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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

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Armidale Police Court. TUESDAY.—(Before Messrs. Jas. M'Lean and W. Drew.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1894 · page 4

ILL-TREATING A HORSE.—Michael Breeney was summoned by the police for ill-treating a horse by riding it whilst it had a sore back. The offence was proved by Constable…

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The Police Department. Inspector-general's Report

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1894 · page 7

THE annual report of the Inspector-General of police was laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday by the Premier. The report shows that six new…

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The Injured Police

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1894 · page 3

The five policemen injured by burglars are progressing favorably. Senior Constable Ball has been promoted to sergeant, and will receive a bonus. No…

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Arming the Police

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1894 · page 3

The Commissioner of Police has declined to arm the police with revolvers, regarding such a step would involve more danger to a constable himself than to criminals…

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Murder at Thursday Island. a Japanese Woman Stabbed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1894 · page 7

ABOUT two months ago a Japanese named Hamada died of consumption, leaving a widow, who mourned his death, in sincerity. Another Japanese named Abbe,…

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Stealing in Company

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 3

At the Tamworth Sessions, Joseph Harlow, alias Farlo, Denis O'Neill, and Patrick Duggan, were charged with stealing a portmanteau containing…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Monday, Feb. 12. (Before the Police Magistrate.) LARCENY

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 2

J. WILLIAMS, W. Gregory were charged with stealing a quantity of clothing, the property of James Walsh, on 26th January last, Mrs. Ecksley with receiving same, and G. Melville with being an…

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A Socialist Sentenced

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 3

A Breton Socialist editor in Paris has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment for threatening the life of M. Carnot, the President, in the event of Valiant being executed…

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Warden's Court. (Before Mr. G. Martin, Warden.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 3

John Bertram v. Thomas M'Cann--This was a case of trespass on plaintiffs leased land. Mr. N. Macdonald appeared or plaintiff. Defendant admitted the trespass ; he had been on the ground six…

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Our Wires. Sydney. Monday, 12.29 P.m. Attempted Murder and Suicide

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 3

A TERRIBLE tragedy took place about 8.30 this morning at the council chambers, Burwood. Mr W. Redlearn, town clerk, under suspension, shot Mr. Paisley, the mayor, and…

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URALLA & District. Uralla, Wednesday. Police Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1894 · page 4

TUESDAY—(Before Mr. J. D. Leece.) One drunkard was fined 10s. or 24 hours in the lock-up. WEDNESDAY—(Before the P.M.)…

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Conspiracy to Murder

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1894 · page 6

A SENSATIONAL trial for conspiracy to murder was concluded on the 20th December at Ulster Winter Assizes, held at Belfast, John and…

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The Ardlamont (Scotland) Murder Case. Judge's Summing-up and Verdict

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1894 · page 7

UNABATED interest was shown when the trial of Alfred John Monson, charged with the murder and the attempted murder of Lieutenant…

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The Williamstown Burglary. the Criminal Convicted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 4

Two young men named Ernest Knox and John Charles Jent were tried on Thursday at the Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court, Melbourne, on a charge of burglary…

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Armidale Police Court. Tuesday.—(Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 4

COACH LICENSE.—A license was granted to T. Lambert for a coach to carry 12 passengers, between Armidale and Hillgrove. Slaughtering License.—A slaughtering…

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Brisbane. Murder and Outrage

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 5

It has been ascertained that Miss Lyons, found dead in the bush near Geraldtown, was violated and horribly murdered…

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URALLA & District. Uralla, Wednesday. Police Court. Monday.—(Before Messrs. J. Haines and M. J. M'Mahon.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 5

SYDNEY B. Lowe, Charles Wells, and Joseph E. Lowe were charged with obtaining money from one George Smith, by fraud, that is to say, usuing loaded dice in play…

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Latest Special Telegrams. New South Wales. Sydeny, Thursday Afternoon. Bench and Police

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 5

MR. M'Farlane, P.M., has been commissioned by the Government to hold an enquiry into the relations between the bench of magistrates at Bingara and the local…

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Warden's Court

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 3

J. Broadfoot v. John M'Leod.--This was a case of dispute over a dam on the claim of one W Thomas, deceased. Mr. Macdonald appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Fitzhardinge for defendant. It…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Monday, Feb. 26. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 3

John O Donohue v. D. Blackstock--Claim for wages, £2 15s. Case dismissed. Police v. B. Ebzery.--Defendant was charged with cruelty to a calf, and was remanded for eight…

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