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

Courts & crime, 1890

793 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 40

The Quirindi Murder

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 1 May 1890 · page 3

Another Chinaman has been arrested in connection with the Quirindi murder…

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The Wagga Murder

National Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1890 · page 3

Allexander Schmidt, who on Tuesday was committed to trial for the murder of John Taylor, on being taken to Goulburn the same afternoon it was ascertained that one watch…

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Brutal Murder in Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1890 · page 3

A man, believed to be a painter, was found dead this morning near Flemington Bridge, Melbourne, with a fractured wound below the shoulder. The circumstances point to a brutal…

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Again in Court

National Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1890 · page 3

O'Donovan Rossa, the Irish American agitator of New York, has been convicted for criminally libelling Patrick Cassidy. The jury recommended Rossa to merey…

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The Mutiny Court Martial

National Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1890 · page 3

In connection with the mutiny on board H.M.S, Egeria a court martial will be held on H.M.S. Opal to-morrow. Captain Bosanquet. R.N., will be president in accordance with…

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The Domain Murder

National Advocate · Friday 2 May 1890 · page 3

It has transpired that the name of the Swede, in custody on suspicion of being concerned in the Domain murder, is Stone. A woman called at the station and related a very…

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Court Martial

National Advocate · Friday 2 May 1890 · page 3

On board the H.M.S. Opal a court martial was held to-day in connection with the alleged mutiny aboard H.M.S. Egeria. Several prisoners were arraigned and the cases were…

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Wattle Flat. Police Court. Mining Matters. Wattle Flat, Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

Before Mr. Steel, P.M. at Sof[?]lar. Patrick Carey a youth was committed for trial to-day charged with burglary at Mr.Grice's residence, Wattle Flat. Bail was allowed…

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The Domain Murder

National Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

The inquest on the body of Denis Connell, murdered in the Domain, was resumed to-day. Evidence principally identifying: the deceased was given and the enquiry was adjourned for…

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Police Court. Tuesday, April 29Th. Before Mr. J. Wren, J.P. DRUNK

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

George Arthur Watson, charged with drunkenness, was fined 1s. Fine paid. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. The same prisoner was further charged with…

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The Wagga Murder. Smith's Confession

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

The following is the statement of Smith, made to inspector Harrison at the hospital on April 22:—"I, Alexander Smith, after being duly cautioned by Inspector…

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The Court Martial

National Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

The court martial on John Marks, the leading seaman of H.M.S. Egeria, to-day, was not concluded…

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Municipal Appeal Court

National Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 2

sThis Council sat as a preliminary Appeal Court yesterday afternoon. There were present: Alderman Halliday (in the chair), Mullins, Tremain, Knights, Pruen, Boyd, Fowler,…

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Police Court. Monday, May 5Th, 1890. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 2

Drunkenness.—Jas. Carey and Geo. Graham were charged with drunkenness. The parties did not appear, and portion of their bail was forfeited—10s in the…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, May 5TH, 1890. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 2

Joseph Elms v. Thomas Smith.—£4 ios, claim for wages.—Mr. Kenny (for Mr. Webb) for plaintiff and Mr. Thompson for defendant.—Plaintiff slated that he…

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That Gaol of Ours

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 6

It would now appear that we were fully justified in our strictures on the management of thin institution, inasmuch as we learn from one who…

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The Domain Murder

National Advocate · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 3

Two persons, a man and young woman, have been arrested on suspicion of connection with the Domain murder…

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The Domain Murder. Later

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 2

A man named George Stone was brought up at the Police Court this morning on suspicion of being concerned in the Domain murder. He was remanded to…

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The Sydney Land Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 7

At the Land Court to be held in Sydney before the Commissioner on 13th May one of the cases set down is the appeal of Mary Green against…

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Police Court News. Friday, May 2Nd. Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. W. J. Wotton and Mr. F. Cox, J.P. a Plea for Maintenance. the Old, Old Story: Another Woman in It. the Wife Turns Turk-he Groans and Bears It. He Pleads Forbearance. One Marriage a Failure

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 9

Sarah Ann Wright, the mother of two children, prayed that her husband, Joseph Wright, might be ordered to contribute towards the support…

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