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

Courts & crime, 1898

884 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 24 of 45

Wallerawang Police Court. Wednesday, June 29. (Before H. B. Wright, J.p.) a Railway Case

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 4

Harry Wilson, in custody, was charged with travelling ill a railway carriage beyond the distance for which he had obtained a ticket. Fined 10s or 48 hours in Wallerawang lockup…

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Land Appeal Court. an Important Decision

National Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 3

In the Metropolitan Appeal Court, the following case was heard :— James Bennett appealed against the finding of the Board in respect to his…

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Presented at Court. LONDON, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

Lady Brassy privately presented. Mrs. Allison to the Queen at Windsor Castle to-day…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, July 6. (Before the P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 6

Elias Green v. P. Hoolahan, claim for £2 4s, goods supplied. The debt was admitted by defendant, who said that an accident had laid him off for several weeks, and he was now out of…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Messrs. R. H. Bulkeley and J. W. Barton, J.'s.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 4

Alexander Graham v. Alfred Bentley, wages, £2 5s. Verdict for defendant with 8s 6d costs…

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Licensing Court

National Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

At this court yesterday (before the Police Magistrate) Mrs. Croft, owner of the Jubilee Hotel, applied for the transfer of the license from M. Mullampy to…

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Mining Warden's Court

National Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

This Court was held yesterday before Mr. C. E. Smith, Warden. Mr. Herbert Thompson (for Mr, A. G, Thompson) appeared for Walter…

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Police Court

National Advocate · Monday 11 July 1898 · page 2

At the Police Court on Tuesday last (before Mr. L. S. Donaldson. P.M.) a domestic servant named Mary Elizabeth Lynch was committed for trial to the…

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Wilful Murder. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 2

The inquest on the body of Ada Maud Hodges was concluded to-day, when the jary found that death was caused by an illegal operation, performed by Madeline…

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Sensational Burglary. ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1898 · page 3

A sensational burglary occurred at Dry Creek early this morning. Mr. C. B. Sultzmann, railway station master there, heard a noise, and creeping out he…

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Immediate Assault Desired. London

National Advocate · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 3

It is announced that the United States Government is in favor of an immediate assault on Santiago, thereby to enable their army to withdraw at an…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, July 11. (Before Captain Bracey and Mr. Clapin, J.s.P.) Language Case

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 6

James Clarke was charged with using profane language in the hearing of persons passing in Main-street on Saturday night. He pleaded guilty. The Bench having been supplied with a…

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Licensing Court. (Before the Same Bench.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 6

Renewals were granted to James Green and Edward Delaney, of Rydal, there being no objection. Robert McGarry applied for a wine license at…

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Rockley Warden's Court. Saturday, Judy 9. (Before Mr. Warden T. A. Smith.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 3

A prospecting authority was issued to L. S. Wilson; for 1 acre on portion 3, parish of Baring, the property of Harold A, MacPhillamy, of Orton Park also one for Dennis Donnan, for 1 acre, in…

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Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 3

At this court yesterday, before the P.M. and Mr. G. E. Machattie, J.P., the following cases were heard:—WAGE CASE,…

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Supposed Malpractice. Verdict of Wilful Murder. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

The inquest on the body of the young married woman, Mary Sarah Gettens, who died at her residence, Neutral Bay, under circumstances which induced the…

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Small Debts' Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 2

At this court yesterday, before the police magistrate, E. Webb and Co. sued R. M. Krippner, claiming £5 15s., goods sold and delivered. The defendant admitted the…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, July 18. (Before Capt. Bracey, J.p.) Language

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 3

Albert Madden, in custody, charged with indecent language in a billiard-room on the 16th, pleaded guilty and was fined £2, or one month in Bathurst gaol. Fine paid…

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Lithgow Police Court. This (Friday) Morning. (Before Dr. Asher and Mr. Beveridge, J's.P.) the Troubles of a Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 4

J. Smith was charged on summons With assaulting J. W. Spooner (mayor) on Saturday, night. He pleaded guilty, and said he had no recollection of what took place, as he was under the influence of…

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The Cuban War Spain and the United States. Trial of General Toral. by Court Martial. London

National Advocate · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 3

General Blanco, the Spanish Commander in Cuba, disclaims the responsibility of the surrender of Santiago. General Toral, who has succeeded…

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