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

Courts & crime, 1899

1,468 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 74

The Queensland Horrors; Police Adopting New Methods. Fifty Black Trackers on the Trail. Brisbane

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 7 February 1899 · page 2

The police are making preparations for new method of active ofera[?]ion this week, when matters will be lively in the Gatton distri[?].The camps at Tent Hill, L[?]dley and…

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Burglary at Fortes

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 2

Mr. James Rogers' store at Lagoon Bridge was broken into on Sunday night. Over £20 worth of goods was stolen…

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Orange Police News. Monday February 6Th. (Before Mr. J L King P.m.) Alleged Stealing

Leader · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 4

Patrick Murray and Rebecca Murray, on rem[?]nd were charged with stealing several articles, the property of Frank Mack of Narromine…

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The Oxley Murder. Wilson in Melbourne. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 3

E. C. L. Wilson, who was arrested at Albany, on his way to England, on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of the boy Hill, at Oxley, Queensland…

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Wednesday, February 8. (His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 9 o'clock.) Charge or Cattle Stealing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 2

James Hodges and Edwin Hodges, on bail, were indicated for that they, on the 1st day of June, 1898, at Sofala, did steal an ox the property of Earnest Southcott. A second count…

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The Queensland Horrors. the Oxley Murder. Arrival of the Suspected Man in Melbourne Melbourne

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 3

E. C. L. Wilson, the man who was arrested at Albany when on his way to England, on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of the boy Hill, at Oxley…

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Latest Cablegrams. [?] in England A court of Prelates. London, Monday Afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 3

Dr. Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, hue announced that he will bold a public Court on the 14th inst., to hear any [?] clergy desiring to appear in accordance with…

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DUBBO, Tuesday. Charge of Indecent Assault

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 3

At the police court yesterday before the Police Magistrate (Mr. L. S. Donaldson), William Raines was committed for trial at the Assize Court to be held…

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The Biddenden Tragedy. Verdict of Wilful Murder. London

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 2

The daughter of the rector of Biddenden, in the County of Kent, has been found guilty of the wilful murder of the school-teacher Whibley…

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District Court. (Before his Honor Judge Docker.)

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 2

The first case at the District Court was commenced shortly after 6.30, several other cases that had been settled being crossed off the sheet…

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Court of Review. (Before his Honor Judge Docker.)

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 2

At 7.30 last night a Court of Review for the hearing of appeals against the Land and Income Tax Assessments was opened. Only one case was down for…

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Quarter Sessions. Wednesday, February 8. (His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 9 o'clock.) Charge of Cattle Stealing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 2

James Hodges aud Edwin Hodges, on bail, were indicted for that they, on the 1st day of June, 1808, an ox the, did steal an ox the property of Ernest Southcott. A. second count…

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Bathurst District Court. Wednesday, February 8Th. (Before his Honor Mr. District Judge Docker.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 3

The court opened at 6 o'olook p.m., and his Honor, expressed regret that parties had been kept waiting so long, but the criminal casetken had occupied more time than was…

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ALLEGED Cattle Stealing an Exciting Chase Caught

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 5

At the Gulgong Po[?] on Tuesday last, before the Police Magistrate James Joseph Jones was charged with stealing fat cattle the property…

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supposed African Murder. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 2

Elliott, of Johannesburg, who was believed to have been murdered, is found to have left letters saying that his services were unrequited, and that he was…

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Bathurst District Court. Wednesday, February 8Th. Before his Honor Mr. District Judge Docker. Claim for Damages. Alleged Assault

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 3

John Gillespie, miner, of Rockley, sand James Kelly, innkeeper of Rockley, for assault. Plaintiff claimed £200 damages. Mr. Thompson appeared for plaintiff, Mr…

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Carcoar Police Court. TUESDAY. Before Messrs. H. Byrness, P.M., and T. Fitspatrick, J.P.

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 3

J. Ryan was charged with riotous conduct in Naylor Street on 15th ult.—Mr. V. B. MacDermott appeared for accused.—T. Furner stated that he…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, February 6. (Before E. M. Cohen, J.p.) Drunk and Disorderly

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 3

Edgar Cleary, in custody, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Main-street on the 5th inst. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10s or three days in the lookup. Fine not paid…

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The Alleged Cattle Stealing Case. Lett not yet Captured. Jones Committed for Trial

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 12

At the Gulgong police court on Tuesday the man, James Jones, who was arrested on a charge of cattle stealing under circumstances detailed in our last,…

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The Queensland Horrors. the Oxley Murder. Arrest of E. L. C. WILSON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 3

Among the passengers by Che steamer Gaba. which arrived in Melbourne on Tuesday from Albany, via Adelaide, was the man E." L. C. Wilson, who was…

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