The Court Business
Sir,—I see by a report in wednesday night's "Mercury" that it is contemplated to remove the criminal and civil court business to West Maitland. If this project is carried out, it…
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Courts & crime, 1904
908 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 46
Tressilian Court. Chapter LI.—(Continued)
His Voice trembled with impassioned eagerness. His eyes glowed with a love so pure, so strong, so keen, so passionate, that the young girl could…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Bulgandramine Tragedy. Verdict of Wilful Murder. Peak Hill
The adjourned inquest on the body of William Tregaskis was continued at Peak Hill on Monday before Mr. H. N. Gibson, J.P., coroner, and a jury of 12. Whilst the prisoner…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Singleton District Court, Friday, February 26Th, 1904. (Before his Honor Judge Gibson.) Undefended Cases
A Bailey and Sons v. David Thorley.— Claim for £18 15s 8d, goods sold and delivered. Mr Shaw for plaintiffs. No appearance of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Muswellbrook District Court. Wednesday, February 24. (Before His Honor Judge Gibson.) M Campbell and Co, Ltd. v. Frank French. Claim £50 10s 6d, amount three dishonored promisory notes. Defendant did not appear. Verdict amount claimed and costs
Charley Feroz (sometimes called Charley Froy), versus I. J. Minch. Claim £66 13s 9d, for goods sold and money lent…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragedy at Adelaide. Murder of a Wipe
Much excitement was caused in Rundle-street, Adelaide, on Saturday night, when the business places were closing and when the crowd in the streets was greatest, owing to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Murder in New Zealand. a Mysterious Affair. Auckland
The shooting of a man named Collinson on To Awati station, at Wellington, is likely to prove sensational. Ross, his mate, who had been measuring-up and bush-felling with him,…
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The sittings of the District Court were concluded on Saturday, before Judge Gibson. Only one case remained to be hoard, the others having been settled out of court. Charles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest News by Wire. Sydney. Another Burglary
The burglar crusade continues. Mamrath's tobacconist shop, George-street, was entered during the night, and about £30 worth of tobacco and cigars stolen…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stealing a Newspaper. a Salutary Fine. (By Telegraph) Sydney
AT the Court to-day, a man was fined £2, oc 21 days' imprisonment, for stealing a morning paper valued at one paper from a garden at Randwick…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Skeleton District Court, Saturday, February 27Th, 1904. (Before his Honor Judge Gibson.) THE Singleton District Court was continued to-day
Several cases had been withdrawn or settled that had been set down for hearing, and the only one before the Court was that of Charley Ferroz y…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court.—tuesday. (Before Mr. E. A. L. Sharpe. P.M.)
Breach of Railway By-laws.—William Clarke pleaded guilty to travelling on the railway without having first obtained a ticket. Traffic Inspector Derkenne prosecuted. Fined £1, or…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Court. Thursday, February 25Th. (Before C. H. Gale, P.M.)
A. H. Nepveur v. G. E. Morey, for unlawfully detaining two cases containing pictures, books, household linen, etc…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court.—tuesday. (Before Mr. E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M.)
A. Bailey and Sons v. Alexander Munro Cousins. Claim for £4 Is l0d, goods sold. Mr. Shaw for plaintiffs. The defendant admitted the debt. Verdict for amount claimed,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Policemen Charged with Robbery
At the Quarter Sessions to-day, James Williams and Nicholas Spencer, police constables, were placed on trial on a charge of stealing £30, the property of Hong Gow. It appears…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest News by Wire. Sydney Another Burglary
Kelly's jewellery shop, Ultimo, was entered by burglars during the night, and a quantity of watches secured. Subsequently two of the stolen time-pieces were picked up in Crown…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, March 1st. (Before Mr E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M.)
TRAVELLING WITHOUT A TICKET. William Clark pleaded guilty to travelling on the Northern railway without a ticket, and stated that he…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, March 3. (Before Messrs. E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M., and H. Crothers, J.P.)
Drunkernness.—A drunk was fined 2s 6d, costs 4s 10d, or seven days. Disorderly Conduct and Obscene Language.— Frank Dunn was charged with having been drunk…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court. Tuesday, March 1st. (Before Mr E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M.)
Bailey and Sons v. A. Cousins.—Claim for meat sold, £4 1s 10d. Mr Shaw for plaintiffs. Defendant was present and admitted the claim…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Singleton Police Court. Thursday, March 3rd, 1904. (Before Mr D. M'Dougall, J.P., and Mr A. T. Cochrane, J.p.) Assault
JOHN SIMPSON, a young man, charged with unlawfully assaulting Charles Ferroz, pleaded guilty. Mr Shaw appeared for Ferroz, the complainant,…
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