Wickham Municipal Appeal Court
A court for the hearing of appeals against the assessment of rateable property within the municipality of Wickham was held yesterday, at the Court House, Newcastle, before Messrs. F. J…
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Courts & crime, 1876
401 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 21
Newcastle Police Court. Friday, June 30Th, 1876. Before H. Scott, Esq., P.M., and W. H. Mullen Esq, J.P. DRUNKENNESS
Three offenders were dealt with. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. Thomas Baker, seaman, for disorderly conduct on board the British ship Conference, at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, July 3Rd, 1876. (Before Mr. Scott, P.m.) Drunkenness
Six inebriates were dealt with. OBSCEBE LANGUAGE. One offender was punished. AFFILIATION…
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THE special commissioner of the BRISBANE COURIER at Edwardstown gives the following particulars respecting the above tragedy, the announcement of which has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. SATURDAY, July 1st, 1876. (Before Mr. Scott, P.m.) Refusing to Pay Fare
John Heir, John M'Farlane, and James Brown were charged with refusing to pay their fare from Sydney to Newcastle in the steamship Lady Bowen ; and on conviction were each fined 10s…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →English Extracts. Extraordinary Charge of Conspiring to Murder
The investigation of a very remarkable charge of conspiracy to murder was commenced at Bow-street Police Court on the 21st April, the Treasury having undertaken the prosecution. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, July 4Th, 1876. (Before Messrs. Scott, P.M., and J. Hannell, J.p.) Wife Desertion
In the case of Bridget Pitts v. William Pitts, for wife desertion, a fresh summons was ordered to issue. ILLEGAL DETENTION…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Late Horrible Murder in Western Australia. Verdict of Guilty
THE most important criminal trial that has ever taken place in Western Australia has at last concluded, and Kenneth Brown, after two injuries had been dismissed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Waratah Police Court. Wednesday, July 5, 1876. (Before Messrs. A. A. P. Tighe, P.M., and W. Robson, J.p.) Obscene Language
Two offenders were mulct in the sum of 5s., and costs 2s. 6d., and one in a sum of 10s., and costs 2s. 6d. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts' Court. Wednesday, July 5, 1876. (Before A. A. P. Tighe, P.M., and W. Robson, Esq.'s, J.P.)
R. Dainty v. G. Ridly. Claim, £1; for bread and other goods supplied in November, 1875. No appearance. Same v. Henry Renney. Claim, £3…
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Before Mr. Scott, P.M., yesterday, three drunkards were fined. John Taylor, for resisting the police, was fined £3; Charlotte Grey, charged…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Flogging at the Melbourne Gaol
THREE criminals were flogged in the Melbourne Goal on Saturday forenoon, in accordance with the sentences which had been passed upon them. Gately,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, June 6, 1876. Before Mr. Scott. P.M. DRUNKENNESS. Two offenders were dealt with. Resisting the Police
Police in the execution of their duty, at Newcastle. Prisoner had been intoxicated, and endeavoured to rescue his shipmate who was in charge…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, July 8Th, 1876. (Before Mr. Scott, P.m.) Drunkenness
Three persons were dealt with. INTENT TO COMMIT A FELONY. George Allison, a respectable-looking man, described as a boiler-maker, was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, July 8,1876. (Before Mr. Scott, P.m.) Drunkenness
Three offenders were dealt with, INTENT TO COMMIT FELONY. George Allison, described as a boiler-maker, was charged with being found by night at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts' Court. Monday, July 10, 1876
Before Messrs. Scott, P.M., and Hannell, J .P. BURROWS T. DEVEREUX. Plaintiff claimed £2 10s, the value of a pig detained by defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Supreme Court, Sydney. (From the S. M. Herald.) Saturday, July 1, 1876
BEFORE their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Faucett, and Sir William Manning. PARR AND ANOTHER V. ASH. This action was tried on the 4th of November…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts' Court. Monday, July 6, 1876. (Before Messrs. Scott, P.M., and Mr. Hannell, J.p.). Burrowes V. DEVEREUX
Claimed £2 10s., value of a pig detained by defendant. Plaintiff stated that his pig had strayed away about two months ago; the pig was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Stealing of Gainsborough's Picture
The thief who stole Gainsborough's picture of the Dutchess of Devonshire got into the Art Gallery before the hour of closing, and concealed himself there. He…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Waratah Special Licensing Court
A SPECIAL MEETING of the Bench was held at noon, on Tuesday, for the purpose of hearing applicants for publican's licenses. Justices present—A. A. P…
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