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Courts & crime, 1899

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Small Debts Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 2

THE only case set down for hearing at the Small Debts Court on Tuesday was one of G. E. Morey v J. Fardill. The claim was 17s 6d. Ten shillings…

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Police Court.—tuesday, July 14. (Before Messrs. G.F. Scott, P.M., and St. Thos. Loder, J.P.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 5

MAINTENANCE.—Annie Eveleigh charged Frank Wheeler with neglecting to support his illegitimate child. Mr. Shaw appeared for complainant. The Bench made on order for the payment of 6s per…

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Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. G.F. Scott, P.M., Chairman, and St. Thomas Loder, L.M.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 5

RENEWALS OF PUBLICANS' LICENSER.—The following publicans' licenses were renewed:—James McGrogan, Royal Hotel, Singleton; Frederick Stokes, Post Office Hotel, Jerry's Plains; James…

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Small Debtas Court. (Before Messrs. G.F. Scott, P.M., and St. Thos Loder, J.P.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 5

A.C. Robinson V.P. Wheeler. This was a claim for £1 10s, goods sold. The case was part heard at a previous court, but in the absence of a material witness (the plaintiff's daughter) the case was then…

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A Police Court Episode

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 2

The dusky natives of India, who hawk [?] in this district for a livelihood have on several occasions [?] the time of our local courts setting their…

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Bankruptcy Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

Yesterday. before Mr. A. Gates, Acting District Registrar in Bankruptcy, a meeting was held in re he estate of Henry Adams, Ravenswort. Mr. Shaw watched the proceedings on behalf of the…

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Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, 4Th July, 1899. (Before Mr G.F.Scott, P.M., and Mr.st.Thomas Loder

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 4

Annie Eveleigh v. Frank Wheeler.— Maintenance order. Mr Shaw, for complainant, asked for an increase on inst order, which, had recently expired…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, July 6. (Before Messrs. G.F. Scott, P.M. II. Crothers, J. Gillies, and C.W. Hlmes, J.' sP.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 2

ALLEGED RICTOUS BEKAVIOUR.—Stephen Fahey, on bail, was charged with behaving in a riotous manner in High-street on Saturday, July 1, at 11.30 p.m. Accused pleaded not guilty. Mr. W.J…

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Another Queensland Tragedy. a Man's Body Found in the Brisbane River. .. a Brutal Murder. Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 3

Another mysterious tragedy was discovered to-day. During the forenoon the police received intimation of the fact that the body of a man had been found floating in the river,…

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SMALL [?] Court. Tuesday, July 6Th 1899. (Before Mr G.F.Scott, P.K., and St. Thos.Loder, J.P.)

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 3

THE adiourned once A. C. Robinson v. P. Wheeler, was further adjourned till August 15, on the application of Mr.Robinson for plaintiff…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, July 4Th 1899. (Before Messrs G.F.Scort, P.M Chairman, and St. Thomas Loder. L.m.) Publicans' Licenses

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 2

THE following publicans licenses were renewed :—James M'Grogan, Royal Hotel, Singleton; Frederick Stokes, Post Office Hotel, Jerry's Plains;…

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The Assault on King Milan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 3

The ex-King Milan's wounds were slight; he jumped from the carriage, drew a sabre, and pursued his assailant who jumped into the river. The assailant proved to be a dismissed municipal…

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Sunday Football Playing. Thirty Young Men Charged

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 2

A CASE of some importance was before the WyaJlong Court on Thursday, when, under the Town police Act, [?] Fonng men, members of two football…

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Attempted Murder of Ex-king Milan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 3

While ex-King Milan of Servia was driving in Belgrade, the capital of the Kingdom, yesterday an attempt was made on his life. A man fired four shots at him. Ex-King Milan was struck in the…

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A Mother's Cruelty. She Defies the Police

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 3

Some terrible family revelations were made in a case heard before the police court at Children (Vie.) A woman, Mrs Dunn, was proceeded against for…

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A Brutal Assault

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 July 1899 · page 3

A man named George Dymock. who was the victim of a brutal assault and robbery by two men at the corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool-streets on Saturday night, remains in a critical condition…

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The Attempted Murder of Ex King Milan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 July 1899 · page 3

Two radical ex-Premiers of Servia and 12 other radicals have been arrested at Belgrade on suspicion of having instigated the attempt on the life of ex-King Milan. It is believed that they…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday. July 10Th. (Before Messrs. G. F. Scott. P.M., and Henry Crothers, J.p.) Dis[?]ing a Maintenance ORDER.—Robert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 July 1899 · page 2

George O'Neill was proceeded against for having failed to comply with an order of the court for the maintenance of his wife, Vera Elizabeth O'Neill. Sub-Inspector Fowler conducted the case on behalf…

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Alleged Theft

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1899 · page 3

Two young men named Arthur Arnold and Albert Seale were charged before the police court to-day with the larceny of 3,750 corn and chaff bags, valued at £50, the property of McArthur and…

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