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

Courts & crime, 1891

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Police Court. Wednesday, April 22Nd, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. McKinnon, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1891 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS:—Two drunkards were admonished and discharged. DOMESTIC TROUBLE.—A summons case was called in which Mrs. Towzell charged…

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Today's Telegrams. Sydney, Wednesday. Seven Years for Assault

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1891 · page 2

At the Armidale Circuit Court, yesterday, Robert Riding was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude for a criminal assault on a girl under 12 years of age…

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Bathurst Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21St, 1891. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1891 · page 2

His Honor took his seat on the bench at 10 o'clock, and the court was formally opened. The Hon. H. E. Cohen appeared to…

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The Deepwater Murder

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 April 1891 · page 3

In the trial of William White at Armidale, for the Deepwater murder, the jury, after being locked up for two nights, were unable to agree and were discharged. The prisoner was remanded until next…

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A Murder Case. Before the Circuit Court. a Chinaman Murdered Nearly Six Years Ago. Accused Aged 20 Years. a Long Case. Still Proceeding

National Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1891 · page 2

At the Circuit Court yesterday, before His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen and a jury of twelve, Alfred Jackson was charged that he did, on November 30,…

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Bathurst Circuit Court' Wednesday, April 22Nd, 1891. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 April 1891 · page 2

The Hon. H. E. Cohen appeared to prosecute for the Crown, assisted by Mr. J. J. Lee, representing the Crown Solicitor. The other barristers present were:—…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 22, 1891. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen and juries of 12.) SENTENCES

National Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1891 · page 3

Edward Martin, who yesterday pleaded guilty to two charges of horsestealing, and was remanded, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment on each charge…

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Police Court. Friday, April 24Th, 1891. Before the Police Magistrate and Jas. Simmons, J.p.) Stealing Whisky

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 24 April 1891 · page 2

Denis Deniehy was charged with having, in company with others, stolen three bottles of whisky and a quantity of copper money the property of Louis Hahn,…

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Inquest at the Gaol

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 24 April 1891 · page 2

An inquiry was held at the Bathurst Gaol yesterday afternoon, before the Coroner and a jury of six prisoners and six citizens, touching the death of a…

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A Murder Case. Accused Found Guilty of Manslaughter. and Remanded for Sentence

National Advocate · Friday 24 April 1891 · page 2

Alfred Jackson was again arraigned on a charge of having, at Brandis Creek, near Orange, in November, 1885, willfully murdered a Chinaman, name…

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Bathurst Circuit Court Thursday, April 23Rd, 1891. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 24 April 1891 · page 2

The Hon. H. E. Cohen appeared to prosecute for the Crown, assisted by Mr. J. J. Lee, representing the Crown Solicitor. The other barristers present were:—…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Thursday, April 23, 1891. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen and juries of 12.) False Pretences

National Advocate · Friday 24 April 1891 · page 3

Alfred Martin Livingstone was charged with having, on February 25, 1891, at Orange, attempted to obtain from Martha Elliott by means of a false…

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Police Court. Saturday, April 25TH. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.— Mary Dillon and George Mitchenson were charged with drunkenness. The former was discharged and the latter was fined 5S, or 24 hours'…

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The Nyngan Murder. PARKES

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 4

The Nyngan murder case promises to be of painful interest for the people of Parkes, as there are now strong reasons to believe that the murdered man is…

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Impressions in Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 2

It is many years since so heavy a calender of prisoners and accused persons has had to be dealt with as that at present occupying the time and serious thought…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Friday, April 24, 1891. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen and juries of 12.) Assault with Intent

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 2

William Kable was charged with having, on Jan wiry 19, 1891, at Hobby's Yards, assaulted one Georgina Fenton, with intent to commit a…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Friday, April 24. Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 2

The Hon. H. E. Cohen appeared to prosecute for the Crown, assisted by Mr. J. J. Lee, representing the Crown Solicitor. The other barristers present were…

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Rumored Capture of Bennett. Arrested in Hong Kong. the Police Know Nothing. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 2

A report has gained currency in Sydney to the effect that John Bennett, late manager of the E. S. and A. C. Bank, at Paddington, who took flight…

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Police Court. Monday, April 27Th, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Riotous Behaviour and Obscene Language

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 April 1891 · page 3

Martin Kenny was charged with behaving in riotous manner and with using obscene language in George-street.—He pleaded guilty to the behaviour, but said…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Saturday, April 25Th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 April 1891 · page 2

His Honor took his seat on the bench at 9.30 o'clock. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.) The Hon. H. E. Cohen appeared to…

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