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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1880

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Police Court, Friday, 16Th April, 1880. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 7

HORSES STRAYING.—Frederick Fisher was summoned for allowing two horses to stray in Elizabeth-street. Evidence was given on behalf of the defendant that he had placed…

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Maitland Circuit Court

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 5

The Maitland Circuit Court will open at East Maitland to-morrow (Wednesday) morning at ten o'clock, before his Honor Judge Faucett. Through the courtesy of the…

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The New Gaol at Tamworth. (Tamworth News of Friday.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 3

Just within the contract time, Mr. Cains has completed the large and commodious new gaol for Tamworth. The site upon which it is erected is an excellent one in every respect,…

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Broke Police Court. Friday, April 9, 1880. (Before Mr. George Watts, J.p.) Drunkenness

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 2

Martin Kerrigan in custody, charged with being drunk in Singleton- Street the previous night, pleaded guilty. Fined 1st or one hour in the lockup…

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Murrurundi Police Court. WEDNESDAY, 14th APRIL, 1880. (Before Mr. G. R. Evans, J.p.) Larceny

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 2

William James was brought up in custody, charged with stealing goods, the property of Mr. Hamilton. Remanded until Saturday the 17th…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, April 20, 1880. (Before Messrs. J. N. Brooks, P.m., and J. C. S. M'Donall, J.P.)

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 2

Dr. Road and Mr. J. R. Smart, J's P., also occupied seats on the Bench during a portion of the following caso. ROBBERY…

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Murrurundi Police Court. Tuesday, April 18Th, 1880. Before Messrs. T. B. BOYCE, J. L. TEBBUTT, and Dr. Knowles, J.P.'s Extension of License

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 1

The publican's license held by Mr. H. S. Sims, of Murrurundi, was extended to the race-course on the 14th and 15th instants, between the hours…

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Tamworth Circuit Court Civil Side. Tuesday, April 6. A. SANDEMAN V. C. W. BEDWELL

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 1

This was an action brought by plaintitf, in his official capacity, to recover £302 10s., alleged to be due by defendant to the insolvent estate of M. Burke…

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Singleton. Police Court, Tuesday, 20Th April, 1880

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1880 · page 5

Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M., and Mr. J. C. S. M'Douall, J.P) STEALING MONEY.—William Lancaster, in custody, was charged with stealing the sum of £17 from the person of Adam Cobcroft.—Senior sergeant Webb…

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Maitland Circuit Court

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1880 · page 4

The above court was opened yesterday morning, at East Maitland, before his Honor Mr. Justice Faucett. Mr. Addison, P.M., officiated for the sheriff. Mr. Mackinson…

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East Maitland Police Court. Tuesday, April 20, 1880. (Before Messrs. Addison, P.M., W. Eckford, and F. H. Bartlett, J's.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1880 · page 5

CHILD DESERTION.—John Ray, on remand, appeared to answer a charge of child desertion. On the application of the police the defendant was remanded to Sydney…

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Murder and Suicide

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 7

Burlington, Iowa, December 31.—A terrible [?]uble tragedy occurred at 3 o'clock this afternoon, [?]mes A. Woodward, the only son of ex-Mayor Woodward, and himself a ticket agent here, shot and…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, April 22, 1880. (Before Mr. A. Vindin, J. P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 6

DRUNKENNESS.—Jas. Halliday was charged with having been drunk in High-street. He pleaded guilty, and was admonished and discharged…

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Maitland Circuit Court

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 7

The Court re-opened soon after ten o'clock [?]terday morning. Henry Sinclair was aigned on the charge of carnally knowing [?] girl under the age of ten years. The…

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Muswellbrook. Police Office, Tuesday, April 20

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 7

(Before Messrs. J. H. Keys, F. W. Thrum, and W. Bowman, Js.P.) Thomas Stephens, in custody, was charged with wandering about Bridge-street,…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Thursday, April 22

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 12

The Court re-opened a few minutes after ten. In addition to the barristers present the previous day Mr. R. Pitcairn, and Mr. F. E. Rogers, were also in attendance…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, April 20, 1880. (Before Messrs. J. N. Brooks, P.M., and J. C. S. M'Douall, J.P.)

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 2

William Lankester was charged with stealing about ?17, cheque, notes, and money, from the person of Adam Coberoft…

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The Principal Personages at the Spanish Court

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 4

A passing notice of the principal figures who are to surround the royal pair will not be amiss. The king has three sisters who live in the royal palace. The eldest of these ladies is the Princess Maria Isabella…

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Police Court Amneties in Sydney. (Echo of Saturday.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1880 · page 2

During the progress of the case against the license of the United Service Hotel, Castlereagh-street, heard at the Water Police Court yesterday, an unseemly altercation arose…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, April 26, 1880. (Before Messrs. W. H. Smith, R. Scobie, and Jno. Bowden, J's.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1880 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Mary Hill was charged with having been drunk in High-street, on Saturday evening. She pleaded guilty, and was admonished and discharged…

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