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

Courts & crime, 1895

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY, February 20th, 1895. (Before the Police Magistrate anil Mr. Ryan, J.p.) Alleged Attempted Suicide

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 2

Isaac Pound was charged with having attempted to commit suicide. Dr. Kirkland deposed that on Sunday morning he was called in to see accused…

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Burglars Sentenced. SYDNEY, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 3

George Murray and Samuel Cosgrove were convicted for burglary at the Criminal Court today and sentenced, Cosgrove to ten years and Murray to…

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Bathurst Police Court Tuesday, February 19Th, 1895. (Before Mr. J. B. Graham, P. M.) the Robbery at the Morning Star Hotel

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 2

Andrew Fogarty was charged with entering the dwelling of James O'Malley on the evening of 9th February, and stealing there from the sum of £13 10s, one cheque on the…

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Police Court. Thursday, February 21st. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. B. Dulhunty, J.p.) Alleged Palse Pretences

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 21 February 1895 · page 3

William Withers, alias John Wilson, was charged with obtaining money and goods by moans of false pretences from Fraucis Crago. Prisoner had been arrested by Sergeant…

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A Clergyman in the Divorce Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 21 February 1895 · page 2

The Clarke divorce case is still proceeding, and more interesting evidence is being taken…

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Bathurst Police Court Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1895. (Before Messrs. J. B. Graham, P.M., P.V. Ryan, and J. B. Dalbunty, J.'sP.) the Morning Star Robbery

National Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1895 · page 2

George Eagles, 23, a laborer, was charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of James O'Malley in company with Andrew Fogarty, and…

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Police Court. Friday, February 22. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Simmons, J.p.) the Morning Star Robrery

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 22 February 1895 · page 3

George Eagles, on remand, was charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of James O'Malley, in company with Andrew Fogarty, and stealing therein…

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An Anarchist Sentenced. SYDNEY, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 22 February 1895 · page 3

J. Andrews, charged with seditious libel, and found guilty, was sentenced to five months. Mr. Justice Simpson lectured accused upon his having a kink in his…

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Bathurst Police Court Thursday, Feb. 21, 1895, (Before Messrs. J. B. Graham, P.M., and J. B. Dulhunty, J.p.) Alleged False Pretences

National Advocate · Friday 22 February 1895 · page 1

William Withers, 32, a laborer, was charged with obtaining money and goods by false pretences from Francis Crago. Accused was remanded for 7 days for…

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Aldermanic Responsibilities. an Alderman Fined £25 for Absenting Himself. Blayney Police Court. Wednesday, 20Th February, 1895. (Before Mr. Badham, P.m.) Hensley V.colley

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 22 February 1895 · page 2

This was a prosecution under See 37 of the Municipalities the, and created very great local interest. The information charged that defendant…

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Police Court. SATURDAY, February 23RD, 1895. (Before Messrs. W. C. Kelk and J. Simmons, J's.P.) Summons Cases

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 2

James O'Malley v. Andrew Fogarty. Defendant was charged with using insulting language towards complainant. Mr. Kenny appeared for complainant…

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Bathurst Police Court Friday, February, 22Nd 1895. Before Messrs J.B. Graham P.M. and J. Simmons, J.P. the Morning Star Robbery

National Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 1

George Eagles, a young man, was presented on a charge of breaking and entering the dwelling house of James O'Malley, in company with Andrew Fogarty and stealing…

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Police Court MONDAY, February 25TH. (Before Messrs. W. C Kelk and R. H. Bulkley J's.P.) Charge of Stealing a Letter

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 25 February 1895 · page 3

Thomas James Sinnott, a lad aged 17 years, was charged with stealing two letters sent by post the property of the Postmaster-General…

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Alleged Theft of Letters From Bathurst Post Office

National Advocate · Monday 25 February 1895 · page 2

On Saturday night a youth named Thomas James Sinnott, 17 years of age and an employee at the Bathurst Post Office, was arrested by Detective Gowen…

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A Chief of Police Lynched

National Advocate · Monday 25 February 1895 · page 2

A telegram from Santa Ana, an important town in Salvador, states that Coronel Vasqnez, the chief of the police there, has been seized by a mob and…

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Sentenced to Seven Years. and Released in Three. Smith, Ex M.L.A., Finlayson and Miller. Sydney, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 25 February 1895 · page 3

Smith, ex-M.L.A., Finlayson and Miller, sentenced to seven years penal servitude for frauds on the Australian Mercantile Loan and Guarantee Company,…

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Serious Charge Against a Military Captain. Trial by Court Martial

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 25 February 1895 · page 2

Ac the Victoria Barracks to-day Captain Close in being tried by Court Martial charged with seducing a young woman named May Cummins, and then suggesting an illegal…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 26Th. (Before Messrs. T. Durack and Ryan, J'b.P.) SUSPECTED

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 26 February 1895 · page 2

Jo[?] Stevens was charged with having in his possession a pair of double blanket! reasonably believed to have been stolen. Mr. Kenny appeared for prisoner…

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Murder and Suicide. a Goulburn Publican and His Wife

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 26 February 1895 · page 2

A terrible tragedy occurred in Goulburn yesternight, A hotelkeeper named Thomas Cross quarrelled with his wife over domestic affairs. After some strong…

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Bathurst Police Court Monday, February 25th, 1895. (Before Messrs. W. C. Kelk and R. H. Bulkeley, J.'sP

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1895 · page 3

ALLEGED THEFT OF LETTERS. Thomas James Sinnott, 17, a letter sorter, was charged with stealing two letters sent by post, the property of the…

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