The Liverpool Tragedy. Miss KempshaLl Sentenced to Death
LONDON, March 21.—At the Liverpool Assizes on Saturday Miss Catherine Kempshall, aged about 30, formerly an actress, was sentenced to death for the murder of…
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The Petone Murder. New Zealand
Stephen BosheR has been found guilty of the murder of the old couple named Jones, at Petone; and sentenced so death…
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William Myles Phillips, the 19-year-old boy, found guilty of the wilful murder of Thomas William Brady, and sentenced to be banged, is now the occupant of the…
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Few persons who have been present in a court of justice when the death sentence is being pronounced can over forget the horror of the…
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The trial of Stephen Bosher for the murder of en aged couple named Jones, at Petone, (N Z.), in August last, was concluded in the Criminal…
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Constable Fayle, stationed at Boggabri, while on duty near the head of Connor's Creek, in the Lindsay Ranges, unearthed several relics…
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A telegram from Fitzroy (W.A.), respecting the murder of Thomas Jasper states that the tragedy occurred on March 17, at Collins Station. The…
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Sergeant M'Kee, of the Randwick police station, was mulct in £25 damages and costs in en action heard before the Chief Justice and a jury on…
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FIRST Horse Thief: "Wonder if they have caught Broncho Bill yet?" Second Horse Thief: "Not yet; and what's more, they never will…
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Peter Rolff v. Robert Potter-- Claim for £7 4s. Mr. P. P. Abbott appeared for plaintiff. From the evidence of plaintiff it appeared he agreed to cut 36 acres of wheat for defendant, but…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Armidale Police Court. Tuesday, March 30—(Before the P.M.)
Andrew L. Cavanagh, 20, was charged with stealing a gold ring valued at £2 10s, the property of A. W. Murray, of Uralla…
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At Maitland yesterday, Charles Hines, a farmer, was found guilty of criminal assault on his stepdaughter, and sentenced to death…
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A Spaniard named Egad, who was guillotined at Algiers for the murder of a railway contractor, last December, met his death with remarkable fortitude. Some…
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THE recent sentence of Lady Scott for circulating libels concerning her son-inlaw, Earl Russell, calls attention to the fact that there are at present in Europe…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Cassilis Murder. Phillips Boys on Trial
The Circuit Court commenced at Mudgee on Tuesday morning, before his Honor Judge Cohen. The first case called was that of John And…
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The man George Dural, described as a school teacher, who was before the court on Saturday as a person of unsound mind, having been found…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court Friday April 2.—(Before the P.M. and Mr. M'Lean, J.P.)
A. U.Trim v. W. M. Stevenson, claim £17 8s, for goods sold. Verdict for £8 10s. Mr. M'Donald for plaintiff and Mr. Claverie for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Armidale Poloce Court. Friday, April 2.—(Before the P.M. and Mr. M'Lean, J.p.) Larceny of Blankets
Patrick Fitzgerald, alias Fabey, and Patrick Maboney, alias Thomson, alias “ Wooloomooloo,” were charged with stealing a pair of blankets, the…
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A REMARKABLE story of juvenile jealousy was heard, on January 30, at Marylebone (England) Police Court when a little girl of 13…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Friday, April 2.—(Before the P.M. and Mr. James M'Lean.)
A.U. TRIM v, W. M. Stevenson.—Claim for goods sold and wort done.£178s. Judgment for £9 10s., by consent, and costs 5s. Mary M'Kenzie v. John Danielson.—…
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