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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1882

132 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 7

The Toowoomba Murder. (From the Chronicle July 27.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1882 · page 6

His Honor the Chief Justice summed up, reading the charge made against prisoner, which was that of murder. The old form of indictment had been made,which…

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Police Court. Thursday Aug. 1 (Before Messrs. Fenwick Nivison and Fletcher.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1882 · page 4

R. Olledge appeared on summons to anewer two separate charges the first of drunkenness and disorderly behaviour and the second for obstructing the police…

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Police Court. Friday Aug. 4. (Before Messrs. Vincent Brown A. R. Fremlin and H. Roman.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1882 · page 6

JOHN Simpson alias Gallagher was charged with drunkenness. Prisoner was so violent and excited that the Bench ordered him to be removed and remanded till the…

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Scene of the Murder at St. Leonards. (From the E. NEWS.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1882 · page 1

THE place where this shocking murder was committed is nearly at the corner of Berry-street and Lane Cove-road. Here William Smith and his wife lived in…

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Local News. Armidale Police Court. Friday, Aug. 11. (Before Messrs. M'Lean and Warner.) (The Court opened at 10.35.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1882 · page 4

JOHN S. Lord was charged with embezzling three sums of 10s. each, whilst in the capacity of servant to Jas. Ratcliffe. Mr. Kearney appeared for the prosecutor, who…

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A Shocking Double Murder. an Agent and Servant Shot

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1882 · page 2

DUBLIN, June 29.—To-day, shortly before 12 o'clock, the county Galway again became the scene of a dreadful double [?] the town of…

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Scene of Hie Murder at St. Leonards. (From the E. NEWS.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1882 · page 6

THE place where this shocking murder was committed is nearly at the corner of Berry-street and Lane Cove-road. Here William Smith and his wife lived in a…

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Licensing Court. Wednesday, Aug. 16. (Before the P.M. and [?])

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1882 · page 4

INSPECTOR Sutherland v. Geo. Manuel.—Selling without a license. Mr. Kearney appeared for the defendent. The evidence showed that, on the 6th of July, Sergeant…

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Police Court. Thursday, August 17. (Before Mr. H. Roman. J.P.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1882 · page 8

A drunkard was fined 1s. Monday, August 21. (Before the P.M. and Mr. H. Roman.) Bowen v. Townsend.—Unlawful…

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Local News. Armidale Police Court. Tuesday, Aug. 22. (Before the P.M. and Mr. Warner.) (The Court opened at 10.30.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1882 · page 4

MARGARET Pickham v. Joseph Scholes, Jun.—Complainant sought to recover the value of certain sheep, alleged to have been killed by defendant's dog. On the…

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The Confession of a Murder 26 Years Ago

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1882 · page 2

Two men, named Aaron Leedham and Wm. Siddall (says the Glasgow Herald of June 10) are now in custody at Botherham, charged with the murder of Mr…

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Police Court. Wednesday, August 23. (Before Mr. H. Roman.) A drunkard was fined 10s. for his folly. Monday, August 28. (Before the P.M., Messrs. G. Western, H. Roman,and J. Rogerson.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1882 · page 6

Richard Hudson v. George Rice.—This was an offence under the Impounding Act, XIV Vic. No. 23 Sec. 10. Mr. A. W. Simpson for complainant, Mr. J. W…

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Local News. Armidale Police Court. Tuesday, Sept. 12. (Before the P.M.) (The Court opened at 10.30.) Assault

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1882 · page 6

R. T. HARRISON v. Wm. Rook.—It appeared that on Wednesday last complainant was out in the town with a dog which commenced fighting with a dog of the…

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Melancholy Scene in a Police Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1882 · page 3

THE Otago DAILY TIMES relates that a few days ago a scene took place in a police court there that may be truly described as heartrending. It was when the father and…

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Attempt to Murder a Warder in Berrima Gaol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1882 · page 2

ON Saturday evening last (says the SCRUTINEER) a notorious prisoner named Chas. Cunningham made a most determined attempt to murder Warder John Izard. It…

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Police Court. Tuesday, Sept. 12. (Before Messrs. Herdaker and Walsh.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1882 · page 4

Thos. Mulry appeared, on remand, to answer a chaise of stealing a watch from the person of George Featheratone, and Sras committed to take his trial at the…

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Armedale Police Court. Friday, Sept. 15. (Before the P.M. and Mr. Allingham.) (The Court opened at 10.30 a.m.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1882 · page 6

SUPERINTENDENT of Police v. Jas. Austin.—Mr. Mitchell appeared for the defendant, who was charged with having, on the 11th instant, conveyed 15 kegs of…

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Local News. Abmtoale Police Court. Tuesday, Oct. 3. (Before the P.M. end Mr. James M'Lean) (The Court opened at 10 a.m.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1882 · page 4

JOHN Doherty and W. M. Stevenson were, each fined £5 and Court costs for slaughtering without giving due notice. SMALL DEETS COURT…

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Licensing Court. Wednesday, Oct. 4. Before the P.M., Henri. Wilson, L.M. and B. J. T. B. Warner. L.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1882 · page 4

WINE licenses were granted to Jas. Docherty, Reuben King, Anne Carroll, John Bower, Frank Dezius, and Lawrence Cuskely. A similar license was also granted…

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Police Court. Tuesday, Oct. 3. (Before Messrs. Fletcher and Nivison.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1882 · page 4

Robert Marshall, who was admitted to bail three months previously, on remand for sentence for riotous behaviour, answered when called upon, and was…

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