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

Courts & crime, 1891

684 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 19 of 35

THE Gaol Assault Case. the Verdict Varied. Re-appearance of the Prisoners in Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 August 1891 · page 3

His Honor; having sentenced the prisoners tried and convicted before him during the sittings of the court, gave instructions to Sub-inspector Ford to bring…

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Spite, Not Burglary

National Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1891 · page 2

In connection with the attempted raid on Mr. Chandler's boot shop in Keppel-street, on Wednesday night, Sergeant Morris, with that peculiar faculty of his…

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District Court

National Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1891 · page 4

The following cases were disposed of by Judge Docker yesterday morning:— Boardman v. Jardinc.—Application for a de bene esse examination. His…

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Police Court." Tuesday, August 4Th. Before Messrs. C. Miller and C. Smith, J's.P. TRESPASS

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1891 · page 2

Trustees of Town Common v. D. E. Dalziell,—Defendant was charted with allowing his sheep to trespass on the town common on the 12th June, and pleaded not guilty. Mr. Panton…

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A Supreme Court Judge on Gambling. Sydney

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1891 · page 3

Sir Wm. Manning says the gambling that is proceeding throughout the colony, especially in tobacconists' shops, is degrading the whole character of the colony…

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Bathurst Quarter Sessions. Fifth Day's Sitting. Friday, August 7, 1891. (Before Mr. Justice Docker and juries of twelve.) Stealing Money

National Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1891 · page 4

Alfred Deacon, a young man, was charged with having on the 26th June, at Hobby's Yards, stolen £14, the property of Charles Rolfe, and pleaded not…

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Bathurst Quarter Sessions. Friday, 6th August, 1891. (Before His Honor Mr. District Court Judge Docker.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 August 1891 · page 2

His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 19 o'clock. Barristers present:—Messrs. A. R. Butterworth, J. Mori arty and W. Edgar…

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District Court. Friday, 7Th August. (Before His Honor judge Docker)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 August 1891 · page 2

W. H. Hudson and Co. v. W. P. Brook.—£115 claimed for timber, etc., supplied.—Mr. Thompson appeared for plaintiffs, Mr. Butterworth instructed by…

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Bathurst General Sessions. Sixth Day's Sitting. Sentencing Prisoners. the Prison Assault Case. Prisoners Not to Be Whipped. the Advocate on Top Again

National Advocate · Monday 10 August 1891 · page 2

On Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Denis Denchy, William Doyle, John O'Brien, Patrick O'Toole, and Michael McMahon, found guilty of robbery at…

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Sentenced to Death. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 3

At the Ballarat Criminal Sittings, Alexander Watt was sentenced to death for the murder of Carl Stock, a chimney sweep…

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Latest News. Boom in Burglary. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 3

Burglars are rampant again in Sydney. This morning a place in Bathurst-street was broken into, but nothing very valuable was stolen…

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Court Business

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 2

"After the storm comes a calm," runs the aphorism, and its application in so far as business at the Police Court yesterday is concerned, was as fitting as…

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Police Court. Wednesday, August 12Th. (Before the Police Magistrate). Destroying Property. Harry Witts v. Ellen Donnelly

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 2

Defendant was charged with wilfully destroying three panes of glass and a brick wall. Mr. Kenny appeared for complainant,…

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Police Court. Thursday, 13Th August, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Casrs. Wages

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 August 1891 · page 3

Slater Lee v. William Berry.—This was a wages case, the complainant claiming £2 as wages; £1 IOS had been paid into court. Verdict for complainant for 5s…

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A New Stipendiary Magistrate

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 August 1891 · page 3

Mr. Delohery has been appointed stipendiary magistrate in the room of Mr. Abbott…

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Assault on a Chinaman

National Advocate · Friday 14 August 1891 · page 2

Some time was occupied in the Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr. J. B. Gruham, P.M., in settling a case of assault brought by George Gee, a…

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Bathurst Quarter Sessions. Friday, August 7Th. Before His Honor Judge Docker. STEALING

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1891 · page 4

Lee Fook was indicated for having, at Molong, on the 17th February, 1891' stolen 1891 stolen £9,10s from one Joe Ah Wing. The prisoner pleaded "Not Guilty," and…

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Police Court. Saturday, August 17Th, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate and Dr. Bassetr, J.p.) Drunk and Obscene

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 17 August 1891 · page 2

James Kelly, a man who has frequently been before the court for drunkenness, and who (this morning) was suffering from the effects of drink, was charged with…

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Brutal Assault

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 17 August 1891 · page 3

Two men broke into the bedroom of Mrs. Clarke, landlady of the Royal Hotel at Richmond, (Vic.) and brutally assaulted her, cutting her head and body. The…

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Licensing Court. Mondau, 17Th August 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate and Dr. Bassett, J.p.) the Brewongle Hotel

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 17 August 1891 · page 2

Frederick Plant applied for a transfer of the license of the Brewongle Hotel, held by Louis Hahn. Mr. 'Mclntosh, for applicant, said that…

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