From Western Post & Mudgee Newspaper 23rd November 1861 £10 REWARD Whereas a Dark Iron-Grey MARE branded 2 on near shoulder, was Lost Stolen from Spicer's Diggings, on the 28th October last. If strayed, £4 reward will be paid to any person bringing the same to Mr. WHALING, Spicer's Diggings; or if stolen, £10 will be paid for information leading to the conviction of the thief or thieves. Thomas GRIBBLE, Spicer's Diggings. NOTICE Having in my possession a Black PONY, branded JD (originally branded JJ off shoulder, 5 near shoulder, star in forehead, near hind fetlock white, which I believe to be my property, any person showing a better claim to him can have the same by paying expenses. William CATLIN, Burrundulla. £3 REWARD Stolen or strayed from Mr A McGREGOR's run, Merigal, a Jet Black HORSE, with a snilt over the nose, branded WLL on the near shoulder and WLL on the off neck; left in hobbles, also a bell on the neck. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give such information as will lead to the recovery of the horse. The horse formerly was the property of Mr HULL, Bathurst. Apply to Mr W RODNEY, Marthaguy Creek. POLICE COURT Friday November 22nd Before the Police Magistrate, his Worship the Mayor, T CADDELL, and R LOWE, Esqrs. Peter O'NEAL, charged with being drunk in Market-street, was discharged, he having been in the lock-up forty eight hours. James BROWN, was charged with stealing a knife and other articles. C. HARDY, Chief Constable, said he took the prisoner in charge on Tuesday. On searching his premises he discovered a knife, handkerchief, and other articles, part of which were claimed by Mr. BLACKMAN. W R BLACKMAN said, he went with the chief constable to search a room rented by the prisoner. Amongst some articles found he recognized a knife as his property, for which he had given 35s in Sydney; there was likewise a handkerchief belonging to Mrs. BLACKMAN, it was marked with her name and No. 5-60. The prisoner, denied having stolen the articles, and appealed to Mr. BLACKMAN for a character, who said he was a hard working man when sober, but that as soon as he got any money he would spend it in drink. The Bench sentenced him to three months' imprisonment. Sarah HUNT was charged with being illegally on the premises of the Denison Hotel. C HARDY said between 2 and 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning, he took the prisoner into custody, for being illegally on Mr. SHARP's premises, and for breaking a window. Mr. SHARP said he found the prisoner in his hostler's room; the hostler said that she came in on her own account. Cross-examined by Mr. BRODRIBB. Believed she was there for an immoral purpose and not a felonious one. Discharged with a caution. Eliza SHERLEY, charged with a similar offence, was likewise discharged. James SHEAHAN, was charged with being drunk in Market-street. Defendant admitted the charge and said that he came in yesterday with Dr. Ramsay for the purpose of reporting a robbery. He had been in the bush the last year or two without tasting spirits. On reaching Mudgee he had a glass which, in consequence of having so much on his mind, took effect sooner that it otherwise would have done. Discharged. ***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