From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 15 March, 1856.

Coroner’s Inquests.

On Tuesday last, the following inquests were held at the "Duke of Sussex Inn," before C. J. Carttar, Esq., coroner. On the body of John Lucy, a labourer, aged 30 years. From the evidence it appeared that after eating a hearty supper, the deceased went to bed on the previous Sunday night, and on the following morning he complained of pain in his stomach; repeated doses of brandy and rum were administered by his wife, and a medical man was sent for, but before his arrival the deceased had expired. The coroner and jury coincided that a post mortem examination should be made, and the inquest was adjourned till Monday for this purpose.

On the body of a child named John Judge. The deceased was six months old and died suddenly.

Verdict of death from natural causes.

Neglect to a Convict during Illness.

On Monday night, an adjourned inquest was held before C. J. Carttar, Esq., on the body of Charles Saddon, a convict. The evidence previously taken went to prove that the deceased was suffering great pain during a whole night, and was not removed to the hospital ship until the next morning and expired immediately afterwards. As important evidence was not at present available, the inquest was adjourned until Monday next.

From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 22 March, 1856.

Inquests.

The adjourned inquest on John Lucy, was held at the "Duke of Sussex," Beresford street, on Monday last. Dr. Stuart having opened the body, stated that it presented a general healthy appearance, with the exception of the liver; the cause of death was congestion of the brain. In answer to the jury, Dr. Stuart said that medical assistance might have saved his life had it been obtained when the deceased was first taken ill, instead of giving him rum and brandy. Verdict died from natural causes.

An inquest was held at the same time and place, on the body of Thomas Head, who died suddenly on Saturday night. From the evidence it appeared that the deceased had been employed for fourteen years by Messrs. Kirk and Parry, to cut bricks for forming arches, which he took at piecework, employing men to assist him, drawing money from the firm to pay them weekly. Having been requested to employ more men, he had done so, and required £11 to pay them, but on going on Saturday week for the money, through some misunderstanding with the foreman, he only obtained £5, and was in great difficulty about the remainder of the money. He went to the yard again, and some words ensued between him and the foreman, which resulted in the taking out a summons against deceased. On an order being given for the immediate payment of the wages, deceased became so excited, that he remarked it would break his heart. Nothing further occurred till Saturday night, when he went to bed about 10 o’clock and was found dead on the Sunday morning.

Verdict died from natural causes.

From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 3 May, 1856.

Coroner's Inquests.

On Saturday last, an inquest was held at the "Duke of Sussex," Beresford-street, Woolwich, on the body of John Dransfield, a convict. From the evidence it appeared that the deceased, who was twenty-four years of age, died from consumption, and that he received every attention during illness.

Verdict, Died from natural causes.

From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 7 June, 1856.

Coroner's Inquest.— On Saturday last inquest was held at the "Duke of Sussex," Woolwich, on the body of Mrs. Aukinson, a coffee-house keeper, residing in Beresford street. From the evidence it appeared that a young woman, named Wright, was in custody for stealing articles belonging to her mistress.

The prisoner stated that Mrs. Aukinson had part of the property in her possession, knowing it was stolen. This statemen was denied by Mrs. Aukinson, who attended the police-court on the previous Friday, and, in the presence of the police-inspector, the prisoner repeated her former statement. Mrs. Aukinson appeared much excited, fell down, and instantly expired.

Verdict, Died from natural causes.

From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 21 June, 1856.

Coroner's Inquest.

On Monday last an adjourned inquest was held at the "Duke of Sussex Inn," on the body of a fisherman, named Charles Harris, who was drowned whilst catching shrimps of Erith, in consequence of the upsetting of his boat, by a collision with a collier.

Verdict:— Accidental Death.

From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 20 December, 1856.

Woolwich Police Court.

On Wednesday last, John Roberts and John Rafferty, the artillerymen charged with violently assaulting Mr. Daniel Riordan, landlord of the "Duke of Sussex" public house, Beresford street, were again placed at the bar, when it was stated that the complainant was still confined to his bed from the effects of the injuries received, and the prisoners were again remanded for a week, but delivered over to the custody of the military authorities.

From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 5 June, 1858.

SHOCKING DEATH BY MACHINERY.

On Thursday evening last, an adjourned inquest was held at the "Duke of Sussex Tavern," Beresford- street, Woolwich, before Mr. C. J. Carttar, coroner for West Kent, on the body of George Hooper, a boy twelve years of age, who met with his death in consequence of being caught up by the revolving wheel of powerful machinery at the laboratory department of Woolwich Arsenal, where he had been employed. After several witnesses had been examined, the jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death, accompanying it with a recommendation that boys should not be allowed to be employed in putting the bands on the machines.