The Buchan Murder. The Criminal Executed
THE man John Conder, who was an old criminal and an ex-bank robber, and who was recently convicted of the murder of a Hindoo hawker, Kaiza…
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Courts & crime, 1893
536 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 27
The Miller's Point Murder. One of the Accused. To be Flogged
JAMES MAGUIRE, one of the men who was recently charged in company with others, with having been concerned in causing the death of Thomas Pert at Miller's Point…
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There were a number of cases brought for ward, but only one of importance which I will report, as those who work for wages may learn a lesson. W. Elliott, carpenter, sued…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court Tuesday, 29Th. (Before E. Bowman, J. C. White,and, S. Doyle, J's.P.)
W. Burgess was charged under the Police Act with unlawfully discharging firearms within the municipality, viz., shooting a dog, contrary to the Act made and provided. He…
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A doctor called Donnell was tried at the assizes at Launceston for the murder of his mother-in-law to whom he was accused of administering arsenic in a cup of coffee. The case was complicated by…
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JAMES MAGUIRE, one of the men who was recently charged, in company with others, with having been concerned in causing tho death of Thomas Pert at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →East Maitland Police Court. Friday, September 1. (Before Mr. J. N. Brooks, P. M.)
LUNACY.—Donald McKinnon, on remand, was brought before the bench on a charge of being of unsound mind. Chas. Graham, the Governor of the gaol, deposed that the accused had been under…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Singleton Police Court. Friday. 1st SEPTEMBER. (Before Dr. R. Read, J. P.) Suspected Persons
JOSEPH CRONS, john M'Mahon and Kate Cross were brought up on the charge of being person frequenting the pavilion on the show ground with…
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T. S. Petherbridge v. A. Howitt, goods sold, 12s. Summons not served. Ordered to be continued. Stephens v. A. J. Kelly. Summons not served, and it was ordered to be continued…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, September 5Th. (Before Mr J. N. Brooks, P.m.) Unsound Mind
ALFRED HOLMES was brought up under circumstances denoting derangement of mind. Dr. R. Read deposed that he had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court. Tuesday, 5Th September. (Before Mr J, N. Brooks, P.M.)
JOHN DINES v. William Walker Claim for £7 10s 11d for dishonored cheque. Verdict for amount claimed, with costs of court, and 2s 6d…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Disobeying a Court Order. To be Imprisoned for one Month. [By Telegraph.] Sydney
IN the Hardwicke v. Hardwicke divorce case, the respondent, George Henry James Hardwicke, formerly a draftsman in the Department,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bankruptcy Court. Tuesday, 5Th September (Before Mr.J.N.Brooks,Deputy Registrar.) Re Henry Taylor
THE single meeting in the insolvency of Henry Taylor, of Singleton, was called on before the above. Mr E. P. Richards appeared on behalf of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →West Maitland Police Court. Tuesday, September 5. (Before Messrs. W. S. Harrison, ana S. S. Moore, J's.P.)
A SERIES OF CHARGES.—A tough customer, a seafaring man calling himself John Brown, was charged with having assaulted the police in the execution of their duty in High-street on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →East Maitland Police Court. Friday, September 8. (Before the Police Magistrate.)
BREACH OF THE PUBLIC INSTRUCTION ACT.— William Bush, charged by Sergeant Forrest with neglecting to send his son to school the required number of days, pleaded guilty, and was fined 2s 6d…
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John Keys v. Thomas C[?]sh, money due on sale of a horse, £6 7s 6d. Mr. Julian Windeyer for plaintiff. Defendant did not appear. Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed, with 5s costs…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Greta Correspondent and the Police Court Proceedings. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—In your issue of Saturday last appeared a report of the Greta Police Court proceedings. I am not one to write to a paper, nor should I attempt to do so, only for your correspondent's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Baby Farming Murder Case. Knorr Re-arrested. SYDNEY
As the result of further inquiries into the Melbourne baby-farming alleged murders, the this afternoon again arrested Rudolph Knorr,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, September 7. (Before Messrs. H. Crothers, Alex Wilkinson. S. S. Moore, John Bowden, and Geo. Maher, Js P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—A drunk, said to be very quiet, was admonished and discharged for offending in High-street on the previous evening. Another —a woman who was frequently before the court—…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Ministerial Police Supporters to Decide it. [By Telegraph.] Sydney
A MEETING of ministerial support will be held on Wednesday to de[?] on the course to be adopted in res[?] to the business to be introduced…
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