Late Police Court
At the West Kempsey Police Court yesterday, Henry Ernest Mather's indentures were cancelled and he was ordered to be returned to the Sobraon…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Mid North Coast · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1898
286 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 3 of 15
Police Removal
Constable Lawler, who for the past two years has been stationed, at Frederickton, received notice on Wednesday last that lie was to be transferred…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Kempsey Police Court. Tuesday, Feb. 22. -- Before Mr. McKell, P.M.
John Woods was charged with cutting timber without a license. Fined 10s, Costs of court 5s 6d and, one witness, costs 10s. For a similar offence J. McGuigan was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police Court. Oundletown, Tuesday, March 1. (Before the P.m.) False Pretence
William Byrne was charged with obtaining a flask of whisky by false pretences. Ordered to pay a fine of 1Os, together with witnesses expenses…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Divorce Court. Sydney
The divorce case, in which Alfred Jones, a boundary rider, sought a divorce from his wife on account of her adultary with his employer, a…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Police Court. Cundle, Tuesday, March 1. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M. Fond of Whisky
William Byrne was charged with obtaining a flask of whisky by false pretences from Robert Henry Bryant, of Gundletown. After hearing the evidence of Mr. Bryant and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →At the Court House. Small Debts. Tuesday, March 1. -- Before Mr. R. A. H. Kemp and Dr. Casement, Js.P. Crayne and Murphy V. Borough of Kempsey
In this case the plaintiffs sued for £1, an amount which it was stated had been deducted from a contract which plaintiffs had executed. Crayne said the work was up to…
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Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs Geo. Walters and Reuben 'Richards, J's.P. THREATENING WORDS…
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Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. Reuben Richards, J.P. Dominico Borga v. Robert Brown.—Balance of wages, £1 8s. Verdict for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court. Coopernook, Saturday, March 5. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., and Messrs. G. WALTERS and R. RICHARDS, J'sP. Ada, Shorsmith V. Elizabeth French
Complaint for threatening words. The case was struck out when called on, there being no appearance of the parties. There was also one case Bottled out of court…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central Criminal Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Acting Justice Rogers). a Capital Charge
The trial of William Reeves upon a charge of having, at Taree, on January 8, committed a capital offence upon his sister, aged 12 years, was concluded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Coopernook, Saturday, March 5. Before the P.M., and Mr. R. RICHARDS, J.P. Dominico Borga V. Robert Brown
Claim £1 8s., for balance of wages. Verdict for amount claimed and costs, making a total of £2 3s. One case was settled out of court…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Assault on a British Consul
Several Russian blue jackets have been arrested at Sebastopol for assaulting Mr Cooke, the British acting Consul in that town…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Terrible Murder, a Man and His Wife Shot
A TERRIBLE tragedy took place at Rookwood cemetery on Saturday last. The whole surroundings are most remarkable and unique, and the frightful cold-bloodedness and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Charge of Stealing
A lad named Martin Delaney was brought up at the Gladstone Police Court on Wednesday, charged with stealing 4s from the hut of George…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gladstone Police Court. Wednesday, March 10th. -- Before the P.M.
William Knauer was summoned at the instance of Constable Donnelly for neglecting to keep the lamp alight outside his hotel. Fined 1s and 4s 10d cost…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Serious Assault on a Farmer. Four to One. the Assailants Arrested
To be set upon by roughs and almost killed after going through nearly 60 years of life without accident to health or limb is one of the hardest experiences we know of. Such…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Court. Taree, Monday, Mar. 21. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M.
Peter Bernard, who was arrested on Saturday eight last by Constable Turnbull, for being drunk, was fined 10/-, which was paid. TAREE, TUESDAY, MAR. 22…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Riot at Kalgoorlie. the Premier Jostled, and the Police Armed. Sydney
A SERIOUS riot has occurred at Kalgoorlie, and Sir John Forrest was hustled and assaulted by the mob. The Riot Act was road, and the police were placed under arms, but it was not necessary for them to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Court. Wingham, Tuesday, 29th inst. (Before the Hon. E. A. T. Pery, P.M., and Messrs J. Abbott, F. Dimond, H. McMaster, & J. Cochrane, J's.P.) Illegal Detention
Jas. Evans v. Job Taylor.—This was a peculiar case, in which complainant endeavoured to procure an order for the return of a horse alleged…
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