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

Courts & crime, 1872

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The Newtownstewart Murder

The Yass Courier · Friday 27 September 1872 · page 8

On July 22, tho trial of sub-inspector Montgomery for the murder of the bank clerk was concluded, when Judge Lawson charged the jury, reviewing at great length the facts…

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Escape of Two Prisoners From Yass Gaol

The Yass Courier · Friday 27 September 1872 · page 5

YESTERDAY morning, about a quarter-past ten o'clock, it was discovered that two prisoners had escaped from the Yass gaol. From what wo can learn the exact hour at which tho prisoners escaped…

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Frightful Double Murder in London

The Yass Courier · Friday 27 September 1872 · page 8

On Wednesday afternoon, two most horrible murders were discovered at a house situated at 46 Hyde Road, Hoxton. For years past the house stated has been occupied by a widow and…

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Local and General. Yass District Court. Wednesday, September 25. Before Judge McFarland

The Yass Courier · Friday 27 September 1872 · page 4

The court opened this morning shortly after ten o'clock. The legal gentlemen in attendance were Mr. E.. Leo, barrister, Mr. Allman, and Mr. Wilkinson…

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Goulburn Police Court. Thursday, September 26. BEFORE the Police-Magistrate and W. Sheppard, Esq., J. P.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 28 September 1872 · page 2

PROHIBITION. — Mr. Gannon made application under tho Publican’s Act for a prohibition to restrain all publicans and others from supplying Thomas Brodie with intoxicating drinks. He read…

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Goulburn Police Court. Wednesday, September 25

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 28 September 1872 · page 4

James Moran was charged with deserting his illegitimate female child. The case was dismissed, owing to the magistrates having no jurisdiction, the case having been improperly brought before the…

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Police Districts

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 28 September 1872 · page 3

IT having been necessary to the boundaries of certain police districts, the following amended description of the various police districts of the colony is published for general information—all former notices…

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News by the Mail. the Court

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 28 September 1872 · page 2

THE COURT. 3Ica Majesty has exerted herself this season to fulfil her social engagements, and we are glad to know that her health has not suffered…

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Goulburn Police Court. Monday, September 30. BEFORE the Police-Magistrate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 October 1872 · page 2

THREATENING LANGUAGE. —John McIntyre (on bail) was brought up charged with having used threatening language to the Rev. John Cameron, Presbyterian minister at Taralga…

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Police Districts

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 1 October 1872 · page 4

THE following is an amended description of the boundaries of the police districts named: -- BURROWA. Embracing a north-western portion of the…

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Goulburn Police Court. Monday, September 30

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 2 October 1872 · page 2

BEFORE the police-magistrate. John McIntyre was charged with using threatening language to the Rev. John Cameron of Taralga Mr. Gannon for complainant; Mr. Betts for…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, October 4. BEFORE the Police-Magistrate and W. Sheppard, Esq., J. P.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1872 · page 2

LARCENY.—George Goddard was charged with stealing timber the property of Pinn Brothers. Mr. Belts appeared for the plaintiffs. Paul Pinn, sworn, said : I am one of the…

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Goulburn Police Court. Wednesday, October 2

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 5 October 1872 · page 4

BEFORE the police-magistrate. Thomas J. Buck was charged with assaulting Andrea Stombuco. Mr. Gannon on behalf of Mr. Betts appeared for…

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Goulburn Police Court. Tuesday, October 8Th. Before the Police Magistrate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1872 · page 2

One drunkard was brought up and discharged, promising not to put in another appearance PROTECTION;—Jannet Dalmes gave herself up to the police, having no means of support, her…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, October 7Th. Before the Police- Magistrate, A. G. De Lauret, and W. Sheppard Esq’s J.P.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1872 · page 2

BREAKING A BOND.—Thomas “King was summoned by Captain Rossi Commander of the Goulburn Company Volunteer Rifles, for the sum of £10, amount due for breaking through a bond…

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Goulburn Police Court. Monday, October 7

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 9 October 1872 · page 2

BEFORE the police-magistrate and Messrs. DeLauret and Sheppard. Two adjourned summons cases, in which Captain Rossie of the Goulburn Volunteers such Private…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, October 7

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 9 October 1872 · page 2

BEFORE the police-magistrate and Messrs. De Lauret and Sheppard. Several undefended cases in the small debts court were disposed of, after which the following defended…

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Goulburn Police Court. Wednesday, October 9. BEFORE the Police Magistrate and W. Sheppard, Esq., J.P.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1872 · page 2

NON-PAYMENT OF WAGES.— Ebenezer Furney was summoned by William Lilly for the amount of £12 5s. Mr. Betts for defendant…

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Local and General. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Wednesday, October 9. Before Mr. Williams and Mr. Yates

The Yass Courier · Friday 11 October 1872 · page 2

Patrick Hennessy, a boy about ten years of age, was brought before the bench, having no menus of support. Their worships, after making some inquiries…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, October 11. BEFORE the Police Magistrate and W. Sheppard, Esq., J.P.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1872 · page 2

ASSAULT.—John Johnson appeared to answer a charge of having on the 8th instant assaulted George Hutchins at Norwood. Mr. Betts for defendant…

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