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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1895
Page
3
Fragmentary report outlines Arthur Orton and Creswell confusion in the Tichborne case. It notes Creswell’s Parramatta Lunatic Asylum identity doubts, potential links to Crewwell and Orton, and ongoing investigations with Sydney authorities seeking to prove Creswell is Sir Roger Tichborne.
The text discusses Mr. Priestman’s role in restoring a claim to a long-lost cousin and questions about Tichborne's identity. It mentions Orton confessing discord over whether Tichborne is dead since 1835 and Creserall remaining Crenwell, despite Priestman’s efforts.
Witness Jane Reynolds identified a woman named Mrs Dean from a photo shown at Riley Street hotel. The photo's subject had appeared intoxicated after leaving Madame Hese’s. testimony pinned the time to nine months ago and linked the woman to a captain’s wife from North Shore. The commission adjourned to next Thursday after additional witness testimony and evidence.
Statement of the claims outlines thirteen actions against midway commissioners over the Todfemn cribyny catastrophe. Total damages amount to about £54,504 with numerous executors and individuals listed. Some cases settled. others proceeding before the court as juries determine compensation per each claim.
The suspect Jackey is charged with murdering Java zee alias Johnny near Mount Morgan on Tuesday. Evidence says he sought his live-in partner of the deceased, then killed him with a tomahawk, injuring skulls and fleeing. The prisoner was unable to give a statement due to loss of consciousness. Also noted is a separate case: seaman Lata Samuelson, convicted in Melbourne for smuggling, had his sentence reduced to one month.
A fragmented report from a local stock sale shows thin attendance and low bids. Cattle sales were weak with no prices in range, while sheep and wool purchases were limited to mid quality. Furniture and estate assets attracted limited bids as assets from Agnes Thompson’s estate were offered under a curator’s dormant sale.
The fragment lists several names and terms such as LOPTS TAPIA and Dr Offlon Chagbers with unclear connections. No coherent event or relationships are identifiable from the readable text.
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