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

Courts & crime, 1889

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Police Court. Thursday, September 5Th, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Meagher, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 2

OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—Thomas Johnson was charged with using language.—The Police Magistrate said that he was determined to put down this kind of offence, and would inflict heavy…

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Rockley. Police Office.—wednesday 4Th Sept, 1889. (Before Mr. T. A. Smith, P.m.) Small Debts Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 2

James A. Pye v. E. A. Baker.—Claim for 6s 3d balance of account for poundage fees, defendant did not appear but sent a letter admitting claim and enclosing 11s.—Verdict for 6s 3d, and 8s costs…

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Bankruptcy Court. Friday, September 6Th. (Before the District Commissioner, Mr. W. G. Smith.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 2

In the case of George Beaver, carrier of Blayney, second meeting. Bankrupt desired to insert the names of several creditors.—Mr. Hall, of Blayney, asked if a meeting could not be held at Blayney,…

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Police Court, Monday, September 9Th 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 10 September 1889 · page 2

PULLEN V. DANIEL, KELLY.—Defendant was charged with using threatening language and complainant asked that he be bound over to keep the peace. Mr. Thompson for complainant. The evidence showed…

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Police Court. Thursday, September 12Th, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 September 1889 · page 2

There were no custody cases. SUMMONS CASES. Johanna Thompson v. Jemmy Lee.—Defendant was charged with using insulting language towards…

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Police Court. Monday, September 16Th. (Before Mr. W. A. Steele, P.M., and Hon W. H. Suttor J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 17 September 1889 · page 2

LARCENY.—Thomas Pettit was charged with stealing a number of shirts the property of John Riley. —The shirts were hanging in prosecutor's yard and afterwards missed. Search was made and the…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, September 16Th 1889. (Before Mr. W. A. Steele, P.M. and Hon. W. H Suttor, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 17 September 1889 · page 2

A number of trifling cases were settled, and in others the parties did not appear. James England v. J. Atkins.—£5 5s claimed for sale of a dray.—Defendant said that he had acted…

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Police Court. Tuesday, September 18. (Before Messrs. C. J. P. Lydiard and B. Cutler, Js. P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 September 1889 · page 2

LARCENY.—Robert Field alias Aimesly, was charged with stealing a pair of stirrup irous, the property of Henry Keenan, of Lithgow.—Constable Allen deposed to arresting prisoner on his discharge…

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The Petrified Man. in the Bankrupt Court. Account of Its Discovery. Marble V. PETRIFICATION

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 September 1889 · page 2

Yesterday the case in bankruptcy of Guisseppe F. Sala, of Cow Flat, was brought before the District Registrar, Mr. W. G. B. Smith, it being a special meeting for the examination of bankrupt…

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Bankruptcy Court. Friday, Sept, 20Th, 1889. (Before the District Registrar, Mr. W. G. B. Smith.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 September 1889 · page 2

In the case of Thomas Peate, road contractor, of Bathurst.—Mr. Webb appeared for bankrupt; Messrs Melatosh and F. B. Kenny for creditors.— Bankrupt accounted for his insolvency through…

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Police Court. Monday, Sept, 23rd, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 24 September 1889 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—One drunkard was admonished and discharged…

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Police Court. Wednesday. September 25Th. 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 26 September 1889 · page 2

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Thomus Connors was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Ran-kin-street. —A second charge was preferred against him for using obscene language. The language…

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Police Court. Thursday, Sept, 26Th, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 28 September 1889 · page 2

There were no custody cases. SUMMONS CASE. Sarah Glymn v. J. O'Connor.—Defendant was charged with making use of insulting language…

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Police Court. Friday, September 20Th. Before Mr. Jos. Wren, J.P. DRUNK

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 September 1889 · page 2

John Martin charged with being drunk Bank-street, was fined 1s. UNDER THE VAGRANT ACT. Philip Mara, who had given himself up…

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Heavy Sentence in a Shooting Case at Wagga. a Scene in Court

National Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1889 · page 4

Hizen, a German farmer, found guilty of shooting at Ernest Whittle, was, at the Circuit Court, Wagga, to-day, sentenced to 10 years penal servitude. Prisoner and his wife created…

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The Election of Boulanger and Rochfort Annulled by the High Court of Justice

National Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1889 · page 4

The electiour of Boulauger and Rocheford have been annulled in consequence of the decision of the High Court of Justice, which declared them ineligible…

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By Telegraph. Sheep Stealing

National Advocate · Monday 30 September 1889 · page 3

Charles Field, selector, and old resident of Gundagai, has been committed for trial on a charge of sheep stealing…

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Assault by Earl Galloway

National Advocate · Monday 30 September 1889 · page 3

Earl Galloway is being charged with assaulting a girl…

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Police Court. (Before His Worship Mr. [?] D,S,M.)

National Advocate · Monday 30 September 1889 · page 3

The following cases were dealt with:— DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Daniel Harris, aged 66 years, baker, for being drunk and disorderly in Rankin-street, was fined 10s, or in…

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Police Court. Monday, Sept. 30Th, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 1 October 1889 · page 2

UNSOUND MIND.—Henry Smith, on remand, was further remanded for seven days for medical observation. SUMMONE CASE. Inspector of Nuisances v J. W. Little.—Defendant…

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