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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

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Licensing Court. Tuesday. Before the P.M., and Messrs. J. W. Wilson and C. Sutherland, J's.P

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 January 1892 · page 4

The following renewals of publican's licenses were granted: -- H. McLennan, Court House Hotel, West Kempsey; Thos. Tonkin, Traveller's Rest,…

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Kempsey Police Court. Tuesday, January 19.--Before Captain Davies, P.M.

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 January 1892 · page 3

William J. McCarney and Police, v. Jack Debris, Patrick Hand, William Blacklock, and William Rowe--Depositing nightsoil on the verandah of William McCarney's…

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Kempsey Police Court. (Before Captain Davies P.m.)

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 6

Alfred Marriott was brought up on remand from Macksville, charged with stealing a grey mare, the property of George Dyson. Mr. Gilfillan watched…

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Annual Police Report. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 4

The annual report from the Inspector of Police was laid on the table of the Assembly yesterday. The police force numbers 1665. Last year 8507…

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[?]Police Department

The Manning River Independent and Advocate of Native Industries · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

IN the Assembly on Thursday night the Premier tabled the report of the Inspector General of Police for the year 1891, and, as usual, the document…

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The A.M.L. and G. Co. Thf Accused Officials Again Charged

The Manning River Independent and Advocate of Native Industries · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

IN the charge division of the Water Police Court on Friday morning Frank J. Smith, George J. Finlayson, George A. Buck, and Thomas Jones were…

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Bankruptcy Court. Monday--Before Capt. Davies, Registrar. In re Michael Wixted, farmer, Macleay River. Adjourned Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

Mr. Perry appeared for bankrupt and Mr. Jones for W. Saul, a creditor. Bankrupt, on oath, stated that he had filed his statement of affairs, but…

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Kempsey Police Court. (Before Capt. Davies P.M. and Messrs. W. D. Scott and Jas. Johnston, J's.P.) Wednesday. Furious Riding

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 January 1892 · page 3

W. Trailow was charged with furious riding in Kemp-street on Thursday 21st inst. At the conclusion of the evidence the P. M. commented strongly on the defendant's…

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Stealing Mining Scrip. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

H. Pybus, sharebroker, has been convicted of stealing a quantity of mining scrip. He is remanded for sentence…

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Kempsey Police Court. Tuesday. Before the P.M., and Messrs. C. Sutherland and R. A. H. Kemp, J's.P

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

Albert Lancaster was fined £2 and costs for using bad language at Frederickton on 29th January. Michael Daly applied for a hawker's…

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Small Debts Court. Before the P.M. and Mr. R. A. H. Kemp, J.P.

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

A. W. Scott v. C. P. Lee. -- This was a claim for £8 9s 10d for work and goods. Defendant did not appear and a verdict was given for plaintiff…

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Kempsey Police Court. Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 2

William Bull was charged with stealing a horse, the property of Michael Johnson, of Clarencetown. Constable Glanville proved the…

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Licensing Court. Before the P.M. and C. Sutherland,Esq., J.P.

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 2

Application to transfer the license of the Post Office Hotel, at Frederickton. Mr. Perry appeared for Mr. Anderson and Mr. Jones for Mr. Dunn…

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Nambucca Police Court Returns

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 5

THE following returns show the business transacted by the Clerk of Petty Sessions at Nambucca (exclusive of land agency business) from the 1st…

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The Blackfriars Murder

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 6

The Blackfriars Estate, situate about midway between Redfern Railway Station and the Newtown-road, was, on Friday night, the scene of one of those horrible…

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Committed on a Charge of Murder. . Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 5

William Cecil has been committed at Wagga on a charge of wilfully murdering a selector's wife…

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Rush on the New South Wales Savings Bank. Police Protection Sought. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 5

An unprecedented rush has taken place on the New South Wales Savings Bank, originating amongst small depositors at Millers Point…

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Kempsey Police Court. Tuesday. (Before the P.M.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 2

--Davenport v. C. P. Lee.--Claim £5 damages to vehicle and £1 delay in consequence. Mr. Gilfillan appeared for plaintiff and Mr. Jones for the…

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Horrible Murder in Bendigo

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 6

A horrible murder was committed about 7 o'clock on Monday night, in a small tenement off Glasgow-lane,…

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Taree Police Court. Tuesday, February 16. BEFORE the P.M. Small Debts Case

The Manning River Independent and Advocate of Native Industries · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 4

George Fotheringham v. John Maybury,—Claim of 30s. for board and lodging. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for plaintiff for amount…

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