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, 1880

910 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 16 of 46

Extraordinary Confession.--the Richmond Murder

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 4

IT will be in the recollection of our readers that in October of last year a woman named Kate Webster was executed for the murder of Mrs. Thomas, of Richmond, in England. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

At the Police Office, Gundagai. On Wednesday, 21st April. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 4

Lot A, 80 acres 2 roods, county of Hardon, parish of Cunningham, on the right bank of Cooney's Creek and both sides of the road from Jugiong to Murrumboola, and adjoining the north…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

At the Police Office, Burrowa. On Wednesday, 21st April. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 4

Lot A. 42 acres, county of Harden, parish of Mylora, on the left bank of Dunderalligo Creek, and lying between the Great Southern Railway line and the north boundary of E. H. Brown's…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

At the Police Office, Cootamundra. On Wednesday, 19th May. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 4

Lot A, 149 acres; lot B, 199 acres 1 rood; lot C. 149 acres; and lot D, 69 acres 2 roods, county of Bland, parish of Maleeja, lying between Messrs. Davidson Bros, and Robertson's portions…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Crown Land Sales. at the Police-office, Goulburn, On Wednesday, 5th May, 1880. Country Lots

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 1

Lot A, 40 acres, county Argyle, parish Baw Baw, lying between the north-east corner of W. Walkers portion No. 41 of 40 acres and the west boundary of population reserve…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Crown Land Sales. at the Police Office, Gunning. On Wednesday, 21 st April. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 4

Lot A, 100 acres, county of King, parish of Garway, on the right bank of the Lachlan River, at its junction with Merrill Creek, and on both sides of the road from Benbengeno to Gunning…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Local and General. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Friday, April 16. Before Mr. H. Hall

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 2

DRUNK AND [?].--Robert Gibson was brought up charged with having been drunk and disorderly. Constable Naghten stated that defendant was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local Intelligence. Young Police Court. Tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 2

John O’Brien pleaded guilty to drunkenness, and was fined 2s 6d or 24 hours. The same defendant pleaded guilty to using obscene language, and was [?]ed 7s 6d or 48…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goulburn Police Court. Wednesday, April 21

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 2

BEFORE the police-magistrate and Mr. H. H. Voss. One man pleaded guilty to being drunk, and was sent to jail for seven days, being unable to pay a fine of 20/-…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Extraordinary Confession—the Richmond Murder

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 4

IT will be in the recollection of our renders that in October of last year a woman named Kate Webster was executed for the murder of a Mrs. Thomas of Richmond, in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Small Debts Court

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 21 April 1880 · page 2

Starr v, H. M. Davis.—Dishonoured cheque and goods sold, £2 10s. Mr. Freestone for plaintiff. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed and costs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goulburn Police Court. Wednesday, April 21. BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. Voss

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 April 1880 · page 3

One man, brought up for being drunk, was. fined 20s. or seven days in gaol. H. C. Pratt, for allowing four horses to stray in Sloane-street on Sunday, was fined…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Crown Land Sales. at the Police-office, Queanbeyan, On Wednesday, the 26th of May. Country Lots

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 April 1880 · page 6

Lot A, 40 acres, county Murray, parish Urialla, adjoining the west boundary of W. J. Naylor’s conditional purchase portion No. 17 of 40 acres; void conditional purchase of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Extraordinary Trial for Murder

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 April 1880 · page 4

One of the saddest revelations of the horrible effects of drink, and a systematic and succesful attempt to commit murder by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Strange Charge of Murder

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 April 1880 · page 3

THE Launceston Examiner gives the following summary of the trial at the local criminal sittings of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, on the 9th and 10th instant, of John…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

At the Police Office, Cootamundra. On Wednesday, 19th May. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 April 1880 · page 4

Lot A, 149 acres; lot B, 199 acres 1 rood; lot C, 149 acres; and lot D, 69 acres 2 roods, county of Bland, parish of Maleeja, lying between Messrs. Davidson Bros, and Robertson's portions…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Local and General. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Wednesday, April 21

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 April 1880 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. Hall. ILLEGAL RESCUE OF CATTLE.--William Shinkwin v. William Roche. Mr. Iceton appeared for complainant;…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Crown Land Sales. at the Police Office. Burrowa. On Wednesday, 5th May. Country Lots

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 April 1880 · page 4

Lot A, 108 acres, county of Harden, parish of Coppabella, adjoining the east boundary of portion No. 51 of 80 acres. Lapsed conditional purchase of Jas. Flanagan…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn Police Court. Friday, April 23. BEFORE the Police Magistrate

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 3

One man brought up for drunkenness was cautioned and discharged. Isaac Cohen was charged with obstructing the footway in Verner-street by keeping a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Local Intelligence. Young Police Court. Thursday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 24 April 1880 · page 2

John Madden, for drunkenness, was fined 10s or 48 hours. REPORTED FIND OF GOLD.—It is reported at Wagga, so says a telegram to the Echo, that alluvial…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →