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

Courts & crime, 1889

471 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 20 of 24

The Surry Hills Murder. Sydney, 2 p.m

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1889 · page 3

The inquest on the body of Blackburn was resumed to-day. Important evidence was given by Joseph Warren, hairdresser, who deposed to seeing the accused Smith coming out of…

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An M.L.A. in the Divorce Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1889 · page 3

In the Divorce Court this morning an application was made for alimony and costs in the case of Hutchison v, Hutchison, in which the petitioner is Maria Jane Hutchinson, and…

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The Bathurst Gaol Revolt

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 3

In reply to Mr. Crick Mr. Gould said he had not yet considered the further report of Mr. Steel on the Bathurst Gaol revolt…

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The Surry Hills Murder

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 3

The Blackburn inquest was resumed this morning. The girl, Clarke was cross-examined, but adhered to her former statement, in which she identified Taxton and Smith as being in…

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Before the Court Again

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 3

Hiddleston and Raper were before the Police Court again this morning on another charge of forgery…

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The Surry Hills Murder. The Inquest Resumed. Some Important Evidence

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 4

The inquiry into the circumstances touching the death of Henry Blackburn who was stabbed in Devonshire-street, Surry Hills, was resumed yesterday in the Coroner's Court,…

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Suhy Hills Murder

National Advocate · Thursday 5 December 1889 · page 3

Wall, a butcher's assistant gave evidence that Smith could not take the knife without him seeing him. Smith's disposition was quiet. His partner was not in the shop or he…

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Licensing Court

National Advocate · Thursday 5 December 1889 · page 2

A transfer of license was granted from Francis Watkin Croaker to Peter Behan, of the George's Plains' Hotel…

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Police Court. Thursday, December 5, 1889. (Before the P.M. and Mr. Kelk, J.P.)

National Advocate · Thursday 5 December 1889 · page 2

The exterior and interior u[ the police court presented a crowded aspect of kids this morning. Wherever the eye wandered n tremulous youngster interrupted the view. The school…

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The Surry Hills Murder. Resumption of the Inquest. Sixth Day's Proceedings

National Advocate · Thursday 5 December 1889 · page 3

The Inquest touching the death of Henry Blackburn, who died from the effects of a tab received by him in [?] street, surry…

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Attempt to Break Gaol

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 3

Two prisoners named Martin and Cedri attempted to escape from Brisbane Gaol, and would have succeeded had not discovery been made…

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Police Court. Friday, DECEMBER 6, 1889. (Before Mr. W. H. Paul, J.P.)

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 2

Reuen Serimshaw was charged with being drunk in George-street yesterday. He was also disorderly in knocking up against people, He is 56 years of age. Mr. Paul thought it well,…

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The Surry Hills Murder.. Resumption of the Inquest. Seventh Day's Proceedings

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 3

Alice Ford, a barmaid, and who had resided with Mrs. Stewart at 194, Devonshire-street up to the night of the 16th ultimo, said that she recollected that Saturday night. just…

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Police Court. Thursday, December 5Th, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. W. C. Kolk, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 December 1889 · page 3

DRUNKENNESS.—Harry Pierce, on bail, was called to answer a charge of drunkenness, but as he did not appear, his bail (£1) was forfeited. SUMMONS CASES…

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Local Items. the Gaol Revolt

National Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1889 · page 2

Mr. W. P. Crick is determined to have the P.M's. report on the Bathurst Gaol revolution laid upon the table of the House, notwithstanding the Minister for Justices's declaration that…

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Police Business. Wednesday, 4Th December, 1889. (Before Messrs. T. A. Smith, P.M., and Jacob Barnes, J.p.) Small Debts Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 December 1889 · page 3

Henry Butler v. A. McLean.—Claim for £2 11s, value of a boiler alleged to have been unlawfully disposed of by defendant.—Several witnesses were examined in both sides.—Verdiot for plaintiff of £2…

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By Telegraph. Charge Against the Orange Sub-Inspector of Police. Orange, This day

National Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1889 · page 3

Sub-inspector of Police Ford, of Orange, was charged before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Windred and Flannagan, J's.P., under the Vagrant Act with using abusive…

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Bathurst Gaol

National Advocate · Monday 9 December 1889 · page 3

As will be seen from our telegraphic report, the Minister for Justice has called upon the "Acting-Comptroller General of prisons to supply further particulars of the recent revolt…

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A Clerk Sentenced

National Advocate · Monday 9 December 1889 · page 3

An the Quarter Sessions to-day a clerk named Win. Houlahan, for the embezzlement. of sunday very small sums, was sentenced to four years…

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Police Court. Monday, December 9Th, 1889. (Before the P.m.) a Distinguished Drunk

National Advocate · Monday 9 December 1889 · page 3

John Sullivan, who describes himself as a scholar, linguist, ex-detective, and harvester, was admonished and discharged for being drunk on Saturday in George-street…

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