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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1897

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Wholesale Sheep Stealing

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 8

Mr. Cosgrove, a large sheep-owner at Oakvale, Cooma, has reported to the police that he has of late lost upwards of 400 sheep. Other…

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The Murder of Mrs. Lyfield

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 4

Further horrible facts have come out regarding the murder of Mrs. Lyield at Rosebrook, near Port Feiry. Mrs. Snell, daughter of…

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No Murder

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 3

At the inquest on the alleged murder of the man Hurst, at Kilmore, a verdict of death from syncope was returned. His wife, who was under arrest, has been discharged…

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District Court. Friday, Feb. 5. (Before His Honor Judge Coffey.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

J. F, UTZ v. John Sweeney--Goods sold, £36 15s 1d; verdict for amount claimed. Mr. Fitzhardinge for plaintiff. Mrs. Nowland v. W. Strange--Goods sold…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, Feb. 5.—(Before Messrs. J. M'Lean and F. Braund.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 4

COMMISSIONERS of Railways v. T. Head, claim for freight £5 15s. Judgment for amount and cost 5s.—J. Richardson and Co. v. W. Wright, claim goods sold £1…

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The Murder of Mrs. Lyfield

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 3

At Warr[?]mbool on Friday the body of Mrs. Lyfield, the victim of the Rosebrook tragedy, was exhumed. Drs. Fleetwood, Miller, Scott, and…

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Last Night's Cables. [Through Our Special Agents.] Butler Before the Court. [By Cable.] London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 5

AT the Extradition Court at San Francisco, yesterday, Butler admitted that his name was Richard Asche, and stated that Hatwood was living in London to-day…

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A chapter of Thefts. Horse Stealing and Larceny. Work for the Walcha Police. (By TELEGRAPH.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

The police have been kept busy of late. Sergt. Biffin and Constable Young were apprised of horses being stolen,…

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The Mountain Murders. the Extradition Proceedings. Preston's Murder

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 6

ReportS from San Francisco state that Butler was completely stunned when accused by the detectives of the murder of Preston…

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Armidale District Court. Friday, February 12. (Before His Honor Judge Coffey)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

C. Wilsen v. A.M. Millan, claim £7 lIs. Verdict for plaintiff, for whom Mr. A.W. Simpson appeared. Walcha Municipal Council v. Thos…

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London. Sunday Butler in Court

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1897 · page 3

Butler has been arraigned at San Francisco charged with the murder of Preston. The hearing has been fixed for to-day. During the extradition proceedings in…

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District Court. Friday, Feb. 12. — (Before his Honor Judge Coffey.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1897 · page 4

CHAS. WILSON AND CO. v. Alex. M'Millan. —Claim goods sold £7 11s. 1d. Mr. A. W. Simpson for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff…

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Assault and Robbery. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1897 · page 5

AT the Darliughurst Sessions to-day, John Turner, for assault and robbery in Hyde Park, was sentenced to four years' penal servitude…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Tuesday, Feb. 16. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1897 · page 2

LOUIS RAYMOND was charged with having obtained the sum of £1 in cash aud goods from Mrs. Harris, of the Great Central Hotel, by means of false pretences…

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Armidale Police Court. FRIDAY, 19th Feburary—(Before the P.M. and Messrs. M'Lean and Kirkwood, J's P.) Allegrd Asault

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 4

Flora Salby, a girl 18 years of age, proceeded against Arthur Apps for assaulting her on Saturday night last. Mr. M'Donald appeared for…

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Armidale Police Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 3

TUESDAY 23.—Before the P.M. and Messrs. M'Lean, Kirk wood, Jackes and Huxham. Joseph Sweeney and Edward…

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A Brutal Murder

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 2

News to hand from the New Hebrides state that a white trader named Duncan was killed by natives at Vila, and the body eaten. Duncan was…

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Armidale Police Court. Friday, February 26—(Before Messrs, M'Lean, Kirkwood, and Braund, J's.P.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 27 February 1897 · page 4

Lizzie Carter was charged with the larceny of articles valued at 13[?], the property of Mary Ann Wing[?]eld. Defendant pleaded not guilty and…

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Contempt of Court. John Norton Fined £50

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 27 February 1897 · page 4

The Fall Court to-day fined John Norton £50 for contempt of Court in publishing in Truth cortain accu[?]tions against Freeman Kitchen in…

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The Full Court. Sydney, Monday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 5

THE Chief Justice to-day announced that owing to the rush of business the Full Court would not adjourn on Thursday next, despite the fact of the day being proclaimed…

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