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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

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Letter to the Editor. Removal of the Court Business to Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 3

Sir,—In a communication which appeared in your issue of the 31st ultimo it is suggested amongst other matters, by the writer, respecting "the removal of the courthouse…

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Alleged Attempted Murder

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 6

At the Sydney Criminal Court Alfred Herbert Murray, enginedriver, was arraigned on a charge of having at Lithgow, on May 2, feloniously wounded Clara Fellowes…

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Murder with a Penknife

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 1

With a charge of murdering his own daughter hanging, over him, Wiliam Alfred Hancock, a onearmed man, listened, at…

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Stealing From a Dwelling "A Lift to Bathurst."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 6

William Smith and Geo. Wawn, young men, were, at Paddington Police Conrt on Thursday, charged with having broken and entered the…

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Verdict of Wilful Murder Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 7

The inquest concerning the death of a young married woman named Janet M'Gerchie concluded at Minmi to-day, when the Coroner found that the…

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Friendly Appeal Court

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 6

At the Friendly Appeal Court, held at the Singleton Borough Council Chambers on Thursday night, trie following appeals were dealt with:—…

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The Arbitration Court

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 6
Also in The Maitland Weekly Mercury

The position of the Arbitration Court at the present time is a remarkable one. There is still a Court, but it resembles the body of…

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Murder on the Seas. Starved to Death

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 11

At the Fremantle Police Court on Saturday two members of the coloured crew of the steamer Charon—Eng Seng and Dollah, Bin Brimah—were charged with having, on…

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Our Singleton Letter. Friendly Appeal, Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 2

The Singleton Borough Council sat as a Friendly Appeal Court last night. Eighteen appeals were lodged against the valuation made by the council's assessors. In the…

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Re-opening of the Court. Interesting Evidence. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 4

The sitting of the Lands Commission was resumed before Judge Owen this morning. Sir John See deposed that a request was made to him that the Government should…

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Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 2

James Hall, in the employ of Mr. George Loder, charged Alfred Dines, Alfred Foster, and Septimus Conolly with trespassing on the Abbey Green Estate. Mr. Shaw appeared for the prosecution…

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Melbourne. a Bold Burglary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 3

A daring burglary occurred at [?] and Cato's grocers' shop, Swan-street, Rich-mond, early this morning. Gaining an entrance, the burglars were disturbed by Mr…

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Police Court. FRIDAY, 2nd JUNE, 1905. (Before Mr G. Atkin, P.M.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 2

A. Atkins v. D. Chapman, unlawfully assaulting Noel Atkins. Mr J. H. P. Waller (Elliott & Waller) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 2

In the Borough of Singleton Appeal Court to-day, before the Police Magistrate, the cases were decided as follow:— John Hayes, houses, Bathurst-street, £16 10s,…

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Stewarts Brook. Protest Against Removal of Court House

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 2

THE residents of Stewarts Brook are making a move with the object of inducing the authorities to postpone the proposed removal of the Court House…

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Theft of Timber

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 7

Before Mr. Gale, P.M., on Tuesday, a man named Morrissy was charged with having stolen a quantity of timber the property of G. Kinner. The accused pleaded guilty, and was…

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Petty Debts Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 7

At the Petty Debts Court yesterday, before Mr. Gale, P.M., a number of persons were proceeded against for the non-payment of rates, but nearly all the cases were out…

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The High Court. Protest by the Bar

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 5

A meeting of members, of the NewSouth Wales bar was held in the No. 1 Jury. Court on Tuesday to protest against any interference by the Executives with the High Court Judiciary, or any alteration of the…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, June 6Th. (Before Mr C. Gale. P.M.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 2

Alex. Weidmann v. Frank F. Dunn. Claim £2.13s, balance due on promisory note. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed,…

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