District Court
We would remind intending suitors that the next sitting of the District Court at Murrurundi will be on Saturday, 25th instant, and that plaints for bearing at that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hunter Valley · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1899
957 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 48
Threats to Murder Judges. LONDON
The report of M. Mazeau, the First President of the Court of Cassation, stated that numerous threats to murder the Criminal Judges had led…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Death of a Foundling. a Verdict of Murder Returned
On the evening of the 18th instant a postman named Patrick Hardman discovered a male child, about 6 months old lying in the tram waiting-room at Kensington, near Randwick. Hardman…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Gatton Tragedy. Confidence of the Police
NOTWITHSTANDING the many conflicting statements and the whereabouts of that mysterious individual, Burgess, on Boxing Night, the police still cling…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Yarra Tragedy. Conclusion of the Inquest. Verdict of Murder against the Accused
THE conclusion of the inquest into the circumstances attending the death of Mabel Ambrese was reached at Melbourne on Thursday. Intense interest…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Tragedy at Gatton. Unsuccessful Work by the Police. Gatton
The general impression here is that the police are altogether on the wrong track concerning the tragedy, and they will shortly be compelled to abandon their present policy and start afresh. This…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Burglary
Recently the Baden Baden Hotel, Coogee, was entered, and a set of plate valued at £1000 stolen. The exact date of the theft is unknown…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →West Maitland Police Court. Monday, February 6
The bench this morning was occupied by Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., Alex. Wilkinson, H. Crothers, J. Gillies, and M. Murray, J's.P. INEBRIETY.—One man who had mixed them so…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Small Debts Court. (Before Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., H. Crothers, Alex Wilkinson, J. Gillies, and M. Murray, Js P.)
Benjamin & Sons v. J. E. McNamara, goods sold £3 7s 5d. Mr. Hill for plaintiff. Verdict for the amount claimed with costs. W. C. Quinton v. Alian Camerson, rent, £5 4s…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Verdict of Murder
After a couple of hours' consideration the jury returned into court with a verdict that deceased, Mobel Am brose Disccatie, died on 13th…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Criminal Assault. [By Telegraph] Sydney
HENRY A. SLATER, the messenger at the Public Works Department who came into some notoriety during the visit of Captain Slocum in his yacht to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Missionary's Murder. LONDON
News from Pekin states that the Tsung-li-Yamen has granted 30,000dl. as compensation to the relatives of the late Mr W. J. Fleming, the missionary…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court
Charles Gauneer against Henry Muddle Claim for goods sold and delivered, £2 2s 4d. No appearance of defendant Verdict for amount…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Australian Tragedy Brutal Murder of a Woman
WHAT appears to be a particularly horrible and brutal murder nan brought to light on Sunday near Clarement, a fashionable suburb…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dungog Police Court. Friday, Feb. 3Rd, 1899. Before F. W. Garstang, Esq . P.M., and Dr. Kavanaugh, J.P.
AFFILLATION—Mary Elizabeth Keppie, v. John Farley. Complainant sought an order that defendant might be compelled to contribute towards the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder Near Claremont. Further Particulars. Arrest of Deceased's Husband. Perth
The inquest on the body of Rosalinda Fox, who was found murdered near Claremont on Sunday morning, was opened to-day. The police were not in a position to adduce evidence to enable the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Tuesday, February 7. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, P.M.)
James Moore and Co, Ltd., v. Edwin Barry, Claim for £14 10s 3d, good sold, Mr. Shaw for plaintiff. Defendant did not appear. Verdict for amount claimed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Muswellbrook Letter. Local Courts. Police Court
THE WYBONG CASE.—Michael Flanagan, twenty-five years of age, said to be a person of weak intellect, or the possessor of a mind [?]nhinged, was yesterday morning, as…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Court—tuesday. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, P.M.)
NOT ERADICATING PRICKLY PEAR.—Reginald W. Alcorn, of Jerry's Plains, pleaded not guily to a charge preferred against him by Stock Inspector Hill of not eradicating…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Court, Monday. February 6. (Before Mr.W. Clendinning, J.P.)
MICHAEL Flanagan was arraigned on a charge of assaulting Ida Scott, with intent to commit a rape, at Wybong, on Thursday, 2nd instant…
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