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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1880

159 stories in Snowy Mountains & Monaro's papers · page 4 of 8

Cooma Police Barracks

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1880 · page 3

THE officers quarters and men's barrack have been completed by the contractors, Mr. Farr, clerk of works, having taken po[?] on behalf of the Government…

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Cooma Police Court Monday, 3Rd April. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. C. Solomon, J.P. Small Debts

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1880 · page 3

There were a large number of cases brought by the proprietor of the Manaro Mercury, which were of no special interest to the public. Some…

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Queanbeyan Police Court. Friday, 30Th April

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1880 · page 4

ALLEGED SHEEP-STEALING.—Charles Denley was charged under the Cattle Stealing Prevention Act with having meat which he could not account for,…

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At the Police Office.cooma, on Wednesday, 26Th May, 1880

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1880 · page 4

Country Lots.—County of Beresford, Parish of The Brothers. Lot A, Portion 133,40 acres, on the left bank of Cooma Creek, and lying…

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At the Police Office. Bombala. on Wednesday,9th June, 1880

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1880 · page 4

Country Lots.—County of Wellesley, Parish of Gnlgin. Lot A, Portion 83, 114 acres. Lot B, Portion 85, 93 acres,…

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Cooma Police Court. Tuesday, 11Th May. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. G. Solomon, J. P. Deserting and Infant

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1880 · page 3

Margaret Garretty was charged with that who did, near Adamins by, on or about 19th March last, wilfully leave and expose an infant…

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Bombala Police Court. Wednesday, 5Th MaY, 1880. BEFORE Mr. J. Giles, J. P. Stealing a Cheque

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1880 · page 4

W. Blaxter was again brought up, and furthers evidence taken. Mr. Lipscomb, for prisoner. The Prisoner was then committed…

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At the Police Office, Bomdala. on Wednesday, 9Th June, 1880. Country Lots.—County of Welealey Parish of Gulgin

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1880 · page 4

Lot A, portion 83, 114 acres, Lot B, portion 85, 98 acres. Lots A and B are on and near the right back of Rack Flat Creek, adjacent…

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At the Police Office Cooma. on Wednesday, 26Th May, 1880. Country Lots.—County of Beresford, Parish of The Brothers

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1880 · page 4

Lot A, portion 133.40 acres, on the left bank of Cooma creek, and lying about 15 chains up the creek from Edward Pratt's portion No.51 of 41…

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Supreme Court Action

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1880 · page 3

A FRIEND in Sydney kindly writes as follows:— MACKAY V. MASSALL. This way a cross action for…

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Bombala Police Court. Wednesday, 12Th May. Before Messrs. Giles and Thomas SHEEP-STEALING

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 3

Thomas Rootsey was again brought up, on remand, charged with stealing two sheep. Mr. Lipecomb, for prisoner…

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Sydney Supreme Court. Tuesday, 17Th May, 1880. Hassall V.mackay

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 3

TRIED before Sir William Manning and a jury of four. Mr. Darley, Q.C., and Mr. G. B. Stephen (instructed by Mr. Blexland,…

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Buckley's Crossing Police Court. Wednesday, 2Nd June, 1880

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 5 June 1880 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. Arthur Blomfield and W. R. Hepburn, J.P's. William Kelly v. George Williams.—Value of a steer, £2. Plaintiff was…

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Cooma Police Court. Friday, 11Th June. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. C. Soloman, J.P. Stealing From a Dwelling

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1880 · page 3

George Thomas McGuire was charged with stealing a coat, a pair of trousers, and a watch from the residence of John Woodcroft, of Bunyan, on the 8th instant…

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Seymour Police Court. Monday, 7Th June. Before Messrs. Barrett and Locker, J's.P. THEFT

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1880 · page 3

Thomas Jackson was charned by Senior-constable McManus with a saddle and bride, a ham and a roll of spiced beef, the…

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Cooma Police Court. Tuesday, 22Nd June

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1880 · page 3

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Messrs. A. W. Brooks and Charles Solomon, J s.P. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE…

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At the Police Office. on Wednesday, 21St July, 1880

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1880 · page 4

Count [?]—County [?] Parish of Murrah. Lot A. portion [?]11, 40 acres, on the southern shore of Bonga Lake, and…

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At the Police Office Bombala. on Wednesday, 30Th June, 1880

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1880 · page 4

Country Lot.—County of Wellesloy, Parish of Glenbog. Lot A, portion 55, 80 acres, on the right bank of Native Dog Crank, and…

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At the Police Office, Cooma on Wednesday, 21St July, 1880

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1880 · page 4

Country Lots.—County of Beresford, Parish of Bunyan. Lot A, portion 131, 113 acres [?]. Lot B. portion 160. 66 acres…

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A Close Shave. a Prison Barber Who Meant Murder

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1880 · page 1

YOU can readily understand why a newspaper man would be attracted to visit a State prison, but you may well wonder why he should seek permission for the prison barber…

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