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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

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Small Debts Court

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1896 · page 2

On Friday last (before F. W. Garstang, Esq., P. I., P. J. Fitzgerald, Esq., and Dr. Kavanaugh, J's.P) the case of Thomas Sullivan against…

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The Newtown Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 5

The trial of George Love, charged with the murder of his wife, was resumed to-day. Mr. Gannon argued that prisoner's wife's conduct troubled him to a great extent and worked…

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Our Singleton Letter. Police Court. (Before Mr. G. F. and G. Loder, J.P.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 2

ATTACKED BY a DOG.—Matthew D. Aikman pleaded not guilty at the Police Court yesterday to having in his possession a dog which had on the lot June last attacked the…

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Contempt of Court

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 4

ON Monday afternoon during the hearing on the charge in the Central Criminal Court Sydney, against George Love of having murdered his…

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Our Muswellbrook Letter. Police Court, Tuesday, June 9. (Before Messrs, E. Bowman and C. E. Doule. Js P.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 6

VILE LANGUAGE—William Bowden was charged with using obscene language within hearing of the public. The defendant pleaded guilty, and Senior—Sergeant Forrest having read a list of…

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The Sydney Wife Murder. Trial of Love. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 2

THE trial of George Love on a charge of havins murdered Julia Love, his wife, was continued to-day. The case for the Crown having closed, the…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, 9Th June. (Before Messrs G. F. Scott, P.M., and George Loder, J.p.) Attack by a Dog

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 3

M. D. AIKMAN was charged with being the owner of a vicious dog. Mr Shaw for complainant. The complainant, Catherine…

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East Maitland Police Court. Friday, June 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 4

Mr. G. V. Scott, P. M., find Dr. "Wright, J.P., occupied the bench at this court to-day INSANITY.—The old woman Margaret Perry, who had been remanded for medical observation was…

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Special Licensing Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 4

A special licensing court for the Licensing District of Maitland was held to-day. The bench was occupied by Mr. G.F. Scott and Dr. Wright, L.M.'s. Sub—Inspector Fowler, Licensing Inspector, was also…

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Police Court

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Thursday before Mr H. York, J.P., Edward Clemens was brought up on a charge of wife desertion, and on the application of the…

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The Newtown Murder

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 7

The trial of George Love, charged with the murder of his wife concluded on Wednesday. Mr. Gannon argued that prisoner's wife's conduct troubled him to a great extent and worked…

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Action Against a Mayor for Assault

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 5

The action brought by Eliza Clark against George Eaton, Mayor of Enfield, to recover £1000 damages for alleged assault, was resumed in the Supreme Court on Thursday. Evidence was…

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The Week's Police News

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 8

At the East Maitland Police Court on June 5, Herbert Gale was ordered to pay Mary Elizabeth Murphy 5s for the support of his child, as well as 5s 10d court costs, and £1 1s professional costs. At…

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Mainland Laud Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 2

A mooting of Did Local Land Board for the Land, East Maitland was held at the courthouse, East Mattland, this morning. There were present: Mr. James Vernon (chairman), and Mr…

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Rev. James Clarke in Court and on the Racecourse

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 3

The Rev. Jas. Clarke, the eccentric divine, who has figured in various court cases during the past six months, appeared at the Water Police Court on Saturday in the role of prosecutor in a charge of…

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A Printing Case. "Truth" Before the Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 2

AN application was made before Mr Justice Cohen to-day in chambers on behalf of George Lucas, Major of Temora, for a rule nisi for a writ of…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, June 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 6

Messrs. H. Crothers, J. D. Prentice, and G. Maher, Js.P., occupied the bench at the above Court to-day, DRUNKENNESS.—One person was charged with…

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Small Debts Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 6

The following eases were dealt with:—W. T. Poulton V. Mr. M'Inerney, West Maitland claim for 7s 6d for goods sold. Defendant did not appear. A verdict was given for plaintiff for…

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The New Stipendiary Magistrate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 5

It is reported that Mr. Charles Bull, M.L.A. for Camden, one of the best known solicitors in the city, has been offered the position of scuior stipendiary magistrate for the metropolitan district at a…

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Police Court, Dungog. Friday, June 12, 1896. (Before F. W. Garstang Esq , P.M.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 2

Thomas Sullivan was charged with attempting to set fire to a crop of corn. Mr Tindale, of Messrs Tindale and…

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