The Walgett News and North-Western Grazier, Sat 12 Nov 1898 1
POLICE COURT.
Before Messrs CN Vaughan and CJ Druitt, J’sP:– Wm Chas Tait, charged with absconding from the hired service of Messrs Fagan Bros, was ordered to pay £3, professional costs, £1 1s, and costs of court 5s 10d; in default, levy and distress, or four days.
Before Messrs CN Vaughan, CJ Druitt, and TF Fagan, J’sP:– Thomas Kelly, alias Thomas Caddy, alias, “Tommy the Nut,” charged with the commission of an offence of bestiality, was committed for trial to the next Quarter Sessions at Walgett, or at such place or time as the Attorney-General may appoint.
Jack Nelson, drunk and disorderly, fined 5s or 24 hours; same, obscene language, fined £1 or three days.
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The Spectator, Sat 25 Mar 1899 2
WALGETT QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Friday, March 24.
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(Before His Honor, Judge Docker.)
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The Barristers present were Messrs JHP Murray (Crown Prosecutor) and L Veech. Solicitors, Messrs M Kennett and CT Champion.
Pedley and Haigh v. TW Dawson, goods sold and delivered, £19 10s 5d. Verdict for plaintiff.
Thomas Venables v. George Flynn, work done and material supplied, claim £77 8s 2d. Mr Veech for defendent [sic]. Adjourned till next District Court.
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COURT OF REVIEW.
EB Loughnan v. Taxation Commissioners; No appearance. Case postponed until next count.
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William Bell, A Nixon, and CE Evans, were excused by His Honor for non-attendance as jurymen.
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Thos Kelly, found guilty of attempting to commit an unnatural offence, was sentenced to three years hard labor in Darlinghurst Gaol the only previous conviction against the prisoner was one of drunkenness.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
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HOSPITAL REPORT.—No. of patients in Hospital, March 17th, 3; admitted during the week, 1; discharged during the week, 0; died, 0 remaining, March 24th, 4; daily average, 3.2.
SERIOUSLY ILL.—From Sydney we learn of the serious illness of Mr CS Haigh, of this town. He broke a blood vessel in his head a short time ago and has since been confined to his room. Mr Haigh is now awaiting the orders of his medical attendant to allow him to make the return journey.
A PLETHORA of policemen were in attendance at the Sessions yesterday, owing to the number of cases that came from the outlying towns. Included amongst them were:—Sergeant Horan, Mungindi (Queensland); Constable Flick, Mogil; Constable Mitchell, Collarendabri and Constable Apps, Goodooga.
THE EURIE BORE.—The plant for the Eurie Bore passed through town on Monday en route for its destination. Operations commenced during the week. Mr George Blackwell is in charge of the work. The Bore is being put down on Mr P Burke’s selection.
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The Walgett News and North-Western Grazier, Sat 25 Mar 1899 3
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Friday, Mar 24.
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(Before His Honor Judge Docker.)
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Crown Prosecutor: Mr Murray, Bar. Messrs Veech, Kennett, and Champion.
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DISTRICT COURT.
Pedley and Haigh v. TW Dawson, £19 10s 12d. Mr Champion for plaintiffs. Verdict for full amount and costs.
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COURT OF REVIEW.
EB Loughnan v. Taxation Commission, appeal against assessment; postponed.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Thomas Kelly, charged with that he did on Nov 5 assault George Doodson, also with carnally knowing him, pleaded not guilty.
Accused was undefended.
George Doodson, 10 years of age, stated: I live at Walgett, and have seen accused; first saw him in my father’s shop on a Saturday evening; he pulled me down the lane and asked me to go with him; I did not want to go; he told me not to make a noise; he said I’s Tommy the Nut; he put me on the ground and did something dirty. Billy Russell came there; and then a policeman; I was on the ground when he came.
By accused: You did not pull me out of the shop; my mother was there at the time.
William Russell: Live at Walgett with my father; know George Doodson and the accused; saw them together at dusk on Modrzynske’s stool; accused caught hold of Doodson and tried to drag him down the lane; the boy would not go but accused took him. I then went home.
Constable George Jeffrey, stationed at Walgett, stated: Remember 5th Nov; was locking a man up, when I heard cries, and and [sic] on investigation saw the accused (witnesses [sic] description of what he saw is hardly fit for publication); I then arrested accused and conveyed him to gaol, and charged him with the offence; accused made no reply; he was under influence of drink.
By Accused: I was about 2ft off when I struck the light.
Dr Higgins, Walgett, deposed: Examined the boy, and only discovered considerable redness about the arms; I also examined accused; found evidence of recent sexual excitement.
The jury found accused guilty of attempt to commit the offence, and he was sentenced to three years’ penal servitude.
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Thomas Kelly, Gaol photo sheet 4
![SRNSW: NRS2021, [3/6017], Berrima Gaol photographic description book, 1888-1907, No. 386, p. 51, R5093.](../../images/trials/1898-Kelly-6017-gaol-photo-386.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2021, [3/6017], Berrima Gaol photographic description book, 1888-1907, No. 386, p. 51, R5093.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 386
Berrima
Date when Portrait was taken: 3-5-1899
Name: Thomas Kelly
(aka Thomas Coddy, Tommy the Nut)
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Native place: Victoria Year of birth: 1864 Arrived Ship: Trade or occupation Religion: R Cath Education, degree of: R&W Height: 5' 3½" Weight On committal: 136 Colour of hair: Black Colour of eyes: Hazel |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS |
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Walgett Q.S PC Walgett Q.S |
4 24 |
6 3 |
1898 1899 |
Drunk 1) Sodomy |
1/- or closing of the Court | |
1 The Walgett News and North-Western Grazier, Sat 12 Nov 1898, p. 2. Emphasis added.
2 The Spectator, Sat 25 Mar 1899, p. 2.
3 The Walgett News and North-Western Grazier, Sat 25 Mar 1899, pp. 2, 3. Emphasis added.
4 SRNSW: NRS2021, [3/6017], Berrima Gaol photographic description book, 1888-1907, No. 386, p. 51, R5093.