Police Court. Cundletown, Wednesday April 19. Before Mr. H. J. CORNISH, J.P. Drunk and Disorderly
Benjamin Phillips was charged with being and disorderly. Fined 20/-, or 48 hours in Taree gaol. Fine paid. DRUNKENNESS…
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Courts & crime, 1899
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Mansfield Murder
A post mortem examination of Butler, who was murdered at Mansfield, Victoria, has revealed some important facts, which the police are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Cundletown, Saturday, April 29. Before Mr. H. J. CORNISH, J.P. Drunkenness and Obscene Language
Alfred Walters was charged with drunkenness, and using obscene language. Flea, guilty to both charges. Fined 5/- for each offence, or 48 hoars in Taree…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court. Taree, Tuesday, May 2. Before the Hon. E. A. T, Pery, P.M., and Messrs. J. ABBOTT and C. BOYCE, J'sP. J.C. HICKSON v. Jas. Lulham, Senr
Claim £12 5s 4d, for goods sold and delivered. Mr. L.O. Martin appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. B. Lipscomb for defendant. The case was further postponed until Tuesday,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kempsey Police Court. Tuesday, May 2. Before the P.M. False Pretences
FREDERICK MONTAGUE NELSON was charged with obtaining £2 from Charles Bowen by means of a false pretence. Sergeant Netterfield deposed that on…
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For service in the territory known as Rhodesia, with recruiting offices at Buluwayo and Salisbury, is established the British South Africa Police, which is one of…
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The District Court and Quarter Sessions will commence at the Court House, West Kempsey, at 10 o'clock on Monday morning next. His Honor…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Police Court. Coopernook, Saturday, May 6. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., and Messrs. J. ABBOTT, T. HOGG, G. WALTERS, and W. C. READING, J.'sP. a Cordial Welcome
Mr. Reading took his seat on the Bench for the first time, and was warmly welcomed by the other Magistrates—the general opinion being that he is a decided acquisition…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Cattle Stealing
Elijah Cooper, on bail, was charged with stealing a cow and calf, the property of J. and P. Knauer. Mr. Gannon appeared for accused, who pleaded not guilty…
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Louis Leres, on bail, was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Casey with intent. In this case it was mentioned the prosecutrix had failed to attend and the police did not…
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ALTHOUGH nearly 20 cases were set down for hearing at the District Court, only three came before His Honor Judge Coffey, the others being settled. The case of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →British South Africa Police
For service in .the territory known as Rhodesia, with recruiting offices at Buluwayo and Salisbury, is established the British South Africa Police, which is one of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, May 9. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M. DRUNKENNESS
Jas. Borand was charged with drunkenness, Fined 1/-, or imprisonment till the rising of the Court…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Sergeant Injured. Sydney
Sergeant Stone, of Taree, while on duty at the Wallamba River, was thrown from his horse and sustained concussion of the brain…
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At the inquest on Wm. Butler, the victim of the Mansfield murder, the jury found no evidence showing the exact cause of the death. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, May 16. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., and Mr. C. BOYCE, J.P. DRUNKENNESS
Edward Rossiter was charged with being drunk. Fined 5s, or 48 hours' imprisonment, Fine paid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →District Court. Taree, Monday, May 15. Before His Honor Judge Coffey. Gid. Saxby v. JAS. P. CURLEY
Claim £8, br cordials, &c., supplied. There was 10 appearance of the parties, and it was stated by the Registrar of the Court that defendant had filed his schedule…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Kew, Saturday, May 13. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., and Mr. R. LONGWORTH, J.P.
Kate Dodds V. E. B. Porrett.—Interpleader against execution. Bailiff ordered to levy on two tables only. The Australian Timber Co. v. W. M'Neil.—Claim £1 2s 4d, for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →District Court. Before His Honor Judge Coffey. HICKS v. MOLLOY
In this case William Hicks claimed damages from John Molloy for illegal distraint. For the defence it was sought to prove that a receipt for balance of rent of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gladstone Police Court. Wednesday, May 17,--Before the P.M.
JOHN L. SULLIVAN was charged at the instance of J. M. Barnes with using insulting words. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 5s, costs of court 7s, and £1 1s…
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