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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 7 of 35

A Grave Charge. Alleged Indecent Assault Dr. Edmunds Committed for Trial. Winifred DAWSON'a Story— Alone with the Doctor—conflicting Testimony—"would You Mind Sitting on My Knee"—"he Kissed Me Several Times"—a Case for a Jury— Bail Allowed

National Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1891 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday morning, before His Worship the P.M. and Mr. W. C. Kelk J.P., a young woman named Winifred Dawson, wife of Arthur…

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The Alleged Cattle-stealing Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 28 March 1891 · page 2

On Thursday morning Richard Reynolds and John Kelly, were brought before the Trunkey Bench, charged with stealing about 77 head of cattle from Meglo…

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A Cattle Stealing Case. Before the Trunkey Police Court. 78 Head of Cattle Alleged to Have Been Stolen. Two Charges. a Committal and an Adjournment

National Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1891 · page 2

At the Trunkey Police Court on Thursday morning, before Messrs. T. A. Smith, P.M., J. Hunter and J. McPhee, .J.'sP., Richard Reynolds, of…

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Police Court. Monday, March 30, 1891. (Before J. B. Dulhunty, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 31 March 1891 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS AND OBSCENITY.—One drunkard was discharged.—Jas. O'Connor was fined 2os or in default seven days imprisonment.—Tames Nolan and Cyrus…

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Horrible Discovery near Nyhgan. Was It Murder?

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 31 March 1891 · page 3

Although we cannot boast of living in Arcadian simplicity (says the Dubbo Liberal) protected by a high, wall of purity from contact with the outside world, for our…

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The Alleged Assault Case. to the Editor of the "National Advocate."

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1891 · page 2

SIR,—Your short foot-note to my letter in your Saturday's issue being practically a refusal to accept my statement of denial that I shook hands with…

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Murder Near Nyngan. Killed and Burnt. a Razor Used

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1891 · page 3

On Thursday afternoon last (says the Nyngan Times), whilst a boundary rider named McCall, employed on the Moonagee station, was going his rounds…

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Police Court. Wednesday, April 1, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Alleged Embezzlement

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1891 · page 3

Patrick McDermott, described as a draper, was charged on warrant, with embezzling the sum of his, the property of his employer, John Meagher, he being a…

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A Mother Charged With Murder. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1891 · page 3

The inquest relative to the death of the newly-born infant under suspicious circumstances was resumed to-day and the jury returned into court with a…

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Police Court. Thursday, April 2nd, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. B. Dulhunty, J.P.)

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

VAGRANCY.—Mary Griswell was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, having no lawful means of support.— Constable Garner deposed to arresting…

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A Criminal Assault

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 April 1891 · page 3

Five voting men yesterday were committed for trial, charged with criminally assaulting one Henrietta Asginth, near Wentworth Park, on [?] March…

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The Narbetong Murder

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 April 1891 · page 3

It is stated that the £30 found upon Colston, the Narbetong murderer, was stolen from Mr. Monro, the Victorian Premier…

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Assault with Intent. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1891 · page 3

At the Central to-day, five men, Joseph Matthews, William Rockwell, Jno. Whiteman, James Hartigan, and Edward Hobertson. charged with having…

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Police Court. Friday, 3Rd. April. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Simmons, J.p.) Alleged Embezzlement

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 April 1891 · page 2

Patrick McDermott, on remand, was charged with embezzling the sum of 1os, the property of John Meagher, being a servant in his employ at the time. Mr…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing. Trunkey

National Advocate · Friday 3 April 1891 · page 2

At the Trunkey Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. T. A. Smith, M. R., and Messrs. Jas. McPhee, J. Hunter, and Noble Wilson, J's.P.,…

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The Narbethong Murder

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 April 1891 · page 3

The inquiry into the Narbethong murders in Victoria has resulted in the commital of Colston at Port Melbourne court yesterday…

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Rockley. Police Court. Wednesday, April 1, 1891. (Before Messrs. Barnes, Hackney and Hockey, Js.P.J Small Debts Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 April 1891 · page 2

James Kelly v. W. G. Haslett.—Claim for £7, cash lent.—No parties.—Settled out of court. William Coulter v. Walter Corbishley…

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Police Court. Tuesday, March 31St. Before messrs. Haslam, Black, and Dr. Ross, Js.P

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 2

John Mo[?]ton, on remand, was charged with stealing the sum of 9s 6d, the property of Horace Macord. Senior-constable Atkinson deposed: On the…

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EMBEZZLEMENT. McDERMOTT Sent to Gaol for Three Months

National Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. J. B. Graham, P.M., and Mr. J. B. Dulhunty, J.P., William McDermott, on bail, was charged with…

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Police Court. Monday April 6Th. (Before the Police Magistrate and Hon. E. "Webb J.P.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 April 1891 · page 2

OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—Thomas Sundry was charged with using obscene language in William street on Sunday 29th.—March. Fined 5s and 5s fid costs!…

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