Shocking Murder in Adelaide
A married woman, named Mary Legge, was murdered in Hindley-street, Adelaide, on the 20th March, by her husband, under the following circumstances, detailed at the inquest:…
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Courts & crime, 1870
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Newcastle Police. Tuesday, April 5, 1870. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M., and C. F. Stokes, Esq., J.P. Indecent Assault
Daniel Sullivan was charged with assaulting Mary Ann Havins, on the 4th instant. John Burton deposed: On Monday evening, about half-past six o'clock, I saw the prisoner…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wednesday, 6Th March, 1870. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M., and C. F. Stokes, Esq., J.P. Charge of Stealing a Pair of Boots
Emma Jones, on remand, was charged with stealing a pair of elastic side boots, the property, of Abednego Morgan, Lambton, on the 29th ultimo…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Newcastle Chronicle Saturday, April 9, 1870. the Reserve Police
We have always admired the courage with which Mr. Robertson and his colleagues have set to work in curtailing the expenditure of the colony, and, although they have been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Execution of Prendergast for the Murder at Brisbane
The Brisbane Courier, of the 29th ultimo, gives the following account of the execution of the above wretched culprit:—The closing net of the New Farm tragedy took place at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police. Monday, April 11. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M., and J. Hannell, Esq., J.P. Charge of Standing
Francis Hughes, of Ash Island, was charged with stabbing with a pitchfork, at Dempsey Island, on the 8th instant, one Henry Hazel. Henry Hazel deposed: On Friday last, we…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police. Tuesday, April 12. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M. Sureties of the Peace
Hector Fraser was ordered to outer into recognizances, for twelve months— himself in £20 and two bondsmen of £10 each— for using threats towards his wife, Hannah Fraser, or, in default,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police. Thursday, APRIL. 14. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M. Charge Op Stabbing
Francis Hughes was charged, on remand, with stabbing one Henry Hazel, ut Dempsey Island. The complainant not appearing, the case was remanded until. Thursday next— the defendant's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Dat at a Suburban Police Court
The last sunny day that I strolled out to the suburbs I dropped into the local courthouse for a little study of human nature, in which we cynics, who are ho such better…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police. Friday, 22Nd April. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M. DRUNKENNESS
Three drunkares were punished. DETAINING A COCKATOO. Jane Kirkaldy was charged with detaining a cockatoo, the property of Mrs. Devereux,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police. Monday, 25Th April. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M., and Jas. Hannell, Esq., J.P. DRUNKENNESS
Nine drunkards were fined. REMOVAL OF LICENSE. Nathaniel S. Smith was allowed a removal of his license from the Galatea Hotel, Darby-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dreadful Murder in Tasmania
On Tuesday night last, the 19th instant, a most barbarous murder was perpetrated on the main road to Westbury, and within half a mile of the Sillwood toll-gate. The…
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GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM.—Thomas M'Carthy was found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm upon William Styman, and was sentenced to two years' hard labour in Maitland gaol…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police. Thursday, May 5, 1870. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M. DRUNKENNESS
Five drunkards were fined. PROFANE LANGUAGE. Alfred Radford, and Edward Byrne were fined—the former 10s., and the latter 40s.—for using…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle District Court
This court commenced its sittings yesterday, before Mr. District Court Judge Dowling. Of the legal profession there were present— Messrs. Pilcher, Hoaly, Wisdom, Wilkinson, Johnson…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle District Court. Tuesday, May 10, 1870
Before Mr. District Court Judge Dowling. The Court opened at ten o'clock this morning. ROACH v. J. AND A. BROWN.—In this case his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Daring Burglary in Melbourne
One of the most extensive robberies that have taken place in Melbourne for several years, was perpetrated on Thursday, the 6th instant, at Mr. Anderson's, jeweller,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Thursday, May 13. Before H. Scott, Esq., J. P., and H. Stokes, Esq., J.P. STEALING
Eliza Witty, on remand from the 12th instant, was charged with stealing one woollen comforter from the premises of Charles Osmond, Newcastle, and was sentenced to seven weeks…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police. Thursday, May 12, 1870. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M.. and Edward Parnell, Esq., J.P.
BREACH OF THE HARBOURS AND RIVERS ACT. Captain Brown, master of the schooner Annie Brown, was summoned at the instance of the Ballast-Master, for discharging ballast over the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police. Tuesday, 17Th May, 1870. Before H. scott, Esq., P.M., and C. B. Rancland, Esq., J.P. DRUNKENNESS
Three drunkards were punished. ASSAULT. William A. Dackim was sentenced to two months' imprisonment in Maitland gaol, for…
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