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Courts & crime, 1910

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Newcastle Circuit Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 September 1910 · page 2

The following cases have been set down for trial at the Newcastle Circuit Court, which commences on Tuesday next :— Tuesday : George Joseph Baynham, carnally…

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The Burglary Epidemic at Sydney Shop Rifled at Circular Quay. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 September 1910 · page 2

Burglars entered the premises of Joe Davis's merchant's shop, in Albertstreet, Circular Quay, last night, and rifled the shop. They destroyed a…

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Alleged Wilful Murder Young Woman Committed for Trial

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 September 1910 · page 3

At Warruambool (Vie.) a young woman, Mary Jane Watson, employed as a domestic at a coffee palace Was committed for trial on a charge of the wilful…

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A Policeman's Pay District Court Judgment

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 September 1910 · page 3

Judge Murray delivered his reserved decision in the Sydney District Court, on Tuesday in the case in which ex-Water Policeman Sydney Charles Wickham, of…

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Resisting the Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 September 1910 · page 4

At the West Maitland Police Court, this morning, before Mr. McKensey, P.M., James Mulvogue, who was yesterday fined for drunkenness, had to again appear on a similar charge,…

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Marine Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 September 1910 · page 5

The Marine Court of Inquiry was opened into the collision between the gunboat Stormlock and the Lighter, which occurred in Sydney harbour early this month…

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References at the Court House

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 September 1910 · page 2

At the Court House, this morning, reference to the sorrowful occurrence was made. Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., said: —…

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Kurri Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1910 · page 5

At the Kurri police court this morning, before Mr. E. J. Cutelife, J.P., John Miller was fined 20/ or 7 days' hard labour for resisting Constable Yeomans in the execution of…

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Chinese Gaol Riots. Escape of Prisoners

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1910 · page 3

Eastern files by the Tayuan bring news from Canton of a big gaol disturbance in the Yin district. A wall collapsed, and the prisoners, taking the opportunity, made a dash for liberty. Lime…

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Police Court. Thursday, September 22nd. (Before Mr C. H Gale, P.m.). Riotous Behaviour

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 September 1910 · page 3

John Joseph M'Mahon pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour in the bar of the Imperial Hotel on Saturday evening. September 17th and fined 5/- and…

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Murder of an Actor. Open Verdict. London. Step. 18

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1910 · page 3

The inquest, on the body of Weldon Anderson, an actor, known by the stage name of "Atherstone," who was murdered is july at a flat in Clifton Gardens…

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The London Murder. Crippen and Leneve Committed. London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 September 1910 · page 3

Hawley Crippen and Ethel Leneve were to-day committed for trial in connection with the Camden-road murder. Another big crowd put in an…

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Quarter Sessions and District Court

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 September 1910 · page 4

The Quarter Sessions and District Court open at Singleton on Holiday next, at the Court House. There are three criminal indictments, viz., Florence May…

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Supreme Court Action for £1000. BELLINGER v. Hughes. Sydney, Monday afternoon

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1910 · page 10

The action Richard Bellinger versus W. M. Hughes, Federal Attorney-General, for alleged breach of agreement and assault was to have been, commenced in the Supreme Court to-day…

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Licensing Court. Thursday, September 22nd. (Before Messrs C. H. Gale, P.M., and R. Faulkner, J.P.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 September 1910 · page 3

Phillip Smyths was granted a renewal of colonial wine license for premises at Broke…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, September 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 September 1910 · page 2

The bench at the West Maitland police Court this morning was occupied by Mr. J. McKonsey, P.M…

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Espionage in Germany. Naval Engineer Sentenced. London. Sept. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 September 1910 · page 3

In reference to the charge of espionage laid by the German authorities against Brandon and Trench, German newspapers state that 20 photographs and maps of the…

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Murder at Bourke. Body Found in a Well. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 September 1910 · page 3

The ponce have not yet effected the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the murder of a Russian, whose body, wrapped in a tent, was found at Bourke. It transpires the suspect…

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East Maitland Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1910 · page 4

At the East Maitland Police Court, before Mr. S. E. Beaver, J. P., Thomas Watters, a stranger, was fined 20s, in default 14 days' imprisonment, for having…

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Burglary at Gunnedah. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 September 1910 · page 2

A daring burglary was perpetrated at M'Adam Bros.' store, Gunnedah, yesterday morning. A safe containing £30 and other valuables was removed from the…

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