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Melbourne Leader in Melbourne, Victoria

14 Dec 1861

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Newspaper

Melbourne Leader

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1861

Page

4

City Police Court handles drunks and violent assaults in 1861

The City Police Court on Tuesday December 10 1861 tried Edward Hessen for malicious wounding Sarah King with a bilge. Joshua Richardson faced charges for beating his wife Jane Richardson. George Thompson and Bridgat Whatnell with Michael Ward were charged with theft from Mr J C Tovans plus Anne Foy for receiving stolen goods. Trials extended over several days with witnesses from New South Wales and local residents. The bench remanded and discharged several defendants, ordered others to pay damages, and released some on own recognizance.

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Yuesday Edwerd Hessen Taieoriee Joahua Richardson Jana Richardson Panes George Thompson Oyner New South Wales Magiatrates Wing Thurnday AIK Sranaisa Bridgat Whatnell Michael Ward Warehiourrmian Flinders Jana Anne Foy Falo Nn David Money Mc Evans Etore Nn Severs Purch Sea Glen Annie Foy Messrs Buckley Noam Besich Aschvir Sarah J. Smith Caly Gosia Remind Vislands Auontting Ridges Yoho Harry Man Madeline Mosere P HL. Staphen Peioners Smith Cusix Wilams Mhombe Holt Williams Walliams Ewan Kater Barry Williason Casix Berry Willame Lins Derry Ste Bridget Barry Wil- Fama Cookman Hunter Mra Mlatry Girvbrad Mtr Cookurn Sar Jane Smith Gusix Giese Harry Nareen
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Melbourne publican sued over electioneering meetings

In Priday 29 November 1861 at noon, Y Vertete court heard a case against a Melbourne publican resident for electioneering posters and use of plaintiff’s rooms. The plaintiff alleged posters were posted and furniture damaged during meetings, with bills incurred and payments disputed. The defendant denied wrongdoing, claimed rooms were not charged for, and said the health suffered from disturbances. Court awarded £ per costs.

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Melbourne Donnybrook An Wollan Cuid Robert Bennett É&V Garbal Hille Behima Mossman Politi Plaintif Jonr Welsh Moseman's Bennett Mosman Whiteerap Ieee Ie Dench
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Drrai Pul Scene at an Execut at Illinois Salem Ill

An execution carried out at Salem Illinois on Thursday the 16th for the murder of Andra Agiplegats. The advocate recounted alleged bag bag of a large string. the convict James White reportedly possessed a chain and threatened death to anyone entering his cell. A prison guard reported a chain and iron implement found near the door, with White claiming a plot involving Livnae. The sheriff advised caution as the turbulence eased.

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Jamas White Salem Theraday Andra Tuail White Gania
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The White Cap Execution Drama at the Gaol

An attempted escape by poison and wind failed as White faced execution. After stubborn resistance and clashes over the white cap the sheriff's drop fell. The condemned man swung and died, his struggles ending as the crowd watched in grim silence.

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Fife Bret Ehorefine Sheri Black
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An Ulalian Tragedy in a Sicilian House

A fragmentary narrative set in Sicily recounts a tragic scene in a deserted house once home to Syracus. A nobleman recalls a memory, mutters a prayer, and reveals plots surrounding a love intrigue and competing suitors amid political tensions and a public entertainment scandal.

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Eee Ion Ian Jnri Cane Syracus Hicaselt Catania Madalous Syraque Warda Inia Pound Peedberg Leocey Signettons Bia
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Italian crime tale of love betrayal and murder in Naples

A complex 19th century crime narrative unfolds with Giovanni, Signor B, and Madalena as plots of coercion, abduction, and vengeance collide. A lover’s confidant is wounded, a daughter bears a child, and a harbor drowning follows, culminating in a murder charge and a tainted court of public opinion. The tale centers on deceit,class tensions, and a corrupt watch for truth while lingering over a dramatic finale with a mutilated corpse and a warning card.

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Indy Jenu Madelena Naples Giovanni Wut Madatens Fogartta Shaner Madalena Signor I Pio Signor B— Gan Inenny Madalens Csuse Socaten Fecher Slaughiat Spain Corpes
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Mra Berry Bam Iman Thomas Task John Northcute Plas Mr. Barry Mary Anne Smith Fiat Mel Barry Drrai Illinoie
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