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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

516 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 26

A Horrible Murder. (Herald.) Melbourne

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1892 · page 3

A horrible murder was committed about 7 o'clock on Monday night in a small tenement off Glasgow-lane, near Bridge-street, Bendigoin a house occupied by a carpenter named…

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Police Court. THURSDAY, Feb. 18th, 1892. Before Mr. W. F. Parker, P.M., AND Dr.Scott, J.P.

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 2

William Young jun., v. John Fuller; assault. Mr. J. A. K. Shaw appearel for prosecutor…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, February l8, 1892. (Before Messrs. Brooks, P.M., and J. P. Gideon, J.P.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 3

BREACH OF THE VEHICLE BY-LAWS.—James Stout was charged that he, being the driver of a licensed waggonette, did pass another licensed vehicle which waa proceeding in the same direction,…

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Police Court. FRIDAY, Feb. 19th 1892. Before Mr. W. F. Parker, P.M. STEALING

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 2

FRANCIS DENT was charged with stealing 7s from a tent at Aberdeen, the property of John Turner. Edward Cuaningham, on oath, de…

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A Nightmare Murder

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 4

Jurymen of the Seine Assize Court are always disposed to listen with attention and sympathy to everything urged in favour of a prisoner whom…

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Murder and Suicide. a Terrible Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 3

A LAUNCESTON telegram states that a shocking murder and suicide occurred at Cambridge on Sunday morning last. Henry Gordon. aged 12, was living…

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The Kirkby Murderous Assault. The Victim Recovering. [By Telegram.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 3

SAMUEL KIRKBY, bookseller, has been further remanded for a week on the charge of attempting to murder his mother. The latter is progressing…

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Took Poison in the Police Cell

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 4

Some startling statements were made at an inquest held at Stockport on the night of Jan. 6 on the body of William Atherton Elliot, aged 36 years…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, 23Rd February. (Before Messrs J. N. Brooks, P.M., and G. T. Loder, J.P.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 2

ROSCOE BARRY was charged by Edward Alford, Inspector of Stock for the District of Patrick's Plains, with neglecting to send him, prior to the…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, 23Rd February. (Before Messrs J.N. Brooks, P.M., and G.T. Loder, J.P.

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 4

CHARLES BROWN V. E. DEARING. Claim for £1 10s, for goods sold. Verdict for plaintiff, with court costs and 2s 6d experises of witness. Mr A. J…

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The Police Bribery Case

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 February 1892 · page 3

At the police court to-day the case against Sergeant Lewis, for receiving an alleged bribe in connection with a "tote", was further adjourned until…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, February 25. (Before Messrs. Brooks, P.M., and H. Crothers J.P.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1892 · page 7

ALLEGED BREACHES OF THE RAILWAY BY-LAWS) —Alexander Neddrie, James Zimmerman, Frederick Jones, the younger; Edward Barton, against each two information were laid, Richard Howerth,…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, February 29. (Before Messrs. Brooks, P.M., J. Lee, J. W. Pender, and W. Howell, Js.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1892 · page 4

BREACH OF MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS.—Charles Cardow, charged with having suffered a horse to stray, pleaded guilty, and waa fined 5s, with 2s 6d court costs…

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Another Theft

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 March 1892 · page 3

Edward Peacock, late chief goods clerk at the Albury railway station, was brought up at the Albury police court to-day on four charges of…

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The Kirby Murderous Assault

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 March 1892 · page 3

Samuel Kirby, who cut his mother's throat, lias been further! remanded until Thursday next, bail refused…

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Sensational Gaol Incident Determined Attempt to Escape

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 March 1892 · page 4

A TELEGRAM from Wagaa reports a very sensational occurrence in connection with an attempt to escape from gaol. It, appears that on Friday last…

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Electric Echoes. Sydney, Tuesday. The Police Bribery Case

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 March 1892 · page 3

The bribery charge against Sergeant Edwin Charles Lowis in connection with a "tote," was to have been proceeded with to-day, but owing to…

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Singleton, Police Court. Tuesday, 1st MARCH. (Before Messrs. J. N. Brooks, P.M., and St. T. Loder, J. P.) Breach of Tenants' Acts

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 March 1892 · page 3

DAVI CANN jun., sued Job Grainger for possession of promises situate in Bourke-street, Singleton By consent a seven days' order wan…

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East Maitland Small Debts Court. Tuesday, March 1. (Before Dr. Wright and Mr. J. Ewing, Js P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 March 1892 · page 7

Daniel Silk sought to recover from John Vitnel the sum of £10 for trespass alleged to have been committed by the defendant's pigs on the lands of the plaintiff situate at Buchanan, whereby growing…

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Singleton Police Court. Thursday, 3rd MARCH. (Before Mr W. Dudding, J.p.) Attempted Murder

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 2

MICHAEL CONLEY was brought up on a charge of assaulting another man named William Eckford with a paling, with intent to murder the same…

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