Trial of Jimmy Governor. Sentenced to Death
The following evidence was taken at the trial of jimmy Governor, charged with the Breelong murders:— John Thomas Mawbey said he was a farmer,…
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Courts & crime, 1900
901 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 46
Siege of the Legations. Fearful Cruelties. Murder of the German Minister
Dr. Morrison, the Peking correspondent of the Times, in his graphic description of the siege of the Legations, says:— "On June one of the secretaries of the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →M. S. Wales Police Force. The Secret of the Discontented Service
The matter of the Police Superannuation Fund, and its insolvent condition, has been referred to frequently in Parliament lately, yet the passing of…
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In WhitecHapel, during a disturbance, a civilian stabbed a woman, and afterwards shot a policeman who tried to arrest him…
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Catherine Mary Arren v. Ambrose Smyth, £1 2s 6d, goods sold and delivered. Defendant did not appear. Mr. W. J. Euright appeared for plaintiff, for whow a verdict was entered for the full amount,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →West Maitland Police Court. Monday, December 3. (Before Messrs. W. B. Smith, P.M., Alex. Wilkinson, and J. Ferris, J's.P.)
Drunkenness.—A woman who had been locked up on Saturday night for taking too much, was cautioned and discharged.—A man who had been locked up since Saturday night, was similarly dealt…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Charge of Murder. an Infant Alleged to Have Been D0ne Away With. Sydney
At the Central Criminal Court this morning a middle-aged woman, named Harriot Stafford was charged with murdering an Infant child at Eden, Mabel Bourke, an unmarried woman, deposed that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Trouble in China. the Peace Proposals. Provisions for the Imperial Court. London. Dec. 1
A Russian inspired statement has been published to the effect that Japan originated the movement for the weakening of the ultimatum which tho Ministers of the Powers at Peking had drawn up for…
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Of late years the cattle duffers have been having a very fair time. In nearly every corner of the district complaints have come of the loss of stock by this…
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The Macleay CHRONICLE says. "In one of the northern districts a man was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment…
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At the East Maitland Police Court yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. B. Smith, P.M., occupied the bench. ALLEGED CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD.—Harry…
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AT the local Police Court on Tuesday morning, before Messrs. G. R. Evans, P.M., and W. Clendinning, J.P., John West Dehny appeared, on,remand, to…
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Bernard Tierney v. George Halter. Claim for £8 5s, money lent. Mr. A. B. Shaw appeared for the plaintiff. The complainant gave evidence that in May last he lent…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Bombala Murder. Execution of John Sleigh. the Prisoner Makes Complaints. Goulburn
John Sleigh, the Bombala murder, was hanged in Goulburn gaol at nine o'clock this morning Captain Mackay and the Under-Sheriff having reached the cell where the Rev. Father Ryan had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Tuesday, December 4. (Before Messrs. G. R. Evans, P.M., and W. Clendinning, J.P.)
A, J, Clark v. Thos. Geary. Claim, £3 4s 9d for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount and costs. Same v. Alfred Page. Claim £2 7s…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, December 4th. 1800. (Before Mr w G. B. Smith, P.M and Mr St. Thos. Loder, J.P)
JONATHAN JORDAN, on bail, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness in High street, and was fined 2s 6d. Patrick Burke was fined 2s 6d, with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →West Maitland Police Court. Thursday. December 6. (Before Messrs. W. B. Smith, P.M., Alex. Wilkinson, and C. W. Holmes, J's.P.)
ALLEGED ABDUCTION.—Edward Woodland was charged with having, on December 4,1900, at Wickham; abducted Catherine Jane Edgar. The young woman is under the age of 19. Sergeant Brown…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Small Debts Court. Tuesday, December 4th, 1900. (Before Mr Smith, P.M., and Mr St. Thos. Loder)
B. TIERNEY v. George Halter.—Claim of £8 5s. Mr Shaw for the plaintiff. The plaintiff said that last May he lent the defendant £8 5s. A promise…
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Of late years the cattle duffers have been having a very fair time. In nearly every corner of the district complaints have come of the loss of stock by this…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alleged Cattle Stealing. a Dungog Case
At the Singleton Police Court this (Friday) morning Daniel Lynch, and Micheal Hawthorue worts charged with stealing two fat heifers, valued £5, the property of J. E. Jones, of Dungog, on or about the…
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