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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1899

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Greta Police Court. Wednesday, March 8. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, P.M., and Dr. A. E. O. Walker, J.p.) Case Struck Out

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 6

Alexander Samuels v. Jacob Ekert for alleged rescuing of 21 head of pounded cattle. There was no appearance of the parties and the case was struck out…

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Newcastle District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Murray.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 4

When the Quarter Sessions had concluded yesterday, his honor Judge Murray dealt with a portion of the District Court business…

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The Crane Defalcations. Butler's Speech From the Dock. Interesting Points for the Crane Hands. the Prisoner Sentenced to Four Years' Penal Servitude

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 7

Frank Butler (ex-manager of the cranes), who has grown a beard since his incarceration in gaol, pleaded guilty to the three charges read out against him, viz.:—(1)…

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Wallsend Police Court. Thursday, March 9. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.m.) Stealing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 6

Herbert M'Donnell, 14, Mark Cummings, 14, Matthew Gillespie, 10, were charged with stealing from the shop of Mr. J. Hatton, Nelson-street, on the 7th inst., goods…

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Newcastle Police Court Thursday, March 9. (Before Mr. Jas. Mair, S.m.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 7

James Watt and Thomas Gibbs, seamen, were fined for having been drunk in Hunter-street. ANOTHER REMAND…

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Newcastle District Court. Before His Honor Judge Murray

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

The business of the March sittings of the Newcastle District Court was, resumed yesterday before his Honor Judge Murray…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, March 9. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 6

Elizabeth Saunderson sued Thomas Quail for the sum of £18 15s, money lent, with 5s 6d costs; verdict for amount claimed. A Johnson and Son v. Wm. Mackie, claim…

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Newcastle Licensing Court. Thursday, March 9. (Before Messrs. J. Mair and C. N. Payten, L.Ms.) WITHDRAWN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

The application of William Logan Smith to transfer his license of the Britannia Hotel, Junction, to Charles Sidney Martin was withdrawn…

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A Sydney Letter. the Federal Bill and the Council.—the Yes-no Policy of the "Daily Telegraph."—sydney's First Government House; an Interesting Relic.—a Mine of Probable Death in Sydney Harbour.—death of "Billy the Ram."—the Australian Eleven.—the Balmain Murder.—presentation to Mr. Whiteley. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 7

There is going to be war over the Federation Bill. The comparatively mild criticism of the Council on Tuesday yesterday assumed a pronounced character. Many of…

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Waratah Police Court. Friday, March 10. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.m.) a Constable Charged with Assault

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 8

Thomas Wells, a policed: constable, stationed at North Waratah, was charged that, on the 15th February last, he was guilty of misconduct as a constable by assaulting one…

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Alleged Serious Assault. Plaintiff Claims £100 Damages. Verdict for the Defendant, with Costs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 2

Humphrey Joseph Marr, who described himself as a commission agent sued Hugh Donnison, the licensee of the Cambridge Hotel, for an assault, said to have been…

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Newcastle District Court. Before His Honor Judge Murray

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 2

The business of the Newcastle District Court was continued yesterday, before his Honor Judge Murray…

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Lambton Small Debts Court. Friday, March 10. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 7

The Borough of New Lambton summoned Harry Smith, butcher, for the recovery of the sum of 8s, cattle brand fees; verdict for plaintiff for full amount, and 6s 6d…

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Waratah Police Court. Friday, March 10. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.m.) a Constable Charged with Assault

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 March 1899 · page 3

In our Saturday's issue we published portion of the evidence taken in the case of Thomas Wells, a police constable, stationed at North Waratah,…

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Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, March 11. (Before Mr. Jas. Mair, S.m.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 March 1899 · page 8

For having been found drunk in Scott-street Hugh Allen (a draper) was fined 5s. INDECENCY. Kate Nugent (a very old offender) was…

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Maitland District West Maitland Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 8

Messrs. H. Crothers and M. Murray occupied the bench at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday morning. Thomas James Connelly was charged that…

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Greta. the Alleged Assault Case

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 3

Acting under instructions, Senior-constable Snushall, accompanied by another constable proceeded to Allandale yesterday morning and arrested…

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Newcastne Police Court. Monday, March 13. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.m.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 6

Edward Dogherty, Jacob Hendrickson, Michael Mahine, Patrick Connelly, Charlos Walkley (seamen), were each fined for drunkenness…

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Waratah Police Court. Tuesday, March 14. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.m.) the Constable Assault Case

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 3

The adjourned hearing in the case of a charge of assault against Constable Thomas Wells was continued. Mr. J. Windeyer appeared for…

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Newcastle Police Court Tuesday, March 14. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.m.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 6

For having been drunk in Carrington on the night of the 13th instant, Lawrence M'Inerney, labourer, and Charles M'Goldrick, miner, were…

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