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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1890

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Supreme Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 13 September 1890 · page 6

In the Equity Court, on Monday last, before Judge Owen, the action, Startin find another v. Jones and others was heard. Mr. A. H, Simpson for the plaintiff, Mr. Walker for the defendant David…

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Windsor Small Debts Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 13 September 1890 · page 3

Wednesday. Before Messrs Becke, P.M., and Holland. Pratten and Co., Sydney, v. G. L. A. Davies. Claim for £618/6, printing paper, cards, &c., for…

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"Alleged" Theft

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 20 September 1890 · page 6

On Monday last, Robert Alderton (on remand) was brought before Messrs. Onus and Guest, at the Richmond Police Court, on a charge of stealing a cheque for £34 15s, the property of Robert…

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Windsor Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 27 September 1890 · page 6

Tuesday September 23rd, 1890. Before the P.M., and Messrs'. G. S. Yeo, Dr. Callaghan, and J.B Johnson jun. STEALING…

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The Police-Court of Paris

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 4 October 1890 · page 11

Paris is policed in excess. You see the guardians of the public peace, as they are now called, in every part of the city, which might, for this reason, seem to a stranger…

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Windsor [?]strict Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 4 October 1890 · page 4

FRIDAY.—Before His Honor Judge M'Farlane. Moses v. Liddle.—Mr. Neilson for plaintiff. Claim for £19 19S rd'. Defendant's wife dienied the liability, and said that the goods were supplied…

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Windsor Quarter Session. THURSDAY—Before His Honor Judge M'Farlane. Mr. Armstrong prosecuted for the Crown. Stealing From a Letter

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 4 October 1890 · page 4

William Buckley, on bail, was charged with stealing one £5 note from a letter, the property of the Postmaster-General. Accused pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. Gannon,…

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Windsor Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 11 October 1890 · page 6

On Tuesday last, before Messrs Becke and Yeo, Edward Stephens, a poor old man, was charge I with vagrancy. A complaint having been lodged with the police by a resident of the town, the accused…

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Richmond Police Court. Hlegal Detention of Property

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 11 October 1890 · page 5

At the Police Court,, on Thursday last, before Messrs W. Lanorock, J. E.Q[?] and J. Lamrock, jun, Arthur Powell proceeded against James Hu[?]ley, of Clarendon. for [?]be detention of a saddle, the property of the said Arthur Powell…

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Richmond Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 18 October 1890 · page 4

THURSDAY. Before Messrs. Onus and John Lamrock Junior. Henry Dunstan, v. Henry Mahorrey, charged with having, on 15th September, 1890, maliciously…

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Richmond Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 25 October 1890 · page 5

THURSDAY. Before Messrs. W. Lamrock, and J. Lamrock, junr. Joseph Onus v. Henry Tarner, allowing a cow to stray on 17th instant. Fined 5s and court costs…

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Windsor Licensing Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 25 October 1890 · page 6

MONDAY. Before Messrs Becke, P.M., and Qnus. Robert Huggins applied for a renewal of the license of the Carrington Hotel, Bridge-street,…

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Our Police Magistrate

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 8 November 1890 · page 6

In the Assembly on Wednesday Mr. Gould, in answer to Mr. Levien, said that Mr. W. H. Becke was the police magistrate of Windsor and Richmond,…

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Windsor Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 8 November 1890 · page 6

At the Windsor Police Court, on Tuesday, before Messrs Becke and Primrose,two inebriates were fined in small sums.—Michel Lehane was ordered to…

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Windsor Police Court. FRIDAY. Before Messrs Becke and Primrose

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 8 November 1890 · page 5

Richard Bentel was charged with wandering about the streets and having no lawful occupation. Defendant, a small boy of 12 or 13 years, who evidently did not understand the terms of the…

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Windsor Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 15 November 1890 · page 4

FRIDAY—Before Messrs. Callaghan, S. J. Dunstan, D. Holland, J. B. Johnston, jun., and J. Fleming. Archibald Reynolds, J. W. Teale, Claude…

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Richmond Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 15 November 1890 · page 4

THURSDAY.— Before Messrs. Guesi. W. Lamrock, and J. Lamrock, Jun. James Patrick Liston v. Oswald Sullivan and Edward Baker; insulting language, whereby a…

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Windsor Small Debts Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 15 November 1890 · page 6

WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs. Holland and Phelps. Ellen Jackson v. John Edwards. Claim for £3 17s 6d, board, lodging, and washing. Mr. Paine for defendant. The plaintiff gave evidence,…

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Richmond Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 22 November 1890 · page 4

To the Editor. SIR,—An occurrence took place in the above Court last week which goes to show a strong propensity for unfair treatment, and certainly calls for explanation on the part of the…

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Windsor Police Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 4

FRIDAY—Before Messrs. Becke and Callaghan. Thomas Moltzen was charged with having broken into the house of George M. Fernance, at Mogo…

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