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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1897

310 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 16

Sketcher. Hypnotism and Burglary

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 2

A remarkable case has been Heard by the Recorder of New York. William Macdonald was brought into court charged 'with having j entered a house for the purpose of…

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Armidale Police Court. Thursday, March 4.— (Before MR. B. A. Moses, J. P.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 3

Fredrick Barnes was charged with demanding a watch chain, valued at 2s from Johann Boyurza by menace with intent to steal the same…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, March 5

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 5

Before Messrs. M'Lean, Kirkwood, and Richardson J. P. H. [?] H. Cooper claim £5 10s for value of horse. Verdict…

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Suspected Murder. Sydney, Monday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 5

THE body of a youth was found in Lincolns' Vineyard near Gulgong to-day, which has been identified as that of Conrad Artz. The body was fearfully mangled,…

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How the Gaol could be Utilised. a Grafton Suggestion

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

THE Grafton Examiner says :--A visitor to Glen Innes, who may find entertainment in the sights of that Tableland town, misses one of the most interesting spots if lie does not visit the fine gaol…

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Armidale Small Debts Court

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 5.—(Before Messrs. Jas. M'Lean, Kirkwood, and Richardson.) H. Green v. C. H. Cooper.—Claim £510s. for value of horse. Verdict for the plaintiff…

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Armidale Police Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 6

FRIDAY 12th MARCH.—(Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M., and Mr. W. Drew J.P.)…

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Trial of a Nurse. Found Guilty of Murder

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 6

AT the Criminal Court, Melbourne, before Mr. Justice Hood, on Tuesday, a nurse named Jane Agnes Sutcliffe, residing in Argyle-street, Fitzroy. was…

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Armidale Police Court. Monday, March 15.—(Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 2

William Riding was charged with obtaining goods by means of false pretences. Constable Jones stated that he…

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Cash Betting. Decision of an English Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 2

The London Divisional Court deivered judgement on Saturday upholding the contention of the AntiGambling Leagae that cash betting…

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Another Assault and Robbery. Sydney. Thursday Night

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

ANOTHER assault and robbery took place last night in Hyde Park. A man named H. Lucena, whilst walking home, was struck down and robbed by a…

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A Doctor's Little Bill; Supreme Court Action

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 3

THE Part-heard case of Ludlow v. M'Donald was continued before the Chief Justice and a jury of four in the Banco Court on Friday (says the DAILY TELEGRAPH). Mr…

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A Court Martial at Brest

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 8

The court martial on the recent military and civil disturbances at Brest recently held its sitting, when a large crowd overflowed the court…

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Burglary

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 3

The Post office at Walgett was entered on Friday night and $50 abstracted from the safe…

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Assault and Illegal Detention. Sydney, Monday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 5

IN the action brought by John M'Guinness and Joseph Riordan against Sergt. M'Rae stationed at Randwick, for alleged assault and illegal detention, the plaintiffs alleged…

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Court-martial

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 3

The court-martial on First Lieutenant Moir, of H.M.S. Ringdove, charging him with embezzlement, was concluded today. Accused was acquitted…

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Court Martial. Sydney, Monday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 5

THE court martial on First Lieutenant Moir, of H.M.S. Ringdove, to-day acquitted him on two charges of embezzlement…

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Latest Up to Publication. Sydney, Monday, 4.3 P.m. Action Against Police

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 3

In an action by John M'Guiness and Jos. Riordan, against Sergeant M'Kee, stationed at Randwick, for alleged assault and illegal detention, plaintiffs alleged that while…

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Glen Innes Police Court. Monday, March 22. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Light-weight Bread

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 2

THE Inspector of Weights and Measures v. Louis Sergei, baker, for having short-weight bread on his premises for sale. Defendant, who was represented by Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge, pleaded not…

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Auckland. Petone Murder

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 3

Stephen Bosher has been found guilty of the murder of an old couple named Jones, at Petone, and sentenced to death…

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