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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime
196 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 10
DRUNK AND DRIVING FURIOUSLY.—Francis Cardwell, a youth, pleaded guilty to this charge. The offence took place in John street, Singleton, on 11th inst., when prisoner was driving a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The barristers present were Messrs F. E. R[?], E. Butler, Q C, W. J. Foster, R. W[?], and G. B. Simpson. BROWNE V JOHNSTON…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →This was an an action for trespass, and the plaintiff claimed £500. The declaration set forth that the defendant, on divers days and times, broke and entered certain lands of the plaintiff (to wit a farm)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →This was an an action for trespass, and the plaintiff claimed £500. The declaration set forth that the defendant, on divers days and times, broke and entered certain lands of the plaintiff (to wit a farm)…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →This was an action in which the plaintiff sought to recover £500 damages for injuries received. The declaration set forth that the defendant by his servants so negligently…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →This was an action for breach of agreement, for which the plaintiff claimed £100. The declaration set forth that the plaintiff had agreed to do certain work—build a hotel. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →John M'Namara, a licensed publican, carrying on business at Kidgar, Castlereagh River, was charged, on the 13th instant, at this court, by Sergeant Abbott, with having, "on or about…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The issues to be tried were:—1 Marriage— whether George Gane was the lawful husband of Elizabeth Gane. 2 Adultery—whether Elizabeth Gane since her marriage with George Gane had been…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →This divorce suit was brought by Bridget Chippett, formerly Bridgett Mack, of West Maitland, against her husband, Robert Chippett, formerly of West Maitland, draper. Dr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A Court for determining the appeals against the assessment made in the Borough of East Maitland, was hold in the Court House, East Maitland, on Friday, the 5th of May. Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Jury: Messrs. James Gilchrist, George Fisher, John Coulstone Gine, and Robert Guy Mr. Butler, Q.C, and Mr. Salomons, instructed by Messrs. Holdsworth and Brown,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Peter Page was then re-arrested on suspicion of stealing four sheep, the property of William Mitchell. Constable Clarke deposed that be arrested the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →RUNNING INTO THE LION'S MOUTH.—John Wilson was charged with being illegally on the premises occupied as police barracks, with int[?]t to commit a felony Prisoner was convicted,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →John Thomson was charged with fraudulent insolvency. Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Sir George Innes, instructed by Mr. James, of Newcastle. Mr. Want,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →NONPAYMENT OF WAGES.—[?] George L. Lethbridge was summoned by Thomas Fogarty for nonpayment of wages. From compl[?]nant's evidence it appeared that he was engaged b[?] Mr. Lethbridge in…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Sac. 1. Commencement and title. 2. Repeal of "Act for the better prevention of Cattle Stealing" 17 Victoria No. 3 and the "Registration of Brands Act of 18[?]" 30 Victoria No. 12 and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →At the Singleton Police Court on Tuesday, the 16th instant, before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M. and Messrs G. L. Lethbridge and John Browne, J[?].P. Charles Taggart, John Taggart, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A FORMIDABLE pamphlet has recently been issued from the Government Printing Office. It is the annual report of the Chief Inspector of Stock, respecting the working of the Brands…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →On the South-Eastern Circuit, at Lowes, March 11, before Baron Gleasby, the trial of a remarkable case of murder, depending upon circumstantial evidence, was heard…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →ASSAULT.—Samuel Cordwell, arrested on a warrant, was charged with, assaulting Thomas Eather. From the evidence it appeared that on Friday evening last defendant and…
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