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

Courts & crime, 1861

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Colonial Intelligence. Murderous Assault at Burrangong. Central Criminal Court, Sydney. Wednesday June 5

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 12 June 1861 · page 4

Before his Honor the Chief Justice. John Kelly, Henry Collins, and Frederick Heron, stood indicted for that they did on the 20th February 1861…

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Murder

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 15 June 1861 · page 2

Is our last we mentioned that Mr. Charles Huggins of Nadjigomar, in thin district, had died from the effects of a blow received in a quarrel with his stepson, while at Braidwood. The step-son, whoso name…

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Murder

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 15 June 1861 · page 2

IN our last we mentioned that Mr. Charles Huggins of Nadjigomar, in this, district, had died from the effects of a blow received in a quarrel with his stepson, while at Braidwood. The step-son, whose name…

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Police Protection. To the Editor of the Herald

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 15 June 1861 · page 3

SIR,—No less than six robberies have taken place in this district, within the last fortnight, by a party of four mounted and armed bushrangers; and, in consequence of having no police protection, for some…

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Police Protection. To the Editor of the Herald

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 15 June 1861 · page 3

SIR,—No less than six robberies have taken place in this district, within the last fortnight, by a party of four mounted and armed bushrangers; and, in consequence of having no police protection, for some…

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Gazette Polices. Crown Land Sale at Burrow A. At the Police Office on Saturday, Aug. 3. County Lots

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 19 June 1861 · page 3

County of King, Parish unnamed. 30½ acres at the head of Ruck Creek (Pudman Creek) about 1¼ mile south-easterly from John Britten's 30 acres, portion) VII…

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British & Foreign [?]tracts. French Love, Murder, and Attempted Suicide

The Yass Courier · Saturday 29 June 1861 · page 4

A MOST romantic and extraordinary case of murder and attempted suicide has just been brought to light at a court-martial in Paris. The lover who killed his…

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Small Debts Court

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 3 July 1861 · page 2

THE monthly sitting of this court was held yesterday, before Messrs. N. R. Besnard and James Hayes. The only defended case was…

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Police Wanted. To the Editor of the Herald

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 13 July 1861 · page 2

SIR,—I am the notional school teacher of Marengo My wife and family are in a distant part of the colony. I require the professional services of my wife, yet I am afraid to send for her because the…

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Police Wanted. To the Editor of the Herald

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 13 July 1861 · page 2

I am the national school teacher of Marengo My wife and family are in a distant part of the colony. I require the professional services of my wife, yet I am afraid to send for her because the…

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Original Correspondence. Police Wanted at Marengo. To the Editor of the Yass Courier

The Yass Courier · Saturday 13 July 1861 · page 3

SIR,-- I am the National School Teacher at Marengo. My wife and family are in a distant part of the colony. I require the professional services of my wife, yet I am…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, July 18

The Yass Courier · Saturday 20 July 1861 · page 2

ASSAULT.-- The remanded ease of Francis Henderson, for an assault in view of a police officer, was further remanded for the attendance of Mr. Davidson, who had initiated…

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Original Correspondence. the Yass Police and the Bushrangers. To the Editor of the Yass Courier

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 24 July 1861 · page 3

[We'do not in any instance hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. It is necessary that communications should be accompanied with the name of the writer; in the absence of…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, July 25. Before J. S. Calvert, Esq., and Drs. Blake and Adve

The Yass Courier · Saturday 27 July 1861 · page 2

ASSAULT --The case against Francis Anderson, in which £2 bail for defendant's appearance had been deposited, was again remanded for a week, owing to the absence…

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The Divorce Court and Its Statistics

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 7 August 1861 · page 4

THE DIVORCE COURT AND ITS STATISTICS.—A series of returns connected with the divorce court, have been issued. The first return shows the number of suits which have…

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The Divorce Court and Its Statistics

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 7 August 1861 · page 4

A series of returns connected with the divorce court, have been issued. The first return shows the number of suits which have occupied the divorce court since the passing…

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Examination of the Prisoners. Police Court, Burrangong, Saturday August 3. Before Messrs. Clarke, Griffin, Chatfield, and Fitzsimmons Col. Kempt, Capt. Cator, and other officers being present

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 7 August 1861 · page 2

RIOTOUS ASSEMBLING, &c. -- Patrick Sweeney and Bernard Byrnes were charged with riotously assembling and destroying the property belonging to Chinese…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Wednesday, August 7. Before Dr. Blake

The Yass Courier · Saturday 10 August 1861 · page 2

UNFOUNDED CHARGE.--Two brothers, named Mathew and Jacob Podmer, who described themselves as Germans, and stated that they were engaged in hawking…

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Police Court, Burrangong. August 7. Before a full Bench

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 14 August 1861 · page 2

RIOTOUSLY ASSEMBLING, &C.--James Ralston was charged with being concerned in the riot of June 30th, 1861. Charles Saunderson, Inspector of Police,…

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Yass District Court

The Yass Courier · Saturday 17 August 1861 · page 2

This Court will open its sittings on Monday week before Judge Callaghan. The following causes are set down for hearing. It will be observed that the list is the…

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