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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1889

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Late Police-inspector Anderson. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 30 October 1889 · page 4

A meeting was held last night to recognise the services of late Inspector Anderson. It was resolved that the testimonial should take the form of a…

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Murder of Dr. Cronin. [By Cable.] London

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 November 1889 · page 2

At the trial of the persons supposed to be implicated in the murder of Dr. Cronin, evidence was given that after Le Caron's disclosures in London, a…

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Murder of a Clergyman and Party. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 November 1889 · page 2

A letter has been received by the police at Thursday Island, confirming the fact that the Rev. Savage and party were murdered whilst at prayers on…

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Kempsey Police Court. THURSDAY. Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 November 1889 · page 2

JAMES ROSS was charged with being drunk and using obscene language at Kinchela on Tuesday, being on leave from Trial Bay Prison. The prisoner…

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The Murder of Dr. Cronin

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 November 1889 · page 5

At the trial of the prisoners charged with the murder of Dr. Cronin, evidence was given which clearly proved the identity of Burke with…

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Another Murder. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 November 1889 · page 3

A missionary teacher has been murdered at Yule Island, South Seas, by natives, who smashed in his head with stones…

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Kempsey Police Court. TUESDAY, Nov. 12. (Before Dr. Gabriel and Mr. H. W. T. Lee, Js.P. COULSON V. DUNN

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 November 1889 · page 3

In this case Coulston charged Dunn with striking him in the face on Saturday night 2nd Nov. while leaving the Victoria Hotel. Mr. J. Dighton…

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Theft or Kleptomania

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 November 1889 · page 3

" Has George had its breakfast!" Mr. Seaton asked the question as he finished his last biscuit, and looked over at the pretty face opposite him, the face of…

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Nambucca Police Court. TUESDAY, Nov. 12. (Before T. A. Davies, P.M., and J. H. Allen, J.P.)

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 November 1889 · page 2

Sub-Inspector Baker watched the case on behalf of the Police. Hugh Moran on bail charged by constable Reynolds with being drunk…

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Escaped From Gaol. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 20 November 1889 · page 2

Tommy Ryan, an aboriginal, escaped from Grafton Gaol this morning in a daring manner. He has not yet been arrested…

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Kempsey Police Court FRIDAY, Nov. 22. (Before the P.M. and H. W. T. Lee.)

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 2

James Smith was charged with assault and throwing rotten eggs at a member of the Salvation Army. The evidence in this case will be produced…

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Murder of Henry Blackburn. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 5

Frank Smith, the well-known jockey, has been arrested at Gunnedah, and George Paxton has been arrested at Redfern, charged with the murder of…

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Kempsey Police Court. Friday, November 22. Before the Police Magistrate and H. W. T. Lee, J.P. POLICE V. SMITH

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 27 November 1889 · page 3

MR. P. P. Jones appeared for the defendant. In this case, James Smith was brought up on Thursday charged with…

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District Court. Wednesday. Mclaughlin & SHERIDAN v. P. BURKE. Before His Honor and a jury of four

Macleay Argus · Saturday 30 November 1889 · page 4

Mr. Browning, instructed by Mr. Gilfillan, appearded for defendant, and Mr. Mann, instructed by Mr. J. A. I. Perry, for plaintiffs…

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Kempsey Police Court. Dec. 1.--Before the Police Magistrate

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 3

John Malone was charged with assaulting Selina Chapman on Sunday morning, by striking her on the head with his boot. The following…

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District Court

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 3

S. C. Baldwin v. Foy.--This was a Supreme Court issue in which the plaintiff sought to recover £16 17s. Mr. Perry appeared for the plaintiff,…

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Devonshire-street Murder. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 2

The inquest in connection with the Devonshire-street murder was resumed to-day, and important evidence was given by one witness named Warren,…

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Divorce Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 2

In the Divorce Court to-day, Mr. Alexander Hutchinson, M.P., was ordered to pay £2 per week and £30 on account of his wife's costs in an…

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Kempsey Land Court. DECEMBER 4

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 4

Robert Pettit, c.p. 40 acres, parish of Hickey, county of Dudley, confirmed William Notley, c.p. 40 acres, parish of Beranghi, county of Macquarie, disallowed…

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Nambucca Police Court. Dec. 3.--Before J.C. Conen, J.P.

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 December 1889 · page 3

Ernest Vaughan was charged with stealing a half-chest of tea on the 3rd November from the drogher Keystone. Constable Reynolds gave evidence…

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