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, 1886

1,006 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 1 of 51

LOCAL & General News. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, December 20. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. M. Coen

The Yass Courier · Friday 1 January 1886 · page 2

J.P. OBSTRUCTING THE FOOTPATH.--Lachlan McKinnon (on bail) was charged by Constable Wheally with obstructing the footpath in Cooma-street on the 24th inst…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Yass Police Magistrate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 January 1886 · page 3

The Courier says:—It will be a source of gratification to the whole of the residents of the Yass district to learn that Mr. A. Money Fisher, Police Magistrate, has been asked by…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Goulburn Police Court

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 2 January 1886 · page 4

On Thursday Mr. Clifford, Mary have power, [?] news and disordered conduct was fined [?] was imprisonment. Fine paid—Found Goulburn…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Queanbeyan. Police COURT.—Tuesday

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 January 1886 · page 3

Before Police Magistrate and Mr. Gale. LUNACY. James Collins was brought up on remand from the Micalago bench charged with being…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Goulburn Police Court. Saturday, January 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 January 1886 · page 4

BEFORE the Police-Magistrate and Mr. A. P. Gibson, J.P. BILLIARD LICENSES. Renewals of billiard licenses were granted to M…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn Police Court. Saturday, January 2

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 5 January 1886 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. A. F. Gibson. Billiard Licences.—Mary Ann Tyuan (Taralga), Henry Buckingham, Patrick Kennedy, and James Simons were granted renowals of their billiard…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goulburn Police Court. Monday, January 4

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 January 1886 · page 4

BEFORE the Police-Magistrate and Messrs. S.Meyer and E. Ball, Js.P. DRUNKENNESS. One man, who had been admitted to bail on a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn Small Debts Court. Tuesday, January 5

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 January 1886 · page 2

THE monthly [?] of the above were held this morning before the Police-Magistrate. There was a pretty long list of cases, a good many of which had been settled out of court, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Thursday's Police Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 January 1886 · page 2

BEFORE the Police-Magistrate. NO MEANS OF SUPPORT. Frank Hoffman was charged with having no lawful visible means of support…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Horse Stealing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 January 1886 · page 4

AT the Yass Police Court on Tuesday, a half-caste named Samuel Brown was charged with having stolen a horse, the property of Patrick Ryan, of Pudman Creck. From the evidences adduced, it…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn Police Court. Wednesday, January 6

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 7 January 1886 · page 2
Also in Goulburn Evening Penny Post

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. Insulting Language.—Mrs. Joseph Carroll was summoned by Peter Long for making use of insulting language towards him…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goulburn Small Debts Court

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 7 January 1886 · page 2

THE monthly sitting of this court was held on Tuesday before the Police Magistrate. The list contained sixteen cases; of which four were undefended and vedicts were given for the amonts claimed;…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

LOCAL & General News Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, January 5. Before the Police Magistrate

The Yass Courier · Friday 8 January 1886 · page 2

HORSE STEALING.-- Samuel Brown (on remand) was charged with having stolen a horse the property of Andrew' Wilson, of Jeir, on the 16th December…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burrowa Police Court. Wednesday, January 6. Before Messrs. W.J.E. Wotton, P.M., and I. Stevenson. ASSAULT

The Burrowa News · Friday 8 January 1886 · page 2

Ellen Burns was complained against by Bridget Stewart, wife of Thomas Stewart, with having assaulted her at Mr. P. Ryan's Hotel. Mr. F. P. Brennan…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Small Debts Court

The Burrowa News · Friday 8 January 1886 · page 2

Mary McEncroe was summoned by Valentine O'Hebir for crossing his leased land with a horse and cart without permission. Damages were laid down at £5…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Yass Small Debts Court. Tuesday, January 5

The Yass Courier · Friday 8 January 1886 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate. R. L. Hall, agent for official assignee in the insolvent estate of W. Comins, v. J. Magginess, goods, £2 2s. Verdict for amount claimed, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Saturday's Police Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 January 1886 · page 4

BEFORE the Police-Magistrate. SUSPICION OF UNSOUND MIND. Frederick Hunter, a middle-aged man, was brought up on suspicion of being of unsound mind…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Queanbeyan. Police Court—tuesday

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 January 1886 · page 6

BEFORE the Police-Magistrate. John Malone pleaded guilty to a charge of neglecting to provide breeding to the pole horses of a public vehicle of which he was part owner. In…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Bungendore. Police Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 January 1886 · page 6

Before the P.M. (Mr. Woore). ONE drunk was discharged, being first offence. BYRON V. UNWIN-AFFILIATION CASE. The evidence having been read that related to the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →