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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1893

536 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 27

The Darlinghuest Murder

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1893 · page 2

THE adjourned inquest on the body of Emma Harrison, murdered on the 26th March at Burton-street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, was opened at the City…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, April 11th. (Before Mr J. N. Brooks, P.m.) Selling During Prohibited Hours

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1893 · page 2

JOHN'M'INERNEY licenseo of the Tradesman's Arms Hoto, was charged with a breaeh of the Licensing Act in' solling liquor during prohibited hours…

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The Outrage and Murder at Darlinghurst. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Sydney, Wednesday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1893 · page 5

The inquest relative to the death of Emma Harrison, outraged and murdered in Burton-street, Darlinghurst, was resumed to-day. Hannah Knowland; the witness who was…

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The Darlinghurst Murder

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 April 1893 · page 6

THE Coroner'a inquest on the body of Emma Harrison, the woman who was found dead on her bod at her lodgings at the corner of Bourke and…

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The Outrage and Murder at Darlinghurst. (Echo.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1893 · page 7

The City Coroner resumed at his court, Chancerysquare, on Thursday morning, the inquest into the death of Emma Harrison, who, on the 26th ultimo, was found murdered in her bedroom, at the…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, April 13. (Before J. N. Brooks, P.M., and H. Crothers, J.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1893 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS AND OBSCENE LANGUAGE. —Martin Walsh pleaded guilty to a charge of having been drunk in High-street on Wednesday evening, and with making use of…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, April 13. (Before J. N. Brooks, P.M., and H. Crothers, J.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1893 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS AND OBSCENE LANGUAGE. —Martin Walsh pleaded guilty to a charge of having been drunk in High-street on Wednesday evening, and with making use of…

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The Darlinghurst Murder The Inquest. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 April 1893 · page 5

AT the inquest on the Bourke-street murder to-day, the doctor's evidence was to the effect that the deceased had been perfectly chaste during life…

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The Woolloomooloo Murder

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1893 · page 4

THE honor of the Burton-street tragedy was revealed led in all its ghastliness Friday at the adjourned inquest. It fallen to the lot of Dr. Milford to…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, April 17. (Before J. N. Brooks, P.M., H. Crothers, and J. Rourke, Js.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1893 · page 4

TRESSPASS.—Michael Broderick, charged on summons with unlawfully entering the enclosed lands of John Russell at Denton Park on the 10th instant, pleaded guilty. Complainant stated that defendant…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, April, 18Th. (Before Messrs J. N. Brooks, P.M., and G. T. Loder, J.p.) Drunk

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 April 1893 · page 2

A "FIRST OFFENDER" was fined [?] or remain in the lockup until four o'clock, on a charge of being drunk. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE…

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The Darlinghurst Murder. End of the Inquest. Archer Found Guilty. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 April 1893 · page 3

THE inquest on the Bourke-street tragedy, Darlinghurst, was concluded to-day. Archer, who was present in custody, appeared to be paler than at…

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The Criminal Court Sentences and Verdicts [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 April 1893 · page 3

AT the Criminal Court to-day, three men named Maloney, Williams, and Nelson, connected with a murderous assault on two constables, were…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, 18Th April. (Before Messrs. J. N. Brooks, P.M. and G. T. Loder, J.P. Colonial Wine License

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 April 1893 · page 3

A COLONICAL wine license was granted to Thomas Benson, of Gouldsville…

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Clergyman Fined for Assault

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 8

At Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, the Rev. Evan Jenkins, rector of Manafon, in the same county, who was fined 40s, including costs, on…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, April 20. (Before J. N. Brooks, P.M., and Henry Crothers, J.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 6

INDECENT EXPOSURE.—Thomas Murray pleaded guilty to having offended in High-street on Wednesday evening. Fined 40s, in default levy and distress with the alternative of one month's…

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East Maitland Police Court. Friday, April 21. (Before J. N. Brooks, P.M., and Dr. Wright, J.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 3

PROHIBITION.—An application for a prohibition against publicans supplying John Lackey with drink was made by his wife, who stated that he was likely to seriously impair his health by his…

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West Maitland Police Court. Friday, April 21. (Before Mr. H. Crothers, J.P.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1893 · page 4

SOLICITING ALMS.—John O'Leary was charged by Constable Turnbull with soliciting al[?]s in Highstreet, about noon on the 20th instant. Guilty. One month hard labour…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, April 25th. (Before Mr. J N. Brooks, P.m.) Stealing Boots

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1893 · page 2

THOMES M'MAHON was Charged with stealing a pair of boots. Constable Turner deposed that on Sunday last be saw accused in a paddock near…

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Tragedy at Surry Hills. Attempted Wife Murder

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1893 · page 2

ON Saturday night a married woman named Elizabeth Denis, aged 45 years, was conveyed to the St. Vincent's Hospital by Constable Byers, of No. 3…

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