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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1878

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District News. Walcha Police Court. Tuesday, Sept. 17. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. C. D. Fenwick, John Fletcher, and T. B. Kermode.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1878 · page 6

THOS. Woods v. Mrs. Murphy.—This was an information charging defendant, a married woman, with having made use of threats towards Ellen Woods,…

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Uralla Police Court. Monday, Sept. 23. (Before Mr. J. Buchanan, P.M., and Dr. Woods.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1878 · page 6

POLICE v. Silas Rixon.—Cruelty to a horse, by working it whilst suffering from a fistula. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 20s., and 5s. lOd. costs of…

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District News. Walcha Police Cocrt. (Before Messrs. Fenwick and Kermode.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1878 · page 4

DICK, alias "Waggara," an aborigine, appeared pursuant to remand from 17th inst., charged with unlawfully and feloniously stealing one grey horse, together…

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Local Intelligence. Land Court of Enquiry. Urailla, Friday, Sept. 20. (Before Commissioner S. Blythe.) Munsie against Kenna

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1878 · page 6

The complaint in this case was laid by Samuel Munsie, and charged Patrick Kenna with non-fulfilment of the residence and improvement requirements…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Friday, September 27. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 October 1878 · page 2

STABBING AND WOUNDING.--Jimmy Que, a boarding-house-keeper, residing in Grey- street, was charged with stubbing and wounding William John Doherty, a tailor. Mr. Fitzhardinge…

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A Senior-sergeant of Police Shot Dead

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 October 1878 · page 3

IT appears that senior-sergeant Thomas Wallings, of the Dubbo police, whose death has been announced, was shot on the 20th inst. near Wonbobbie. He and constable Walsh were in pursuit of an…

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Uralla Police Court. Monday, Oct. 7. (Before Mr. J. Buchanan, P.M.) Assault with Intent

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1878 · page 6

AH Chung (Chinese), on bail, charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on James Young, of Rocky River. Constable Lundie deposed that Ah…

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Local Intelligence. Armidale Police Court. Saturday, Oct. 5. (Before the P.M. and Mr. Blythe.) Vagrancy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1878 · page 6

MARGARET Chandler, who hailed from La Belle France, was charged with vagrancy. Police Constable Grey had found…

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Armidale Circuit Court. Tuesday, Oct. 8. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Faucett.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1878 · page 4

MR. Cecil Bedford Stephen, Crown Prosecutor. Mr. Mackinson, Judge's Associate. Mr. J. Buchanan, Deputy Sheriff…

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The Murder of Lord Leitrim. an Extraordinary Story From America

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 October 1878 · page 3

THE New York Herald of the 15th instant writing oil Lord Leitrim's murder, Says:--There came into possession of the Herald information of a character which sweeps away the…

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Friday, October 18. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1878 · page 2

W. M'Donald proceeded against Edward Preston, under the Tenants Act, to gain possession of certain premises held by the latter. The Bench made an order that the said premises…

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Monday. October 21. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1878 · page 2

Mary Thompson was charged with being of unsound mind. The evidence of Constable Flynn and Dr. Denis having been taken, the unfortunate woman was ordered to find securities or be…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, October 22.) (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. James Martin.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1878 · page 2

PHILLIP GROB v. George Petell ; hay sold and delivered, £3 7s. Settled. J. J. Matthews v. Joseph Grob, junr.; dishonoured pro. note, £110s. Verdict for plaintiff…

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Tuesday, October 22. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. James Martin.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1878 · page 2

Smith v. Smith.-- Maintenance. A medical certificate was produced that defendant was unable to leave Grafton. The further hearing of the case was adjourned till the 5th of November…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Tuesday. October 15. (Before the P.M. and Mr. Colin Fletcher.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1878 · page 2

M'CLAREN v. Kelly.-- The plaintiff sued defendant for an amount alleged to be due for wages. The Bench gave a verdict for sum claimed and costs, £2 12s. 8d. Mr. Fergusson…

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The Police Murders in Victoria

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1878 · page 3

THE cruel murder of three constables by bushrangers in Victoria, a short account of which we published in our last issue, may well be classed amongst the most diabolical crimes…

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Local Intelligence. Armidale Police Court. Friday, Nov. 8. (Before the P.M. and Mr. Blythe.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1878 · page 6

AN inebriate was admonished and discharged. Claim for Wage?. Francis Riley v. A. L. Janison.—The…

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The Police Murderers in Victoria. (From the Argus of Saturday.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1878 · page 6

THE police murderers are still at large, and there does not seem to be any certainty yet as to where they are. Our special reporter telegraphs from Benalla…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Wednesday, Nov. 13TH. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1878 · page 2

J CAMPBELL v. J. M'Innes : rescue of a bull seized for the purpose of being imponnded. Mr. T. Goodfellow for complainant, and Mr. Fergusson for defendant. The evidence went to…

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FRIDAY, Nov. 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1878 · page 2

Ramsay v. Schwenke: wages. In this case it appeared that the complainant had agreed to shepherd for the defendant for six months ; that he had to receive two rations per week and…

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