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

Courts & crime, 1897

959 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 48

The "Push" and the Police

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 2

Following are fall particulars of the assault upon the police made by one of the Sydney "pushess, referred to in our yesterday's issue:—…

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Another Supposed Murder. a Gulgong Sensation. Gulsong

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 3

The body of a youth was found in Mr. Lincoln's vinejard, Tallwang, to-day, and has been identified aa that of Conrad Arts, a resident of that place. The body was…

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Rev. James Clarke Again. in the Divorce Court. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 3

The divorce case Clarke versus Clarke in which the Rev. James Clarke was respondent came before the Court this morning on the application for payment…

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Police Court. Tuesday, March 9Th, 1897. (Before Mr. G. H. MacDougal, J.p.) Charge of Gold Stealing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 2

Charles Augustus Gross was brought up charged with stealing six quartz gold specimens, the property of Gladstone Mining Syndicate…

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Charged with Manslaughter. WALGETT

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

Three persons named Gibbons, Taylor and Beale, were charged to-day with manslaughter, by the drowning of a Cingalese hawker on Saturday. They…

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To-Day's Telegrams. Another " Push " Assault. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

A man named Burrows was assaulted by a " push " in Wentworth Park when returning from work at the Sugar Company's works. His jaw was fractured and…

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Bathurst Police Court. (Before Mr. G. H. MacDougal, J.p.) Tuesday, March 9Th 1897

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 2

Charles Augustus Gross, was charged with stealing 6 gold quartz specimens from the Gladstone Mine, Cheshire Creek, the property of the Gladstone Mining…

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Another Street Assault. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 3

Another outrage in reported from George-street west. Michael Doran, aged 83, a laborer, was standing near bis residence when lie was attacked by a man with a half-brick…

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Sentenced for False Pretences. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 3

John Maxwell Owens was sentenced this morning to 6 months' bard labor for obtaining goods and money by means of valueless cheques from Walter Lance…

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Police Court. FRIDAY, March 12TH, 1897. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Charge of Lunacy

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

John Iverson, was charged on suspicion with being of unsound mind. Senior-sergeant Morris deposed that the man had been sent from Carcoar to…

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A Maitland Burglary. MAITLAND

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 3

Early this morning a burglary at the post office at East Maitland, took place. The premises were entered by a window and the drawers of the office were…

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Police Court. Monday, March 8. BEFORE Messrs. H. S. M. Belts and W. H. Couch, J's.P

Molong Argus · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

Joseph Foley, appeared on three charges, viz., using indecent language, riotous behaviour, and assaulting Constable Prowles in the execution of…

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Molong Court News. District Court. Friday, FEBRUARY 26. BEFORE His Honor Acting-Jadge Wade

Molong Argus · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

Sydney David Bennett v. Archibald Ditmas Eastmure.—Claim for £200 for alleged slander. Mr. Fergusson, instructed by Mr…

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Divorce Court. Marriage Extraordinary. (Before Mr. Justice Simpson.)

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 3

Jessie Maud Sayer, formerly Phelps, of Paddington, near Sydney, petitioned for divorce from William Henry Sayer, an architect, on the ground of desertion. Mr…

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Bathurst Police Court. (Before Mr. C. E. Smith, P.m.) Friday, 12Th March, 1887

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

John Iverson, was brought up on a charge of being of unsound mind. Dr. Bassett, examined him and recommended that he be remanded for a time which…

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Divorce Court. SYDNEY, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

In the Divorce Court to-day Mary Jane Driscoll obtained a decree nisi. She admitted she wanted the divorce in order to get married again…

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Small Debts' Court. Monday, March 15Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 15 March 1897 · page 2

R. M. Krippner v. Ada Trichon.— o'aimed for goods.—Verdict for plaintiff. T. Bennett v. T. Martin.—£6 11s 6d claimed for goods.—Verdict for plaintiff…

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Police Court. Friday, March 15Th, 1897. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Case. an Affiliation Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 15 March 1897 · page 2

Mabel Rea v. John Spicer.—Defendant was charged with neglecting to contribute towards the support of his illegitimate child…

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Police Court. Tuesday, March 16th. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Case. Affiliation Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 2

Emma Constance Moyle v. Robert Dovey. Defendant was charged with neglecting to contribute towards the support of his illegitimate child…

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Divorce Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 2

Following is the evidence the extraordinary case referred to in our telegraphic columns. Annie Miller, a young woman, petitioned for a dissolution of her…

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