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

Courts & crime, 1892

1,026 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 52

The Circuit Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 2

His Honor Judge Windeyer is to preside at the Quarter Sessions, to be held early next mouth. He has already engaged rooms at Lamerton's…

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The Cancer Case. Accused in Gaol. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 2

The " Drs " Hood have to remain in gaol as they were unable to obtain bail…

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Police Court. (Before his Worship Mr. Graham. P.M. later Mr. J. Meagher. J.p.) False Pretences

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 2

D. J. Hogan was brought up on remand for false pretences. The depositions taken when the case first came on last week were read…

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Police Court Tuesday, March 23Rd. (Before Mr. J. B. Dulhunty and Dr. W. Pritchard Bassett Js.P) Rescuing Cattle

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 2

Charles W. Croaker v. James England.—Defendant was charged with rescuing eight head of cattle lawfully seized for the purpose of being impounded.—Mr. Thompson…

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THE McCROW Murder. Committed for Trial. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 2

Alexander McCrow has been committed for trial by the coroner for the murder of his wife at Blackfriars in February last…

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The Windsor Murder. Deeming Protests His Innocence. Says He Has a Clear Conscience and Will Soon Be Released. Recognised My a Sydney Witness. Full Confession Anticipated. What Did He Mean ? SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 2

Deeming assured z reporter yesterday that he had a good, clear conscience, and that he was an innocent man, and would soon be out of prison…

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Police Court. Wednesday, March 23, 1891. (Before Dr. W. P. Bassett, and Mr. J. B. Dulhunty, J's.P.) Straying Cattle

National Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 2

James England was charged under the 92nd Corporation By-law with allowing cattle to stray on the footpaths and in the public streets. England pleaded…

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The Windsor Tragedy. a Honeymoon at Hobart. After the Mather Murder. Hobart

National Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 2

The facts focussed concerning Williams's alleged visit to Hobart show that about 1888 a flash individual, asserting that he was a son of an American…

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The Windsor Murder the Perth Officials. Obstructing the Detectives. Williams Still in Perth. Perth

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 3

The proceedings at the Perth Court yesterday were of an exciting description, inasmuch as it became apparent that there was something in the background tending to…

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Police Court

National Advocate · Friday 25 March 1892 · page 2

There was a clean sheet at the Police Court yesterday. William Godfrey, the an who attempted to commit suicide on Friday night last at Moore's…

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The Windsor Murder Swanston Before the Police Court. His Demeanor in the Dock. Remanded to Melbourne. Perth

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 25 March 1892 · page 2

Baron Swanston, alias Deeming, alias Williams, was again before the Police Court, yesterday, when the bearing of the application for the remand of the prisoner to the custody…

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Bankruptcy Court. Friday, March 15Th. (Before tho District Registrar, Mr. J. B. Grahame, P.M.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 25 March 1892 · page 3

In the matter of Denis Joseph Hogan, stook dealer, single meeting. Mr. McPhillamy appeared for bankrupt. There were no proved creditors. Bankrupt was examined…

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Police Court. Friday, March 25, 1892. (Before his Worship, J. B. Graham, P. M.) a Plan Drunk

National Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 2

John Brown, a laborer, aged 72, was charged with being drunk in William street, and pleaded guilty to the soft impeachment. His Worship asked the…

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The Windsor Murder the Rainhill Crime. More Horrible Suspicions. Further Search for Victims. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 2

Seventeen additional witnesses are to be called it the inquest on Deemiug's Buinhill victims whon it is resumed. It is reported that a Liyerpool lady, an…

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Bankruptcy Court. Friday, March 24. (Before the District Registrar, Mr. J. B. Graham, P.M.)

National Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 2

Mr. McPhillamy appeared for Denis Joseph Hogan, stock dealer, single meeting. No proved creditors. He could make no compromise with his…

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The Windsor Tragedy. Witnesses for Rainhill Inquest. Contradictory Evidence. in Favor of Williams' Innocence. Coach House Discoveries. the Villa Rushed. and Police Overcome. London, March 24

National Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 5

Seventeen additional witnesses are to be called for the inquest at Rainhill when resumed. It is reported that a Liverpool lady, who is intimate with a…

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Here and There. Police Court

National Advocate · Monday 28 March 1892 · page 2

There was [?] sheet at the Police Court on Saturday, as is pretty usual on the last day of the week. A drink on Friday night is a thing almost unheard…

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Police Court Monday, March 28. Disorderly Persons

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 28 March 1892 · page 2

Licensing-inspector Morris v. Patrick Power.Defendant was charged for that he die knowingly suffer disorderly persons to…

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The Windsor Murder the Excitement at Rainhill. Scenes of Disorder. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 28 March 1892 · page 2

Crowds of curious visitor? continue to visit the town of Rainhill for the purpose of viewing Denbam Villa, the scene of the atrocious murders committed by the man Williams…

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Digging at Rainhill. Curious Visitors. Police Use Stratagem. Frighten the Crowd with Ghost Stories. London, March 25

National Advocate · Monday 28 March 1892 · page 2

Owing to excited crowds visiting Rainhill to view the scene of the murder, the police have resorted to strategy to prevent the curious mob from using…

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