Small Debts Court. Tuesday, May 16Th, 1899. (Before Mr G. F. Scott, P.M.)
Bernard Tierney v. Charles York.— Claim of £3 12s, for board and lodging. Mr Shaw for plaintiff. Verdict for claim…
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Courts & crime, 1899
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The Toronto Sensation. a Cruel Murder. Strong Comments by the Coroner
THE inquest on the body of the child Alfred Cyril Ashton, who died at Toronto, was resumed on Wednesday, at the Clarendon Hotel, Newcastle…
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In consequence of the death of Sergeant Stone some police changes will be made in this district. Senior-Constable Hogan will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant…
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Word was received in Singleton during the week that Constable. T.J.Coffey anative of Singleton and well-known here, died at Narrabri from an attack of typhoid. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lynch Law in America. Man Shot in Gaol
A sPECIAL dispatch to an Arkansas, U.S.A. paper, dated April IS, says:— "Yesterday morning, between 12 and 2 o'clock, was enacted the final scene…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Toronto Murder. Conclusion of the Hanquest. Verdict of Murder. Strong Comments by the Coroner
THE circumstances surrounding the death of the child Albert Cyril Ashton, at Toronto, on Sunday, May 7, again occupied the attention of Mr G. C…
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A SPECIAL Licensing Court will be held at the local Courthourse on Tuesday, 20th June next, at 10 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Maitland Police Court. Monday, May 22. (Before Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., and H. Crothers, J.P.)
DRUNKS.—Two offenders against the law of sobriety were cautioned and discharged. A third, who hud played up on Campbell's Hill, was fined 5s, or 21 hours…
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TRANSFER OF A LICENSE.—The license of the Exchange Hotel was transferred from Captain Holden to George Lane. AUTHORITY TO CARRY ON.—John Edward Chant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Brutal Assault. an Outrage in a Sydney Street. a Man Left for Dead. His Assailants Make Good Their Escape. Sydney
A brutal outrage which is expected to result in the early death of the victim took place in Bathurst-street at an early hour yesterday morning. A man, who has since been identified as a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court. Monday, May 22, 1899. (Before Mr. G. R. Evans, P.M.)
JOHN HARMER, on bail, was charged with stealing a hat, the value of 8s, the property of Herbert Quinn. Mr. J. A. K. Shaw appeared for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest News by Wire. Sydney. a Fatal Assault
The man Richard Thomas, the victim of.the Bathurst-street assault early on Sunday morning, died in the Hospital early this morning without regaining consciousness. No arrest has yet been made…
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A DELIUERATE and cold-blooded attempt to murder a police constable was made at an early hour on Sunday morning at Abbotsford (Vic.) About…
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A brutal outrage took place in Bathurst street Sydney at an early hour on Sunday morning. A man, who has since been identified as a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest News by Wire. Sydney. a Successful Burglary
Burglars broke into Grant's outfitters' establishment last night, and got clear away with property valued at between £50 and £60…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, May 25. (Before Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., H. Crothers, and C. W. Holmes, J.P.)
INEBRIETY.—Two persons who had celebrated Her Majesty's birthday, and drunk her health more than once, were cautioned and discharged. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.—Edward Robinson was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Theft of a Bicycle
Richard Allan was committed for trial on an alleged charge of stealing a bicycle valued at £30, the property of Robert Kidston. When questioned as to where he got the machine, accused replied…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →East Maitland Police Court. Friday, May 26. (Before Dr. E. E. Wright, J.P.)
ALLEGED DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT.—William Wright and Theresa Wright were charged with being drunk and disorderlyon the 20th instant, on the West Maitland road. They…
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Last evening the singleton Borough Council sat as a Friendly Appeal Court to hear appeals from ratepayers against the assessment for the current year, as recently made by the valuers (Messrs. T…
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At the Wollombi Police Court yesterday, before Mr G. F. Scott, P.M., Henry Jackson and wife, of Howe's Valley, were charged with having in their possession the skin of…
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