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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1889

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Armidale Circuit Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 October 1889 · page 3

THE Circuit Court opened on Tuesday last, before his Honor the Chief justice. Hie barristers present were Messrs. Ralston (Crown Prosecutor), Gordon, and…

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Armidale Police Court. Friday, Oct. 18. (Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1889 · page 8

DRUNKENNESS. — One drunkard pleaded guilty, and was fined 2s. 6d., or 4 hours in the lock-up. Another drunkard, who was also disorderly, was fined £1 or four…

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Armidale Police Court. Tuesday, Oct. 22. (Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1889 · page 8

HORSE-Stealing.—Hy. Kolph was charged with horse-stealing.—Sen. Sergt. Rafferty said that the police had made enquiries, and found the accused had come by the…

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Armidale Police Court. FRIDAY, Oct. 25. (Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 October 1889 · page 4

LARCENY.—Mary Simon was charged with larceny of a blanket and pillow the property of William Stinson.—William Stinson and his wife gave evidence to the…

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Not Exactly Murder

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1889 · page 6

"MURDER!" One afternoon, a short time back, this cry in a hotel, proceeding from a room on the third floor, caught the ears of several…

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Murder in Western Australia

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1889 · page 6

THE Perth correspondent of the Melbourne ARGUS telegraphs that Harry Press, a Malay, has been tried in the Supreme Court for the murder of a Manilla man…

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Armidale Police Court. Tuesday, Oct. 39Th. (Before Messrs. J. M'Lean and J. C. Gawthrop.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1889 · page 7

MARY Ann Rooke v. William Bischoff.—Unlawfully detaining a goat. Mr. Simpson appeared for plaintiff. The wife of defendant appeared and stated that her…

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Armidale District Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1889 · page 8

THE District Court opened on Friday last, before his Honor Judge Murray. The barristers in attendance were. Messrs. Gordon, Garland, and Browning, and the…

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The Case of Edmund Taylor. Charged with False Pretences. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1889 · page 4

EDMUND H. Taylor, the well-known accountant, who was arrested at Colombo and brought back to Sydney, was before the police court to-day charged with…

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Armidale Police Court. Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Before the P.M. and Mr. J. M'Lean.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1889 · page 3

DRUNKENNESS.—A drunkard was fined 5s. or 24 hours, a second drunkard was fined the same, a third 10s. or 48 hours, and a fourth 2s. 6d. or 6 hours…

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Armidale Police Court. Wednesday, November 13. (Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1889 · page 8

A DRUNKARD was fined 5s. or 24 hours. Unsound Mind.—Frances Elms was charged upon suspicion of being of unsound mind. The prisoner was…

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Armidale Police Court. Saturday, November 9. (Before the P.M. and Mr. M'Lean.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1889 · page 7

LARCENY. — Henry Patterson was accused of larceny of money, from one Murray. Constable Stapleton gave evidence to the effect that about 8 o'clock the…

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Armidale Police Court. FRIDAY, Nov. 15. (Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1889 · page 3

A DRUNKARD, who was also disorderly, was fined 5s. or 24 hours; and a second drunkard, against whom there were previous convictions, was fined 10s. or 48…

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Armidale Police Court. SATURDAY, Nov. 16. (Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1889 · page 8

DRUNKENNESS.—A drunkard was fined 5s. or 24 hours, and a second drunkard, for a first offence, was fined 2s. 6d. or 4 hours…

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WALCHA & District. Land COURT.—Nov. 14

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1889 · page 8

JOHN Lawlor, c.p. 84-66 and b. 89-5720, c. Vernon, p. Glen Morison, 80a. As to residence from June 28, 1888. Board uphold c.p., and will direct issue of…

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Armidale Police Court. Tuesday, Nov. 19. (Before the PM.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1889 · page 7

STEALING Fruit. — Arthur Tews (19) pleaded guilty to stealing fruit from a garden in the occupation of Mr. Finley. The. P.M. told the accused that he was…

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Armidale Police Court. Wednesday, Nov. 20. (Before Messrs. J. C. Gawthrop and G. R. Meallin.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1889 · page 8

LARCENY. — George Chevere, a railway porter, was charged with stealing money. Prisoner was defended by Mr. Simpson. —Constable Redman deposed to the effect…

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Armidale Police Court. SATURDAY, Nov. 23. (Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 4

UNSOUND Mind.—David John Williams was charged with being of unsound mind. From the evidence of Constable Ferguson it appeared that the accused had been…

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The Surry Hills Murder

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 4

AT the Central Police Court on Friday George Poxton and Francis Smith, who are alleged to be concerned in the murder of Henry Blackburn, were brought up…

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Murder and Suicide Through Jealousy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 7

A SHOCKING affair is reported in the London papers. John Bullock, a retired London publican, aged 62, murdered his wife at Brighton on…

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