James Kelly, 1900
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The Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal, Tue 7 Aug 1900 1
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Monday, August 6th, 1900.
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(Before his Honor Judge Docker.)
Mr AH Conroy acted as Crown Prosecutor and Mr JB Dulhunty as Deputy Sheriff.
The barristers in attendance were Messrs Boyce and Watt. All the local attorneys were represented.
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James Kelly was indicted for having at Palmer’s Oakey, on 17th July, 1900, assaulted one, Francis Newton Franks.
Accused pleaded guilty.
Mr Thompson appeared for accused, and said that accused was under the influence of drink and had broken into the place when young Franks assaulted him, and then the assault complained of took place. He asked his Honor to deal leniently with accused, by inflicting upon him a fine.
In answer to his Honor, accused said he could not pay the fine if it were large; he was 25 years of age, and did not often get drunk.
Fined £1, or in default, one week’s imprisonment in Bathurst Gaol.
Accused’s mother, who was present, in court, paid the fine, and accused was discharged.
James Kelly, 1901
The Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal, Tue 5 Feb 1901 2
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Monday, February 4th.
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(Before his Honor Judge Docker.)
Mr JHP Murray acted as Crown Prosecutor, Mr HH Chippendall as Clerk of Peace, and Mr Dulhunty, Deputy Sheriff.
All the local attorneys were in attendance, also Mr Herbert Thompson (Lithgow).
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A SERIOUS CHARGE.
James Kelly, was indicted for that he did, on the 6th day of November, at Sunny Corner, attempt to commit an unnatural offence.
Plea: Not guilty.
Mr AG Thompson, defended the accused.
The evidence in this case was altogether unfit for publication.
Accused was found guilty, and remanded for sentence.
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The Bathurst Times, Tue 5 Feb 1901 3
BATHURST QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Monday, February 4th.
(Before his Honor Judge Docker.)
His Honor took his seat at 10 am, and was attended by Mr JB Dulhunty, Deputy-Sheriff.
Mr JHP Murray prosecuted for the Crown.
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UNNATURAL OFFENCE.
James Kelly was indicted that he did on November 6th, 1900, at Sunny Corner, commit an unnatural offence.
Accused pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr AG Thompson.
The jury at the conclusion of the evidence returned a verdict of guilty, and prisoner was remanded for sentence.
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Tuesday, February 5, 1900. [sic]
His Honor took his seat at 9 am.
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SENTENCES.
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James Kelly, found guilty of an attempted unnatural offence, was sentenced to 2 years’ hard labour.
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The National Advocate, Tue 5 Feb 1901 4
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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The Bathurst Quarter Sessions opened yesterday morning, before his Honor Mr Judge Docker, who was attended by Mr JB Dulhunty as Deputy Sheriff. Mr JHP Murray was Crown Prosecutor, Mr HH Chippendall Clerk of the Peace.
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UNNATURAL OFFENCE.
James Kelly, charged with committing an unnatural offence, on Nov 6th, pleaded not guilty.
Accused was defended by Mr AG Thompson. Evidence for the prosecution was given by Constable Boon, Frederick Perin, and David Delaney. Evidence for the defence was given by the accused [James Kelly], after which his counsel addressed the jury and his Honor summed up. The jury retired at 5.20 pm, and returned 10 minutes later with a verdict of guilty.
The Court adjourned till 9 am to-day.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 5 Feb 1901 5
A TRIBUTE BY JUDGE DOCKER.
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Bathurst, Monday.
Before commencing the business of the Quarter Sessions, Judge Docker read a tribute to the memory of the late Queen. He said she was the head of the system of justice, and from her the Judges derived their authority. During her long reign she had been an example of righteousness, and had always endeavoured to do justice between man and man. The people’s welfare had been her great thought, and she had succeeded in a remarkable way in discharging her responsible duties. He rejoiced that her throne was now occupied by one who had had the benefit of the excellent training and example of his mother, and they felt sure he would follow in her footsteps.
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The Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal, Wed 6 Feb 1901 6
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Tuesday, February 5th.
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(Before his Honor Judge Docker.)
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Mr JHP Murray acted as Crown Prosecutor, Mr HH Chippendall as Clerk of Peace, and Mr Dulhunty, Deputy Sheriff.
All the local attorneys were in attendance, also Mr Herbert Thompson (Lithgow).
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SENTENCES.
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Charles Kelly, found guilty of attempting to commit an unnatural offence. Sentence: 2 years hard labor in Bathurst gaol.
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The National Advocate, Wed 6 Feb 1901 7
BATHURST QUARTER SESSIONS.
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The sittings of the Bathurst Quarter Sessions were continued yesterday, at the Court House, before his Honor Mr Judge Docker, who was attended by Mr JB Dulhunty as Deputy Sheriff, Mr JHP Murray was Crown Prosecutor, Mr HH Chippendall Clerk of the Peace.
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SENTENCES.
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James Kelly found guilty of attempting to commit an unnatural offence, was sentenced to two years’ hard labor.
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James Kelly, Gaol photo sheet 8
![SRNSW: NRS1998, [3/5961], Bathurst Gaol photographic description book, 1874-1930, No. 1362, p. 58, R5086.](../../images/trials/1901-Kelly-5961-gaol-photo-1362.jpg "SRNSW: NRS1998, [3/5961], Bathurst Gaol photographic description book, 1874-1930, No. 1362, p. 58, R5086.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 1362
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Date when Portrait was taken: 18-4-1901
Name: James Kelly
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Native place: Wattle Flat Year of birth: 1875 Arrived Ship: Trade or occupation Religion: R.C. Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 10" Weight On committal: 151 Colour of hair: Dark brown Colour of eyes: Brown |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) CONVICTIONS |
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| Where and When | Offence. | Sentence | |||
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Sunny Corner PC ditto Bathurst Q.S ditto |
22 25 6 4 |
1 7 8 2 |
1898 1900 1900 1901 |
Drunk Steal a dog Assault Attempt to commit an unnatural offence |
2/6/ or Rising of Court 10/- or 7 days C 25/- or 1 week C. Paid fine 2 years H.L. |
1 The Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal, Tue 7 Aug 1900, p. 2.
2 The Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal, Tue 5 Feb 1901, p. 2.
3 The Bathurst Times, Tue 5 Feb 1901, p. 2.
4 The National Advocate, Tue 5 Feb 1901, p. 3. Emphasis added.
5 The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 5 Feb 1901, p. 5.
6 The Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal, Wed 6 Feb 1901, p. 2.
7 The National Advocate, Wed 6 Feb 1901, p. 3.
8 SRNSW: NRS1998, [3/5961], Bathurst Gaol photographic description book, 1874-1930, No. 1362, p. 58, R5086.