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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1888

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Scone Police Court. Thursday 12Th April, 1889. (Before Mr F. C. Stevenson, J.F.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 April 1888 · page 2

James Hancock was brought up, in custody, charged on warrant issued by the Warialda Bench with carnally knowing Mary E Ney, a girl under fourteen years, to wit, thirteen…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, April 17Th. (Before Messrs J. N. Brooke. P.M.,and W Dudding, J.p.) Brech of Railway By-yaw

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 April 1888 · page 2

Herbert Bolten was brought up, in custody charged with baring committed a brench of the Railway. By-Laws, by using insulting language to the Station-master…

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Maitland Circuit Court

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1888 · page 4

The criminal business of this Court was entered upon yesterday at East Maitland before his Honor Mr. Justice Stephen. Mr. Walter Bevan was Clerk of Arraigns; Mr. W. M. Christian, J.P.,…

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Muswellbrook. Police Court, April 17. (Before Messrs. T. Foley, P.M., W. Bowman, and A. Bowman, J's.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1888 · page 3

DRUNKENNESS.—John Brown, on bail, failed to appear to answer a charge of drunkenness in Bridge-street, and the amount of bail, 10s, was forfeited and appropriated as a penalty…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [The insertion of letters is no endorsement of their contends.] Fowl Stealing at Jebry's Plains. (To the Editor of the Singteton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 April 1888 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of the 14th inst, your columns were "got at" by a Jerry's Plains correspondent- Under pretence of giving you items of interest, he publiches…

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Original Correspondence. Larrikins and the Police, (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1888 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of Tuesday last there appeared a letter drawing attention to the congregation of larnUins in the vicinity of Messrs Cohen and Co 's stores I think it a pity, that that letter,…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Thursday, April 19. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Stephen.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1888 · page 6

The Court re-opened at ten o'clock. Mr. Cohen prosecuted for the Crown. In addition to the barristers already named Mr. G. W. Fuller was present…

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Maitland Circuit Court

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1888 · page 8

Following is a list of causes for trial at the Maitland Circuit Court: McCullotn v Browne, ejectment Lyall v McPherson and anothct, ejectment…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Friday, April 20. (Beforee his Honor Mr Justice Stephen.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1888 · page 6

The Court re-opened at ten o'rlock The Hon. H. E. Cohen prosecuted for the Crown. ADMINISTERING POISON. Louisa newcombe surrendercd to her bail to…

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Original Correspondence. Where Are the Police When Wanted? (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1888 · page 4

SIR,—Please allow me space to detail a disgraceful scene which took place on Thursday morning in High street, and close to Blair's warehouse. A celestial who was driving a cart appeared to have…

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Police Court. (Before Messrs T. Foley, P.M., W. Bowman, and A. Bowman, J's.P.) False Prctenoes

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 April 1888 · page 2

Edward O. Howerth was charged with obtaining goods under false pretences. Constable Henry Peroy Huen, being sworn, stated: Knew the prisoner; yesterday…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, April 25Th, 1888. (Before Messrs J. N. Brooke, P.M., R. H. Matthews, and W. Dudding, J's.P.) No Fixed Place of Abode

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 April 1888 · page 2

MARY ACHURCH, a young girl, was brought up on a charge of wandering about without having a fixed place of abode. Senior-Constable Hickey deposed that on…

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Scone Police Court. Tuesday, 24Th April, 1888. (Before Messrs. W. F. Parker, P.M., and J. J. Dodd, J.p.) Assault

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 April 1888 · page 2

SUSAN ROSE HEYWOOD v. Elizabeth Marsland. Assault Plea, not guilty. Susan Rose Heywood, duly sworn, stated: Live at Upper Wybong, 25…

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Stipendiary Magistrate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 April 1888 · page 2

Captain Fisher, has been appointed Stipendiary Magistrate in place of Mr Buchanan, resigned…

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Bankruptcy Court. Friday, April 27Th. Examination in Mr A. Cobbcroft's Estate

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 May 1888 · page 3

IN the matter of Alfred Coberoft. The bankrupt was called, and said he did not desire to amond his affidavit. By Mr Rich (who appeared for the official assignce):…

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Attempted Murder Through Jealousy. (Evening News.) Melbourne

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1888 · page 7

Another attempt at murder with the aid of a revolver occurred last evening at 35, Lygon-street, Carlton. The person who attempted murder is a theatrical agent, named Edward Edwards, aged 35,…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, APRIL 30, 1888. (Before Messrs. J. N. Brooks, P. M., P. Green, J. D. Prentice, and Geo. Norrie, J's. P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1888 · page 2

BREACH OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION ACT.—John Kelly wrs summoned by David Swan for having neglected to send his son Bertie Kelly to school the number of days required by the Act during the…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Civil Side. Tuesday, May 1. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Stephen.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1888 · page 6

The Court re-opeend at a quarter to ten o'clock. MANSFIELD V. EXCELSIOR LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT COMPANY. This was an action brought by Alfred Mansfield…

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East Maitland Police Court. Thursday, May 3,1888. (Before Mr. Brooks, P.M.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1888 · page 7

CHARGE OF ILLEGALLY USING A COW.—Henry Smith was charged with having unlawfully used a cow, the property of George Boland. Mr. Richardson appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Solling…

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Irish Member Sentenced

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 May 1888 · page 2

Mr J. C. Condon, member for East Tipporary, has been sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for having taken part in an unlawful meeting…

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