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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

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The Wallsend Coal Riots. Accusations Against the Police. The Premier Speaks Out

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 February 1894 · page 8

ACCUSATION having been made in Parliament against the police for their conduct during the coalminers disturbances, Sir Gorge Dibbs said he…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, Feb. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 February 1894 · page 2

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by the Police Magistrate (Mr. J. N. Brooks), Messrs. H. Crothcrs and John Rourke, J's.P…

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Small Debts Court

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 3

T. Carlton v. Geo. Felton.—Claim £1 13s. Verdict for plaintiff with costs. T. Carlton v. A. Stevenson.—Claim…

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Police Court, Dungog. Friday, 16Th February, 1894. (Before W. A. Smith, G. A. Mackay, E. Piper, Esqs., J's.P.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 3

Police v. H. G. Hooke—Having two unregistered dogs. Fined 10s each and 4s 10d costs. Augustus Rudder v. W…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, February 20Th. (Before Mr J. N. Brooks, P.m.) Assault

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 2

GEORGE DINES was charged with assaulting Mrs Jane Drines. Mr A. J. Gould appeared for defendant…

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The "Sydney Morning Herald." Charged with Contempt of Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 3

BEFORE the Full Court this morning application was made on behalf of Henry Crossley for a rule nisi for a writ of attachment against the…

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Police Arrangements

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 2

At a late hour on Monday night arrangements were made by the police authorities in Sydney For the dispatch of 10 additional constables to Newcastle…

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The Bridge-street Burglary. Reward for Constables. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 3

THE police who took part in the recent capture of Montgomery and Willaims, charged with the Bridge-street burglary, have received substained money…

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Hunter River Permanent Building Society. The Late Secretary. Charged with Embezzlement. Warrant for his Arrest. He is not in Singleton

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 2

EVEN before the last adjourned annual meeting of shareholders it was an open secret in Singleton that the report of Mr Robertson, Accountant, had…

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

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 4

SARAH NEAL (by her agent, Mrs Ohmson) v. Robert O'Leay, Claim for £2 14s, for rent. This case was postponed from last sittings. Mr A…

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Bankruptcy Court. Tuesday, 20Th, February. (Before Mr J. N. Brooks, P.M., Deputy Registrar.) Be Herbert G. SMITH

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 2

THE single meeting in the insolvency of Herbert George Smith of Singleton was held before the Deputy Registrar…

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Police Court, Bullahdelah

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 2

The following case were board before His Worship F. W. Garstang, Esq., P.M., on Feb. 16th. D. Brisbane v. C. Dee.—Wages…

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East Maitland Police Court. Friday. February 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 1

The Bench at the East Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by the Police Magistrate (Mr. J. N. Brooks). BREACH OF THE RAILWAY BY-LAWS.—Percy…

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Interpleader Court

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 2

J. R. Stevenson, Bear Schuberg, and Patrick Casey plaintiff.—v. Herbert Dee by his agent Chas Dee, claimant Mr C. P. Thomas for plaintiff…

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Small Debts Court

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 2

Woodward v. Kennedy—Trespass. Claim £5. Mr C. P. Thomas for plaintiff. Verdict for full amount claimed, with…

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Burglary at Parramatta

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 4

A burglary was committed at midnight at Barry's bootshop, Parramatta. The police after an exciting chase arrested the alleged burglar, who gave…

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Acting-District Court Judge

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 4

At a meeting of the 'Executive Council to-day, Mr Mercwether was appointed Acting-District Court Judge, to take the place of Judge…

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The Criminal Court. Sentences Passed [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 4

At the Criminal Court to-day, Warley pleaded guilty to three charges of and uttering, and sentenced to seven years imprisonment…

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A Criticism Heard at the Corner.—the Police in Labour Troubles

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 4

Listening now and again to the talk one hears on the streets among the various groups that meet to discuss politics and other public matters, one cannot fail to be struck with an occasional pertinent…

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The Anarchists Another Bomb Explosion. More Arrests. London Police Active. Dangers in London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 5

ANOTHER bomb explosion has taken place in Paris. An anarchist hired lodgings in on hotel in Rec Jacques, and left a bomb, which exploded,…

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