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

Courts & crime, 1879

1,034 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 52

Small Debts Court

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 February 1879 · page 4

THE monthly sittings of the Goulburn Small Debts Court were held this (Tuesday) morning. There were eleven cases on the list, four of which were defended ; and we purpose giving a report of these…

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Attempted Murder or Suicide in the Domain

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 February 1879 · page 4

A SERIOUS affair, which may reasonably be believed to be the result of a murderous assault, occurred during last Friday night, or very early next morning, in that part of the Domain…

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At the Police Office, Queanbeyan. On Wednesday, 27th February. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 February 1879 · page 4

Lots A, B, and C, 40 acres each, county of Murray, parish of Monkellan, adjacent and adjoining the east and north boundaries of P Kelly's conditional purchase portion No. 62 of…

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At the Police Office, Tumut. On Wednesday, 26th February. Country Lot

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 February 1879 · page 4

Lot A, 40 acres, county of Buccleuch, parish of Wyangle, on a deep gully, one of the main branches of Bumbolee Creek, and at the southwest corner of portion No. 78 of 40 acres…

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At the Police Office, Burrowa. On Wednesday, 5th March. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 February 1879 · page 4

Lot A, 220 acres, 3 roods, county of Harden, parish of Cunningham, adjoining the west boundary of J. Hoar's conditional purchase portion No. 151 of 320 acres. Jugiong North run…

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At the Police Office, Wagga Wagga. On Wednesday, 26th February. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 February 1879 · page 4

Lot A, 40 acres, county of Wynyard, parish of Gregade, adjoining the east boundary of conditional purchase portion No. 50, and the west boundary of conditional purchase portion No…

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Crown Land Sales. at the Police Office, Yass. On Wednesday, 5th March. Country Lot

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 February 1879 · page 4

Lot A, 40 acres, county of King, parish of Crosby, on both banks of Kangiara Creek, and near the road from Lang's Greek and Burrows to Yass, and adjoining part…

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Local and General. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Friday, January 31. Before Mr. Hall

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 February 1879 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.-- Edward Ross was charged with drunkenness, and was fined 10s. or three days in Yass gaol. The fine was paid. DRUNKENNESS.-- Alicia McLelland was charged…

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Small Debts Court. Monday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 5 February 1879 · page 2

Buttenshaw v. L[?]nce.—Mr. Freestone for plaintiff asked for a postponement which was granted. SALE OF BOOTHS, &c., AT MURRUMBURRAH…

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Tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 5 February 1879 · page 2

Turland v. Moran. — Wilful damage to property. Complainant was ‘under the influence’ when he entered the court, and Mr. Gordon for defendant asked that the case should be struck…

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Local Intelligence. Young Police Court. Monday. (Before the Police Magistrate and F. A. Brock Esq. J.P.

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 5 February 1879 · page 2

George Fletcher charged with drunkenness pleaded guilty, and was discharged with a caution…

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Goulburn Police Court. Wednesday, February 5. BEFORE the Police. Magistrate

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 February 1879 · page 3

George Topham and James Erby appeared on remand, charged with stealing a cheque for £11 10. from the person of George Smith Mr. Betts appeared for both prisoners…

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Small Debts’ Court. Tuesday, February 4. BEFORE the Police-Magistrate and Messrs. B. Horsburgh and J. Miller

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 February 1879 · page 3

There were eleven cases on the list; and the undefended ones were first disposed of In one case the money had been paid into court; and in two others there was no…

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Burrowa Police Court. Wednesday, February 5. (Before Mr. Wotton, J.p.) Stealing From a Dwelling

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 2

William Carroll, alias Driscoll, was charged with stealing cheques and money from . Mr. P. Tyan, of Burrowa, crated water manufacturer. The prisoner was arrested at…

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Death in the Yass Gaol

The Yass Courier · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 2

YESTERDAY an inquest was held in the Yass gaol before the district coroner (Dr. Blake) and a jury of six free men and six prisoners, upon the body of a deceased prisoner named James Murphy…

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Local and General. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Wednesday, February 5

The Yass Courier · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 2

Before Mr. Yates, P.M., and Mr. Hall. ASSAULT.--Mary Hines v. John Lucas. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr. Iceton appeared for complainant, and Mr…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, February 7

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. C. S. Alexander. Frederick Elliott, brought up from Crookwell for protection, was remanded till next day, pending the returns of the police-magistrate, to grant an order for…

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Gunning Police Court. Wednesday, February 5

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 4

BEFORE Messrs. Jones, Saxby, Kenyon, and Gray. The Queen v. Newman. Defendant was summoned for allowing the game of bagatelle in his house, not having a license…

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Police Court. Before Messrs. Jones, Saxby, Kenyon, and Gray

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 10

Police v. J. Newman.—In this case the police complained of defendant allowing play upon a bagatelle board in his licensed house; but as defendant had only just leased the…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, February 7. BEFORE Mr. C. S. Alexander

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 4

Frederick Elliott was brought up on a charge of vagrancy and having no lawful visible means of support. Constable John Mc Laughlan deposed: I…

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