"Sudden Death of an Ashbournian in Australia", Ashbourne News Telegraph, 5 February 1915 - George William Bull died of heart failure on 4th December 1914 while working as a Stoker in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The news made it back to his hometown of Ashbourne, where it was reported he had “remarked to a fellow-workman that he would go outside and get a little fresh air. He sat down, and…
"Stealing Potatoes from the Railway Station", Ashbourne News Telegraph, 10 May 1907 - On 22nd April 1907, George was charged “with stealing one bag of potatoes, value 5s, from the [Ashbourne] railway station”, where he worked as a Brakeman. Although he initially denied the charge, stating that he had bought the potatoes from someone at Macclesfield, the evidence against him was overwhelming and he ultimately admitted his guilt. He…
"Curious Assault Case", Ashbourne Telegraph, 15 June 1906 - On the evening of 3rd June 1906, George William Bull was walking to visit his mother, Eliza Ann Bull. While walking, he passed Robert Cundy , a labourer also residing in Union Street. Robert “put his arms around [George’s] neck and bit him on the cheek”. George struck back in self-defence. A tussle followed, at…
"Promising to Mend His Ways", Ashbourne Telegraph, 20 October 1905 - On 11th October 1905, Joseph Mansfield Bull was summoned to the Ashbourne Petty Sessions by his wife, Eliza Ann Bull, for threatening her a week earlier. The summons was withdrawn on the condition that Joseph “would behave in a very different way, and do his best to make his wife comfortable.”
"Accident", Ashbourne News Telegraph, 25 March 1899 - On 20th March 1899, Joseph Mansfield Bull was loading timber at the railway station in Oakamoor, Staffordshire, when "a tree fell and crushed his left foot". He was assisted by the station master and treated by Dr. Boswell on his return to Ashbourne.
"Petty Sessions", Derby Mercury, 28 October 1868 - On 24th October 1868, Joseph Bull summoned John Crawford, a Shipsmith of no fixed abode, to the Ashbourne Petty Sessions. The charge was assault, which occurred at the Forrester’s Arms Public House at Thurvaston, on 12th October. John was fined 6d.