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

Courts & crime, 1896

793 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 40

Bathurst Circuit Court. [Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.] [Dr. Sly prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.] Friday, April 24. Alleged Indecent Assault

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1896 · page 2

James Lamont, on bail, was charged for having on 9th instant, at Sonny Corner, indecently assaulted Adelina Nattrass. Accused, who was defended…

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Circuit Court. FRIDAY, April 24TH. (Before Mr. Justice M. H. Stephen.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 April 1896 · page 2

Dr. Sly, Q.C., acted as Crown Prosecutor, instructed by Mr. Mant, of the Crown Office. Mr.Squire was Judge's Associate, and Mr W. C. Kelk Acting-Deputy…

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Bathurst Bankruptcy Court (Before Mr. W. G. B. Smith, J.P., District Registrar.)

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1896 · page 2

In the matter of T. R. Matthews, of Bathurst, gunsmith, examination under section 30. Proved creditors—Heyde, Todman &…

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BATHURSt Circuit Court. Saturday, April 25Th. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen,) a Coiner Sentenced

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1896 · page 2

George Calvert, who had pleaded guilty to altering had coin, and also to having in his possession coining plant, when asked if he had anything to say…

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Police Court Monday, April 27Th. (Before the Hon. E. Webb and Mr. J. Hughes, J.'sP.) DRUNKENNESS

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 April 1896 · page 2

Patrick King was charged with being drunk and disorderly and using obscene language. Prisoner was let off for the drunkenness, but as he had been before…

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Circuit Court. Saturday, April 25Th. (Before Mr. Justice M. H. Stephen.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 April 1896 · page 2

Dr. Sly, Q.C., acted as Crown Prosecutor, instructed by Mr. Mant, of the Crown Office. Mr. Squire was Judge's Associate, and Mr. W. C. Kelk Acting-Deputy…

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The Newtown Murder. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 3

George Love, bus driver, suspected of murdering at Newtown on Sunday, was arrested this afternoon at Red Cross brickworks, St. Peters. The police…

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Bathurst Police Court Monday, April 27Th. (Before Messrs. E. Webb, and J. Hughes J's.P

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 3

Patrick King was fined £2 or one month, for being drunk and disorderly, James Dillon was sentenced to two [?]ths for larceny…

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Police Court. Tuesday, April 28Th, 1896. (Before Messrs. J. Mackay and P. V, Ryan, J.'sP.) Unsound Mind

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 2

William Glover, 47, was charged on suspicion of being of unsound mind.—Remanded for a week. DRUNK…

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Circuit Court. Civil Side. Monday, April 27th, 1896. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Stephen) a Disputed Gold-mining Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 2

James Plowman, George De Vial Pilcher and George Hawke v. Walter Kerle and Harry Wood Kerle.—The declaration set forth that defendants had converted to…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Civil Side. Monday, April 27Th. Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.) a Disputed Gold-mining Case

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 2

James Ploughman, George De Vial Pilcher and George Hawke v. Walter Kerle and Harry Wood Kerle.—The declaration set forth that defendants had…

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The Late Police Magistrate. Tribute From the Bench

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 2

When his Honor, Judge Docker, took is seat on the Bench, this morning, and before entering upon the business of the court, he referred to the death of the late…

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The Murder of Infants

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 3

A verdict of wilful murder has been returned against Annie Dyer, arrested in connection with the death of six infants, whose bodies were discovered in the Thames…

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Police Court. TUESDAY, April 28th. (Before Messrs J. Mackay and J. Simmons, J.'sP.) a Neighbors' Quarrel. Cross Summonses for ASSAULT. James Buckley v. Bridget Chilvers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 2

Bridget Chilvers v. James Buckley. These were assault cases, which the tench agreed to hear at one time. They aged that the parties should settle their…

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Bathurst Police Court Tuesday, April, 28Th, 1896. (Before Messrs. J. Mackay and P.V. Ryan, J.'sP.) Unbound Mind

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 2

William Glover, 47 was charged on suspicion of being of unsound mind. Remanded for a week. DRUNK…

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District Court. Wednesday, April 29th. (Before his Honor, Judge Docker.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 2

William Robert Chapman v. Jane Murphy—£31 15s claimed for damages.- Mr. Kite appeared for plaintiff. Defendant did not appear…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Civil Side. Tuesday, April 28Th. (Before his Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.) a Disputed Gold-mining Case

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 2

James Ploughman, George De Vial Pilcher and George Hawke v. Walter Kerle and Harry Wood Kerle.—The declaration set forth that defendants had…

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Bathurst Police Court Wednesday, April 29Th. (Before Messrs. E. T. Webb and P. V. Rvan, J's.P.)

National Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 3

Joseph Hilton was charged with having a scarf pin in his possession, the property of John Moore, reasonably supposed to have been stolen. From the…

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Garden Party at Bishop's-Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 2

Bishop Camidge and Mrs. Ca midge entertained the representatives of the Synod, together with a large number of friends, at a garden party at Bishop's…

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Police Court. Thursday, April 30Th, 1896. (Before Messrs. E. T. Webb and I. Hughes, J.'sP.) Summons Cases

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 2

James Joseph Morris v. Joseph Montgomery.—This was a wages case, and complainant claimed £2 8s 3d, balance of amount due. Mr. Thompson appeared…

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