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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

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Camden Police Court. Saturday, January 4th

Camden News · Thursday 9 January 1896 · page 4

Present:—Mr. J. K. Chisholm in the chair, Mr. C. Furner. James Carroll of the Camden Inn was charged for disobeying the order of the…

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Revision Court

Camden News · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 2

It was unanimously decided to hold a Revision Court for the Municipal District of Camden on Friday the 24th of January next. This concluded the business of the Council…

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Camden Police Court. Tuesday February 25, 1896 Before Mr. W. C. Furner, J. P.

Camden News · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 4

William Larkin was charged with having used insulting words in Argyle-street, whereby a breach of the peace might have been occasioned. The defendant pleaded guilty…

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Camden Police Court

Camden News · Thursday 26 March 1896 · page 6

Saturday March 21. Present:—Mr. John Lakeman J.P., in the chair, and Mr. Charles Furner J.P. Mrs Annie French lessee of the…

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Camden and Campbelltown Revision Court

Camden News · Thursday 26 March 1896 · page 6

This court was held on Saturday last the 21st instant, at the Camden Police Court. Mr F. W. Edwards P.M. presided. For the Camden Division 5 new names…

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Camden Police Court. SATURDAY, April 18 Before Messrs C. T. Whiteman, C. Furner, and J. K. Chisholm, J'sP

Camden News · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 1

Albert White of Newcastle, was charged by the police with carrying firearms on Sunday, the 5th inst, for the purpose of sport. The defendant did not appear. Sergeant…

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Camden Police Court. SATURDAY, April 25

Camden News · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 2

Present Messrs. J. K. Ghisholm and C. Furner, J's. P. William McGuire, Arthur Jessop, W. Hackenberg, J. Hackenbery and Robert…

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Camden Police Court. Saturday, May 30

Camden News · Thursday 4 June 1896 · page 6

Before Messrs. J. K. Chisholm and C. Furner, Js'P. John Me Guira residing at Narellan was charged by Lizzie Bryant for the desertion…

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Camden Police Court. Saturday, June 6. Before Messrs J. Lakeman and C. Furner, Js' P. Small Debt Cases

Camden News · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 6

Bensley v. Sherritt, W. Biley, J. Riley and W. Riley. There being no appearances in either cases verdict was given to the plaintiff for the amounts claimed…

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(To the Editor.) Barristers' Court, Sydney, June 9th, 1896

Camden News · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 1

SIR,—Referring to an article which appeared in your issue of the 16th May last, in which myattention was drawn, as member of the district, to…

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Camden Police Court. Saturday June 13. (Before Messrs. C. T. Whiteman and J. Lakeman. J's. P.) Marceau v. Selens

Camden News · Thursday 18 June 1896 · page 4

This was a prosecution under 46 Vic. No. 17, whereby J. and W. Selems were summoned to find sureties for the peace in respect of using threatening language towards…

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Camden Police Court

Camden News · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 6

Saturday June 20th, before Messrs. J. Lakeman and C. Furner J.J. Mr. H. W. Allingham solicitor, made application on behalf of Alfred Kurtz who…

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Camden Annual Licensing Court

Camden News · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 4

Saturday, June 20th, before Messrs. J. Lakeman, and C. Furner J's. P. The following hotel proprietors in the Camden licensing district made application…

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Camden Police Court. Monday, June 29, Before. Mr. C. T. Whiteman J.P.

Camden News · Thursday 2 July 1896 · page 2

George Payton, in custody, was charged with having no visible lawful means of support. Sentenced to six month in Parramatta goal, with recommendation for…

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Camden Police Court. Small Debt Court. Saturday. July 4

Camden News · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 4

Before Messrs. C. T. Whiteman, C. Furner, and W. C. Furner, J's.P. Liggins v. Dunk. This was a claim for £7 0s 3d to which…

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Campbelltown Licensing Court

Camden News · Thursday 16 July 1896 · page 1

The quarterly meeting of the Campbelltown Licensing Court was held last Saturday before Messrs Kidd, (chairman). Vaughan, and Woodhouse…

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Picton Police Court. Friday July 17. Before Messrs. Antill and Roberts J's.P. Willbrant v. Schmarr

Camden News · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 6

This was a prosecution on behalf of Fredrick William Willbrant against Schmarr, for assault committed on the 3rd. inst. After hearing evidence of the…

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Notice Before Proceedings. at the Campbelltown Police Court, on Saturday, the 18Th Inst

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 2

Before Messrs. P. B. Hurley and H. Winton, J's.P. the following important case was decided. [POLICE V. HOLAHAN.]…

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Camden Police Court. Saturday, August 1. Small Debts Court. (Before Messrs J. K. Chisholm, Captain Onslow Thompson, D. Nott and C Furner, J's.P.) COSTIGAN V. BENNETT

Camden News · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 4

Mr. E. W. Allingham appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr, F. R. Cowper appeared for the defendant. This was a claim for £30 10s, of which credit had been given for £12 2s 6d by payments: The…

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Appeal Court for Camden. Municipal District Rates. Saturday, August 1. (Before Captain A. J. Onslow Thompson, Messrs. D. Nott and C. Furner, J's.P.)

Camden News · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman W. C. Furner) represented the Council. The assessors Messrs Thompson and Peters were present…

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