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

Courts & crime, 1894

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Small Debts Court. MONDAY, Before Dr. Heeley and Mr. F. G. Bushell, J.P. W. B. COPE v. John M’donell

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 14 March 1894 · page 6

This was a claim for £10 16s amount of cheque said to have been dishonored. The cheque was produced; it had been presented and was not paid. The defendant did not appear. Verdict…

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Wednesday's Police Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 March 1894 · page 4

BEFORE Messrs. Davis, Meyer, Cropper, and Ball. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. James Bungate pleaded guilty to having been drunk and disorderly in the court-house reserve, and…

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The Fatal Burglary at Port Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 March 1894 · page 2

Melbourne, Tuesday.—The City Coroner held an inquest to-day concerning the death of Alfred Edward May, who, while engaged in the commission of a burglary at Port…

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Bungendore. Small Debts COURT—Monday, 12th March

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 March 1894 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Clarke, P.M. Before the proceedings commenced Mr. Millard, solicitor, tendered a most hearty welcome in a few well-chosen words to Mr. Clarke, as this was the…

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Queanbeyan. Small Debts Court—tuesday, March 13

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 March 1894 · page 4

SMALL DEBTS COURT—TUESDAY, MARCH 13 BEFORE Messrs. Blackall and Bull, J's. P. M. McNamara v. J. O'Donnell,—Claim £1 for board and lodging. Verdict for…

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Goulburn Police Court

Goulburn Herald · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 3

THERE were no cases at the Police Court on Thursday or to-day…

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Crookwell Police Court. Thursday, 15Th March

Goulburn Herald · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 3

GEORGE CHARD, charged with embezzlement, was remanded for a week. Mr. Cox, J.P., presided…

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Burrowa Police Court. Wednesday, March 14 (Before Mr. T. Folsy P.M., and Mr. C. L. Hamp, J.p.) Assault

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 2

John O'Connor Jun of Burrowa River, was charged by Jah[?]Arthur, also of Burrowa River, with assault. Mr. Brimscombe appeared for complainant…

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Burglary at Melbourne. a Man Captured. Melbourne

Goulburn Herald · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 5

TWO constables saw a light in a boot shop at Brunswick at about two o'clock this morning. Entering the premises through an open window, they found the place in confusion…

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The Tempe Land Frauds. Sentenced to Fourteen Years' Penal Servitude

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 1

The trial of Charles Jackson Campbell on a charge of having forged and uttered six deeds purporting to be deeds of can veyance by John Stirling, as chairman of…

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Attempted Murder at Balmain. an Insane Mother

The Yass Courier · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 3

EARLY on Wednesday morning Sarah Bayley, a widow, residing at 50 Rowntree-st, Balmain, took an axe and with it struck her 7-year-old daughter, Emily, about the head. The…

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Goulburn Bankruptcy Court. in Re Thomas Coggan

Goulburn Herald · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 3

A SINGLE meeting in the estate of Thomas Coggan of Mummel farmer, was held yesterday before Mr. Carson. Mr. Betts appeared for bankrupt…

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Small Debts Court Interpleader. Wednesday. March 14. Before Colonel Chisholm, P.M.

The Yass Courier · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 2

This was a case brought to recover a horse seized by the bailiff. The claimant was Mr. George Hemmings, the execution debtor, Mr. Patrick Michael Bourke, the execution…

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LOCAL & General News. Yass Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, March 13. Before Colonel Chisholm, P.M., and A. Wood, J.P.

The Yass Courier · Friday 16 March 1894 · page 2

Police v. William Hannam, for not sending his child to school the required number of days. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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POLICE COURT.—Wednesday, March 14th

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 March 1894 · page 6

Before Messrs. H. Saxby and Wm. Grovenor. Thomas Goodwin was brought up on a charge of stealing a swag, the property of John Booth. Senior-constable Chappell deposed to having…

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Alleged Cattle-stealing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 March 1894 · page 2

AT the Police Court this (Saturday) morning the adjourned case against Charles Jeffrey, charged with stealing two working bullocks belonging to Henry Francis, was concluded. The presiding…

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Young Police Court. FRIDAY. Before Mr. G. Ranken, J.P. DRUNKENNESS

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 17 March 1894 · page 2

John Avery was charged with having been drunk and incapable, and pleading guilty was fined 2s 6d, in default imprisonment until the rising of the court…

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Gunning. Land Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 March 1894 · page 6

A SITTING was held here on Tuesday, 13th March, before Messrs. A. O. Moriarty (chairman) and J. W. Gray. The following list was dealt with:— Confirmed.—Archibald Bush, c.p. 40 acres,…

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The New Superintendent of Police

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 March 1894 · page 4

Mr. Superintendent Grainger, successor to the late Mr. Superintendent Orridge, arrived in Goulburn by the mall train on Friday morning with his family, and has taken up his residence in…

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Goulburn Police Court

Goulburn Herald · Monday 19 March 1894 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. W. Davis, C. Cropper, and E. Ball, Js. P. CATTLE STEALING Charles Jeffrey was brought up on remand,…

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