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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1904

Page

3

Court trial details a murder charge and theft case

An early 20th century court session heard the Crown prosecute McGrath for murder in a fatal stabbing amid a string of testimonies. The jury debated self defense, drugged or intoxicated state claims, and the suspect Bowdarra with witnesses recounting fights and a barroom incident. Separate proceedings involved Charlie and Meriga, with a purse theft linked to gambling rooms in China Town. The panel, after delays, returned a guilty verdict for the murder charge and remanded other cases for further evidence.

Terites Jider Alemander W. Rohl J. Andereen GS McHerdie Rebeteke Rafiat McGrath Jameson Stuart Mir Jery Cry Hartley Sid Yeu Charlie Hadley Wright Trady Cape of Kwong Yen Angua McClarty RD. Deane George Howard Harry Palmer George McHantie George Milton Chea J. McLellan Thomas Weeks Jota France Burke Lang Vote Aminw Manuel Wo Langford My Jameson Charley Plevastowe Eve Odieck Affternoon Chine Town Jack Qeother Kanaka Pat Kamaka Withes Kanaha Ole Anthony Dowp Meteo Bieta Tighee Fogiphoely George Low Bear Lane Anthony Deep Kern Ryan Kean Wastere Charlie Anthony Dorp Ansyrtien Hawks Bai Accugel Charle Monty Diego Harthy Low Witnes Chimamao Metigo Merigo Jett Charlie John Ryan Meriga Ji Chinatown Mela Street Witooes River Street Hiewer Street Ubeleu Boo Hartley Morigo Clinatows Anthony Yt Witerss

Unnatural Offence Trial Among Wounds at Hagarty Hotel

John Casey age 69 stood trial for an alleged unnatural offence against a Kanaka boy Jimmy Lobeon in Hagarty's hotel area. Jury heard Crown witnesses Willie Wahrro and Willie Maleola with interpreter, and defense rested on Casey claiming alibi. Verdict a guilty finding after jury weighed witnesses. judge imposed five years with hard labor.

Hartley Mamard Merigo John Casey Jimmy Lobwon Hurtler L Holmes D. Cutie W. English A. J Oy Erman Ro Bryant A Manuel B Langford A. McLarty A. D Dhmne H Palmer J. P. Burke T Weeks Jimmy Lobeon Orare Awart Securrener Laken Woo Eran Andereen Hagarty Wartley Hall Jameson Wrigley Crewe Cnr

Police turmoil sparks fears of officer resignations

Telegrams report Home Secretary fears police drought of emoluments may prompt resignations as cases from a Brisbane court recount cruelty to a child, a deadly drugs inquiry, a drapery worker killed near Fortitude Valley, a railway accident, and a shooting dispute among youths. Frank and Ruth Smith named in family contractor kin.

Diriehane Turley Polie Mary Hage Mary Hobertson Demased Abe Archie Kerr McPacarn Fortitude Valley Piskesba Urunewich Mewan Ube Ie Waa Bydney Tuewlay Prospect Offrey Jourtern Krothey Hig Frank Rue Smith

Society advances on second Saturday loans table

The Society offers advances for borrowers on the second Saturday each month with a table of terms and amounts. Details note amounts up to £100 and conditions for those who do not wish annual bonds, with further information to be applied for through M. Ob, Hodges at the Journal.

Crowg Jeb Maplethorpe Alander Witeesa Faredarta Ward Accus Wood Street Sydory Street Victora Gregory Messrs Christiansen Amd Anal Mekemmey Siiney Alltel Ball Am Sere Wood Alfred Strewta FF Meilly Geo. Hodoes

Melbourne Sports Day Results and Events From Races

A detailed report of Melbourne racing outcomes and events from a windy day. Notable results include Emo Murikea-Shilliog and Peywour in close finishes, Withtaken Steeplechase and Btakee-Munion performances, Ambros and Billings gaining in late races. The program also notes shooting activity and an adjournment after a long afternoon, with Captain Joseph overseeing range duties and fan engagement at the gate.

Melbourne Eaewas Emo Peywour Munion Tj Necon LD Ores Psa Combat Pemonk Talers Joseph

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