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

Courts & crime, 1891

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Small Debts Court. Monday, February 2

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 February 1891 · page 4

Before the Police Magistrate and Hon. E. Webb.) W. H. Rickard and Co. v. L. Byrnes.—£2 8s 1Od goods sold. Verdict for amount claimed. H. A. Stokes v. F. B. Millington.—£4 8s…

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A Friend at Court

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1891 · page 2

IF it was not Solomon in all his glory who said it, some wise man, otherwise named, has remarked that it is better to have a little influence with the…

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District Court. Wednesday, February 4th, 1891. (Before his Honor Judge Docker.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 6 February 1891 · page 4

All the local attorneys were in attendance. Goudge and Co. v. E. H. Felstead.—£17 0s 5d, dishonored promissory note.—Verdict for plaintiff, for whom Mr. McPhillamy appeared…

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Bathurst District Court. Thursday, February 5, 1891. (Before His Honor Judge Docker.) Slander Case

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1891 · page 2

In the slander case, Bailey v. Schofield, Mr. Kenny informed His Honor that an agreement had been come to by the parties to accept a verdict by consent…

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Police Court. Saturday, February 7. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Attempted Suicide

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 February 1891 · page 3

Hugh O'Donnell, laborer, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his wrist with a pen knife. Sergeant Morris deposed that at about…

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The Adelaide Murder. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1891 · page 3

The coronial inquiry into the murder of the unfortunate women, Minnie Lowenthal, at Adelaide, by her husband, was held to-day. The evidence showed…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 3Rd. Before Messrs. Betts, Black, and C. Miller, Js.P. Alleged Larceny of a Tarpaulin

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1891 · page 2

Henry Page, on remand, was charged with stealing a tacpaulin, the property of James Mulhall Plea: Not guilty, Mr. Kinna for the defence…

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Police Court. Monday, February 9Th, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate, Hon. E. Webb and Dr. Bassett, J's.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 9 February 1891 · page 3

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Thomas Lestrange was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 20s, or in default seven days' imprisonment…

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The Police Magistrate's Absence

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 10 February 1891 · page 2

The Police Magistrate is at present at Sofala and Hill End on magisterial business. After the whole of the undefended "tobacco" cases had been heard, the…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 10Th (Before Messrs. F. Halliday G. Palmer and J. Robertson.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 10 February 1891 · page 3

DRUNKENNESS.—One drunk was discharged. George Thomas was charged with drunkenness. He was admitted to bail,…

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Latest News. Shocking Murder. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1891 · page 3

A cold-blooded murder was perpetrated on the table laud at Emmaville and reported to-day. A man named Samuel Montg[?]ery, mining for tin at a place…

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Bathurst Police Court. Monday, February 9, 1891. (Before the P.M. and Hon. E. Webb.) DRUNKENNESS

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1891 · page 3

Thomas L'Estrange, charged by Constable Sewell with being drank and disorderly, was fined £1 or one week's imprisonment. The fine was paid…

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Bathurst Police Court. TuESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1891. (Before Messrs. Halliday, chairman, J. E. Palmer and Robertson, J's.P.) DRUNKENNESS

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 3

Mary Dillon, whose face bore evidence that she was nearing the allotted span of life, admitted being drunk is William-street and was discharged with a caution…

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The Land Court. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 3

The sittings of the Land Court were continued to-day before Mr. Rogers, President, Messrs Freeman and Brandis. The appeal of Thomas J. Stewart,…

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A Receiver Sentenced

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 3

A young man named Graham, has been sentenced to three years' hard labor for receiving stolen property…

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Verdict of Murder

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 3

A verdict of wilful murder has been returned against some person unknown for the murder of the miner, Montgomery found in an abandoned shaft at…

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Police Court. Friday February 13TH. Before Messrs. F. Halliday, G. Palmer and Charles Robertson, J's.P. False Pretences

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 13 February 1891 · page 3

Mary Brown, on remand, was charged with obtaining goods from Frederick Lumby by means of false pretences. Bessie, Machattie, wife of Dr. Machatlie…

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Bathurst Free Dress "Magan est veritas et prevalebit." Friday, February 13, 1891. The Police Force

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 13 February 1891 · page 2

The report which the Inspector-General of Police annually prepares possesses an interest peculiarly it own, although generally it is a simple grouping of facts and…

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Land Court of N.S.W. Monday, February, 10Th. Before Mr. F. E. Rogers, Q.C. (President), Mr. Freeman, and Mr. Brandis

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1891 · page 2

Mr. Canaway announced that he had been appointed counsel to represent the Minister for Lands in that Court during the year 1891. The Registrar (Mr. J. T. Keating) read Mr…

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Police Court. Monday, 16Th February, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate, Hon E. Webb and Dr. Bassett. P'S.P.1)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 16 February 1891 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—David Doyle was charged with drunkenness. He pleaded guilty, and as he had been locked up for several hours he was discharged…

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