Insolvency Court
AT the Court House, yesterday, before Lieut-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., Substitute Commissioner, a first and only meeting in the estate of John Roy, of Wallsend, miner, was…
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Courts & crime, 1879
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Supreme Court, Sydney. Monday, May 5Th, 1879. Banco Court. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Faucett, and a jury of four.) JOHNSON v. GRAHAM
This case was for wrongful dismissal and slander, where plaintiff claims £250 damages, and which has occupied the court three days, was brought to a conclusion at 1 o'clock,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, 8Th May, 1879. (Before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M.)
ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE.—Robert Crosshie pleaded not guilty to a charge of being absent without leave from his duty on board the barque East Lothian, at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Supreme Court, Sydney. Tuesday, May 6, 1879. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Faucett, and a jury of four.) SANDKMAN V. BONARIUS
This case was resumed this morning. Mr. Meares, engaged with Messrs. Peterson, Boesen, and Co., deposed insolvent Hayes owing the firm £172…
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AT a meeting held at the Shire-hall, Mansfield, on May 3, says the Melbourne Telegraph, in Monk's case, the following resolutions were unanimously…
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AT the Court House on Thursday, before Lieut Col, Maunsell Substitute Commisioner, a meeting in the estate of George Miles, of Newcastle, storekeeper, was called, but…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Friday, 9Th May, 1879. (Before Lieutenant-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., and A. Brown, Esq., J.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—Two persons were fined 5s. and 10s. respectfully for this, offence. STEALING A COAT.—Charles Nisson pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing an overcoat, of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, 10Th May, 1879. (Before C. Bolton, Esq., J.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—One offender was fined 20s, with the alternative of seven days, for this offence. PROFANE LANGUAGE.—John M'Cann was…
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THE lengthened immunity from apprehension and punishment which the notorious KELLY gang enjoy, has prevented much notice from being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Plattsburg Police Court. Monday, May 12Th, 1879. (Before Mr. Smith, P.M., and Mr. Neilson, J.P.)
INSULTING LANGUAGE.—James Briggs pleaded guilty to a charge of using insulting words to John Cunnigham on the 6th inst. Fined 5s and costs, or 48 hours in the lockup…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, 12Th May, 1879. (Before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, P.M.; G. Tully, and W. Robson, Esqs., J.P.'s.)
DRUNKENNESS.—Three persons were fined 5s each for this offence. INDECENT LANGUAGE.—James Emery, already punished for being drunk, was further…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lambton Police Court. Tuesday, May 13Th, 1879. (Before H. A. Smith, Esq., P.M.)
MARGARET BURROWS appeared before the Court, under warrant, charged with disorderly conduct at Lambton, on Good Friday last. Owing to extenuating circumstances,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, 13Th May, 1879. (Before Lieutenant-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., W. K. Lochhead, and T. O'Sullivan, Esqs., J.P.'s)
DRUNKENNESS.—One drunkard was fined 5s., or 24 hours. Jane Rowen was fined 10s, or 48 hours; and also 20s, or seven days for using indecent language in Hunter-street…
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AT the Court House, yesterday, before Lieut. Col. Maunsell, Substitute Commissioner, a first and only meeting in the insolvent estate of Henry West, of Tighe's…
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WE are requested to state that the next sittings of the Newcastle District Court is to be held on 16th June. The last day for issuing plaints will be the 3rd June…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, 14Th May, 1879. (Before Lieutenant-Colonel Maunsell, P.M., and W. K. Lochhead, Esq., J.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—Two persons were punished for the offence. ASSAULT.—John Shaw, on summons, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting…
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AT the Police Court, yesterday, before Lieut.-Col. Maunsell, PM., three persons were punished for drunkenness. William Holley was charged on summons, by the Inspector of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Friday, 15Th May, 1879. (Before Lieutenant Colonel Maunsell, P.M., and Dr. Morgan, J.P.)
DRUNKENNESS.—One drunkard was punished. RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR.—James Croy and Frederick McDermott were each fined for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →LOCAL & GENERAL Newcastle Police Court
AT the police court, on Saturday, before Messrs. W. K. Lochhead and W. A. Sparke, J.P.'s one drunkard was dealt with. This was all the business…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, 19Th May, 1879. (Before W. Robson and G. Tully, Esq.'s J.P.'s.)
DRUNKENNESS.—Five persons were fined 5s each, and Poll Cott, 20s, or seven days for this offence. RESISTING THE POLICE.—Patrick…
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