Rumoured Murder of Five White Men
The report of another outrage perpetrated upon white men by the Hauhaus reached us at a late hour last night, and greatly we fear there is too much reason to believe in its authenticity…
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Courts & crime, 1869
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Charge of Cattle Stealing. (Abridged from the Tumworth Examiner, March 20.)
At the Tamworth Quarter Sessions, on the 16th instant, before his Honor Judge Meymott, Francis Ezzy and William Russell, on bail, appeared to answer an indictment charging them…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Muscle Brook. Police Court, Tuesday, 16Th Instant. (Before Thos. Hungerford, Edwd. White, and F. W. Thrum. Esqs., J.'s P.)
TRANSFER.—The application of Mr. E. Hiley for the transfer of his publican's license to Mr. Eli Allen, for the White Horse Inn, which had been postponed from last Tuesday, was this day granted by the bench…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Singleton. Police Court, Tuesday, March 23, 1869. (Before J. Lethbridge, J. Johnson, and S. B. Dight, Esqs.)
OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—Robert Eldridge, for making use of obscene language on the 9th instant, was fined in the mitigated penalty of 5s.; in default, twenty-four hours' imprisonment.—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Supreme Court.—monday. (From the Empire.) (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Hargrave.) WOLFSKEHL V. Mitchell and Others
The Attorney-General, Mr. Darley, and Mr. Salomons, instructed by Messrs. Daintrey and Chapman, for the plaintiffs; Sir James Martin, Q.C., Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Gordon, instructed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Supreme Court, Sydney. (Abridged from the Empire.) (Before their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Hargrave, and Mr. Justice Faucett.) Mort and Others V. Wright and Another
This was an appeal from a judgment given by his Honor the Primary Judge in Equity, in a suit wherein Messrs. Mort and Co. were the plaintiffs, and G. R. Wright and Mr. Sempill,…
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The Levant Herald of the 19th August, says: —-" On Wednesday evening last a murder was committed in a house in the Impasse Babylone, in Pera—just below the French Post-office—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Singleton. Police Court, Tuesday, March 30,1869. (Before Joan Browne, A. M'Dougall, J. C. S. M'Donall, G. T. Loder, and S. B. Dight, Esqs
OBSCENCE LANGUAGE.—Edward Smith, for making use of obscene language, was fined 10s.; in default, twenty-four hours' imprisonment. MAINTENANCE.—James Frazer was summoned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Supreme Court.—saturday, March 27. (From the S. M. Herald.) Admission to the Bar
Mr. Butler moved the admission to the colonial Bar of Mr. John Dillon. Mr. Dillon was a student of St. John's College and a graduate of the Sydney University, where he…
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An inquest was commenced on Wednesday, at the Brisbane Inn, corner of Kent and Druitt streets, Sydney, by the City Coroner, upon the body of a woman named Mary MacDonald, who…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Murrurundi. Police Office—tuesday, March 30, 1869. (Before James Smith, Esq., P.M.; W. E. Abbott, Esq, J.P. F. R. White, Esq., J.P.; and P. W. Wright, Esq., J.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—Thos. M'Culloch, described as a navvy, was fined 5s. for this offence. BREACH OF THE IMPOUNDING ACT.—Peter Nowland, of Boramble Creek, appeared to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Singleton. Police Court, Tuesday, 6Th April, 1869. (Before J. C S. M'Douall, John Browne. W. C. Browne, and John Lethbridge, Esqs.)
HORSE STEALING.—Charles Everingham, on remand from the Maitland bench, was charged with stealing a horse, the property of Henry Myers, of Jerry's Plains. Mr. Thompson and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War on the East Coast of New Zealand. (From Tuesdays S. M. Herald.) Murder of Ten of the Nga Te Manawas by Te Kooti. Major Mair Falls Back on Opotiki
By the arrival from Auckland, yesterday, of Earl Pembroke's yacht (the Albatross), we have received Auckland papers to the 27th March, and we are sorry to add, the news from the seat…
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White v. Cameron, for a breach of the Act which regulates the driving of sheep. It appears the defendant free-selected on a sheep station belonging to the Messrs. White, or…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maitland Circuit Court.—postponement
Our readers will see, by an official announcement, in another column, that the Maitland Circuit Court, which was fixed to be held on Friday next, 16th April, will not commence until the following Monday, 19th April. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Armidale Circuit Court. (From our own Correspondent.)
This court was opened last Monday morning, at ten a.m., by his Honor the Chief Justice. Mr. Forster prose[?]ed for the crown. The barristers present were— Messrs. W. B. Dalley, Wisdom, and Ellis, Mr. Williams,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Scone. Court of Requests, 2Nd April, 1869. (Before J. Smith, Esq., P.M., and W. Little, Esq., J.P.)
Dr. Creed v. Wm. Harper.—Balance of account for medical attendance, amount claimed 19s. 6d.; verdict for plaintiff without costs. The bench would not allow costs in consequence of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Armidale Assize Court. (Abridged from the Armidale Express, April 10.)
This court was opened on Monday, April 5, before his Honor the Chief Justice, Sir Alfred Stephen. Mr. Foster prosecuted for the Crown, instructed by the Crown Solicitor, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →District News. [From Our Various Correspondents.] Singleton. Police Court, Tuesday, 13Th April, 1869. (Before J. C. S. M'Donall, John Browne. A. M'Dougall. J E. Davys, — Dopping, and R. Blaxiand, Esqs.)
CATTLE STEALING.—John Marshall and William Marshall, of Bowman's Creek, were charged with stealing a cow and a heifer, the property of Thomas Spencer, of Rouchel Vale…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Deniliquin Circuit Court. (Abridged from the Deniliquin Chronicle)
This Court was opened before his Honor Mr. Justice Hargrave, on Monday, April 5. Thomas Kelly was indicted for robbery under arms. The evidence showed that on the 15th…
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