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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

287 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 15

URALLA & District. Uralla, Wednesday Night. Small Debts Court. Wednesday.—(Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1894 · page 5

S. W. LEE v. J. Kent.—Claim, for goods sold, £6 8s. 1d. Verdict for plaintiff with cost 7s. Mr. Heydon for plaintiff. T. E. Bardsley v. W. K. M'Roberts.—…

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A Clergyman Charged with Murder

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1894 · page 3

A TRAGEDY has occurred at Harlingen, and caused considerable sensation throughout Holland. A pastor of the Reformed Church at that place had in…

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The Mysterious Murder in Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1894 · page 4

THE inquest on the body of Eugene Possett, who was found murdered in a shop on 18th April, was continued on Thursday. Wilson and Douglas, who had been arrested on…

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Murder and Suicide in Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1894 · page 3

THE vicinity of Belmore Park on Friday was the scene of a shocking shooting affray. While Constable Glass was doing duty in that vicinity about noon, he discovered the apparently lifeless body of…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Monday, May 7. (Before the P.M., and Mr. J. Moses, J.P.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1894 · page 3

INCORRECT RETURNS.--Mr. M. J. St. Clair, Inspector of Stock, proceeded against W. Walters for unlawfully making an incorrect statement of his sheep. Walters was fined L2…

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The Dora Dora Slacks Visited in Gaol. Heavily Ironed and Caged Like Lions in the Zoo. (Sunday Times.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1894 · page 7

I WAS not at all jubilant when I heard that the police had laid the Dora Dora blacks by the heels. In my mind a legend was gradually gathering around them…

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Small Deists Court. Friday, May 4. (Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1894 · page 4

B. WEAVER v. M. Crimlisk.—Claim, goods sold, £1 1s. 6d. Judgment for amount and costs 7s. H. W. Lane v. W. J. Williams.—Claim,…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, May 7. (Before the P.M. and Mr. J. Moses, J.P.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1894 · page 3

VERDICT for amounts claimed were given in the following cases :-- A. M'Rac v. D. Bayliss, 5s 6d ; Same v. G. Green, 18s 9d ; Same v. J. Lees, £1 12s 3d ; Same v. M. Carroll, 12s 6d ; Same v. J…

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The Barraba Bank Tragedy. the Accused Lodged in Tamworth Gaol

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1894 · page 5

THE two men Lee and Cummings, under committal for the murder of William C. M'Kay, manager of the Commercial Bank at Barraba, arrived here by special coach on Saturday afternoon from…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Wednesday, May 9. (Before Messrs. J. Denshire and J. Moses, J.'sF.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1894 · page 5

ASSAULT.--Daniel Call v. Thomas Harvey.--This was a case of assault at Dundee on 25th April last. It appears from the evidence adduced that on the date in question complainant was at his hut…

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Burglary

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 3

Major General Hutton's dwelling at Darling Point was entered by burglars on Saturday night, and some valuable ornaments were stolen…

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Armidalo Police Court. FRIDAY.—(Before the P.M.) Furious Riding

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 4

HENRY Pearson and Edward Fraser pleaded guilty to riding furiously through the public streets, and were each fined 20s. and 4s. lOd. costs. The amounts were paid…

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Brutal Murder

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1894 · page 5

In connection with the brutal murder of a butcher and a bookmaker named Wells, who was found on Barnes' common with his head batted in, a man has confessed to the…

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Irish Murder Trial

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1894 · page 6

THE trial of Mrs. Jane Jordan for the alleged murder of her husband, an extensive country Down farmer, was concluded at Downpatrick Assizes…

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Terrible Murder of Children

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1894 · page 6

A CORRESPONDENT at El Paso (Texas) states that a brutal and sensational quadruple murder occurred there on March 22. Four…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Tuesday, May 15. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Larceny of Gold

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1894 · page 5

HENRY LOWE was charged with stealing a quantity of wash, containing tin and gold, at Oban on 11th May, the property of William Hagan. Constable Kelly gave evidence as to arresting…

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Armidale Police Court. FRIDAY.—(Before the P.M. and Mr. E. Marriott, P.M. of Walgett.) Alleged Bank Robbety

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1894 · page 4

GEORGE Thorne, alias Patrick Fitzpatrick, on remand, charged on suspicion with stealing £193 from the premises of the Commercial Banking Company, Armidale, on…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Tuesday, May 22. (Before the P.M. and J. Denshire, J .P.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1894 · page 5

IN HIS CUPS.--Michael M'Donald was charged with refusing to pay for drinks at "Milner's Royal Hotel and pleaded guilty, stating that he was under the influence of drink at the time. He was…

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Assailing the Court with Kisses

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1894 · page 6

MEN running from women wishing to kiss them agitated the County Court at Long Island City on March 16. Judge. Garretson was on tho bench. A jury had just announced a verdict of…

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Latest Up to Publication. Sydney, Thursday, 5.27 P.m the Barraba Murder

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1894 · page 5

A proclamation has been issued directing a Circuit Court be held at Tamworth on June 19, to enable the men accused of the Barraba murder to be tried…

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