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

Courts & crime, 1891

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Bathurst District Court. (Before his Honor Mr. District Cour Judge Docker.)

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

His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 10 a.m. The bar was represented by Mr. Butter-worth. All the local attorneys were present…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Saturday, April 25, 1891. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen and juries of 12.)

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1891 · page 2

The jury in the ease of Richard Reynolds and John Kelly (charged with cattle stealing at Hobby's Yards), who could not agree on a verdict on…

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Murder and Attempted Suicide

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 April 1891 · page 3

A terrible tragedy occurred at Newcastle early this morning. Three men, named Campbell, O'Grady and Laurence, were standing on Carrington Dyke when a…

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Bathurst District Court. Monday, April, 27Th, 1891. (Before his Honor Mr. District Court Judge Docker.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 April 1891 · page 2

His Honor took his scat on the Bench at 10 a.m. The bar was represented by Mr. Butterworth…

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Bathurst District Court (Before His Honor Judge Dock

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1891 · page 2

The Bar was represented by Mr Butterworth. All the local attor[?] were present. C. Jones and Co. v. F. Bailey.—£84…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Monday, April 27. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 April 1891 · page 2

His Honor took his seat on the bench at 9,15 o'clock. The Hon. H. E. Crown, appeared to prosecute for the Crown, assisted by…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Sixth Day's Sitting. Monday, April 27, 1891. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen and juries of 12.) Hon. E. Cohen, Crown prosecutor. SENTENCES

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1891 · page 2

Alfred Jackson, found guilty of manslaughter, in reply to the question as to why sentence should not be passed upon him, thanked his Honor for the great…

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The Newcastle Murder

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1891 · page 3

O'Grady has been committed for trial for mauslaughter in connection with the tragedy at Newcastle…

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A Public House Disturbance. a Biotous Mob. the Police Telegraphed For

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1891 · page 2

This morning five, men, named Denis Denehey, John O'Brien, Patrick O'Toole, William Doyle and Michael, McMahon, were brought before the Police Court…

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Terrible Murder. Attempted Suicide. the Murderer Arrested. Mates Quarrel.—one Brains the Other with a Bar—and Then Attempts to Drown Himself. — a Terrible Scene.— Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1891 · page 2

At a quarter past twelve this morning a terrible tragedy was enacted at Carringdyke. Newcastle, one man being killed and a second making a determined…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Before his Honor, Mr. justice Stephen. Tuesday, April 28Th. (His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 9.30 o'clock.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1891 · page 2

His Honor took his seat on the bench at 9,15 o'clock. The Hon. H. E. Cohen appeared to prosecute for the Crown, assisted by…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Seventh Day's Sitting. Tuesday, April 28, 1891. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen and juries of 12.) Hon. H. E. Cohen, Crown Prosecutor. Wife Desertion

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1891 · page 3

William Treanor, on bail, was charged with having at Bathurst, on 18th November, illegally deserted his wife, absenting himself for the space of 30…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Eighth Day's Sitting. Prisoners Sentenced

National Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 3

At the Circuit Court yesterday morning His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen commenced business by dealing with the prisoners awaiting, sentence…

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Murder and Attempted Suicide. NEWCASTLE

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 4

One of the most appalling tragedies that ever startled the citizens occurred here at a quarter-past 12 o'clock this morning. Three laborers, named Thos…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 29Th. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 2

His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 9.30 o'clock. The Hon. H.E. Cohen appeared to prosecute for the Crown, assisted by…

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Dr.edmunds' Trial. a Triumphal Acquittal. No Defence Called. the Jury Do Not Leave the Box. His Honor's Opinion—"an Incredible Case." Loud Cheering in Court

National Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 3

Dr. D. T. Edmunds, charged with indecently assaulting one Winifred. Dawson at Bathurst on 21st March, 1891, pleaded not guilty. He was…

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The Shearers' War in Queensland. Rioters Sentenced. Attempt to Poison a Soldier. Brisbane

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 1 May 1891 · page 2

At the police court, Charleville, Sydney Grady, Hugh Wallace and Arthur Wild were found guilty of aiding and abetting at intimidation. Grady was sentenced to…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Civil Side. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.) Thursday April 30Th. 1891

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 1 May 1891 · page 2

His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 9.30 o'clock. THE ORANGE WATER WORKS SIDE. MONRO V. MINISTER FOR LANDS…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Civil Jurisdiction. Thursday, April 30, 1891. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen and juries of four.) a Compensation Case

National Advocate · Friday 1 May 1891 · page 2

John Munro v The Minister of Public Works.—An action for the recovery of £2000 compensation in respect of 66 acres of land, situate at…

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Police Court. Saturday May 2Nd, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. Jas. Simmons, J. P.) Stealing Whisky

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 2

Stephen Denehy, John O'Brien, Patrick O'Toole, William, Doyle and Michael McMahon, on remand, were charged with stealing three bottles of whiskey and a…

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