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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1895

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Alleged Attempt to Murder

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1895 · page 6

At the Central Criminal Court, Sydney, George Eugene Kothe pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with having at Goulburn on May 2 feioniously wounded John Gattwold with intent to…

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Murder at the Solomon Islands

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1895 · page 3

The steamer Kelloe, from the Solomon Group, brings news of the massacre of two white traders named Samuel Smith and D. Kerr, who were well-known in Sydney. The crime is alleged to have…

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Charge of Serious Assault. a Detective Accused. (By Telegraph) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 June 1895 · page 2

A CORONER"S inquest was commenced to-day on the body of Ernest Gill, watchmaker, whose relatives allege that he was seriously assaulted by…

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A Living Statue in Court

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 June 1895 · page 3

The sensational living statues case wes brought to a c!ose in New York on Wednesday. April 17th. For some time the performance at the Casino…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, June 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 June 1895 · page 3

The bench at the above court this morning was occupied by Messrs. J. N. Brooks, P. M., and H. Clothes, J.P. BREACH OF THE MUNICIPAL BYLAWS.—A person…

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Alleged Attempted Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 June 1895 · page 3

George Eugene Kothe,a young German, was arrainged before Justice Simpson at the Central Criminal Court this morning on a charge of having feloniously wounded John Gottwald, an Austrian,…

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Small Debts Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 June 1895 · page 3

The following cases were dealt with:— Alice Revett (trading as F. Revett) v. Mr. Cameron, Armidale— claim for £12 is for goods sols and delivered. Mr. W. T. Lindsay appeared…

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East Maitland Police Court. Tuesday, June 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1895 · page 2

The bench at the above court this morning was occupied by Messrs. A. G. Cullum and W. F. Robertson, Js.P. LUNACY.—A middle-aged man named Alexander…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney. Sentenced

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1895 · page 5

The jury in the case of George Eugene Kothe who was tried on a charge of having feloniously wounded John Gottwald, his mate, with intent to murder him, and on a second count of wounding with…

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Alleged Assault by a Policeman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1895 · page 5

In connection with the serious allegations made by the man named Charles Nelson against a constable in charge of the Erskine-street police station, it is understood more will be heard of the…

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Maitland District Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 2

The June sittings of the District Court opened this morning, before Mr. District Court judge Backhouse. The members of the bar present were Mr. Wilfred Blacket, Mr. Watt, and Mr. Windeyer…

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The Goulburn Assault Case Accused Found Guilty. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 3

GEORGE EUGENS KOTHE, who was tried in Sydney last week on a charge of having, on May 2, at Goulburn, feloniously wounded John Gottwald,…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide. Man acd Wife. [By Telegraph] Brisbane

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 3

AN attempt at murder and suicide took place at Kangaroo Point the morning. A man named Gibson and his wife were found at their residence…

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The Elbe Disaster. Finding of the Court of Enquiry [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 3

THE Marine enquiry concerning the sinking of the German steamer Elbe off Lowestoff has been concluded. The finding of the Marine Court is that…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, 18Th June. (Before Messrs J. N. Brooks, P.M., and C. H. Dight, J.P.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 3

THE following renewals of publicans, licenses were granted:- Thomas Balls, Railway Hotel; John M'Menamin, Freemasons' Arms; William Foster,…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday,18th June. (Before Messrs J.N.Brooks, P.M., and C.H. Dight, J.P.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 2

H. V. Howe v. Renben Thorley. Claim for £3 3s, balance due for professional services. Mr A. B. Shaw for complainant, and Mr W. W. Robinson for defendant…

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Police Court, Wednesday, 19Th June. (Before Mr. F. W. Thrum, J.P.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 June 1895 · page 2

DRUNKS.—Henry O'Llander and Edward Cribb were fined 5s and 10s respectively. RIOTOUS AND BAD LANGUAGE.—Edward Cribb, one of the last named defendants, pleaded guilty to…

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Maitland District Court. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Backhouse.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 June 1895 · page 2

Following are the proceedings of the above court on Tuesday afternoon. ANTCLIFF V. TOBIN. This was an action brought by Ann Antcliff…

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Greta. Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 June 1895 · page 2

[?]ALLEGED ASSAULT BY HOUSEBREAKING.—At this court on Wednesday Mr. Brooks, P.M., on the bench, John Downie, labourer, Lochinvar surrended to his recognizances on a charge of having…

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