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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

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

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 2

RIOTOUS BEHAVIOR. -- Henry Mortimer and Charles Deray were brought up on a charge of riotous behavior in Church-street, on Tuesday afternoon. After hearing the evidence accused…

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London. Wednesday. Dr. Jameson Before the Court

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 5

Dr. Jameson was wildly cheered at the Bow-street Police Court, which was densely crowded. The presiding magistrate expressed indignation at the display of feeling and said…

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The Racehorse Woodford. Pursued by the Police. How the Horse Was Found

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 2

As briefly reported in the "Witness" last week word was received on Wednesday that Woodford, which cost Mr. Hooke, jun., 600 guineas, and which…

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The Racehorse Woodford. How the Horse Was Found. Clinton Before the Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 8

Walcha, Monday.—Sergeant Biffin, who went in pursuit of the stolen horse Woodford, has not yet returned from Port Macquarie. It is probable…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, March 2. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1896 · page 3

A. MEARS v. E. Cassidy--Claim for goods, sold, £5 10s ; verdict for amount. Vincent Bros. v. J. Walmsley--Costs 18s; verdict for plaintiffs…

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Emmaville Police Court. Saturday, Feb. 29. (Before Mr. George Martin, P.M.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1896 · page 3

JAMES Howden and Thomas Hall were charged on summons with riotous behavior in a public street. Evidence having been taken, the first-named was mulct in a penalty of 10s and 4s 10d costs, and the…

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A Supposed Murder

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 4 March 1896 · page 3

On June 26, 1894, the body of a man whose name was unknown was discovered by a fisherman floating in the Barwon River some two or three…

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The Transvaal. Dr. Jameson and His Officers in England. Demonstration in the Police Court. the Accused Wildly Cheered

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 4 March 1896 · page 4

After much mystery Dr. Jameson and his officers, namely, Sir John Willoughby, Colonel Grey, Colonel White, Major Stacey, Major White,…

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URALLA & District. Uralla, Wednesday. POLICE COURT.—(Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1896 · page 4

POLICE v. Parkinson.—Accused was charged with cattle stealing, but the case was dismissed. Same v. Joseph Herbert.—Neglecting to…

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A Domestic Police

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 3

Mr. Reid announees a domestic policy for next session of Parliament. Such a policy will have the charm of novelty. Hitherto Parliament has…

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The Walcha Horse-Stealing Case. How Clinton Was Tracked

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 2

A few fresh items in connection with the cue of horse-stealing were elicited at the Police Court on Tuesday, and some facts in connection with…

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Walcha Police Court. Saturday, February 29th, 1896. (Before Mr. G. H. Erratt, J.P.)

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 4

C. Clinton, remanded from Port Macquarie, on a charge of horse stealing. Sergeant Biffin sworn, stated: I…

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Warden's Court. Friday, March 6. (Before the Warden, Mr. C. E. Smith P.M.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 3

C. H. Hodgson objected to an application by F. Jackes for a g.l. of 10 acres at Sam's Swamp. Mr. Kearney appeared for objector,…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Monday, March 9

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1896 · page 2

(Before Messrs. Jas. Martin and J. Healey, J's.P.) WM. RUMING v. T. Healey, for the detention of a white steer, valued at 20s. Mr. Fitzhardinge appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Abbott for…

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Divorce Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1896 · page 5

IN the Divorce Court, on Taes[?] fore Judge Simpson, in the case Schoteili? [?] Schofield his Honor, addressing the petitioner, said that he had placed himself…

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Warden's Court

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 2

Application for suspension by Rev. J. Robinson withdrawn, additional labour having been put on. H. Andrews and George Andrews.—…

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Walcha Police Court. (Tuesday, March 10. Before the P.M., Air. C. E. Smith.)

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 2

Bonnick v. Bonnick—Domestic infelicity. Mr. Stadium for the plaintiff wife. Mr. Nash for the defendant husband. Case withdrawn, the parties…

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Small Debts Court

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 2

Stephens v. Pearce,—Mr. Statham for plaintiff; Mr. Nash for defendant. This was a claim for doctor's and nurse's expenses in connection with…

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A Touching Incident in a Berlin Court Room

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 7

A very touching incident occurred recently in the Berlin Divorce Court. A lady well-known in society, had caught her husband, who was…

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Bankruptcy Court. Friday, March 13. (Before Mr. C. E. Smith. District Registrar in Bankruptcy.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 4

The single meeting of creditors in the insolvent estate of B. P. P. Kemp was held. The following creditors were…

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