Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, February 9, 1889. (Before Mr. Jas. Mair, P.m.) Drunkenness
Two offenders wore dealt with in the usual way for having imbibed to excess. DISCHARGED. David Thomas, who had been locked up…
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Courts & crime, 1889
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Wallsend Mining Dispute. The Referee's Court. Saturday's Proceedings
THE sittings of the Referee's Court, to inquire into the dispute, existing between the employees of the Wallsend colliery and the management,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, February 11, 1889. (Before Mr. Jas. Mair, P.M., and Mr. D. Ludlow, J.p.) Drunkenness
FIVE "drunks" were fined ill the usual amounts, and Randall Thomas, a miner, for being drunk and disorderly, was ordered to pay 20s, in default seven days' gaol…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →An Evasive Witness. Scene in the Adelaide Insolvency. Court. A Cauntion from the Bench
ADELAID, Monday.—The examination in the Insolvent Court of William E. Adcock, merchant, of the Northern Territory, but now residing in Melbourne, was continued on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Queensland. a Murder Avenged
The Albatross arrived at Cooktown from Port Moresby on Sunday. She had as passengers Mr. Carr and some diggers, who having been unsuccessful had returned from…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Assault at Cooranbong. Shocking Treatment of an Old Man
ON Saturday an old man named Benjamin Thomas, a resident of Cooranbong, is said to have been the victim of most heartless treatment at the hands of a band of larrikins. It…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, February 12, 1889. (Before Messrs. J. Mair, P.M., Mr. G. C. Martin, and W. H. Shaw, Js.P.) INEBRIETY
Fanny Jane Greenwood, 35, a married woman, pleaded guilty to using obscene language in Hunter-street on Monday. A fine of £2, or 7 days' gaol, was imposed…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →South Australia. Cattle Stealing
At an interview, on Tuesday, between Mr. Johnson, the Postmaster-General, and Mr. Donaldson, Postmaster-General for Queensland, Mr. Johnson requested Mr. Donaldson…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Austrian Court
LONDON, Tuesday.—The Emperor and Empress of Austria have visited Buda-Pesth. The city was draped in mourning. The Emperor and Empress were received…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Horrible Wife Murder. "Jack the Ripper" Outdone
LONDON, Monday.—At Dundee the remains of a married woman, horribly mutilated, have been found packed up in a box. The head was cut off and the stomach ripped…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, February 13, 1889. (Before Messrs. J. Mair, P.M., and G. C. Martin, J.p.) Drunkenness
Two persons were fined for this offence. NOT GUILTY. George Forrest, a seaman, was charged with stealing one pair of boots, the property…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Proposed Court House. Description of the Building
THE plane and specifications for the proposed new Court-house at Newcastle are to be seen at the local Court-house, and have attracted the attention of several Sydney and local…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wallsend Police Court. Thursday, 14Th February. (Before R. I. Perrott, P.M.)
MARGARET ROSS, a married woman, pleaded guilty to being drunk in Harris-street on the 12th inst. Sergeant Grennan deposed to seeing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, February 14, 1889. (Before Mr. Jas. Mair, P.m.) Drunkenness
ONE offender was fined for the above offence. DISCHARGED. A seaman named James Taylor was…
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WE would remind suitors that Tuesday, the 19th instant, will be the last day for filing plaints for the Newcastle District Court, which opens here on March 4th. Eight-day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lambton Police Court. Friday, February 15Th. (Before Mr. R. I. Perrott, P.m.) "D. and D."
David Davis was mulet in the sum of 5s and costs for being drunk and disorderly at Charlestown. AFFILIATION…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle Police Court. Friday, February 15, 1889. (Before Messrs. Jas. Mair, P.M., and Mr. J. Thorn, J.p.) Riotous Behaviour
JOSEPH WILSON and John Hughes, two aboriginals, were charged with riotous behaviour in Watt-street. Both the accused pleaded guilty. It appeared that the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Referee's Court. The South Waratah Dispute. Yesterday's Proceedings
THE Referee's Court, appointed under the general agreement, sat yesterday morning at the Newcastle Court-house, to hear the cause of the dispute existing between the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Mining Referee's Court. The Wallsend Dispute. The Award
THE Miners' Referee Court re-assembled yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The referee (Mr. Alex. Oliver, M.A) said that, before entering into the South Waratah dispute, he…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, February 16, 1889. (Before the Police Magistrate.) PROTECTION
Wm. Hughes, a labourer, was before the Court for protection. He was discharged, no evidence being taken. ALLEGED INSANITY…
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