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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

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The Late Bank Fraud Cases Messrs Abigail and M'Namara before the Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 July 1892 · page 2

THE Police Court to-day was crowded when the cases in connection with the Australian Banking Coy. were called for hearing, Mr Abigail's case was adjourned…

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West Maltlaud Police Court. Monday, July 25. (Before Messrs. Brooks, P.M., H. Crothers, and J. W Birkenhead, J.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 4

ENTERING ENCLOSED LANDS.—John Leggett charged Sydney Aitken with having, on the 13th July, at Mount Vineent, without lawful excuse entered the enclosed lands of the Melbourne…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, July 26Th. (Before Mr J. N. Brooks, P.m.) Refusing to Quit Cottage

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 4

A. J. BARTLETT (by his agent, T. H. Kendall) suod Walter Steadman for refusing to quit a cottage the property of complainant…

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Mutiny at Grafton Gaol. a Sensational Scuffle. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 3

It has transpired that a mutiny of prisoners took place last week at the Grafton Gaol, during which the warders were overpowered and…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, July 20Th. (Before Mr .J. N. Brooks, P.M.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 1

H. M'FADDEN, junr., v. Alfred H Ross. Claim for £11, for dishonered pro. note. Plaintiff stated that he had received £8 from the defendant…

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Bankruptcy Court. Tuesday, July 26Th. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M., Deputy Registrar.) Estate Walter Alexander M'doucalll

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 1

THE single meeting of creditors, in the estate of Walter Alexander M'Dougall was held before the Deputy Registrar…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, July 26th. (Before Mr J.N. Brooks, P.M., and Dr. R. Read, J.p.) Renewal of License

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 2

A renewal of the license of the Post Office Hotel, Jerry's Plains, was granted. Mr W. W. Robinson for applicant…

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Policr Court. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 3

James Gould, trespassing on Rothbury Estate, duck shooting, on the 6th inst., pleaded guilty. Fined 10s, and to pay £2 16s lOd as complainant's costs.—Also, for giving a wrong name when asked…

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Police Court, 27Th July, 1892. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 2

James Robertson for being drunk and disorderly was fined 10s and 2s 6d costs. The fines were paid. Matthew Waddell for using indecent language was fined 20s and 6s 6d. Fine paid…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, July 28. (Before Messrs. Brooks, P.M., and H. Crothers, J.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 6

DRUNKENNESS AND OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—George Underwood, who was convicted of drunkenness and sentenced to pay a fine of 5s, in default to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours, was further…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, August 1, 1892. (Before Messrs. Brooks, P.M., H. Crothers, J. W. Birkenhead, J. Rourke, and J. D. Prentice, Js.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—Two inebriates, who had not been before the court previously, and were arrested on Saturday evening, were admonished and discharged, the men being quiet…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, 2nd AUGUST. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.m.) Larceny

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 4

Thomas Herbert was brought up on a charge of stealing money. Mr E. P. Richards appeared for the accused…

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Gamblers before' the Court

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 3

At the police court to-day, the Shinese and Europeans charged with Ambling in Goulburn-street were throught up. The banker and croupier…

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"Murder Will Out." a Convict's Confession. [By Cable]. London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 2

A PRISONER detained in Glasgow gaol has made a confession to the offect that he was employed to assist in the murder of Lords Leitrim and…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, 2nd AUGUST. (Before Mr J. N. Brooks, P.m.) Transfers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 2

THE license of the Royal Hotel was transferred from William Hotspur Porcy to John Reilly. An application for the transfer of the billiard…

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The "Push" Again. Cowardly Assault and Robbery. Larrikins' Revenge

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 August 1892 · page 5

WHILE Constable Mackenzie, of No. 1 Station, was patrolling Liverpool-street, Sydney, on Wednesday, shortly after midnight, be discovered a man named…

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Police Court, 8Rd August, 1892. (Before J. N. Brooks, P.M.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 2

Wm. Davis, summoned by Constable Snushall for using profane language on 30th inst. on the licensed premises known as Chapman's Family Hotel, Greta, pleaded guilty. Fined 20s, and 5s 6d…

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Small Debts Court

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 7

Harrison and Co, v. George Moore, goods sold, 17s 6d. Summons not served; ordered to be continued. Harrison and Co. v. James Mayo, goods sold, £2…

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A Costly Kiss. £3 1S, or Two Months' Gaol

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 3

A gaol bird's amorous audacity has led him into an awkward fix in Sydney. One day last week Miss Jessie Sutherland, a rather pretty…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, August 4, 1892. (Before Messrs. Brooks, P.M. and H. Crothers and W. S. Harrison, J's.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 7

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY,—William Ross was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in High-street on Wednesday evening. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s…

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