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Verdict: Not Guilty. May Quigley moved from Norseman to Kalgoorlie ca. August 1897 and was said to be a prostitute. Nellie Benstead, a half-caste, came from Alice Springs ca. 1893 with William Benstead who became a Norseman hotelkeeper. Nellie lef...

Regina vs James O'Brien for the wilful murder of Mrs O'Brien (wife) on or about 13 October 1897 at Perth in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1897/0125
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Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Manslaughter / Sentence: 7 years.

Regina vs James Connolly and Robert Reid for the murder of Mary Jane Wain on 02 May 1897 at Six-Mile, near Coolgardie in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1897/0205
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Plea: Not Stated / Verdict: Not Guilty.

Regina vs Ernest William Anderson and Alexander Edwin Anderson for the murder of wilful murder of Verlung, Warradamugenmaja and Pringemuna on 14 September 1897 at Bendhn Station in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1897/1409
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Verdict: Guilty of Manslaughter / Sentence: Penal Servitude for Life.

Regina vs Priscilla Faith Rawson for the manslaughter of Alfred Rawson (Senior) on 24 January 1897 at Wagin in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1897/2401
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Plea: Not Stated / Verdict: Guilty with Strong Recommendation for Mercy / Sentence: 4 Months Imprisonment.

Regina vs Charlie, Georgie and Bobbie for the wilful murder of Basil on 28 January 1898 at Murrin Murrin in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1898/0477
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Verdict: Not Guilty.

Regina vs Jules Henri Betrix for the murder of John Malone on 12 November 1898 at Mount Malcolm in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1898/2158
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Verdict: Not Guilty.

Regina vs Thomas William Mascau on the charge of forgery and uttering in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/0221
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Subpoena only.

Regina vs James Reardon on the charge of Larceny in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/0223
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Subpoena only.

Regina vs George Blunderfield on the charge of wounding with intent to murder in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/0224
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Regina vs Lillie Moore on the charge of attempting suicide in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/0225
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Deposition only.

Regina vs David William on the charge of stealing in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/0226
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Prosecution Notice only.

Regina vs John Hartley Bowen for the murder of Catherine McArthur, Lillie McArthur and Bertie McArthur on 25 February 1899 at Mount Magnet in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/0551
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Verdict: Not Guilty.

Regina vs Happy Britain for the murder of Jack Shepherd on 06 July 1889 at Eucla in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/0919
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Verdict: Guilty / Sentence: Penal Servitude for Life.

Regina vs George Pridmore and Frank Pridmore for the murder of Ah Toen on the 08 October 1899 at Albany in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/2199
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Verdict for G. Pridmore: Guilty / Sentence: 6 Months Hard Labour / Verdict for F. Pridmore: Not Guilty.

Regina vs Chowall for the murder of Andrew Curenit on 16 September 1899 at Plympton in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/3837
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Verdict: Guilty / Sentence: 2 Years Hard Labour.

Regina vs John William Sutton on the charge of embezzlement in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1899/4532
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Regina vs Peter Perrez (also known as Pedro Pailis), Peter De La Cruz (also known as Pedro De La Cruz), Hugo Maximino Royaz (alis Jago Magdalogo), Sebio Garcia and Dijon Bantista (also known as John Baptiste) for the wilful murder on 19 October 1899 of multiple victims on board the "Ethel" in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1900/0057
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Regina vs Baldo for the murder of Otama on 11 January 1900 at Onslow in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1900/0108
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Trial held Perth 6 March 1900. Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Guilty of Manslaughter / Sentence: 10 years.

Rex vs Peter Joyce for the murder of Eliza Ann Joyce on 04 December 1900 at Perth in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1900/0125
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Verdict: Guilty / Sentence: Death.

Regina vs Herman Gourne for the murder of Peter Hjelm on 07 February 1900 at Bunbury in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1900/0318
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Trial held Perth 6 March 1900. Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Not Guilty.

Regina vs Charles D’Albrett for the manslaughter of Harley Bertram Staples on 20 July 1900 at Nullagine in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1900/0770
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Trial held at Roebourne 11 November 1900. Plea: Not guilty / Verdict: Guilty of Manslaughter / Sentence: 8 months Hard Labour.

Rex vs Henry Roberts for the murder of James McCracker on 19 January 1901 at Laverton in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1901/0019
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Verdict: Not Guilty.

Rex vs Amaranga (also known as Banjo) for the murder of Patrick J Durack on 23 February 1901 at Wyndham in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1901/0046
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Verdict: Not Guilty.

Rex vs Frank Russell fo the murder of John Boyle on 12 July 1901 at Kalgoorlie in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1901/0086
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Verdict: Not Guilty.

Rex vs Warringa (also known as Biddy) for the murder of Frederick Charles Jackson on 11 August 1901 at Narrogin in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1901/0098
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Guilty of Manslaughter with Recommendation of Mercy / Sentence: 12 Years Hard Labour.

Rex vs William James Darmody for the murder of Alexander Muir Houston on the 28 January 1901 at Kalgoorlie in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1901/2801
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Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Guilty of Manslaughter with Recommendation of Leniency / Sentence: 12 Months Hard Labour.

Rex vs Earmaring (also known as Melon) for the wilful murder of Edward Vines on 09 September 1899 at Marble Bar in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1901/3646
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Verdict: Not Guilty.

Rex vs George Anderson for the murder of Thomas Johnston on 13 October 1901 at Busselton in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1901/4333
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Verdict: Guilty / Sentence: 12 Months Hard Labour.

Rex vs Joseph Cullen and Samuels Cripps for Robbery with Violence of Arthur Leigh Pilcher on 25 December 1901 at Perth in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1902/0010
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Rex vs Donald McKay, John Campbell and William Cullen for the wilful murder of John Gray on 24 January 1902 at Perth in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1902/0599
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Verdict: All Accused Guilty / Sentence: Death.

Rex vs Edward Hall for the murder of Ah Yet on 22 March 1902 at Donnybrook in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1902/1473
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Verdict: Not Guilty.

Rex vs Samuel Peters for the wilful murder of Trevina Peters on 3 July 1902 at Leederville in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1902/2905
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Plea: Not guilty / Verdict: Guilty / Sentence: Death.

Rex vs Tommy Bardell for the wilful murder of Dillion on 22 July 1901 at Sambo Valley in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1902/3646
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Verdict: Guilty / Setence: 10 Years Hard Labour.

Rex vs Francis Ballantyne for the wilful murder of Lee Ling (also known as Wong Ti Ling) on 22 December 1902 at Perth in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0005
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Verdict: Guilty of Murder / Sentence: Death

Rex vs Stelios Psichitsas for the wilful muder of Emanuel Psichitas on 19 December 1902 at Lawlers, Kalgoorlie in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0007
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Verdict: Guilty of Wilful Murder / Sentence: Death.

Rex vs Wingetta (also known as Butcher Paddy) for the murder of Geelong on 15 November 1902 at Mulline in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0010
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Guilty of Murder with Strong Recomemndation for Mercy / Sentence: Death (Remanded in Custody).

Rex vs William Bannerman Kenndey for the wilful murder of Alfred Sly on 24 January 1903 at Kalgoorlie in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0020
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Verdict: Not Guilty.

Rex vs Frederick Maillot, Leon Mousset, Benoit Volti, Lintauff, Eugene Lechoix and Marie Fontan for the wilful murder of Charles George Louis Lauffer on 04 February 1903 at Smith's Mill in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0035
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Rex vs Guiseppe Piazzola for the wilful murder of Louis Castagnan on 06 November 1903 at Kalgoorlie in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0083
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Guilty of Manslaughter / Sentence: 5 Years Hard Labour.

Rex vs Norn for the wilful murder of Jessie on 26 May 1903 at Balbinia in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0109
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Verdict: Accused Not Capabale of Understanding Nature of Proceedings.

Rex vs Alfred Boulter for the murder of Sally Ben Mamat (Bin Mamat) on 29 August 1903 in Broome in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0142
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Rex vs A.H. Hook for the attempted murder, murder and wilful murder of Yanoo and others on 26 August 1903 at Carnarvon in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1903/0148
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Verdict: Guilty of Manslaughter / Sentence: Death.

Rex vs Mianoor for the attempted murder (of Goolam and Esmail) and wilful murder (of Meer) on 16 November 1903 at Picton Valley in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1904/0006
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Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict re Goolam and Esmail: Nolle Prosequi / Verdict re Meer: Guilty of Wilful Murder.

Rex vs John Chaytor for the wilful murder of Thomas Hunt on 10 April 1904 at Boulder in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1904/0026
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Guilty of Manslaughter with Strong Recommendation for Mercy / Sentence: 3 Years Hard Labour.

Rex vs Mokiefor the murder of Matthew Hagan on 16 December 1901 at Kookynie in the State of Western Australia.

AU WA S3029 cons7728 1904/0049
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Part of FILES - CROWN LAW (INDICTMENTS)

Plea: Not Guilty / Verdict: Not Guilty.

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