August 28, 1861 BIRTH On the 21st instant, at her residence, Cassilis, Mrs William MILLAR, of a son. POLICE COURT Tuesday August 27 Before the Police Magistrate, His Worship the Mayor, and T CADELL, Esq. Edward BULL was fined five shillings for being drunk in Market-street. Mary McQUIGGAN, charged with being drunk in Perry-street was discharged. William ANDREWS, out on bail, was charged with a second offence - stealing timber the property of the Mayor. Constable FARRAND said between 7 and 8 o'clock on Friday evening, he saw prisoner in Gladstone-street going in the direction of Mr McQUIGGAN's new building; a few minutes afterwards he heard a noise amongst the timber, and on proceeding towards the spot met the prisoner with the timber now before the Court. Upon asking him where he obtained it, he replied that the Carpenters gave it to him; he then took him into custody; he afterwards searched the prisoner's house, and found more timber, which he took, supposing it to have been stolen. A McCAULEY, was Mayor of Mudgee, he had a contract to finish Mr McQUIGGAN's hotel; the building materials upon the premises were his property; no one had authority to remove any of the timber. W NEWTON, carpenter, was employed by Mc McCAULEY; the prisoner had been assisting the masons; the timber in Court he believed belonged to Mr ! McCAULEY; he did not give prisoner permission to remove any of it. The prisoner having elected that the case should be decided by their Worships, he was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment. Alfred JACKSON, charged with stealing £1 19s. Mr CLARKE (for TEMPLETON) appeared for prosecution. Constable MOREN said he took the prisoner into custody, under warrant, for stealing certain monies the property of John CRIMMINS. He died the charge, and said that he won the money "gaffing". John CRIMMINS: Knew JACKSON to his great sorrow. On Friday last he was in his company at the Denison Arms; he was the worse for liquor; having pulled out a note for the purpose of paying for a couple of glasses, JACKSON said he wanted to speak to him, and they went out together into the back yard and commenced gambling. After losing about 'nine bob' he wanted to go away when JACKSON said he wanted money more than he (CRIMMINS) did, and that if he went away he would make him look like a blackfellow, so that no one should again recognize him as Mr CRIMMINS. He then collared him, and took out of his pocket a one pound note, half a sovereign, and eight or nine shillings in silver, in doi! ng which, he tore his trousers; he was drunk at the time, but when drunk he never lost his wits, and could swear that he was robbed of the money. George PERCY, hostler to Mr FOREMAN, saw both parties in his master's yard on Friday. They were gambling; CRIMMINS required to half crowns for the purpose of tossing up; having only one in his pocket, he had to pick one up which was on the ground; JACKSON could not have committed the robbery without his having seen it; JACKSON won; after all was over he gave him a shilling, and went away. JACKSON, in defence, told an unvarnished tale of his innocency, industry and youth; his having to support a wife and two children. He confessed to the gambling transaction, but was invited into it by complainant, who, after losing his money, cried like a school boy for it to be given back. He thought the fellow as more manly, else he would not have played with him. He was so well known that no one would believe him guilty of the charge, and confidently placed himself in their Worships hands. Not guilty. Patrick M'GRATH for assault. Mr CLARKE (for TEMPLETON) for complainant. W GORE, of Cudgegong, was in the road near Stoney Pinch on Sunday fortnight; he was in the act of yoking his bullocks, when defendant came up with his team, and drew up so close to his dray as to upset it; he afterwards struck him with his bullock whip, which cut his eyes and arm, and damaged his hat. He had a case in Court some short time since, as he was leaving the Court on that occasion, defendant said "never let me meet you on the road". For the defence. John PRICE said he was in company with M'GRATH on the day in question; he was in charge of a bullock tem which was ahead of defendants; hearing that something was the matter, he turned round and saw the M'GRATH's dray had caught a pole that was fixed to the wheels of complainant's dray which caused it to upset; defendant was trying to turn his bullocks; complainant was behind him; if the whip struck him it was by accident. It happened about hal! f a mile this side of Stoney Pinch; the road is not more than about seven feet wide. Mr CLARKE having addressed the Bench, M'GRATH was fined 20s and costs. Edward COOK, of Cooyal, was summoned for £5 for wages due. T WALTHAM was a mason; had hired with Mrs COOK as a weekly servant for four weeks at 20s per week, and double rations; he served five weeks, when he asked for his money, and was told if he did not leave the place he would be kicked out. Cross-examined by Mr COOK: Had previously worked for defendant for thirteen weeks; he was paid regularly every month; had engaged the last time to build a chimney. Defendant said the man had represented to him that he was a master builder; that he had erected a light house, and was able to build a chimney; he consequently engaged him to put two up; when the one in question was completed he wished to put in a fire to see how it would draw, to this the master mason objected, saying, "Wait till the other is finished'. On Sunday evening two gentlemen called at his house, and wishing to make them comfortable, the little girl thought she would put a fire in the "big" parlour, when, lo!! and behold, such a smother was made as was never seen. The smoke come pouring down in such clouds that it was full two hours before any one could remain in the house; he then examined the chimney and objected to it because there was not flue, and informed the master mason that he would not pay him until he put the work into order; he was still willing to pay; he must, however, have the job finished in a workmanlike way, besides the man, according to his own showing, owed him three days. Mr COOK not having any witnesses to contradict complainant, he was ordered to pay the amount and costs. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW