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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1877

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Local Intelligence. Armidale Police Court. Friday, Dec. 29. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1877 · page 6

An inebriate was fined 5s., or 10 hours in the lock-up Unregistered Dog. Police v. Maurice Histon.—The…

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Local Items. Lands Court of Enquiry, Armidale. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3. (Before Mr. Commissioner BIythe.) in Re Thos. Ellis

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1877 · page 4

MR. Mitchell for Mr. Warner. Mr. Simpson for Mr. Ellis. This case, which had been adjourned from the 18th of December, for further…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Wednesday, January 3Rd. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1877 · page 2

Adam Fletcher was charged with cruelty to a horse. Senior sergeant Walker prosecuted, and Mr. Kearney defended the prisoner. The evidence was conclusive as to the prisoner's…

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Tuesday, January 9Th. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. Edwards.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1877 · page 2

William Smith was charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, and for using obscene, language. He was fined 10s. for the first offence and 20s. for. the last, with the usual alternative…

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Local Intelligence. Armidale Police Court. Friday, January 6. (Before Messrs. Sydney Blythe and John Moore.) ASSAULT

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1877 · page 6

WM. Ambrose M'Dermott v. Tbos. Caffrey.—The defendant was charged upon information with having, on the 29th December last, struck plaintiff in the face,…

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Local Intelligence. Armidale Police Court. Wednesday, Jan. 10. (Before the P.M., Messrs. Blythe, F. Jackes, J. M(Lean,J. M. Simpson, C. D. Fenwick, and G. Allingham.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1877 · page 4

AN inebriate was cautioned, and discharged. EXTENSION OF LICENSES. The Police Magistrate said they would…

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Court of Enquiry. Monday, January 8. (Before Mr. Commissioner Blythe.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1877 · page 6

The adjourned enquiry in re Warner v. T. Ellis, was resumed. Mr. Mitchell (representing Mr. Proctor) for Mr. Warner. Mr. Simpson for Mr…

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Local Intelligence. Armidale Police Court. Saturday, Jan. 13. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. S. Blythe.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1877 · page 6

ONE inebriate was cautioned and discharged. Another, an old offender, was fined 40s., or [?] days in gaol…

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Local Items. Armidale Police Court. Thursday, Jan. 18. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. F. Jackes.) Unsound Mind

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1877 · page 4

James Duff, a man well advanced in years, was brought before the Court, being of unsound mind and unable to take care of himself…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Tuesday, January 16Th. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Dumaresq and Ross, J.P.'s)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1877 · page 2

SAMUEL SUDDABY v. St. Leon ; illegal detention of a horse.--The defendant appeared by his solicitor, Mr. J. A. Boyd ; Mr. Kearney for complainant. The facts of the case as elicited…

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The Decay of Burglary

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1877 · page 7

WE are not aware that the burglar has lost any of his ancient skill in England; but in the United States, if we may trust the ' New York Times,' he has greatly…

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Local; Intelligence. Armidale Police Court. Friday. Jan. 19. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. S. Blythe arid F. Jackes.) Deserting Children

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1877 · page 6

ELIZABETH Oliver v. Joseph William Mitchell.—Defendant was charged, upon information, that he did wilfully, and without lawful or, reasonable cause or excuse,…

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Local Intelligence. Armidale Police Court. Friday,jan.26. (Before Messrs. Moore and Bray.) Unsound Mind

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1877 · page 6

HUGH M'Ginty was charged with being of unsound mind, and unable to take care of himself. It appeared that M'Ginty had been…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1877 · page 2

JOHN FITZSIMMONS appeared in custody on a charge of larceny ; he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Henry Shaw, gave evidence to the effect that on the morning of the 30th January,…

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Extraordinary Charge of Murder

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1877 · page 3

ON November 13th, Jane Favel, aged 55 years, Catherine Samuels, aged 21 years, and George Favel, aged 22 years, were brought up at the Police Court, Leighton Buzzard, before Sir R…

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Armidale Police Court. Friday, Feb. 2. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. C. D. Fenwick.) Wine License

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1877 · page 6

George Cherry applied for a colonial wine license, for premises at Commismioner's Water formerly occupied by Mrs. Lewis for a similar purpose. There…

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Local Intelligence. Armidale District Court. Monday, February 5. THE Court was opened proforma

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1877 · page 6

Mr. Jas. Bray, the Registrar, said that, in pursuance of a telegram he had received from Judge Meymott, he adjourned the sitting of the District Court until 11…

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Armidale Court of General and Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, Feb. 6. (Before His Honor Judge Meymott.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1877 · page 4

The Bur was represented by Messrs. Docker (Crown Prosecutor), Ellis, and Dillon. Attorneys, Messrs. Simpson, Mitchell, Proctor, and W. J. Fergusson…

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Court of Quarter Sessions

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1877 · page 2

THIS Court opened before his Honor Judge Meymott. Mr. E. B. Docker, C.P., was in attendance; and the other barristers present were Messrs, Ellis and Dillon. The jury having been called,…

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Glen Innes District Court

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1877 · page 2

THIS Court opened on Monday, before His Honor JUDGE MEYMOTT. The barristers present were--Messrs. Ellis and Dillon ; and attorneys -- W. J. Fergusson, Inverell, and Messrs. Kearney…

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