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Courts & crime, 1878

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Branxton. Police Court.—thursday, 4Th Feb. 1878. (Before Messrs. J. N. Brooks, P.M., and T. Drinan, J.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1878 · page 11

UNLAWFUL OCCUPATION OF CROWN LANDS— W. Dries pleaded guilty to a charge of being in unlawful occupation of certain Crows lands, and was mulcted in the sum of 5s and 6s 6d costs. A similar…

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[From Our Own Correspondents.] Stroud. Thursday afternoon. the Booral Murder

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1878 · page 9

The Coroner from Raymond Terrace, Mr. W. E. Shaw, opened an inquest upon the fire at the Booral Wharf, and the circumstances under which Mrs. M'Askill caine to her death. Four witnesses have…

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Branxton. (From our Correspondent.) Police Court. Thursday, 14th FEBRUARY, 1878. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks. P. M., and Mr. T Drinan, J.p.) Child Desertion

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1878 · page 2

Rourke v. Markham.-when this case was called upon there was no appearance of either party. Case struck out, WINE LICENSE…

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A Visit to the So[?]ne of the Late Murder at Booral. (From our own correspondent.) Stroud, January 13

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1878 · page 11

Prompted by that inn[?]te curiosity of human nature which few can withstand, I determined to visit the scene of the late tragedy, which doubtless has struck the widest limits of our land with horror…

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Murrurundi Police Court. Tuesday, February 12, 1878. (Before Messrs. G.G. Brodle, and Dr. Knowles, J.p.'s

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1878 · page 2

J. HONOLES V. B. W. RUSSELL. Complaint for breach of the Vagrant Act. No appearance of the parties…

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Quirindi Police Court. [From Our Reporter.] Tuesday, Feb. 12th, 1878. (Before Mr. C.P. GRUGGEN, J.P. and Mr. A.J. Kingsmill, J.p.) Threatening Language

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1878 · page 1

Robert Eldridge was charged with having useed threatoning language towards his wife, Jane Elridge. Counstable George, in charge at Quirindl, deposed…

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Branxton. (From our Correspondent.) Police Court. Thursday, 14th FEBRUARY, 1878. (Before Mr. J.N. Brooks, P.M., and Mr. T. Drinan, J.p.) Unlawful Occupation of Crown Lands

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1878 · page 2

Michael Doherty was charged by Constable Ritchie, of Branxton, with the above offence. John Ritchie, on oath deposed. I am in the New South Wales Police, stationed at…

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Court of Petty Sessions at Broke. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1878 · page 2

SIR,-Will you kindly permit me to correct an error which appeared in your issue of the 13th inst., under the headline "Broke." Your correspondent deserves not the blame…

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Police Protection at the Barrington

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1878 · page 4

The following official letter has been for warded to us by the gentlemen to whom it was addressed, for publication:— Colonial Secretary's Office,…

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Contral Criminal Court. (Abridged from the S.M. Herald

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1878 · page 7

The February sittings of the Central C i[?]i[?]al Court, opened on Wednesday last before his Honor the Chief Justies. T[?]e Attorney-General prosecuted for the Crown…

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The B[?]oral Murder. Inquest on Remain's of Mrs. McASKILL. (From our own correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1878 · page 6

On Thursday an inquest Was held by the Coroner, Mr Shaw, of Raymond Terrace, on the remains of Mrs McAskill, found in the fire at Booral wharf. The inquest lasted till 11.30…

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Branxton. Police Court, Thursday, 21St Feb., 1878. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1878 · page 3

OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—William Chandler pleaded guilty to a charge of having used obscene language at Greta, on the 8th February, and was mulcted in the sum of 2s. 6d., with 5s. 6d. court costs. The fine…

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Police Court, February 12Th, 1878. (Before F. W. Thrum and J. F. Doyle, Js.P., Esqs.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1878 · page 3

F. Abberton and E. Casey: sureties. No appear ance. A warrant was granted for their arrest. R. R. Winnett, charged with drunkenness, pleanded guilty, Admonished and discharged…

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Singleton Police Court. Monday, February 11, 1878. (Before Mr. J.N. Brooks P.m.) Threatening Language

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1878 · page 2

Catherine Huxley was charged with using threatening language to Bridget Allen. Mr. Gould appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Waring for defendant…

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Central Criminal Court. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald. Tuesday, February 19. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1878 · page 7

The Attorney-General and Mr. F. E. Rogera presecuted for the Crown. Ernest Johnstone, of Balmain, was again fined £5 for non-attendance as a juror…

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Central Criminal Court. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, February 20. (Before Hie Honor the Chief Justice.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1878 · page 4

Edward Ramsay was cahrged with haivng on the 12th December, at Newtown, assulted Emily Rubie, with intent, &c. Mr. Windeyer, instructed by Mr. W. Roberts, assisted by Mr. Gan[?]on, defended. The…

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Central Criminal Court. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald. Thursday, February 21

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1878 · page 3

Henry Harman, John Dalzell (the elder), John Dalzell (the younger), and John Smith were jointly charged with having, on the 8th January last, stolen from a wharf adjacent to a…

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Gunnedah Police Court. Friday, Feb. 8Th 1878. Before Mr. T. K. ABBOTT, P.M., and Mr. W. C. LAWSON, J.P. SHEEP-STEALING

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1878 · page 2

William Hamilton Teys was charged with stealing sheep, the property of J. B. Bottington of M[?]rriwa. Mr. J.P. Abbott appeared for the…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, February 26, 1878. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.m.) Breach of Tenants Act

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1878 · page 2

George Quinn was charged with fraudulently removing goods and chattels from his rented house to prevent his landlady, Mrs. Fischer, from distraining for rent due…

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Branxton. (From our Correspondent.) Police Court Thursday, 21St February, 1878. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.m.) Obscene Language

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1878 · page 2

William Chand'er appeared to answer the charge of making use of obscone language at Greta, on the 7th instant. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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