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Newspaper
Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate
Location
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1878
Page
6
The document lists numerous land selections and forfeited parcels near Backlands and Telford, detailing purchases, conditional agreements, and cancellations. It mentions individuals such as George Kannan and Thomas Worry Croibera, with references to counties, parishes, and specific sections and boundaries, including Mackindal and Woalfalle.
The trial records show John Ouvatellve charged with malicious destruction and related offenses before Medari and other officials. Defense counsel argued for the accused, with a verdict and potential sentence noted. The May 1878 proceedings reference armed activity and multiple defendants in a colonial court setting with posttrial statements and fines.
The fragmentary OCR indicates a trial record with a defendant, witnesses, and remarks about payment and penalties. The text mentions a deposed defendant, a person named Coleen, and references to a fine and a Coventry area context. It preserves the gist of a courtroom exchange and witness testimony without clear dates or full names.
Local court session records show multiple small debts cases in Murrurundi. Plaintiffs sue for sums including £1 1d and £49 with goods sold and delivered. Several defendants failed to appear, judgments entered by default or with costs.
In Monday May 1878 at Quirindi Police Court before J P Kanansane and Mr Fretertel, many names appear. The case involves Leonard Doyle of Bowl Ul near Cuipally charged with various offenses. Proceedings discuss evidence, delays, and defences with focus on improving language and decorum. The warrant details and licensing issue are noted with names such as Lana Mackenzie of Worl Creek. The hearing pauses for further action and alignment of accusations.
A Tuesday test at St Josphs Day School Haydonton showed pupil progress with prizes awarded by Father Finn. Teachers and pupils displayed careful preparation and gratitude as Atlas Newell, Misses McCarrell, Dowida, and Gomdyer led divisions, followed by remarks from Ange Higgins and others.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a ceremonial scene involving children, a teacher, and a benevolent audience. It hints at a concluding rite, a blessing, and expressions of affection toward instructors, with unclear names and dates. The passage remains largely incomprehensible due to transcription errors.
A Quirindi public meeting considers Crown Reserve eviction order and rent option. Residents seek Government permission to occupy Camping Ground reserve, urge rent arrangement, and plan petition to Premier J Fares and Minister for Lands. Committee formed to draft memorial and present with Sydney inquiry notes.
A Tuesday night public meeting at the Commercial Hotel urged urgent steps for Quirindi Public Cemetery. Mr Haralyn chaired the session, proposing funding for fencing and improvements, with three representatives to liaise with authorities for cemetery development and burial ground protection.
Fragmented OCR note describes fronts and blocks for aate size, noting they are poor or inferior in the town. Mentions possibility of old town improvements and an unnamed individual named Trmyburn connected to new projects. Language is garbled with misread words and partial phrases.
A coroner's inquiry at Byiedgen’s Hotel Quipolly into the death of David Campbell and a man known as Daniel Campbell alias White. Witnesses describe heavy drinking and heart related collapse, with Dr Davies stating death caused by heart failure. The magistrate reserves verdict.
A terse report outlines widespread crime in the back country near Garin Harag, with horse stealing, deception, and illicit property trades. It notes police difficulty, local complicity, and a forthcoming trial at the Amiges Court in Dubbe, naming Inspector Laing and Grainger as central figures in the investigation.
Letters dated May 1878 from Mr Hnolwy Bennett M S and W W Stephen discuss a request to fund fencing for a local burial ground at Boygabri Bogsabri. Officials note referrals to the Deputy Surveyor General to obtain an actual estimate and trustees' nominations for burial ground management.
Weather turns rainy after a week of hot conditions in Murrurundi. A late evening accident injures carrier Mr. Sohn Adem of Marrururd, treated at home and by Dr Knowles with a head wound, stable under care. A hospital committee meeting discusses roof repairs, kitchen and store plans, and staffing changes, with decisions postponed to a later session.
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