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

Courts & crime, 1889

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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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Sticking-up near Dubbo. Police Accidentally Shot

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

Yesterday news was received in town of a case of bushranging near Dubbo. From particulars to hand it would appear that a man disguised with crape, was sticking-up travellers to Dubbo at a spot…

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The False Young Prince. a romantic story of a Turkish Boy's Search for a Father. The Theft of the Precious Dagger, and the Sorrow and Mistrust that Ensued—Tied in

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1889 · page 4

Once there lived in Alexandria a young journeyman tailor named Labakan. On Fridays, instead of going directly home from prayer, he would don his finest garments, and…

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The Inns of Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1889 · page 8

With the beginning of the Long Vacation the Inns of Court have been given over to the powers of silence and of shade. The curfew has tolled the knell of "litigious terms, fat…

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Police Court. This Day. (Before Mr. Steele, P.M., and Mr. F. Halliday, Esq., J.p.) Lunacy

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1889 · page 6

William Seabrook was charged, on remand, with being of unsound mind. The doctor who had examined him certified that he had now sufficiently, recovered to be at large. Accused…

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A Daring Burglary

National Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1889 · page 3

Melbourne, Wednesday.—A couple of burglars, early on Tuesday morning, took a horse and cart from some stables in the Haymarket Hotel, Elizabeth-street, and then went…

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Murder in Melbourne. Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1889 · page 3

Thomas White, aged 45 a cutler, deserted his wife, at North Fitzroy, giving out that she was intimate with one John Welford, the driver of n furniture van, living, opposite…

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The Murder of All Gayon

National Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1889 · page 3

Melbourne, Wednesday.—Detective Dunean is busy hunting up witnesses to identify Stephens, who was arrested for the murder of Ah Gayong…

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Police Court. Thursday, October, 3Rd, 1889. (Before Mr. Steel D.S.M., and Mr. Dulliunty, J.P.)

National Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1889 · page 3

The following cases were heard:—DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—John Murray was charged with being drunk and disorderly in William-street…

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Alleged Dog Stealing

National Advocate · Friday 4 October 1889 · page 2

A case of rather a peculiar nature, in which a considerable amount of interest is being manifested, will be heard at the Police Court, Oberon, to-day. The facts of the case are…

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A Big Assault Case

National Advocate · Friday 4 October 1889 · page 1

Newcastle, Wednesday.—In the assault case, Smith v. Marquette, the hence took evidence to a late hour last night, when an adjournment was made until, Thursday next…

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ADELAIDE. An Old Gaol Bird

National Advocate · Friday 4 October 1889 · page 3

At the Criminal Court John Jones alias Tait, aged 79, was sentenced to 10 years for burglary. Jones has spent the greater portion of his life in gaol, and years ago was sentenced…

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Police Court. Friday, October, 4Th., 1889. (Before Mr. Steel, D.S.M:)

National Advocate · Friday 4 October 1889 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with :— LUNACY. Thomas Walsh, aged 45 years, chimney sweep, was charged with being of an unsound…

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Police Court

National Advocate · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 2

The only business was an application by Mr. Brooks, of the Globe Hotel, William-street, to transfer his license to Michael Consedine, Mr. Kenny appeared for the parties, and, there…

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Police Court. Thursday, October 3Rd, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. B. Dulhunty, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 2

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—John Murray, on bail, was called to answer a charge of being drunk and disorderly. He said he had got some medicine from the lady doctor, and this got spilt, which put…

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Small Debts Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 2

Edward Golsby v. A. J. Buteher, W. Brown, Jun T. W. McPhillamy, J. T. H. Young, S Taylor, and Joseph Fell, Jun.—Claims for goods sold and delivered.— Verdict in all cases for amounts claimed…

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Rockley. Police Office, Wednesday, 2Nd October, 1889. (Before T. A, Smith, P.M., and Messrs. Wilson, Hickey, and Armstrong, Js.P.) Summons Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 2

P.J. Cusack, School Attendance Officer v. J. Jones, jun.—Three cases of non-attendance of children at School.—Pleaded guilty.—Fined is and 5s 6d costs in each case…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, October 1St, 1880. Before Messrs. Betts, Black C. Smith, [?]or, and Wren

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 2

W. J. Carroll and Michael Carroll v. Thomas Durack, £10 [?]med an [?] contract. Thomas Durack v. W. J. Carroll and Michael Carroll, £2 2s claimed for sheep sold and…

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London Police

National Advocate · Monday 7 October 1889 · page 3

London city police are to receive two days' extra pay for good conduct during the strike…

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Police Court. Monday, October 7, 1889. (Before Mr. Steele, D.S.M.). The following case was dealt with:— LUNACY

National Advocate · Monday 7 October 1889 · page 2

David Anderson, aged 39 years, described as a labourer, was charged with being of an unsound mind. Constable Gallagher deposed that at about 11.30…

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