A Constable's Offence. Sentenced to Four Months
In the case of Constable George Arthur Johnson, who was on Tuesday found guilty of maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on William…
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Courts & crime, 1907
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West Ham Scandals. Guardians Sentenced. London, May 18
The trial of certain West Ham guardians and others on a charge of conspiracy to defraud the West Ham Board of Guardians was concluded at the Central Criminal Court…
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Considering the great influx of people to this district, and the number of undetected and unpunished crimes of late, it is high time that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Human Remains Near Dunbible. Suspicion of Murder
In connection with the discovery of a human skeleton near the railway line at Dunbible on Wednesday, and which, it is thought, are those of a navvy, it has transpired that in 1894 a man named…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Change in the Police Force
Constable Russell, who hud been stationed at West Maitland for some time, has been tranferred to Newcastle. His place bas been filled by Constable Wood from the depot, Sydney, who bas taken up his duty…
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Micheal Eady was charged with having at West Maitland on the 21st instant, stolen one collar, one pair of winkers, and one pair of ruins, the property of John Barry. Inspector Sykes conduct the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Maitland Police Court. Monday, May 27
The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Messrs. T. H. Wilkinson. P.M., and John Rourke, J.P…
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In the Central Criminal Court to-day George David Longson was placed on trial on a charge of murdering Ruby Francis. This was the second trial of accused, the jury at the…
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The coroner's jury found a verdict of wilful murder against John Langford Crumpe, charged with the murder at Southsea of Mrs.Crumpe, a widow, with whom he…
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At the Singleton Police Court yesterday, bofore Mr D. M'Dougall, J.P., Thomas M'Creel, for -indecent behaviour in Elizaboth-street on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court.—tuesday. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M.)
Frank Atkinson pleaded guilty to using profane language in George street last Saturday night, and was fined £4 and 6s costs,or two months. A month was allowed in which to pay the fine…
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At the Sessions, George Mirchell Mackay (27), married, late school master at Murwillumbah, was charged with criminal assault on a pupil named Elizabeth Buck, aged 12 years…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →This Crick Case. Before the Full Court. Sydney
In anticipation of the application calling upon W. P. Crick to show cause why he should not be removed from the roll of solicitors coming on, there was a large attendance in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Singleton Letter. Small Debts Court—tuesday. (Before Mr. T.H. Wilkinson, P.M.)
S. F. and D. Company v James Morse. Claim for £5 10s 9d, butter supplied. A sum of 30s was paid in to court and a verdict was given for the balance with 15s 6d court coats. Mr. Shaw appeared for the…
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A middle-aged woman named Elizabeth Barclay was placed, on trial at the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of wounding with intent to murder Eliza Kennedy at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Court. Monday, May 27Th, 1907. Before Mr C. H. Gale, P.M.
R. D. Wallace was charged with exposing a deceased animal for sale at Muswellbrook, on 16th April last. Mr M'Intyre appeared for defendant…
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It is generally regarded as necessary, that there Should be some permanent institution enabling employers and employed to meet for the adjustment of matters in dispute, wages,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General West Maitland Police Court
Matters were very quiet at the West Maitland police court this morning. Mr. T.H. Wilkinson, P.M., occupied the bench. Joseph Garratt, license of the Criterion Hotel, Weston, applied for a music…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton Police Court. Tuesday, May 28th. (Before Mr T. H. Wilkinson, P.M.). Profane Language
Frank Atkinson was charged with using profane language in Georgestreet, on Saturday night, and pleaded guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Southsea Tragedy. a Verdict of Murder. London
The Coroner's jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against John Crumpe, at the inquest on the body of Mrs Crumpe, a namesake, with whom…
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