Central Police Court
BEFORE the Mayor and the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Renwick, Hughes, Curraa, Raper, Evans, and Meares. Two persons were fined 10s. each and five persons were…
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Water Police Court
BEFORE the Water Policc Magistrate, and Messrs. Evans, Josephson, and Levey. Ten drunkards were fined in the usual penalty. Henry Jones, charged with making use of indecent language on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tragedy in Brisbane Gaol
A VERY tragic occurrence took place at the gaol on Saturday morning last resulting in the death of one of the prisoners, an old man named Michael Turley. The manner in which the event occurred is not, says…
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THE adjourned investigation into the charge of murder against Tan Hung took place at Nerrigundah on Monday, the 13th instant. Senor constable…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shocking Murder at Halifax
A HORRIBLE murder was committed at Halifax early on December 17. The victim is Mr. William Crabtree, a master printer. It appears from the statement of a policeman who was on duty in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Courts, This Day Central Police Court. (Before Captain Scott, P.M.: Messrs. Chapman, Birrell, Love, Penfold, and Neale.)
Mary Redman and Mary Ann Parker were sent to-gaol for fourteen days, under the Vagrant Act. Michael O'Dea pleaded guilty to being drunk and incapable of taking care of his horse and cab in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Mayor and Captain Scott, with Mr. Hughes.)
Richard Sparks, for deserting his wife Catherine, was ordered to pay 10s a week for twelve months, with 27s 6d costs, and to find sureties for the performance of the same order…
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BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. In the estate of John H. Blatchford, an adjourned second meeting, Several claims were proved, and in respect of one six months was allowed for perfection of…
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THE adjourned inquest on the body of Maria Smith, who was found dead in her bed on Tuesday morning, was resumed this morning at the Cauliflower Inn, Waterloo. The evidence of Susan Clarridge, who lived…
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BANCO COURT.—Usher v. Thompson. JURY COURT.—Field and others v. Dixon. MASTER'S OFFICE.—At 10·30. Re Hume, a person, &c, committee's 4th account…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Insolvency Court.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Chief Commissioner Deffell.)
In the estate of John Huxham Blatchford. Adjourned second meeting. Debts were proved. Mr. E. F. Carlisle was examined as to his claim. Upon hearing Mr. M. H. Stephen for, and Mr. Davis…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Law. Supreme Court—wednesday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes
BEFORE Mr. Justice FAUCETT, and a jury of four. MARTIN V. HACKBTT. This was an action for breach of a contract, for the sale of growing fruit…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings for Trial of Causes. Banco Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Faucett and a jury of four.) MARTIN V. HACKETT
Mr. Butler, instructed by Mr. R. B. Smith, appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Darley, instructed by Messrs. Allen, Bowden, and Allen, for the defendant. Jury: Messrs. Richard Dransfield, Newtown-road,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Supreme Court This Day Sittings for Trial of Causes. Banco Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Faucett ad a jury of four.) Oriental Bank V. the Queen
His Honor now gave judgment herein upon the verdict of the jury on the various issues. He decided that upon the finding on the first issue the verdict must be for the defendant. The other issues became immaterial…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wednesday. Sittings for Trial of Causes. Banco Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Faucett and a jury of four.) MARTIN V. HACKETT
Mr. Butler, instructed by Mr. R. B. Smith, appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Dailey, instructed by Messrs. Allen, Bowden, and Alleen, for the defendant. Jury: Messrs, Richard Dransfield, Newtown-road…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central Police Court.—thursday. (Before the "Water Police Magistrate, "Messrs. Hordern, G. Hill, and Oatley.)
Captain M'Leven, of the Coquette, was fined 1s and 5s 6d costs, for neglecting to exhibit a light on board his vessel while underway in the harbour. The bench dealt leniently with the defendant, as the pilot…
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BEFORE the mayor [?] Messrs. Love, Birrell, Penfold, Neale, Evans, and M[?]. One person was fined 10s. and another was fined 20s. for drunkenness…
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BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, Messrs. Hordern, Tucker, G. Hill, and Oatley. Two persons were fined 5s. each, in default, two days' imprisonment, for being drunk in the streets…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragedy in Brisbane Gaol
A VERY tragic occurrence took place at the gaol on Saturday morning last resulting in the death of one of the prisoners, an old man named Michael Turley. The manner in which the event occurred is not, says…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Kiandra Murder
THE adjourned investigation into the charge of murder against Tan Hung took place at Nerrigundah on Monday, the 13th instant. Senior constable Irwin and constable M'Alister were re-examined,…
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