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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 4 of 12

Licensing Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 22 April 1882 · page 2

THE following is the remainder of the business transacted on Tuesday:— William Whitmore, Black Horse Hotel, George and Howick-street.—Report favourable…

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Miscellaneous Items. the Murder of Eight Monks

The Carcoar Chronicle · Saturday 22 April 1882 · page 4

The Monastery of Branz Selo has recently been the scene of a truly appalling tragedy. Inhabited by a small community of eight monks, it proved an easy prey to a strong…

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Police Court. Monday, April 24. (Before the Police Magistrate and E. Webb, Esq., J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1882 · page 2

INSANITY—Thomas Leader and James Pitten were each charged on suspicion of being of ursound mind. Both prisoners were remanded for medical treatment…

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Attempted Murder & Suicide

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1882 · page 3

THE residents near the corner of Little Bourke and Russell Streets (Melbourne) were thrown into a great state of excitement when it became known that a young…

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Bathurst Circuit Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1882 · page 2

THIS Court opened on Monday morning before his Honor Judge [?] Mr. A. P. Backhpase acted as Crown Prosecutor…

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Licensing Court. Monday, April 22ND. (Before B. Loe Esq , P.M., and E. Webb and and J, Rutherford, [?]) Postponed Cases

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1882 · page 2

Alexander McLean, Rockley.—Application for renewal.— Mr. McPhillamy appeared for the applicant.— Since the adjournment the necessary plan had been prepared, and this…

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Criminal Court. Business was resumed at 15 a.m. ARSON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 29 April 1882 · page 2

Michael Norris and William Norris were charged with having wilfully and [?] on the 28th February at Coffee Hill near Orange set fire to a stack of wheat the…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 26Th: His Honor tick his sent at 9.30 a.m. SENTENCES

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 29 April 1882 · page 2

Thomas Mannix, who had pleaded guilty to a [?] of attempted suicide, was discharged on his own recognizance in £40 to appear when called upon…

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Police Court. Monday, May 1St. (Before the Police Magistrate, and E. Webb, Esq., J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1882 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Mary Simpson, an old offender was chargeds with drunkenness and was fined 54. or 24 hours' imprisonment.- Charles Phillips, charged with drunkenness…

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Tuesday, May 2Nd. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1882 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Thomas Webb (half-caste [?] was charged with drunkenness. He had been convicted two or three times [?] and was ordered to pay a fine of…

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Police Court Thursday, 4Th May, 1882. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

John Tangye was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 20s., with the [?] of 48 hours impeisonment. SUMMONS CASE…

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Carcoar Police Court. Tuesday, May 2nd, 1882. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Connolly and Glasson, J's.P.)

The Carcoar Chronicle · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

Wm. Flynn, on bail, was charged with committing an assault within view of a constable, Mr North appeared for the defendant who…

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Friday, May 5Th. (Before the Police [?]

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR AND INSULTING LANGUAGE,— [?] Mora, who gave his age as 76 years, was charged as above, and was ordered to pay a fine of £2 10s., or go to gaol for five…

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District Court. Friday, May 5Th, 1882. (Before his Honor, District Court Judge Canstell.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

ALL the local solicitors were in atten lance. Matthews v. McCanley.—£1 16s, 4d, claime for gon is sold and delivered. £1 10s, 6d had been paid on account, and a verdict for the…

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Carcoar Small Debts Court. Mining Case

The Carcoar Chronicle · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

Dempsey v. Cassidy—Mr Dodd appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr North for the defendant Dempsey sold a third share of a three…

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Carcoar Licensing Court, Tuesday, May 2nd 1882

The Carcoar Chronicle · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

The application for a license by John McDonald for the premises at Blayney, adjourned from the lost licensing day was then continued…

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Rockley. Police Office. Wednesday, May Sed, 1882. (Before B. L.c, P.M., and Messrs. Barnes and Wilson [?]

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

James MoCauliffe v, Sing [?].—Claim for £[?] 19[?], 6d., being cash lent and goods sold. Verdict for £1 11s, 6d, including costs…

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Police Court. Saturday, May 6. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 May 1882 · page 2

HORSE-STEALING.—Charles Ryar, on remand, was charged with stealing a horse, the property of Michael Stafford. Mr. Thompson appeared for prisoner. The evidence taken yesterday…

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Monday, May 8Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 May 1882 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Mathew Fagaz, on bail, was called upon to answer a charge, but did not appear, and his pail was forfeited, Before the court rose, however, he appeared, and the…

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Revision Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 May 1882 · page 2

ON Monday last a court for the revision of the Bathurst Electoral [?] was held, the presiding magistrates being Messrs. B. Lee, P.M., H.M. Fulton, and G. Paleno. NAMES ADDED.—THe following additional…

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