Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

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

Courts & crime, 1861

134 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 7

Extraordinary Attempt at Murder by a Foreign Nobleman

The Yass Courier · Saturday 28 September 1861 · page 4

FOR sonic years past there has moved in London society.'an individual commonly known as the Baron de Vidil. In manners polished, in address insinuating;…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn Circuit Court. Wednesday—september 23

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 28 September 1861 · page 2

Patrick Power was [?] for sealing [?] ownces of gold, the property of Tables John Bri[?]cliffe, at Stony Creek, on the [?]. Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was undefeated…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goulburn Circuit Court. Wednesday—september 25

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 28 September 1861 · page 2

(Before his Honor Mr. JUSTICE WISE.) GOLD ROBBERY. Patrick Power was indicted for stealing thirty ounces of gold, the property of Tobias John…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, September 26. Before J. S. Calvert, Esq

The Yass Courier · Saturday 28 September 1861 · page 2

ILLEGALLY ON THE PREMISES.--John, a Chinaman, was charged with being illegally on Mr. Thomas Culls' premises, on the night of last Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Assault at Jugiong. To the Editor of the Yass Courier

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 9 October 1861 · page 3

SIR, -- On last Wednesday evening I went to the Post-office here, and received the papers, &c., for which I went. When I had reached a distance of a mile therefrom, my attention…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Court of Petty Sessions. Before I. M. Blake, Esq

The Yass Courier · Saturday 12 October 1861 · page 2

THE MAIL ROBBERY AT JUGIONG.--Joseph Marshall, alias Wilson, William Robinson, alias Driscoll, alias Dido, and William Stewart who have been already committed on seven charges of bushranging…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Children Arraigned for Murder

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 16 October 1861 · page 4

A lamentable case appears in the report of the assizes just held at Chester. Two children were tried for the clime of wilful, murder. "The appearance of the prisoners when…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Children Arraigned for Murder

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 16 October 1861 · page 4

A lamentable case appears in the report of the assizes just held at Chester. Two children were tried for the crime of wilful murder. "The appearance of the prisoners when…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, 17Th October. Before I. M. Blake, Esq

The Yass Courier · Saturday 19 October 1861 · page 2

HORSE-STEALING.--William Robinson, alias Driscoll, alias Dido, one of the prisoners committed to take their trial for the recent acts of bushranging, was charged…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local & General Intelligence. Attempt to Break Out of Yass Gaol

The Yass Courier · Saturday 26 October 1861 · page 2

ON Thursday evening, about six o'clock, a daring attempt was made by two of the bushrangers under committal for trail--Marshall and Stewart--to break out of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local & General Intelligence. Escape Oe Prisoners From Gaol

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 30 October 1861 · page 2

IT IS somewhat remarkable that at the time our last issue was at press, and which gave an account of the fortunately defeated attempt to break out of gaol…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, October 31. Before Allan Campbell and Thomas Laidlaw, Esqrs

The Yass Courier · Saturday 2 November 1861 · page 2

DRUNK.-- John M'Laughlin pleaded guilty to the charge of having been drunk in Cooma-street on the previous day; but it being his first offence he was fined in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court. November 2. Before Messrs. Lynch and Fitzsimons

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 6 November 1861 · page 2

THE RIOT OF 30TH JUNE.-- Donald Cameron was brought before the Bench charged with participation in the riot of 30th June, at Back Creek…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Police Bench of the Binalong

The Yass Courier · Saturday 9 November 1861 · page 2

DISTRICT.-- Owing ti some ill-feeling between the Bench of Magistrates at Burrowa and Binalong and the Clerk of Petty Sessions, the former have declined to act,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, November 7

The Yass Courier · Saturday 9 November 1861 · page 2

OBTAINING HOODS UNDER FALSE PRETENCES. --John Murphy was brought before the Bench, on a charge of having obtained goods by false pretences, under the following…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local & General Intelligence. Yass District Court

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 13 November 1861 · page 2

THE following is a list of the causes set down for trial at the ensuing sittings of the District Court, which will commence on Thursday, the 21st instant…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

District Court

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 16 November 1861 · page 3

There were eleven causes on the list, many of which had been previously settled out of court. Beadman v. Murray.—For assault. Damages laid at £100. Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. Walsh; counsel…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

District Court

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 16 November 1861 · page 3

There were eleven causes on the list, many of which had been previously settled out of court. Beadman v. Murray.—For assault. Damages laid at £100. Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. Walsh; counsel…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Local and Provincial. Goulburn District Court. Wednesday—november 13

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 16 November 1861 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Judge Callaghan. There were forty plaints filed; but nearly all the cases were either settled out of court or under-fended…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local and Provincial. Goulburn District Court. Wednesday—november 13

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 16 November 1861 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Judge Cullaghan. There were forty plaints filed; but nearly all the cases were either settled out of court or undefended…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →