archibald Bruce sad James Bruce were…

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Police Court. Monday October 30Th. (Before the Police Magistrate and Hon. E. Webb, J.p.) Summons Cases

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 November 1882 · page 2

Chong Long v. Thomas Connor—Defendant was charged with breaking a dcor, value 10s., the property of complainant.—Mr. Hollyer appeared for complainant,…

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Tuesday, October 31St. (Before the Police Magistrate and James Boylson, Req., J.p.) Summons Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 November 1882 · page 3

"Senior-sergeant Muigrove v. John Walsh.— Defendant was charged with neglecting to obey an order of the court male against him for the maintenance of him wife and children…

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Licensing Court. Monday, October 30Th, (Before B. Lee, Esq., P.M. and E. Webb, Esq., J.p.) Transfer of License

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 November 1882 · page 2

Auguste Sappey, licenses of the Bridge Inn, Perth, applied for a transfer of his license to James Shanaban.—The Inspector 's report was favorable, and Senior-constable Cromle, of…

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Police Court

The Carcoar Chronicle · Saturday 4 November 1882 · page 2

Senior-constable Parker summoned Thos. James for using profane language in a public place at Mount McDonald. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 20s and 5s 10d…

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Friday, November 3Rd. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 November 1882 · page 2

Edmund Webb v. William Moyle.—Defendant was charged with obtaining the sum of £70 by means of false pretence from Elmund Webb.—Mr. Thompson appeared for…

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