The Jury at the Circuit Court
THE "gentlemen of the jury" at the Circuit Court were agreeably surprised at the courteous consideration shewn to them by his Honor Acting-Judge Stephen. Instead of (as has been the…
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Courts & crime, 1878
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Maitland Circuit Court (Before His Honor Acting Judge Stephen.)
THE Court re-opened on Wednesday at a quarter to 10 o'clock. FALSE PRETENCES. James Cunninghame, on bail, pleaded guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. SATURDAY, 20th APRIL, 1878. (Before Mr. Robson, J.b.) Drunkenness
Two drunkards were punished. Mary Ann M. Kenna, an old offender, was sent to Maitland gaol for three months for being drunk in Hunter-street on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Circuit Court Thursday, April 18, 1878. (Before His Honor Acting Judge Stephen.) MANSLAUGHTER
Michael Seymour was charged with that he did, on the first day of December, 1877, at Morpeth, foloniously and wilfully kill one Thomas Woods. Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was defended…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. TUESDAY. 23rd APRIL, 1878. (Before Lieut. Col. Maunsell, P.M., and Mr. Robson, J.p.) Drunkenness
Four persons were fined for the above ounce. VAGRANCY. William Ashton, 42, carpenter, was brought up on the above charge, but was remanded for…
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AT the Police Court, yesterday, before Lieut.-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., and Dr. Brookes, J.P., Henry Freeman was fined 5s. for being drunk in Dolton street, on the 23rd inst. The same…
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A COURT of Party Sessions was opened here on Thursday last, to be held once a fortnight, alternately with Branxton. The magistrates on the Bench were J. N. Brooks, Esq, the P.M. of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Electoral Roll Revision Court
YESTERDAY a court was held at the Court-house, Newcastle, for the revision of the electoral roll for the County of Northumberland. Lieutenant Colonel Manusell and Dr. Brookes were the sitting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Waratah Police Court. Wednesday, April 24, 1878. (Before A. A. P. Tighe, P.M., W. Robson and R. W. Moody, Esqs., J.P.'s.)
SOME dozen inebriates and vendors of improper language were dealt with, and mulcted in sums varying from 5s. upwards. LICENCES…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. THURSDAY, 25th APRIL, 1878. (Beore Lieut. Col. Maunsell, P.M., Dr. Brookes, and Messrs. E. Parnell and R. W. Moody, J.P's) Indecent Assault
Alfred Grierson was charged with unlawfully an indecently assaulting one Mrs. Francis, at Bullock Island, on the 19th inst. Prisoner had been sentenced to a month's…
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THE Electoral Roll for the County of Northumberland was revised on Thursday at the Courthouse. The sitting magistrates were Dr. Brookes and Mr. R. W. Moody. There were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle Police Court. Friday, 26Th April, 1878. (Before Lieutenant-Colonel Maunsell, P.m.). Drunkenness
Four persons were dealt with for drunkenness and two for using profane language. REFUSING TO PAY FARE. George Spellman and James Smith were each…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, 27Th April, 1878. (Before Mr. Robson, J.p.) Drunkenness
Four drunkards were punished. UNLAWFULLY CUTTING AND WOUNDING. Edward Thompson was charged with unlawfully at Newcastle, on the 26th inst…
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AT the police court, yesterday, before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M., and Mr. F. J. Shaw, J.P., four drunkards were fined in sums varying from 5s to 20s, with the alternative of imprisonment for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court. Monday, April 29 H. 1878. (Before Lieut. Cal. Maunsell, P.M., and Mr. F. J. Shaw, J.P.)
Claim £8 7s. 10d. for good sold and delivered Mr. W H. Baker appeared for plaintiff and Mr. Nicholson for the defence…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, April 30. (Before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M., and Mr. Robson, J.p.) Refusing to Pay His Fare
George Watts, for refusing to pay his fare by the Kembla from Sydney to Newcastle, on the 29th instant, was fined 5s or 24 hours' imprisonment…
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At the police court, yesterday, before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M., and Dr. Brooks, J.P., six persons were punished for drunkenness; Lenrith Enderson, for indecent exposure, was fined 10s or 48…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, May 2. (Before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M., and Mr. Shaw, J.p.) Assault
John Lakeman was charged with assaulting one John Williams, at Newcastle, on the 9th instant, and robbing him of about 10s. in silver. Mr. Nicholson for the defence…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Friday, May 3, 1878. (Before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M., and Mr. J. P. Shaw, J.p.) Drunkenness
Three persons were punished for the above offence. LARCENY. Joseph Willett, seaman, was charged with…
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AT the Police Court, on Saturday, before Mr. F. J. Shaw, J.P., William Thompson, was brought up, charged with assaulting a man within view of the police at Newcastle, on 3rd instant, but…
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