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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 25 of 45

Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 1

At the Police Court yesterday morning (before the Police Magistrate) the following cases were dealt with:— A SERIOUS CHARGE…

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Assault on a General. by a War Correspondent. London

National Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 1

One of the special war correspondents of the "New York World" struck Major-General Shafter in the face on Sunday, for refusing him permission to…

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Lithgow Police Court. Saturday, July 23. (Before J. James, J.p.) Charge of Stealing

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 6

Three lads named Peter Hale, Peter Williams, and George Wylie, alias Attwood, in custody, were charged with stealing in company on the 22nd inst., one overcoat, valued at 19s 6d, the…

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Monday, July 25. (Before Capt. Bracey, J. P.) Stealing in Company

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 6

The three lads, Wylie, Hale, and Williams, were again in custody, charged with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Catherine Wylie, at Lithgow, on the 22nd inst., and…

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Dubbo District Court. Dubbo, Wednesday. a Libel Action

National Advocate · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 3

At the conclusion of the Quarter Sessions yesterday, it was mentioned that a Supreme Court issue, W. E. Bailey v. H. D. Molhuish, had been sent down to the District Court for…

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Bankruptcy Court. Thursday, July 28. (Before Mr. Registrar Cohen.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 4

Re John Cahill. -- Bankrupt examined deposed that he attributed his bankruptcy to sickness and loss of employment. The liabilities were set down at £49 5s 3d, and the assets at £7. There…

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Court News. Tuesday, July 26. BEFORE Messrs. W. H. Couch and Claude Smith, J's.P

Molong Argus · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 1

James Dover, Common Ranger, v. Patrick Kearns.—Stealing wood from the Common Case withdrawn, 21st professional costs allowed against defendant…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, July 26. Before Messrs. H. S. M. Betts and W. H. Couch, J's.P

Molong Argus · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 1

John G. Corderoy v. Patrick Caragher Goods sold £2 16s 6d. Verdict for plaintiff for 15s 6d and 15s costs. John G. Corderoy v. W. Stibbard.—Goods…

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Quarterly Licensing Court. Tuesday, July 26. Before Messrs. H. S. M. Betts, John Black and Claude Smith, J's.P

Molong Argus · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 1

Robert Gibson, application for new publican's license for the Half Way Hotel, Two- Mile Creek. Granted. Henry George Hanks, application for a…

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Police Court. Tuesday, July 26, 1896. Before Captain Claude Smith, and Mr. W. H. Couch, J.s P. a Council Case

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 3

James Dover, common ranger for the Molong Municipal Council, summond Patrick Kearns for stealing wood from the Common. Mr Kinna appeared for the defence, and…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, July 26, 1898. Before H. S. M. Betts, Esq., J.P., (Mayor), and Mr. Wm. Couch, J.P.

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 3

John George Corderoy, sued Patrick Caragher, to recover £2 16s 6d, for goods sold and delivered. Mr. Kinna appeared for plaintiff…

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Licensing Court Tuesday, July 26, 1898. Before Messrs. H. S. M. Betts, John Black, and Captain Claude Smith, Js.P. Robert Gibson

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 4

By his attorney, Mr. P. F. A. Kinna applied for a hotel license for a house at the Two Mile. Applicant did not appear, and Sergeant…

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Licensing Court

National Advocate · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 2

The Quarterly Licensing Court was held on Saturday, before Messrs. Jago Smith and Dr. Bassett, L.Ms. There were no cases for hearing. The Licensing Inspector presented…

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Dubbo District Court. Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 2

The District Court sittings, presided over by Judge Docker, concluded on Thursday. Allan E. Scott, of Dandaloo, received…

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Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 2

At the police court yesterday (before the Police Magistrate) Herbert Foss, caretaker of the cricket ground, summoned a youth, 15 years of age, named…

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Orange Feelings ORANGE, Tuesday. Alleged Assault and Robbery

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 3

Two young men named Benjamin Jewell and Edwin Wales were charged with assaulting a foreigner named Philip Kieser, a resident of Mumbil, and…

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Small Debts Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with before the Police Magistrate at this Court yesterday:— W. H, Gartrell v. William George.—…

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Court House Improvements

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 2

Alterations, tending to increase the comfort (which previously was not all that could be desired) of jurors and reporters have been effected at the Court House by Messrs…

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Here & There District Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 2

Judge Docker last evening stated that he would open the District Court at 10 o'clock to-day, or as soon as there was a break in the…

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Italian Bread Riots. Deputies Sentenced. London

National Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1898 · page 3

Two members of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Deandries and Surati, have been sentenced, each to 12 years' imprisonment, for participating in the…

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