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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 12 of 52

The Windsor Murder More About Life in the Transvaal. Deeming Buries a Body in His Own Name. Melbourne

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 April 1892 · page 2

Mr. Alfred Harford, a member of "the Alexandra Theatre Company, was in Johannesberg in 1888 at the time of the murders. He was playing at the Theatre Royal, and one…

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Here and There. Police Court

National Advocate · Monday 4 April 1892 · page 2

Thoro was another clean sheet at the Police Court on Saturday morning…

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The Windsor Murder Deeming in Prison. Arrangements for the Inquest Melbourne

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 4 April 1892 · page 2

There is not the slightest doubt that Williams is going to prove a most refractory in mate of the gaol. He has set up his back already, and confirmed in a surprising degree…

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The Windsor Tragedy. Swanston at Sea. Identifications. the Shaving Story. Cool in the City Court. Remanded. the Prisoners Appearance. Behavior Is Better. a Bathurst Boy Provides Particulars. "Baron" Believes in Barmaids. Where Is "Bridget?" Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 4 April 1892 · page 2

On the Ballaratt between Adelaide and Melbourne Deeming was very restless, and it was feared there would be a return of tho fits which marked the…

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Police Court Tuesday, April 5Th. (Before the Police Magistrates and Dr. Bassett, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Mowbray Robinson was Charged with drunkenness. He appeared in court in a very excited state, and clad in only a singlet and pants…

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Criminal Assault. a Shocking Crime. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 2

William Harrison, a barber, living in Point Piper road, Sydney, has been committed for trial for criminally assaulting a little girl, aged 13. Evidence of…

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More Lynching. a Ghastly Murder. London, April 3

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 2

Another terrible lynching affair has taken place in America. A negro in Kansas assaulted a white woman, and was seized by the mob, who fastened…

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Conspiring to Murder a President. Argentine Members Arrested. London, April 3

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 2

Several of the Liberals of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies have been arrested and charged with conspiring to murder their President. Great…

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The Windsor Murder Preparations for the Inquest. Fifty-two Witnesses. Prisoner Sanguine of Acquittal. and Expects to Be Taken to England. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 3

Fifty two witnesses will be examined at the Windsor tragedy inquiry, which resumed to-day. Deeming is sanguine regarding his…

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Police Court. April 5. (Before Mr. J. B> Graham and Dr. Bassett, J.P.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1892 · page 2

Mowbray Robinson was charged with being drunk. He was about as near being in delirium tremens as a man could be, and was in a very bad state. He…

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The Windsor Murder the Inquest Condemnatory Evidence Prisoner's Demeanour Melbourne

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 6 April 1892 · page 2

The adjourned inquest on the body of the woman found beneath the hearth-stone in Windsor was resumed at tho City Court this morning, Deeming being brought in as…

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The Windsor Murder the Inquest Closed. Verdict of Wilful Murder. Melbourne, Thursday afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 April 1892 · page 2

The inquest on the body of the Windsor victim was concluded to-day, and a verdict of " Wilful Murder " against Deeming returned. The chain of evidence against him was very…

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Sampson Sentenced for Stealing. London, March 7

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 2

Sampson, the strong man, was sentenced to a year's imprisonment for stealing diamonds…

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Macrow Murder. Macrow in Court. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 2

Alexander Macrow was arraigned at the Criminal Court for the murder his wife on the Blackfriar's Estate, in February last. The case was not concluded…

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At the Gaol

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 2

The last public institution to be visited was the gaol, his Excellency going there unaccompanied by the ladies of tho party. The distinguished visitors went through the…

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Police Court. Before Mr. Graham, P.M. Friday, April 8. a Drunk

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 2

Thomas Martin, the manager of a brewery, drunk and disorderly. Fined £1. ILLEGAL GAMES…

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The Windsor Murder. the "Jack the Ripper" Theory, London, April 7

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 2

The police continue to receive information regarding the movements of Deeming during the the period in 1888 when the "Jack tho Ripper" outrages were committed at Whitcehapel. A…

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The Windsor Tragedy. Notes in Court. Williams's Identity with Deeming and Dawson Proved. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 2

After hearing yesterday's evidence the question on everybody's lips this morning was, " What is the defence ?" This had not so far been revealed, nor…

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Police Court Saturday April 9Th 1892. (Before the Police Magistrate and W. Mackay, J.p.) an Unlawful Game

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

Henry Williams, on remand, was charged with betting at an unlawful game in an open and public place. Mr. F. B. Kenny appeared for prisoner who pleaded not guilty…

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Monday, April 11Th, 1892. (Before the Police Magistrate, Hon. E. Webb and Mr. J. McKay, J.sP.) Stealing Fruit

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 3

[?]Edward Grainger and Percy Ford were charged with stealing a quantity of bananas, tho property of John Poceck, Constable Sheehy deposed that while on…

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