A Witness Sent to Gaol. Sydney, Monday Night
A WITNESS named Scott, who appeared in the Newtown murder case to-day, was questioned by the Judge as to whether he (witness) had been drinking, and was…
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Contempt of Court
WE have this morning to welcome a most important judicial decision on the question of contempt of court. We have long been waiting for it. and we, in common with all…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Armidale Police Court. Monday, June 8. (Before Messrs. J. P. Kirkwood and J. Bliss, J's.P.)
Thomas Parry, was charged with larceny of a bridle the property of D. Porter. Mr. M'Donald appeared for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Damages for Assault
The case of Eliza Clark, domestic servant, against George Eaton, Mayor of Enfield, to recover £1000 for alleged assault, resulted in a verdict for plaintiff for £50 damages…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Action for Assault. Sydney, Thursday Night
IN the case of Eliza Clark, domestic servant, against George Eaton, Mayor of Enfield, to recover £1000 for alleged assault, a verdict for plaintiff was found,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Newtown Murder. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon
AT the Criminal Court, yesterday, George Love, for the murder of his wife at Newtown, was found guilty with a strong recommendation to mercy, and was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Coffey.)
M. H. Fitzhardinge v. Charles Devlin.--Claim £4 12s 4d for professional costs. Mr. P. P. Abbott, who appeared for the defendant, had entered a defence that £3 0s 10d of the plaintiffs claim was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bankruptcy Court. Friday, June 11, 1896
A meeting it creditors in the Bankrapt Estate of E. J. Court was held at the Court House yesterday morning, before the acting-registrar…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Inside a Chinese Gaol
IN these times of civilisation one is apt to doubt the horrible tales told by visitors of prison scenes in China. A special correspondent to the Chicago…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →District Court. Saturday June 13.—(Before his Honor Judge Coffey.)
BARRISTERS present: Messrs. Browning, Mocatta, Watt, and Liebius. Solicitors present: Messrs. A. W. Simpson, T. J. Kearney, J. A. M'Donald, H…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gold Stealing
Clarence Hutton, on bail, pleaded guilty to [?] charge of gold stealing at West Hillgrove, in May, 1896. Mr. S. Kearney appeared for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Assault
Alexander Battersby was charged with maliciously wounding J. J. Bliss, at Armidale, on May 10. A further count of common assault was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →District Court. Saturday, June 13
The District Court opened on Saturday before his Honor Judge Coffey. The legal profession was represented…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Armidale Police Court. Monday, June I5. (Before Mr. J. M'Lean, J.P.)
Mary Finlen Was sentenced to three months hard labor on a charge of vagrancy. A drunk was fined 2s 6d or four…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Burglary. Sydney, Monday Night
THE residence of Dr. Scott-Irving, in Forbes-street, was broken into on Sunday evening during the dinner hour, and over £100 worth of articles were taken…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Armidale Licensing Court
MONDAY, JUNE 22.—(Before the P.M., and Messrs. B. A. Moses and c. A. Jackes.) BENEWALS.—The following renewals of Publicans' licenses were granted…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stealing an Overcoat
Joseph Harlow, on remand, was charged with stealing an overcoat, the property of Robert Brown, on June 17…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Armidale Police Court. Saturday, June 20. (Before the P.M. and Messrs. Drew and Kirkwood.) Stealing Clothes, Etc
Lottie Berry, a girl about 12 years of age, was charged with stealing a sheet and some wearing apparel the property of Mrs. Corlett, Marsh-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reductions and Retirements. Police Magistrates
Armidale—Former salary, £515; new salary (Mr. W. F. Parker), £475. Tamworth—Former salary, £515; new salary (Mr. E. Jones), £400…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lieensing Court. Wednesday, June 22. (Before the P.M., and Messrs. Jackes and Moses J's.P.)
Renewals of lecenses for the following Hotels were granted, there being no objection by the Inspector: D. Jackson, Royal; Mrs. Wade,…
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