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

Courts & crime, 1882

1,111 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 12 of 56

Small Debts Court

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 March 1882 · page 2

Catherine Corcoran v. A. E. Middleton.—£2 3s. 2d. for wool shorn by mistake.—Amount paid into court, £1 17s. 6d. which was accepted by a son of plaintiff…

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The Child Murder in the Flagstaff Gardens

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 March 1882 · page 4

An inquest was held at the Coroner's office, concerning the death of the boy Alphonise Boyer, between two and three years of age who was found dead with a…

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Decision of the Victorian Police Commission

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 March 1882 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the Cabinet was held on 3rd March, to consider the recommendations of the Police Commission. It was decided that Acting…

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Local and General News. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Wednesday, March 8. Before Mr. A. M. Fisher P.M., T. Colls J.P., and R. M. Vaughan J.P.

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 March 1882 · page 2

SUMMONS CASE. -- Hines v. Cuzner. -- On this case being called, Mr. Wilkinson stated that this and a cross case had been settled between the parties…

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

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 11 March 1882 · page 2

Falk Barnett, on remand, charged with stealing £14 from John Edgeworth, was again brought up. John Edgeworth deposed: I am a farmer…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, March 10

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 March 1882 · page 3
Also in Goulburn Herald

BEFORE Mr. McKellar and Captain Rossi. William Locke and Maria Locke were charged with having on theist instant committed an assault upon Elizabeth Gategood. Mr. Davidson appeared for the…

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Yass News. (From our Correspondent.) Police Court. Wednesday, March 8. Before Messrs. Fisher (P.M.), T. Colls, and R. M Vaugh[?] Insulting Language

Southern Argus · Saturday 11 March 1882 · page 2

Mary Hinds v. Jonas Cugner.—There was a cross case, and Mr. Wilkinson, who appeared for complainant in both, said the cases had been settled. On Kee v. J. Curran and Sylvester Malone.—The…

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Goulburn Police Court. Monday, March 13

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 14 March 1882 · page 2
Also in Goulburn Evening Penny Post

BEFORE Messrs. Mackellar and Alexander and Captain Rossi. Unsound Mind.—Michael Sullivan was brought up on suspicion of being of unsound mind…

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Deliberate Attempt to Murder

Southern Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1882 · page 2

A strange case of attempted murder came under the notice of Dr. Twynam at the Infirmary o[?] Saturday morning. From particulars furnished by the doctor, it appears that a man named Emanu[?]…

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Land Inquiry Court

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 14 March 1882 · page 2

A COURT of inquiry under the Land Act was hold at the court house on Saturday last before Mr. Commissioner King. Mr. Charles Cropper, inspector of free se selections, was present…

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Goulburn Police Court. Monday, March 13. Before Messrs. A. Mackellar, C S. Alexander, and Captain Rossi. Suspicion of Unsound Mind

Southern Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1882 · page 2

Michael Sullivan was charged an above. Dr. Gentle deposed: I have had the prisoner under my observation for the last 3 or 4 days whilst in the gaol; he answers questions in rational…

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Land Inquiry Court. Saturday, March 11

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 March 1882 · page 4

Mr. Cropper, inspector of conditional purchases, was also in attendance The following cases were dealt with :—George W. Campbell, residence and improvements on 40 acres, Parish Uringalla…

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Land Inquiry Court. Saturday, March 11. Before Mr. J. G. King, Commissioner

Southern Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1882 · page 2

The following cases were heard:— George W. Campbell, residence and improvements on 40 [?]res, parish Uringalla, county Argyle. Mr. Gannon for selector…

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Local and General News. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Friday, March 10

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 14 March 1882 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. T. Colls. HOUSE STEALING. -- Patk. McLaughlin was brought up, charged with stealing a horse, the property of M. Reardon…

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District Court

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1882 · page 2

THE court opened on Saturday. W. Da[?]mead v. D. M‘Grath.—Goods sold, £23 15s. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed and costs…

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Local Intelligence. Young Police Court. Monday. (Before Mr. H. A. Smith, J.P.)

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1882 · page 2

John Hughes was charged with stealing a silver watch and 10s., from the person of Wm. Murdoch. Sen constable Walmsley deposed : I apprehended accused about 10 o’clock this morning in…

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To-Day's Police Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 March 1882 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Mc Kellar and Captain Rossi. Alexander Ross was charged with manslaughter, or causing the death of Hugh Davey junr., on or about the 2nd February last near Taralga…

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Goulburn Police Court. Tuesday, March 14

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 16 March 1882 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. Mackellar and Alexander and Captain Rossi. Obscene Language.—Mary Kennedy was charged with making use of obscene language, and was fined…

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