Up the Gatineau! Article

This article was first published in Up the Gatineau! Volume 1.

Magistrate's Court

There was a Magistrate's Court in West Hull in the old days and in the Registration of Judgments we have the following record: —

“At a special session of the peace sitting in Chelsea on Monday 29th day of August, 1892 —

The Corporation of the West Part of the Township of Hull, plaintiff,

Vs.

Daniel Swaiter, defendant.

The defendant appeared in person and pleaded guilty to the charge of being drunk, singing and swearing and acting disorderly on the Meach Lake Road.

Judgment for $8.50 costs, $1.00 fine, or in default
15 days in the Aylmer gaol.