The Australian7Nov1839
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/36863593 ( right- hand column)
John Gorman and John McBride were indicted, the former for the wilful murder of a woman named Ann, Daley, with whom he co-habited, and the latter for being present, aiding and abetting in the same, at Maitland, on the 21st July last. It appeared that on the day named the prisoner Gorman beat the woman, severely with a stick, the alleged cause of which appeared to be intoxication, from the effects of which she died. The evidence against McBride was anything but satisfactory, and he was acquitted under His Honor's direction. Gorman, guilty. Sentence of death was immediately passed on him.
Also in The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser 7 Nov1839
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2550012MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
(Before the Chief Justice.)
John Gorman was indicted for the wilful murder of Ann Daley, at Maitland, by beating her with a stick, on the 21st July, and John M'Bride was indicted for being present aiding and assisting. The prisoner Gorman and the deceased had lived together, and frequently quarrelled. On the day laid in the indictment, while the woman was drunk, Gorman beat her so violently with a stick as to cause her death. McBride was present but took no part in it. The Jury found Gorman guilty, but acquitted McBride. His Honor passed sentence of death upon Gorman.
The Sydney Herald 6Nov1839
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/12860406 (right-hand column)
The Colonist 6Nov1839
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/31723976 (2nd column lower half)
