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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1853

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Police Intelligence. Wednesday, Dec. 29. Before Wm. H. HOVELL, Esq., J. P.

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1853 · page 3

DRUNKARD'S LIST.—Alexander Lindsey and Benjamin Pennington, forfeited their deposits of 10s. each, for the benefit of the Hospital. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.—Alexander Thompson and…

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The Police Office

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1853 · page 4

IN the Government Guzette of Tuesday last, there appears a notification to the effect that Patrick Plunkett, Esq., has been appointed Police Magistrate for Goulburn. This…

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Police Intelligent Tuesday, Jan. 4. Before Wm. H. HOVELL, Esq., J. P.

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1853 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—James Hill, for drnnkenness, was fined 5s. in default of payment 24 hours in the cell VAGRANT ACT Ann Campbell was brought before the Bench, charged with having made use of indecent…

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The Police

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1853 · page 4

IT is our imperative duty to call the attention of the Executive to the dangerous and insecure state of the Great Southern Road. Some protection to life and property…

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Police Intelligenc Saturday, Jan. 15

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1853 · page 3

Before Captain PLUNKETT, Esq., Police Magistrate. DRUNKARD'S LIST.—John Hogan was discharged. John Bates forferted a deposit of 10s, for the benefit of the Hospital. Daniel M'Graa, a ticket- of-leave…

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Police Intelligence. Friday, Jan. 21

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1853 · page 4

John Galbraith, for drunkenness, was discharged, it being his first offence. HIRED SERVANTS' AcT.—Henry Stephenson for a breach of the above not was remanded till next Court…

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Police Intelligence. Saturday, Jan. 22. Before Captain PLUNKETT, Police Magistrate

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1853 · page 3

There were no cases before the Court, except nine drunkards, who were severally fined 10s., the proceeds, £4 10s. to be give to the Hospital. TUESDAY, JAN. 25…

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Police Intelligence. Friday, Jan. 28. Before the Police Magistrate, Capt. Plunkett, and W. Chatfield, Esq , J.P.

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1853 · page 4

BREACH OF THE PEACE.—Thomas Hunt and Chas. Peck were charged with having committed a breach of the peace by exchanging blows with one another in the street. The prisoners were drunk at the…

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Police Intelligence. Monday, Jan., 31

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1853 · page 3

Before the POLICE MAGISTRATE, CAPT. PLUNKETT. DRUNKENNESS.—Ann Kidd forfoited a deposit of 10s, for the benefit of the Hospita Geroge Humphries, better known as "Bethered…

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Police Intelligence. Monday, Feb., 7. Before the Police Magistrate, Capt. Plunkett, and W. H. Hovell, Esq., J.P.

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1853 · page 3

Before the POLICE MAGISTRATE, CART, PLUNKETT, and W. H. HOVELL, Esq., J.P. ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO ROB.—George Harrison was placed at the bar charged with having…

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Police Intelligence. Friday, Feb. 11. Before the Police Magistrate Capt. Plunkett, and W. H. Hovell, Esq., J.P.

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1853 · page 4

Before the POLICE MAGISTRATE CAPT. PLUNKRTT, and W.H. HOVELL, Esq., J. P. ABSENTING FROM HIRED SERVICE.—Too Young was charged with having absented himself from the…

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Goulburn Small Debts' Court

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1853 · page 3

On Monday last, the 7th February, the sittings of this Court were hold before the Police Magistrate, and W. H. Hovell, Esq., J. P.: there were only two defended eases which presented any feature of…

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Police Intelligence. Before the Police Magistrate Capt. Plunkett. Monday, Feb. 14

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1853 · page 4

Before the POLICE MAGISTRATE CAPT. PLUNKETT MONDAY, FEB. 14. DRUNKENNESS.—Margaret Davis forfeited a deposit of 10s. for the benefit of the Hospital…

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Wednesday, Feb. 16. Cattle Stealing

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1853 · page 3

James William Arthurs, was indicted for that he, on the 2nd of February, at the Cross Roads, feloniously did steal a bullock, the property of Benjamin Carter: a second count charged him with receiving…

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Friday, Feb. 18. Before the Police Magistrate Capt. Plunkett, and—BYRNE, ESQ., J.P.

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1853 · page 4

Before the POLICE MAGISTRATE CAPT, PLUNKETT, and—BYRNE, ESQ., J.P. STEALING FROM THE PERSON.—William Hancock, was charged with stealing a coat from one Charles…

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Goulburn Circuit Court. Monday, Feb., 14. Before His Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1853 · page 2

THE sittings of this Court commenced on Monday last. The Attorney-General conducted the cases for the Crown. Mr. Purefoy was the only other barrister present…

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Police Intelligence. Saturday, Feb. 19

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1853 · page 4

Before the POLICE MAGISTRATE, W. CHATFIELD, Esq., J. P., and J. BYRNE, Esq., J.P. John Regan, charged with having a stolen mare in his possession, was remanded for an indefinite…

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Police Intelligence. Monday, Feb. 28. Before the Police Magistrate

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1853 · page 3

VAGRANT ACT.—William Richardson was charged with having sinned against one of the clauses of this Act, he not having any visible, lawful means of support…

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Police Intelligence. Wednesday, March 9

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1853 · page 4

Before the POLICE MAGISTRATE, and W. CHATFIELD, Esq., J.P. DRUNKENNESS.—James Siggs, and Henry Pope were fined 5s. each, in default of payment, 24 hours…

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Police Intelligence. Monday, March 7

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1853 · page 3

Before the POLICE MAGISTRATE, and F. ROSSI, ESQ., J.P. DURNKARD'S LIST.—William Drinan and James Williams forfeited a deposit of 10s., for the benefit…

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