Criminal Assault by an Aboriginal
On Saturday last a blackfellow named Bob was committed for trial at Dubbo, by Mr. Browne, P.M., on a charge of having committed at Coradgery, near Collie, a rape on a girl…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Courts & crime, 1883
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Mysterious Murder of A. Chinaman
A deliberate and determined murder appears to have been committed in Melbourne some time during Monday night. For some time past a Chinese opium vendor named Ah Young, aged…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Deniliquin Police Court. Tuesday, June 5. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr A. McCollough J.P.)
Wils[?] Everitt Defendant was charged with illegally removing timber from Crown Lands. Mr Edwards for the Plaintiff; and Mr Ochiltree for the defendant. who pleaded not guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Deniliquin Licensing Court. Monday, June 4. (Before the police Magistrate, and Dr. Noyes, J.p.) Transfer of License
Charles Ro[?]ham applied for the transfer of the license of the Black Swan Hotel from tile-present holder, T. A. Barnes, to himself. Mr Edwards appeared for the applicant…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →His Last Court
Old Judge Grepson, a Justice of the Peace, was never known to smile. He came to Arkansas years ago, before the "carpet baggers" began their reckless sway, and year…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hay Police Court. Thursday, June 7th. (Before Messrs Pearce, P.M., and Lumsdaine J.P.
Patrick Ryan was charged with being illegally on the premises of A. M. Meakes for an unlawful purpose. There being no evidence of any criminal intention and nothing against accused's character…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Extraordinary Murder
An extraordinary trial for murder has recently been held before the assizes of the Cotes du Nord at Saint Brieuc, France. On February 12 last a sack containing the head…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Assault Case a Wahgunyah
JOHN Turnbull proceeded against two young men named Thomas Marshall and John Warman at the Wahgunyah Police Court on Saturday last for an assault…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Chiltern Police Court. Friday, June 8. (Before Mr. W. H. Foster, P.M.
Sergeant Lynch, v. Arthur M’Bretney: Drunk and disorderly. The magistrate decided to hear the larceny case before deciding. Arthur M’Bretney was then charged with…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wodonga Police Court. Tuesday, June 14. (Before Messrs. Reidy and Sc[?]link.) Abusive Language
Ada Black proceeded against Margaret Bailey for using obscene language. Mr. Emerson appeared for the complainant. It appeared that defendant, who pleaded not guilty, had…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Warden’s Court
John Abel appeared in support of an application for a gold mining lease for G. H. Jamieson and William Barlow, for ground situated on the Old Perseverance lease, near…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Rutherglen Police Court. Friday, June 8. (Before Mr. W. H. Foster, P.M., and Messrs. Reeve, Fraser, and Pearce, J[?] P.)
The police proceeded against William Wallace, for cutting timber on Crown Lands without a license. A fine of 5s. was inflicted. Thomas Donald charged with the same offence was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rutherglen Police Court. Friday, June 8. (Before Mr. W. H. Foster, P.M., and Messrs. T. Reeve and Joseph Pearce, J’s.P.)
Constable Smith proceeded against two men named Wallace and Donald for cutting timber on Crown lands. After a lecture from the P.M. they were fined 5s. each…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wodonga County Court. Wednesday, Juke 13.(Before His Honor Judge Skinner.)
William Hill v. J. Carlyle, claim for £1 19s. 9d., goods sold. Verdict for amount claimed and costs. Same v. C. Sparrow, claim for £11 18s. 1½d…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →Deniliquin Licensing Court Saturday, June 9. (Before the Police Magistrate.)TRANSFER of License
Francis Davey Bassett applied through Mr Ochiltree for the transfer of the license of the Black Swan Hotel from the present applicant to himself. The application was granted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Deniliquin Small Debts Court Wednesday, June 13. (Before Messrs Noyes and Cheriton, J.P’s)
P. Slaman v. Patrick Clancy, claim, £3 3s 6d. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount with coats. P. Slaman v. Dash, claim, £2 6s lid. Defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Open Column. the Proposed Erection of New Court House. (To the Editor of the Pastoral Times)
Sir,—Tenders for the above much required building have been received at Sydney, but up to the present time no auction has been taken to commence the work. From what I hear land holders in various parts of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hillston Licensing Court. Tuesday, June 12th. (Before Messrs O'Neill, P.M., and Messrs J. Armstrong, and A. Loughnan, J. P.'s)
The following renewals were granted:—John Charters, Royal Mail Hotel, Hillston ; Amelia McLean; Thomas Jackson; Frederick Bendfeldt, Commercial Hotel; Joseph George Carroll…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Albury Police Court. Friday, Juke 15. (Before Messrs. K. M’Lennan, P. E. Fallon, and T. Affleck, J’s.P.)
Alexander Pressby was charged with stealing a porimantean. Constable Giltrap deposed that at the Albury station the previous night be saw…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, June 18. (Before the Police Magistrate)
Michael Colbett was charged with being of unsound mind. He was discharged. E.S. Russom v. F. H. May[?] Plaintiff is the Rabbit Inspector for North Deniliquin. Defendant…
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