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Melbourne Leader in Melbourne, Victoria

14 Dec 1861

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Melbourne Leader

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1861

Page

7

Sentence of Costello and Morington conspirators

The Supreme Court hearing in Melbourne on December 1861 on the Queen v Costello and others concluded with sentence for Patrick Costello and co defendants. The court resolved venue issues, confirming Ballaarat trial and changing venue order. Costello to twelve months with others jailed six months. The decision cited legislation on fraud and impersonation, noting the act’s penalties.

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Supreme Court Oup Covar Srrneas i Banco Om Hbrany Redmond Barry Justice Williams Costello Morington Queen V Costello Daweon Garner Fellows Mr Bi Aweon Xpen Victoria Barry Counse Melbourne Ballaarat Auch Blackstone Ballasrat Dawson Jong Justice Barry Mr Dawson Justice 5 Queen Stawell Hallsarat Billing Gueeny Brown Ballastat Deweson Circuit Court Supp Justice Ellona Fellowa Malbourne Ballarat Supreme Court of Colony Middlesex Ballaara Central Criminal Court of England Queen’s Bench Ballanrat Patrick Costello Francis O'Ryan Frankel Murray Francis O' Ryan Louis Frankel Timothy Murray O' Ryan
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Court Martial Inquiry into Major Dickson Charges

A two day court martial at Apsley Planes military offices examined charges against Major Dickson of the Royal Artillery detachment. Colonel Carey led testimony detailing disputes over colonial ordnance, brigade orders, and garrison duties including musketry and carbine practice. The proceedings noted tensions between Dickson and officers over duties and command of ordnance matters.

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Dickson Royal Artillery Carey Apsley Pitt Purcell Buddelsy 40Th Regiment Caney Melbourne Ajar Dickson Major Dickson Ted Na Col
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Major Dickson Challenged by Colonel Carey in Court Martial

The court martial proceedings center on a dispute between Major Dickson and Colonel Carey over treatment and objections to Dickson presiding over a court martial. After cross examination and defending his actions, Dickson argues he acted to preserve military discipline. The Major-General suspended Dickson from all duties pending further review.

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Carey Dickson Wbcca Major Dickson Melbourne Col. Carey Dickasa Major Pitt Ajor Dickson Commanderm- Agi
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Squatters protest over stock impounding at Stockyard Hill

A December 9 1861 memorial from twenty acre occupation licensees at Stockyard Hill to Messrs M Lellan Frater Service Woods Don and Flint asks representation before authorities. They accuse a squatter Adams of impounding horses and bullocks near their allotments, harming value and food, threaten removal, and seek government intervention to allow grazing and protect grass from sheep. They claim oppression and fear for their livelihoods, urging early action. The note ends with signatures John Campbell George McQueen and others. The paragraph on Meyerbeer composing a Grand March for a future opening is noted.

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Stockyard Hill M‘lellan Frater Service Woods Don Flint John Campbell George M'Queen
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