Singleton Police Court. Friday, October 15Th, 1873. Before Mr. J.N. Brooks, P.M. DRUNKENESS
Duncan Cameron pleaded guilty to the above charge and was fined 1s…
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Courts & crime, 1875
354 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 15 of 18
A Scene in Court
At the late Dubbo Assize Court (civil side) the following scene is reported by the Dispatch of Oct. [?]8, to have taken place:- When the case (Cass v. Weston) was called…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Armidale Circuit Court
The Armidale Circuit Court was opened on the 8th instant by His, Honor Sir Alfred Stephen. Mr. W. C. Windeyer prosecuted for the Crown, John Lewis was brought up, charged with stealing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Circuit Court. Criminal Side
This court opened yesterday morning at East Maitland, before His Honor Sir Alfred Stephen, judge by special commission. The barristers in attendance were Sir J. G. L. Innes, Messrs. Windeyer, Wisdom,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland Circuit Court. the Civil Causes
We are informed that the civil causes at the present Circuit Court, held before his Honor Sir Alfred Stephen, are set down for hearing on Saturday next, Oct. 23. The following is a copy of the cause list,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Mudgee Murder. Conviction and Sentence of Rope. (From the correspondent of the Evening News.)
At the Mudgee Assizes, before Mr. Justice Hargrave, George Rope was charged with the wilful murder of Hannah Jane Rope, his brother's wife. Mr. P. J Healey prosecuted on behalf of the Crown,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Mailguard in Court Newcastle Police Court. Monday, Oct, 10th, 1875. Before Messrs. HANNELL and SHAW, J.P's (From the Pilot.) ASSAULT
Thomas Wood was charged with unlawfully assaulting Constable Knight while in the exception of his duty, at Newcastle, on the 7th instant…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Circuit Court List Civil Business
The following is a lint of the causes set down for trial at the Maitland Circuit Court, to be held before it is Honor Sir Alfred Stephen, C.B., C.M.G., who is a judge appointed by a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Maitland Circuit Court. (Abridged from the Mercury October 19.) Criminal Side
THIS Court opened yesterday morning at East Maitland before His Honor Sir Alfred Stephen judge by Special commission. The barristers in attendance were Sir J. G. L…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wednesday, October 20. The Court re-opened at ten o'clock. Attempted Suicide
Henry Baker was placed upon his trial for having on the 27th September, at Singleton, feloniously attempted to kill and murder himself. Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was undefended…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland Circuit Court. Criminal Side. Tuesday, October 19,1875. (Before his Honor Sir Alfred stephen, and juries of twelve.)
The Court re-opened, at a quarter to ten o'clock. SENTENCE. Thomas Dempsey, who had pleaded guilty on Monday to a charge of common assault, appeared for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton. Police Court, Wednesday, 20Th Oct. [?]. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks. P.M.)
UTTERING A FORGED CHEQUE.—Patrick Kelsghar was brought [?] on this charge. Constable [?] produced the warrant signed by Mr. J. N. Brooks, Police Magistrate, also depositions taken before the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Muswellbrook. Police Court, Tuesday, Oct, 19Th, 1875. (Before Messrs. E. White and E. Bowman, [?]
W. H. COX v. J. IRELAND.—CUTTING DOWN FENCE.—W[?]am H. Cox duly sworn, [?] that [?] is a [?]er, residing at Wybong; he has lately [?] enclosing [?] property [?] Wybong [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton police Court. Wednesday, October 20Th, 1875. Before Mr. J.N. Brooks P.M. FORGERY
Patrick Kellangher was brought up on comand from the Muswellbrook Bench, charged with forgery. The witnesses for the prosecution were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Circuit Court. Criminal Side. Friday, October [?]
The Court re-opened at half-past ten o'clock. SENTENCE. Michael Murphy was called up for sentence. His Honor commented upon the assertion of the prisoner…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wednesday, October 20. The Court re-opened at ten o'clock, Attempted Suicide
Henry Baker was placed upon his trial for having on the 27th September, at Singleton, feloniously attempted to kill and murder himself…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Circuit Court. Criminal Side. Tuesday, October 19, 1875. (Before His Honor Alfred Stephen, and juries of twelve.) The Court re-opened at a quarter to ten a.m. (Abridged from the Mercury.) SENTENCE
Thomas Dempsey, who had pleaded guilty on Monday to a charge of common assault, appeared for sentence. He said when called up for judgment, that he had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Circuit Court. Criminal Side. Thursday, October 21, 1875. (Before his Honor Sir Alfred Stephen. and [?]uries of twelve.)
The Court re-opened at a quarter past ten o'clock MANSLAUGHTER. Elizabeth North was indicted for that, she did, on the 4th October, 1875, kill and slay one John North…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maitland Circuit Court. Civil Side. (Before his Honor Sir Alfred Stephen, and juries of four.) Saturday, October 23
The Court opened at five minutes past ten o'clock. The barristers present were Sir George Innes. Messrs. W. C. Windeyer, R. Wisdom, G. B. Simpson E. Butier, Q.C., F. Rogers, W. J. Foster, and Dillon…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Horrible Tragedy. Murder of a Brother's Wife
At the Mudgee Assizes, before Mr. Justice Hargrave, George Rope was charged with the wilful murder of Hannah Jane Rope, his brother's wife. Mr. P. J. Healey…
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