An Extraordinary Confession of Murder
Some days ago a man lying dangerously ill in a village near Carlsbad confessed to a priest that he had recently committed murder in the woods near Meverling the scene of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1889
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Police Court. Thursday, April 18Th, 1889. (Before Messrs. W. C. Kelk & R. Murphy, J.sP.) Summons Cases
Inspector of Nuisances v. Walter Bailey. Defendant was charged with allowing cattle to stray.—Fined 5s and costs. Inspector of Vehicles v. Frederick Jennings…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Licensing Court. Tuesday, April 16Th. Before Messrs. Black and McCallum, L.M's
The application, of Emily Kelly, for a colonial wine license for a house containing ten rooms, rented at £26; pan annum, and situated at Obley, was again considered…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Circuit Court. Civil Side. Wednesday, April 17Th. (Before His Honor Sir F. Darley Chief Justice.) a Big Libel Case
Jury Messrs R. Hood, C. B. Turner, John Gray and Thomas Milligan. Sir H. Wrenfordsley and Mr. Rolin, instructed by Messrs McLanchlan and Pilcher, (Orange) and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Circuit Court. Civil Side. Thursday, April 18Th. (Before His Honor Sir F. Darley Chief Justice.) a Big Libel Case
Jury Messrs R. Hood, C. B. Turner, John Gray and Thomas Milligan. Sir H. Wrenfordsley and Mr. Rolin, instructed by Messrs McLachlan and Pilcher, (Orange) and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court, Tuesday, April 23Rd 1888. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. W. C. Kolk, J.p.) Summons Case
Eugene H. Parker v. John Perie.—Defendant was charged with maliciously injuring plaintiff's property, by throwing down a fence. Defendant pleaded not guilty, Mr. Kenny…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court. Friday, April 26Th 1889 (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. J. B. Dulhunty and E. T. Webb Js.P.)
LARCENY.—George Reynold, on remand was charged with stealing a riding whip the property of Mrs. Whitelaw.—Constable Coyne arrested prisoner and-King, hairdresser, deposed that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bathurst District Court. Thursday, April 25Th 1889. (Before His Honor Mr. District Court Judge Docker.)
His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 10 a.m. The only barrister present was Mr. Davis. All the local attorneys were present. Kelk and Co. v. Edwards.—Claim for £10 14s…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Saturday, April 27Th, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate.)
VAGRANCY.—Alexander Sinclair, a comparatively young man, a "strapping native," was charged with vagrancy. The police proved that he was in the habit of "loafing," and sleeping out in the streets…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Licensing Court. Monday, April 29Th, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate, Hons. E. Webb and W. H. Suttor, Js'P.) Conditional License
Frank Croaker applied for a conditional license for a public house at George's Plains. Mr. McIntosh for applicant. Senior-constable Sutton reported that he had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bathurst District Court. Friday, April 26, 1889. (Before His Honor Mr. District Court Judge Docker.)
CA SA APPLICATION.—On the application of Mr. Kenny, his Honor ordered a ca sa order to issue against J. Steedman, of Katoomba, the order to lie in the office for one month, notice to be served on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Wednesday, May 1St, 1889. (Before Dr. Bessett & Mr. J B Dulhunty, Js.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—William P. Whipplo was charged with drunkenness. He had been bailed out having deposited the sum of £2. He did not appear but Mr. Looby appeared and said…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rockley. Police Office. Wednesday, 1St May, 1887. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Stanger, Armstrong, Hackney and Hockey, Js.P.)
Alexander McCrao, aged 16, surrendered to his bail on a charge of committing aa unnatural offence at Campbell's River on the 17th April last. The evidence of Mary Smith (which is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Attempted Escape From Mait land Gaol
A most daring escape from gaol was attempted on Wednesday morning last at East Maitland. The prisoners working on the tower, at the south-east corner of the gaol, were called in for church. By…
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The burglary on Sunday morning last at Mr. Hasemer's store brings one prominently the fact that more police protection is needed for the town of Molong. The town is as a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Thursday, May 2Nd, 1889. (Before Messrs J. Meagher and J.P. Lydiard, J's.P.)
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—John Rielly was fined 10s or 48 hours imprisonment for being drunk and disorderly. LICENSE.—An auctioneer's license was granted to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Monday, May 6Th, 1889. (Before the Hon. E. Webb, J.P.)
DRUNK, OBSCENE AND ASSAULT.—Martin Quirk was charged with being drunk in William-street. After arrest he used some foul language, and later on he violently assaulted the arresting constable.—Con…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court. Monday May 6Th 1889. (Before hon E. Webb and C. J. P. Lydiard Js.P.)
James Bateup v. William Ryan.—15s 9d claimed for goods sold. The amount had been paid and a verdict for 5s 9d, costs of court, was returned. W. Hood v. William Mockett.—15s claimed for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Revision Court
A court for revising the Bathurst Electoral List was held yesterday morning, there being on the Bench:—Mr. J. B. Dulhunty (chairman), F. Halliday, J. Meagher, G. Palmer,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Thursday, May 9Th, 1889. (Before Messrs. C.J.P. Lydiard and T. Durack, Js.P.) Summons Case
Edward Bayliss v. R. Debatin.—This was a claim for 16s, for work and labour done.—Mr. Webb appeared for complainant.—Defendant had paid 10s. into court in full satisfaction…
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