Maitland Circuit Court
THE Court re-opened at 10 a.m. yesterday before Judge Faucett and a jury of four. BUTLER V. JOHN BROWN—EJECTMENT. Mr. Stephen, instructed by Mr. Wallace,…
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Courts & crime, 1878
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Newcastle Police Court. Friday, October 25, 1878. (Before Lieutenant-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., and Dr. Brookes, J.P.)
VAGRANCY.—Mary M'Kenna pleaded not guilty to a charge of being a commence vagrant. Constable Burns deposed to prisoner's arrest, and gave her a very bad…
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A MEETING of the magistrates who usually attend the Waratah Bench was held at Waratah on Thursday last, for the purpose of urging upon the…
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AT the police court, on Saturday, before E. A. White, Esq., J.P., two drunkards were disposed of…
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THE Court re-opened at 10 a.m. on Friday before Judge Faucett and a jury of four. FITZPARTRICK V. SHERMAN. This was an action for trespass. Messrs…
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AT the above Court yesterday morning two inebriates were dealt with. A case of wife and children's maintenance was satisfactorily arranged, upon payment of 10s costs by…
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THE Court re-opened at 10 p.m yesterday (Monday), before Mr. Justice Faucett and a jury of four. LOCHHEAD AND OTHERS V. M'CONNELL…
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THE Court re-opened at 10 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday), before Mr. Justice Faucett and a jury of four. LOCHHEAD AND OTHERS V. M'CONNELL…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, October 29, 1878. (Before Lieutenant-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., and W. A. Sparke, Esq., and Captain O'Sullivan, J.P.'s)
DRUNKENNESS.—One person was fined 5s, with the alternative of twenty-four hours in the lockup, for this offence. INDECENCY.—George Draper was found…
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THE Government have accepted the tender of Mr. W. Cains, for the erection of the new gaol at Tamworth…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, October 30, 1878. (Before G. Tully, Esq., J.P.)
INDECENT LANGUAGE.—Ellen Wye, arrested on warrant, having disobeyed a summons, was charged with having used indecent language in Railway-street. Pleaded…
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A DISTRICT Court will be held at the Courthouse, Newcastle, on Monday, 2nd December next. The last day for issuing plaints will be Tuesday, 19th November next…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Waratah Police Court. Wednesday, October 30, 1878. (Before Mr. H. A. Smith, P.M., and Messrs. Turton and Neilson, J.P.'s)
FURIOUS DRIVING.—John Steel and Henry Lawrence were charged by John Gordon with furious driving in Station-street, Waratah, on the 19th instant. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, October 31, 1878. (Before Lieutenant-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., and E. A. White, Esq., J.P.
DRUNKENNESS.—Two persons were fined 5s. each for being drunk, with the usual alternative. ILLEGALLY ON PREMISES.—Annie Duffy was…
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Mrs. Alice Barnett, a widow lady of independent means, residing at Ranceby, near Sleaford, was brought up on remand at Lincoln City Police Court, last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, November 1, 1878. (Before Lieutenant-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., Dr. Morgan, and W. A. Sparke, Esq., J.P.'s)
DRUNKENNESS.—One persons was fined 10s., with the alternative of 48 hours; and another 5s., and 2s, 6d, costs, or 24 hours for this offence…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, November 4, 1878. (Before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M., and G. Tully, Esq., J.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—Seven drunkards were fined from 5s. upwards. OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—James Gradwell was fined 10s or 48 hours, for using obscene…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, November 5, 1878. (Before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M., and W. Robson, Esq., J.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—Six drunkards were punished. PROFANE LANGUAGE.—Frederick Frederickson, a seaman, was charged with using…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, November 6, 1878. (Before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M., and W. K. Lochhead, Esq., J.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—One drunkard was fined 10s. and one person 5s. for riotous behaviour. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—James Jackson was charged with being drunk and disorderly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Waratah Police Court. Wednesday, November 6, 1878. (Before H. A. Smith, Esq., P.M., and S. S. Vale, Esq., J.P.)
RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR.—Benjamin Williams, John Wassell, John Morgan, and William Morgan were each charged with riotous behaviour at Lambton. Fined each 1s, and…
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