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Courts & crime, 1843

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The Maitland Mercury. Saturday, November 4, 1843. the Gaol Petition

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1843 · page 2

IT is difficult to judge of the exact result of the petitions which were forwarded to the Governor and the Legislative Council, praying that the sum of £3000 voted for…

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Suppression of Cattle Stealing. To the Editors of the Maitland Mercury

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1843 · page 4

GENTLEMEN—You will oblige me by publishing the following in your interesting journal, as I am assured if the suggestion be acted upon, cattle stealing would be soon put an end to…

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The Magistracy—country Police. (From a correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1843 · page 4

It is understood that a petition has been presented to the Distinct Council of Paterson, praying for the privilege of being taxed, with a view to provide a salary for…

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