Daly trial over Daisy Bell mare theft case at Chiltern
At Benalla Court of General Sessions Judge Eagleson presided over the April 1899 case against John Daly alias ed Rent w sain charged with stealing and receiving a racing mare, Daisy Bell, owned by Bartley. Key witnesses described the mare, its branding, and the circumstances of her disappearance from a fenced stable. The jury was empanelled with Bond as foreman as Daly faced cross examination and defense arguments about bail and timing. The trial highlighted issues of identification and the mare’s possible movements, with evidence about the horse’s markings, past foals, and sightings at various locations including Pleasant Hills and Lockhart races. The court admonished against levity and adjourned pending further proceedings.
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Benalla Court
Antil
Daly
Brunt
Hodgson
Iulkows
John Bond
Foreman
W. Joyce
Ry Row
TN. Mack
RLS Headland
A. Peters
T. Kooper
A. Jacobs
T. Bartly
Daisy Bell
Wince
Phot
Uther Va
Mr. Leon
James Shelly
Inigo
Ace
Pleasant Hills
Nasw
Fin
Hughes
weAs Hae
Dany Bell
Harbrishts
Chiltern
Carruthers
Considine
Dundyine
A. Ey Bartley
Glennon
Lockhart Jacon
Bowree
Constable Pye
The Mare Stolen Case at Walbundere Trial
In a lengthy 1899 courtroom proceeding at Walbundere, Daly faced charges over a chestnut mare claimed by Bartly as lost. Witnesses including Constables Pye, Lee, O Neill, and Costello testified about the mare’s transfer chain and possession. The jury returned a guilty verdict and Daly was sentenced to three years in prison.
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Ion Ty
Leon
Mr. Hodgson
Daly
Constable Pye
Glenyon
Lee
Jenior
Costello
Peirce Costello
Sergeant Costell
Juny
O'Neill
Wodonga
Considine
Barnaworths
Tijuan
Imo
Bartly
Chiltern
Reing Ware
Daisy Bell
Bourke-street
Barnawortha
Allwood
Rutherglen
Humphries
Hodgson
Shelly
Bartley
Dogerng
Sam
Ula
Still Well To Day Cured Years Ago By Down's Pills
A dated Australian style advertisement touts Down's Buckashe Kidney Pills, claiming long term cures for backache and kidney trouble. Testimonial from Mr Benjamin Abbott of Wangaratta describes severe pain and recovery after using the pills, urging readers to seek the medicine via Foster McClain & Co in Sydney.
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Seliab
Benjamin Abbott
Duan
Abbtt
Avery
Abbott
Wil Centials
Foster McLotinn
Pitteateeol
Sydney
Cousins in Conflict Over Stallion and Board Debate
At the County Court, Taste Lanyon sues his cousin Janes Thames for £104 6s 6d for board lodging and other charges, while Thames counters £100 8s 10d for work done, value of a jig and a bicycle. Witnesses describe horse care, documents of security, and disputes over payments and possession of a stallion and gig. verdict awards the plaintiff £27 12s.
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Juda Eagleson
Taste Lanyon
Royal Farm
Janes Thames
Cohen
Pyne
Lown
H. Clarke
Jaws Lanyon
Teustwiethy
Stewart
Withers Am Security
Thomas
Leon
Caine
Thom
William
Euroa
Wm. Lanon
Uggy
Benalla
Tome
Sarah Lanyon
Thero
Totte Ton
Mr. Cohen
Raings Wadgewood
Lanyon
Ty Mr. Leon
Underwood
Euroster
Plainutt
Henry Lanyon
Mel
Ty Mr. Cohen
Man
Chintte
Jonas
Tae Innes
Costa
Unclear Health Patent Remedies Offered at Local Market
Fragmentary advert seeks Wolrd style remedies including tonics and tablets for coughs and fatigue. Mentions names like Gregersons Benalla and Dr See pai Rheumationn. Text is garbled with odd spellings and unclear product details.
Gambling Criticizes Gambling and Calls for Pledge Signing
Rev W Parkes in Victoria denounces gambling as a moral threat to state integrity and urges bishops to back an illegal ban on all forms of gambling. He argues money should support worthy causes and says gambling harms character and work ethic. He cites youth gambling and plans a Sunday address to promote a pledge against gambling.
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W. Parkes
Archbishop Clarke
Victoria
Parkes
Holdporta
Sid
Gould
Ranling
Bacaars
Christ
Ian Ones
siGald Panpu Srurie
England
Panton Budget Statement September Plan
Fragmented notes report Panton stating the year Premier’s Budget to be delivered on September 4. Other items mention Ellen Sykes jailed for manslaughter, crime and reform debates, unemployed protests, colonial exports, and various local notes from Victoria and New South Wales.
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Panton
Ellen Sykes
Agnd
Cemanal Court
Lightning Ridge
Manksview
Albury
Messrs
Fell
Cape Colony
Melbourne
Wimmers
Bert Hewet
Thomas Bletaber
John Biro
Holy Trinity
Coburg
Weeds
Victoris
Taly Ts
Commonwealth
Vale
Looroongabby
N.S.W
Employers’ Federation
Justoralinis
Lemars
Avely Dishon Clarke
Vietoria
Anglican Church
Wagga
David Ganson
Uceat
Davie
Fin
Brown
Agricultural Department
Avapling
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Professor Kemp
Aling
Chamberlain
Clhatis Laglaf
Quaelert
Remy
Gregerion
Billy
Thea
Gregerson
Wee
Peppermint Cite
See Pai
Rubi
Miller
A. Miller & Co's
Bridge Street
Ben
Geelong
Chitdwa
Alidren
A. Miller & Cos
Asp
Wunderlich
Liesmal
Wondi Rooping CO. Ltd
J. W. Hill
Carrier Street
General Manchester Goods
Hills
Carrie
Henry
Draper, NW
Umm Street
Henry Vallender
Noni
Nolan Bros. Grain
Commission & Export
Market Street
Thomson& Co
Manchester
Thomson & CO
Chris. Stolz
Amm
Genalia
Pergont
Uverman Tela
Washspan
Enison
Whedisu
LARUE
Prrighy Pany
Chris Stolz
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