A Disgraceful Burglary
Professor Wes[?]'s premises in Castlereagh-street were broken into yesternight, and a quantity of property stolen. The ball-room was damaged in a most disgraceful manner…
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Courts & crime, 1898
1,031 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 52
Perth. a Theft of Gold
A sensational robbery was perpetrated the other day at the Londonerry mine, where the strong-room for the storage of rich specimens was broken open and, treasure stolen to the amount of £500…
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A terrible tragedy was enacted at Forster on Tuesday. A half-caste named John Field attacked and murdered his wife and child, aged three year, with a tomahawk, and then proceeded to cut…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Court House Clock
The local town-clock is having a few days' spell while the contractors are effecting some repairs to the Court House building. During the lust few days this ancient…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Contempt of Court. Defying an Order of the Bench. Sydney, Saturday afternoon
Application was made to the Ful Court to-day by Mr. Wilfred Balcket, on behalf of George Day Greaves, for a rule nisi for a writ of attachment against Margaret Greenland and Edward…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →West Maitland Police Court. Monday, MAY 30
The magistrates on the bench this morning were Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., A. Wilkinson, and H. Crothers, J.'sP. INEBRIETY.—A person who had taken too much…
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An Appeal Court against the assessment made by the valuers of the South Singleton Municipal Council, was held this morning before Mr. G. F. Scott, P.M. Mr. Quinn appeared on behalf of the…
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AT the Criminal Court to-day, a man named "William Shultz pleaded guilty to stealing from a vessel in port, and was sentenced to five years…
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Sydney Ryan, known as "Chiddy" and Denis Toohey, known as "Ginger," were before the Court to-day charged with having agreed to engage in a prize fight. For the prosecution an officer stated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Singleton Letter. Police Court, Tuesday. (Before Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., R. T. Blaxland, and St, Thos. Loder, Js.P,)
AFFILIATION CASE.—Madeline Kavanagh charged Walter Perrett with neglecting to contribute towards his alleged illegitimate female child. Mr. Robinson appeared for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Licensing Court—tuesday. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, P.M., Chairman.)
TRANSFERS.—The following applications for transfers were granted: Imperial Hotel, from H. B, Solomons to Thomas Selden; Railway Hotel, from Thomas Ball to William Benson;…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Singleton Letter. Bankrtuhtcy Court. (Before Mr. F. B. Treatt., J.P., District Registrar.)
In re George Perrtt, saddler.—The public examination of bankrupt in the above case was held at the courthouse this (Wednesday) morning Mr. A. B, Shaw watched the examination on behalf…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tragedy at Coolgardie. Murder and Suicide. Coolgardie
A terrible tragedy has occurred an the Government Hospital. A night nurse named Gold was shot dead by Kenneth Snodgrass, and immediately afterwares the murderer committed suicide by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, June 2. (Before Mrssrs. G.F. Scott, P.M., and, H. Crothers, J.P.)
BREACHES OF THE MINING LAWS.—James Balaton, manager of South Greta colliery, was charged with failing to post up a copy of the Mining Act and of the special rules in a conspicuous place…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, May 31st, 1893. (Before Messrs G. F. Scott. P.M., R. T. Blaxland and St. T. Loder). Affiliation Cases
Madeline Kavanagh v. Walter Perrett.—Maintenance. Mr Robinson for defendant. The complainant was not represented. Complainant alleged…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Municipal Appeal Court. Tuesday, May 31st. 1898. (Before Mr G. F. Scott, P.M.)
NORTHERN Agricultural Association appealed against the assessment of the show Ground, by the South Singleton Council…
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The Singleton Borough Council sat last evening as a court to consider complaints made by ratepayers who have appealed against the assessment on their property, and who would not be inclined…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Chinese Gamblers. Raid by the Police
THE dock at the Central Police Court was uncomfortably full on Wednesday morning, the Mongolian element — young, old, and middle-aged —…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tragedy at Coolgar[?]ie. Murder and Suicide. Coolgardie
A terrible tragedy has occurred at the Government Hospital A night, nurse named Gold was shot dead by Kenne[?] Snodgrass, and immediately…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Burglary at the Corowa Post Office
A robbery was perpetrated at the Corowa Post Office on Sunday night last in a manner which proves conclusively that it was the work of experienced burglars. It appears…
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