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

Courts & crime, 1893

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A Charge of Sheep-Stealing

National Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 2

At Burraga police court on Thursday before Mr. T. A. Smith, P.M., John Jones was charged with alleged sheep-stealing. Jones pleaded not guilty, and, after evidence had…

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Police Court. Friday, March 10Th. (Before Messrs. J. B. Graham, P.M., J. Simmons and G. E. Machattie, J's.P.) DRUNKENNESS

National Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 2

A first offender, who was arrested for this offence by Constable Grant, in Keppel-street, pleaded guilty, and was discharged with a caution…

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Police Court Monday, March 13Th, 1893. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Mackay, J.p.) Alleged Cheque Stealing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 13 March 1893 · page 2

Francis Watson, described as a horse trainer, was charged with stealing a cheque valued at £25, the property of Joseph Jenkins…

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Saturday's Police Court

National Advocate · Monday 13 March 1893 · page 2

A young fellow, named James O'Connor, who was amusing himself on Friday evening by insulting passers-by in George-street, as a consequence of…

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The Licensing Court

National Advocate · Monday 13 March 1893 · page 2

The Hon. E. Webb has resigned his position as a momber of the Licensing Bench, and a meeting of magistrates will be held on Friday next to suggest…

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A Gross Assault. the M'nulty's Again Before the Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1893 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. J. B. Graham, P.M., and J. Mackay, J.P., Randolph Davies, 22, carpenter, was charged with assaulting…

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Police Court. Tuesday, March 14Th, 1893. (Before Mr. W. C. Kelk. J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 March 1893 · page 3

ALLEGED CHEQUB STEALING.—Francis Watson, on remand, was charged with stealing a cheque for £25 from Joseph Daniels, of Tooraweena. Accused asked for a remand to…

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Police Court. Monday, March 18. (Before Mr. J. B. Graham, P.M. and Mr. J. Mackay, J.p.) Alleged Bank Robbery

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1893 · page 2

Alfred Buott, 30, laborer, was charged with breaking into and entering the J. S. Bank, Blayney, and stealing therein 5s…

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The Brutal Prize Ring. the Police Act at Last. and Stop an Advertised Contest. by Arresting the Pugilists

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1893 · page 2

The police in Sydney have acted in regard to a continuance of the brutal prize ring in a way to earn the respect of the country. In spite of the charge…

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The Maitland Deluge. It Came Quite Suddenly, and the People Escaped with Their Bare Lives. the Water Police Are Heroes. the Waters Now Recede. But the Ruin Is Complete. Sir George Dibbs Visits the Scene and Grants the People £1000. How the Town Hall Was Packed. and How Nobly Aldermen Worked. Sydney, Sunday Night

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1893 · page 2

The most eloquent thing in connection with the Maitland flood is that the people of that district only a month ago subscribed £400 to relieve the distress…

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Licensing Court. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Brewer's License

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 2

E. A. Mullins applied for a transfer of his brewer's licence of the Great Western Brewery to Jens Morten Jenson. Mr. McPhillamy appeared for applicant…

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The Police Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday (before Mr. W. C. Kelk, J.P.), Francis Watson was charged on remand with stealing a cheque. Sergeant Morris produced the warrant, and…

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Libelling Mr. Crick. the Proprietor of the Gosford Times. Charged with the Offence. He Is Committed for Trial. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 2

At the Water Police Court this morning Alfred Higgs, proprietor and publisher of the Gosford Times, appeared as the defendant at the instance of Mr. W…

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The Legislative Assembly. Receipt of Electoral Bill. Going on with the Estimates. the Camel Driving Bill. Protecting Married Women. a Stock Tax Recommended. Giving Receipts in Police Courts. Looking After Inebriates. Missing Word Competitions. Model Farms in the West. Income Tax Assessment Bill. Parliament House, Tuesday Night

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 2

The Speaker announced the receipt of the Electoral Bill from the Council with amendments. Upon the motion of the Hon. Edmund…

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Licensing Court. Thursday, March 16Th 1893. (Before the Police Magistrate and Dr. W. F. Bassett.) the Critrrion Hotel

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 March 1893 · page 2

Application from Peter Beveridge Davies under the Amending Act to have the license of the Oriterion Hotel continued the owner having come into legal possession of the…

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Police Court. Thursday March 16Th Before the Police Magistrate and Dr. W. F. Bassett J. P.) Their Worship took their seats at 10.25 a.m.) a Serious Charge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 March 1893 · page 2

THE LATE ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN.—Joseph-Ulhand a German aged 35 was charged with placing an obstruction on the railway line near Gresham during the night…

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Moute Carlo Wells. Sentenced to Eight Years

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 March 1893 · page 3

Wells the Englishman, who is notorious for having broken the bank at Monte Carlo several times in succession last year has been convicted on charges of fraud by means…

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Licensing Court. Wednesday, March 15Th. (Before Mr. J. B. Graham, P.m.) Transfer of Brewer's License

National Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1893 · page 2

E. A. Mullins applied for a transfer of the license held by him in respect of the Great Western Brewery to Jens Martin Jensen. Mr. M'Phillamy…

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Police Court. (Friday March 17Th 1893) (Before the Police Magistrate and J. Simmons). INDECENCY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 3

Arthur Thomas and Lizzie Ah Ping were charged with offending against decency within view of Howick-street. The accused pleaded guilty and were each find £1 or one…

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Police Court. Thursday, March 16. (Before Mr. J. B. Graham, P.m.) a Serious Offence

National Advocate · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 2

Joseph Uhland, 35, laborer, was charged with placing an obstruction on the railway line near Gresham, during the night of the 12th inst…

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