The Maryeorough Murder. Mrs Venneil Acquitted. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne
THE trial of Mrs Vennell, on a charge of murdering her son at Maryborough, was conciuded to-day. The jury found her not guilty, and she was…
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Courts & crime, 1894
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Shocking Tragedy in America. a Judge Shot in Court. (By Cable.) London
A SHOCKING tragedy is reported from Nash Ville. Tennessee. United States. Whilst court was sitting, a man named "Whitawort, employed as a clek of the…
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The bench at this court to-day was occupied by Messrs. Henry Gordon, P.M., H. Crothers and J. Rourke, Js.P. DRUNKENNESS AND OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—Pierce…
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When we went to press last evening the case brought by Cecelia Kathline Clark against Jerome L. Burns, for alleged child desertion, was being continued. The complainant, Cecelia Clark…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Orroroo Tragedy. Murder and Suicide. Publicans Fined
At the recent inquest at Orroroo (S. A.) on the body of James Patman, who killed his wife and then committed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Singleton. Police Court.—tuesday, Nov. 20Th, 1894. (Before Messrs. C. H. Dight and C. W. Doyle, J.Ps )
ASSAULT.—Andrew Marshall, porter at the Singleton Railway Station was proceeded against by George Hooper for an alleged assault on him on the railway station, on the 16th ultimo. Mr. H…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Melbourne Murder. The Murderer Insane. [By Telegraph]. Melbourne
GEORGE MORRISON who recently murdered his wife at South Melbourne was brought up for trial to-day. Doctors deposed that Morrison had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, 20Th November. (Before Messrs C. H. Dight and C. W. Doyle, J's. P.) Breach of Beer Duty Act
JOHN M'MENAMIN licenses of the Freemasones Arms Hotel, was charged with a breach of the Beer Duty Act, in having neglected to destroy the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Fifield Murder. Dennis to be Executed. Date not yet Fixed. [By Telegraph] Sydney
A MEETING of the Executive Council, was held to-day, at which the case of Frederick Dennis, charged with the murder of John Hall at Field, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wreck of the Wairarapa Brave Engineers The Court Commends Them
WHEN the magisterial inquiry on the wreck of the Wairarapa was resumed in Auckland on Friday, Captain Brown of the barque Natal Queen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Greta. Police Court
EXCISE PROSECUTIONS.—At this court on Wednesday, before Mr. H. Gordon, P.M., John Champion, licensee of Tattersall's Hotel, Greta, was convicted on evidence of having evaded the Stamp…
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The bench, at the above Court to-day occupied by Messrs. Henry Gordon, P.M., H. Crobhors, M. Murray, and G. Maher, J's.P. alleged Abusive Language—Thomas Bellamy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Morpeth Police Court. Friday, November 23. (Before Mr. Gordon, P.M.)
Robert James Sucker, a licensed publican, was charged with neglecting to deface the Government stamp on a cask of beer on the 26th day of October. Mr. A. Eagar prosecuted on behalf of the Crown…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder of a Young Woman
James Canham Read, a clerk employed in the office of one of the London dock companies, has been found guilty of the murder of a young woman named Florence Dennis, near Prittlewell,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Week's Police News
Monday was one of the busiest days experienced for a considerable time at the West Maitland Police Court, and the unusual variety in the proceedings appeared to whet the public appetite, for the dingy…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →West Maitland Police Court. Monday, November 26
The bench at the above court to-day was occupied by Messrs. Henry Gordon, P.M., and H. Crothere, J.P. BREACH OF THE MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS.—Walter…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stroud Police Court, Nov. 21St, 1894. (Before F. W. Garstang, Esq., P.M., Dr. S. Finlay and E. E. Nicholas, Esq's., J.P's
A young man from Booral was charged with being drunk and disorderly. Accused pleaded guilty. The police requested the Beach to deal leniently with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, November 27Th. (Before Mr Gordon, P.M. and Messrs. C. H. Dight, G. Loder, D. Thorley and St. Thomas Loder, J's.P.) Horse Stealing
Donald Miller, a lad aged 14, was charged with having stolen a mare, saddle. and bridle the property of Alfred Co[?]eroft…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton. Police Court, Tuesday, November 27, 1894. (Before Mr. Henry Gordon, P.M., Messrs. C. H. Dight, George Loder, St. Thos. Loder, and D. Thorley, J's.P.)
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Patrick Seymour, for being drunk and disorderly in Burdekin Park on Sunday last, was fined 2s 6d and 4s 10d court costs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, November 29
The bench at the above court to-day was occupied by Messrs. Henry Gordon, P.M., G. H. Smithers, S.M., and H. Crothers, J.P. ALLEGED BREAKING AND ENTERING.—Three lads,…
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