Police Court.—tuesday, December 15. (Before Messrs G. F. Scott, P.M., R. T. Blaxland, G. L. Lethbridge, J. Lethbridge, G. H. Allan, J. Hayes, A. C. Robinson, St. Thos. Loder, D. Thorley, and H. Robinson, Js.P.)
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 December 1898 · page 2
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Thomas Wells pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in John-street on the 25th ultimo. The arresting constable (Constable McElwaine) having related…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Burglary
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1898 · page 3
A charge of attempting to break and enter the Beresford Hotel on the night of the 8th instant was preferred against a young man named John Wilson at the police court to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court. Tuesday, Dec. 13Th. (Before the Police Magistrate, Mr G. F. Scott, Messrs R. T. Blaxland, G. L. Lethbridge, T. Lethbridge, G. H. Allan, J. Hayes, A. C. Robinson, St. Thos. Loder, D. Thorley, Ham. Robinson.)
Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 December 1898 · page 4
THOMAS WELLS, on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly bohaviour in John-street on the night of November 25, was fined 5s, with 4s 10d cost…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Poll Tax Case. a Sentenced Chinaman Escapes. The Result of Bungling Officials
Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 December 1898 · page 4
ON October 16 last a Chinaman named Ah Cow crossed from Victoria into Now South Wales, and when subsequently stopped by a constable at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, December 15. (Before Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., and H. Crothers, J.P.)
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1898 · page 4
AFFILIATION.—Sarah Boyle proceeded against Robert York for the support of her illegitimate male child, of which defendant was alleged to be the father, Mr. R. W. Thompson appeared for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland District Court. Wednesday, December 14
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1898 · page 5
(Before his Honor Judge Murray.) The District Court opened shortly after tea o'oloclr, at the adjournment fo the Quarter Sessions. PETHERBRIDGE V. WANSEY…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Case Before He Court. Sydney
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1898 · page 3
In connection with the trouble on the American ship Republic, the master of the vessel, William Henry Moore, was to-day charged at the Police Court with maliciously shooting at Martin Schmidt…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland District Court. (Thursday, December 15) (Before His Honor Judge Murray.) The Court re-opened at nine o'clock this morning. Rudkin V.-borham
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1898 · page 3
This was an action for libel and slander, breach of contract to re-deliver a waggon, and trespass of chattels. It was brought by George Rudkin against Edwin H. Borham, and plaintiff claimed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →West Maitland Police Court
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 December 1898 · page 3
This morning, Robert Coward appeared at the West Maitland Police Court, before Mr. George Maher, J.P., having been arrested in circum[?]es denoting derangement of mind. He was remanded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stroud Police Court. 13th DECEMBER, 1898
Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 December 1898 · page 3
At the commencement of proceedings Dr Wright and Mr C. W. Cripps were sworn in as magistrates of the colony before the Police Magistrate,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To-day's News by Wire. Sydney. a Cowardly Assault
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 December 1898 · page 3
A man named Patrick Nolan was charged at the court to-day with unlawfully assaulting James Calmon. Prosecutor swore that several men approached him. One called him a blackleg, and struck him on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Scene in a Court
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 December 1898 · page 3
A scene occurred yesterday during the proceedings in the Assize Court at Belfast. A prisoner, who had just been sentenced to a year's imprisonment for offence, threw a large stone at Chief…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Poll Tax Case. a Sentenced Chinaman Escapes. the Result of Bungling Officers
The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 December 1898 · page 5
ON October 16 last a Chinaman named Ah Cow crossed from Victoria into New South Wales, and when subsequently…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →East Mattland Bankruptcy Court. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, Registrar.)
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 December 1898 · page 3
A single meeting of Creditors and public examination was held in the case of Daniel Horgan, farmer and cattle-dealer, of Martinville, Mr. Robinson appeared for the Official Assignee, and an approved…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bankruptcy Court
Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 December 1898 · page 5
AT East Maitland yesterday, a single meeting of creditors and public esmination was held in the case of Daniel Horgan, farmer and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Police Constable Drowned
The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 17 December 1898 · page 2
A sad drawing fatality occurred at Merviwa on Tuesday evening. Constable W. H. Pearce was returning to town on horse-task and after crossing Merriwa Bridge his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police V. William O Brien
The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 17 December 1898 · page 2
Defendant was charged with baring been found drunk in Mayne Street on the 7th instant. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and 4s 10d costs. The fine was paid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Late News by Cable. London, Dec. 16. Extensive Theft of Ammunition
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1898 · page 5
Fifty thousand rounds of Lee-Metford ammunition have been stolen from the magazine at Hounslow Military Barracks. The authorities have no clue to the perpetrators of the robbery…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local News. Court of Review
Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 December 1898 · page 4
Yesterday morning. His Honor, Judge Murray, hold a Court of Review under the Land and Income Tax. The names of two appellants wore road out, but it transpired…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Singleton District Court. Friday, December 16. (Before Mr District Court Judge Murray.)
Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 December 1898 · page 4
The solicitors in attendance were Messrs A. J. Gould and A. B. Shaw. Rix's Creek Coal Company v. Chas. R. Dines.—Claim of £4 4s. Mr Gould…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →