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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1868

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Latest Intelligence. Central Criminal Court. Regina v. MACPHERSON

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1868 · page 3

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Cheeke. HIS Honor, after consulting with the Solicitor-General, informed Mr. Macpherson that the judges had been a communication made to the judges with reference to the demurrer, and it had…

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Central Criminal Court. Wednesday 6Th. (Before their Honors Judge Cheeke and Judge Faucctt.) Regina V Macpherson

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1868 · page 4

THE demurrer entered by defendant in this case came on for argument yesterday morning. The information set out that—"On…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Requests, Nowra. Tuesday May 12. (Before Alfred Elyard, J. Waddington, and J. Gla[?]ville, J.P.'s.) R. H. [?]. KEM[?] V. J. TEMPLETON

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1868 · page 2

To recover £1 11s. 6d. due for nine weeks rent. Letter put in by plaintiff from defendant saying he had left the house and would call…

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Kiama Court of Requests. Tuesday, May 24Th. (Before Messrs. R. B. Fry and R. Miller.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1868 · page 2

James Colley v. Henry Pickeman, dishonored order.—Defendant failed to attend, nor had he filed a defence. On proof of signature and dishonor, plaintiff obtained a…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Requests, Nowra. Tuesday May 26. (Before Messrs. Aldeorn, Glanville, and Bice, J.P.'s,)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1868 · page 2

D. Berry, Dsq., v. R. Keen, breach of agreement, £10.—Mr. Shoveland, for plaintiff, proved the agreement for making 35,000 bricks, abd the breah, and stated the plaintiff…

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Kiama Police Court. Thursday, May 28

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1868 · page 2

To recover possession of two helfers. James Mann deposed to the truth of his information, and his having just seen the helfers in possession of the police—one was…

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Police Court, Berrima. Thursday, May 28

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1868 · page 2

THE defendant, who had been arrested by Senior-sergeant Johnson, on a warrant issued at the instance of complainant by G. H. Rowley, Esq., P.M., of Berrima, placed in the…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Requests, Nowra. Tuesday, June 2

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1868 · page 4

Before Alfred Elyard John Glanville, J.P.'s) POOLY v. PATTISION. 1s. 10d. disputed balance.—Plaintiff stated at his wife supplied the son of defendant…

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The Rev. Mr. Dwyer's Removal From Darlinghurst Gaol

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 June 1868 · page 2

THE official correspondence we published yesterday (Thursday) has naturally awakened considerable interest. The removal of the Rev. Mr. Dwyer from his office, as…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, June 16. (Before Messrs. R. B. Fry and R. Miller, jun., J.P.'s)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 June 1868 · page 2

A SLAUGHTERING license was granted to Mr. William Allen, of Albion Park. A communication was received from the Treasury, informing the Bench that the sum…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Requests, Nowra. Tuesday, June 16. (Before Messrs. A. Elyard, J. Aldcorn, and J. Glanville, J.P.'s.) George Lee v. Henry Montgomory

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 June 1868 · page 2

To recover £5 9s. 1½., share of boundary fence. Plen, n ot indebted. It appeared plaintiff was too premature, as…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, June 25

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1868 · page 2

THE publican's license attached to the Albion Park Hotel, of Albion Park, recently held by Mr. H. Bradford, was there being no police objection, transferred to Mr. David George…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Requests, Nowra. Tuesday, June 23

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1868 · page 2

(Before Messrs. A. Elyard. J. Aldcorn, and John Glanville, J.P.'s) Joremiah Maroony v. J. Murphy and wife.-To recover £10, damages by Mrs. Murphy asserting…

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Kiama Court of Requests. Tuesday, June 30. (Before Messrs. R. B. Fry, J. Robb, J. Colley, J. Black, and R. Miller, jun., J.P.'s.) J. M'KINNARY V. J. PRIOR

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1868 · page 2

Damage to corn and grass, £2.—Plaintiff deposed : From the 5th to the 17th May last cattle belonging to the defendant had trespassed on his crop of corn about seventeen…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday July 7

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1868 · page 2

IN answer to the circular issued for a full Bench, to consider the nomination of a gentleman to the position of Coroner of this district, the following Magistrates were in attendance:…

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Kiama Court of Requests. Adjourned Case

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1868 · page 2

J. Flyn and wife v. A. Hukins, balance of account for board and lodging, &c., £4. Mrs. Flyn being sworn, in answer to Mr. Owen, who appeared for plaintiffs, said, in…

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Court of Requests. (Before David Warden and James Warden, Esqs. J. P's.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1868 · page 3

Mudge v. Godfrey, £2, value of a safe bought by and delivered to defendant. Verdict for amount claimed. Pezett v. Pearce, heard, lodging, &c…

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Fresh Troubles at Wanganui. Disturbance at Patea. Murder of Sergeant Cahill and Two Others at Patea. Trooper Smith Shot While Mounting His Horse. the Canteen and Wharves Burnt by Natives at Waihi

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1868 · page 4

IT is much to be regretted that the natives at the south of this Province have gain commenced their atrocities by murdering, in cold blood, some of the…

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Wollongong District Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1868 · page 2

This Court will sit on Saturday, the 18th instant. The following is the cause list:— F. R. Cole v John Tighe.—To recover £2 2s, for work and labor done…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, July 7. (Before the Mayor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1868 · page 2

Thomas Thompson, charged with, being drunk, was fined ten shillings. John Thomas, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was fined one pound…

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