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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

1,122 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 57

A Petty Theft

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 3

A packer employed at Lassetter's, named Alfred Rugless, was sentenced to seven days' hard labour at the police court, today, for theft of two tins of jam, valued…

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The Arbitration Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 2

WHATEVER else the Arbitration Cort[?]is, it is certainly industrious. Last year, as in previous years, it was kept busy hearing so-called industrial disputes, which were not disputes…

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Land Tax Court of Review. (Before his Honor Judge Murray.) Thursday. February 9. MANN v. Land Tax Commissioners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 2

The following evidence was taken in the above case after the report which appeared in last evening's issue closed:— John Maclean, district assessor, said he…

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Packer's Petty Theft. a Magistrate's Admonition. SYDNEY

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 4

A man named Alfred Rugless, a packer, employed at Lassetter's, was sentenced to seven days' bard labour at the police court to-day. for theft of two tins of jam valued…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY, 8th FEBRUARY, 1905

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 2

Before Mr. C. H. GALE, P.M.H. WESTPHALEN, CAPTAIN OF THE HAYDONTON RIFLE CLUB V. GEO. EMMERSON…

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Attempt to Break into a Gaol

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 2

An attempt was made early on Wednesday morning to rescue 13 head of cattle which are kept in the Gundagai Gaol yard nightly. Two persons have been…

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Murder in a Dream

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 5

A strange crime, which the accused alleges was committed under the influence of a dream, is reported in the "Friend of India," from a village in upper Burmah. A man who was…

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Newcastle Strike Prosecutions. a Wheeler Charged. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 5

At the Quarter Sessions yesterday afternoon the following evidence was heard in addition to that published in last evening's "Mercury," in the case against the…

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Land Tax Court of Review

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 4

The Land Tax Court of Review opened at the Courthouse, East Maitland, on Tuesday morning, the 31st ultimo, before his Honor Judge Murray. Mr. J. Campbell acted as…

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Land Tax Court of Review. (Before his Honor Judge Murray.) Friday, February 10. MANN v. Land Tax Commissioners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 3

In this case the following evidence was taken after the report which appeared in last evening's issue closed. William Anderson, cross-examined, said he…

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Newcastle Strike Prosecutions. a Wheeler Charged. His Honor's Ruling. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 3

Before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge, at the Quarter Sessions this morning the hearing was resumed of the charge against the wheeler william Evans, who was presented on an indictment…

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Westmaitland Police Court Monday, February 13, 1905. (Before Mr. C. A. D. Sharpe P.M. and H. Furthers J.P.

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 3

Stealing Company,—Two swagmen, John Pearce and Frederick [?] were charged that they [?] at west Maitland in company, on Feb[?] 1905, [?] pair of blucher boots,…

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Land Tax Court of Review. (Before His Honor Judge Murray.) Monday, February 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 3

The court resumed at 10 o'clock this mornings MANN v. LAND TAX COMMISSIONERS. In this case William J. G. Mann and Francis Mann, executors of the estate of the late…

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Married in Gaol

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 3

A marriage took place recently at Bendigo (Vic.) in most unusual circumstances. The bride was a woman named Mary Elizabeth Curtis, who was convicted under…

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Mr Reid and the High Court Rumoured Appointment

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 3

The rumour has gained currency that Mr G.H. Reid, the Federal Prime Minister, is to be appointed to the High Court bench. The report…

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Our Singleton Letter. Police Couet.—tuesday. (Before Mr. E. A. L. Sharpe P.M.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 2

Failing to Quit Premises.—William Austin pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to quit, when requested to do so, the promises of the Railway View Hotel The Sergeant of Police said the defendant was…

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Land Tax Court of Review. (Before His Honor, Judge Murray) Monday, February 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 5

The following evidence was taken after the report which appeared in last evening's issue closed:— William Anderson, farmer and grazier near…

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Land Tax Court of Review. Tuesday, February 14. (Before his Honor Judge Murray.) MANN v. COMMISSIONERS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 3

We continue our report of this case from our supplement:— John Maclean continuing, said he would cut up the area into six farms. He would…

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Latest News by Wire. Sydney. a Successful Burglary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 5

Burglars effected an entrance into the premises of the Britannia Loan Company, Elizabeth-street. during the night, overturned and broke into a safe, and abstracted £30…

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Judge's Confession of Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 5

A sensational arrest was made by the Berlin police authorities on the last day of the old year, Dr. Hasse, president of the provincial court of law of Bresla, being taken…

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