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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1899

338 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 12 of 17

Terrible Tragedy at Pyrmont. Sydney Giblett Commits Murder Williams Shot Dead. Misses Emily and Lilt Absolom Wounded. Giblett Tries to Shoot Himself Sydney, Thursday, 10 a.m

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 5

A terrible tragedy occurred at Pyrmont last night. Aman named Sydney Frederick Giblett, described as an accountant, 35 years of age,…

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Terribly Tragedy at Pyrmont Sydney Giblett Commits Murder

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 24 August 1899 · page 3

AN awful tragedy took place at Ultimo last Wednesday night, when a jealous man, stung by the refusal of his offer of marriage, and smarting under the indignity of having…

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Police Court. Tuesday, August 22, 1899

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 2

P. Daniher v. C. Payne, for forging a receipt for money. Mr. S> Banks-Smith appeared for the prosecutor, and Mr. G. M. Dunn for the…

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French Soudan. Murder of Two Officers. London, August 22

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 5

FURTHER particulars concerning the murder of Colonel Klobb and Lieutenant Meunier, in the French Soudan, state that Colonel Klobb was journeying to assume command…

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Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice Walker.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 4

AN ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT. M'Sweeney and Walters v. The Australian Timber Company. Messrs. Gorden and E. P. Owen,…

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Police Court. Forster

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 30 August 1899 · page 2

A Court of Petty Sessions was held at Forster, on the 26th instant, before the Hon. E.A.T. Pery. P.M. W. Newman, on bail, for being drunk and…

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In The Ballihooley Police-Court

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 7

Magistrate: 'Who is it brings the allegation against the prisoner at the bar?' Constable Patsy Bora: 'Well, plaze,…

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A Novel Theft

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

"Something funny?" And, says the "Nashville Banner," the advance agent looked at the ceiling for a moment. "The funniest thing I've run against in some time…

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Supposed Murder in Queensland

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 9

The body of a carrier named Sydney Pearse has been found underneath his waggon at Winton, Queensland. His head was brutally battered in and…

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Kempsey Police Court. Monday, August 28. -- Before Messrs. J. W. Wilson and S. Boud, Js.P

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 9

Arthur Speechly, charged with being drunk, was fined 2s 6d, or imprisonment till the rising of the court. The fine was paid…

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Police Court. Saturday, August 26th, 1899. Before J. Butler Esq., J.P., and F. Hayward E q, J.P.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

JOHN James Western was charged with being armed with a pistol with intent to commit a felonious act in Port Macquarie on the 25th August, 1899…

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A Queensland Bush Tragedy. Brutal Murder of a Teamster. Winton

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 4

A FEARFUL tragedy was enacted here this morning. Sydney Pearse (24), a carrier, came to town last night, leaving his waggon at the four-mile gate on Vindex-road. He returned very late, and was…

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In The Ballihooley Police-Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 7 September 1899 · page 7

Magistrate: 'Who is it brings the allegation against the prisoner at the bar?' Constable Patsy Boru: 'Well, plaze,…

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A Novel Theft

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 7 September 1899 · page 2

"Something funny?" And, says the Nashville Banner," the advance agent looked at the ceiling for a moment. "The funniest thing I've run against in some time…

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Kempsey Police Court. Monday, Sept. 4. -- Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 6

NATHANIAL RICHARD BATES was charged with being drunk. Sergeant Netterfield stated accused had been locked up since Saturday and was very sick and asked…

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Police Court. BEFORE J. Butler E q. J P., and F. Hayward Esq. J.P. Monday, Sep, 4Th 1889

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 2

Albert James Adkins was charge with stealing two boxes of Tobacco valued at £9 9s 3d, the property of A. E. Dark, from a vessel in the port…

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Police Court. Wingham, Tuesday, Sep. 10. Before Hon, E. A. T. Pery, P.M., and Messrs. J. Cochrane and H. M. Master J.P. School Case

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 3

W. W. Bird was charged with neglecting to send his child to school the prescribed number of days. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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The Dreyfus Case. Dreyfus Again Condemned, and Sentenced to 10 Years' Imprisonment. the Result of Trial Received with Indignation. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 2

CAPTAIN Dreyfus has been condemned by the Rennes court-martial, and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment in a fortress. He was stunned at the decision…

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Police Court. Tuesday, September 12, 1899

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 2

Before W. Burton Smith, Esq., P. Mc[?]and Messrs. J. C. McIntyle, L. Summerville, J. E. Flynn, and J[?] Neville, J.'sP. SELLING A DISEASED ANIMAL…

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Kempsey Police Court. Friday, Sept. 15.--Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 9

Edward Peade was proceeded against by Evaline McKenna for maintenance of an illegitimate child. Mr. Marrack appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Rudder…

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