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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 13 of 52

Another Bank Defaulter Sentenced. Later

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

Richardson, tho Sydney Deposit Bank defaulter, haB been sentenced to four years penal servitude…

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The McCrow Murder

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

McCrow was found guilty of the murder of his wife, and sentenced to death, with a recommendation to mercy…

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The Macrow Murder. Sydney, Saturday night

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

The trial in the Macrow murder case in yet concluded. Important evidence was taken to-day and the prisoner's guilt seems very clear…

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Police Court. Saturday; April 9. (Before Mr. J. B. Graham, P.M., and J. McKay, J.p.) Unlawful Gaming

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

Henry Williams, on remand, charged with playing at an unlawful game in a public place. Constable Sheehy deposed: On…

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The Trials at the Supreme Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 4

On the day appointed the prisoner,; under the three names—Francis Gardiner, alias Clarke, alias Christie—was arraigned at the Sydney Central Criminal Court, before Mr. Justice Wise, the charge being shooting and wounding…

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The Windsor Murder the Bairnsdale Trunk. a Further Link. Melbourne

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

Tho wicker basket sent down from Birnsdale was opened this morning by the detectives. It contained n quantity of female apparel and portions of…

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Murder of a Bishop. Death of the Murderers. London, April 8

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

A party of Polish Anarchists have murdered Bishop Poninski in a most brutal manner. The murderers were pursued, and in endeavouring to escape…

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Atrocious Murder in Brisbane. Deeming Rivalled. Treacherous Attack From Behind. the Assassin Is Supposed to Be in Sydney. Brisbane

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 3

The body of a man was found on Friday night lying in Hemmant-road, eight miles from Brisbane, terribly maltreated, disclosing that the man had been…

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A Burglary. Breaking Into a Hotel. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 2

Some burglars visited Paddington last night and attempted to break into a hotel, but were interrupted by the police…

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The Windsor Murder Deeming's Demeanor Melbourne

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 2

The sending of anonymous letters in connection with the Windsor murder case still continues. Dr. Neild, tho coroner, has received by post another anonymous…

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Second Edition. 3 a.m. the Macrow Murder

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 3

The verdict in the Macrow tragedy case was that the prisoner committed a wilful murder, and that he was in consequence deserving of their strong recommendation…

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Police Court. Monday, April 11, 1892. (Before Mr, J. Graham, P.M., Hon. E. Webb, J. McKay and Dr. Bassert, J.'sP.) Drunk and Obscene

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 2

Jas. Hogan, aged 20, laborer, pleaded guilty to being drunk and using obscene language in the public street on Saturday night, and was fined £1 or seven…

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Circuit Court. Tuesday, April 13th, 1892. (Before bit Honor, Sir William Windeyer.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 2

Judge's associate : W. R. Windeyer. Barristers present : Mr. Burrister present, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. B. R. .Wise, Air. T. Roling Mr King Mr. W .H. Edgar…

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Insolvency Court. Monday, April 11. (Before Mr. J. B. Graham, P.M., District Registrar.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 2

In the matter of J. E. Yeates, insolvent, a special meeting was called by the official assignee for the examination of witnesses…

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Police Court Wednesday, April 13Th. ( Before tho Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

John Worling, aged eight, was charged with stealing fish, the property of James Thomas.—Mr. Thompson appeared for the defence.—Sergeant Minton deposed: From…

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The Windsor Murder London Warrant for Arrest. Demolishing Denham Villa. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

An application was made to the magistrate at Widnes, near Present, Lancashire, to-day on behalf of the Public Prosecutor (Sir A. K. Stephenson), for the arrest of Deeming in…

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Circuit Court. Tuesday, April 13Th, 1892. (Before his Honor, Sir William Windeyer )

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

Judge's Associate: W.R. Windeyer. Barristers present: Mr. Butterworth, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. B.R. Wise, Mr. T.Tobin, Mr. G.C.King, and Mr. W.H.Edger…

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Circuit Court. Tuesday, April 12, 1892. (Before Mr. Justice Windeyer.) Judge's Associate : W. R. Windeyer

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 2

Barristers present: Messrs. Butterworth, Hamilton, B. R. Wise, T. Rolin. G. C. King, W. H. Edgar. Attorneys present: Messrs. A. G…

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The Windsor Murder Deeming in Gaol. Melbourne, "Wednesday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 2

Upon inquiry at the Melbourne Gaol t-day it wan ascertained that Deeming had slept well last night. He taken bis meals regularly, and his demeanor is altogether…

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Stealing Fish

National Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday morning, before the P.M., John Worling, aged 8, was charged with stealing a quantity of fish, the property of James Thomas,…

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