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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1885

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Cooma Police Court. Saturday, 27Th December. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M.

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1885 · page 3

William Reilley, brought up by Constable Paske for being drunk in Commissioner-street, was discharged. MONDAY, 20TH DECEMBER…

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Cooma Small Debts Court. Monday, 5Th January. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M., and Dr. Clifford, J.P. Small Debts

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1885 · page 2

Municipal Council v. John Harris.— Rates, 56s. 6d. Verdict for plaintiff. Same v. William Phillips.—Rates, 7s. 9½d. Verdict for plaintiff…

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Adaminaby Police Court. Wednesday, 7Th January

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1885 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. J. M. Lett, T. Locker, and A. Barrett, J's P. ILLEGAL DETENTION. Henry Jerome Quil' was summoned for…

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Buckley's Police Court. Thursday, 12Th December

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1885 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. W[?]braham Edwards and H. C. Merritt, J's.P. INCENDL[?]. John Re[?]nd Thomas [?] were charged…

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Cooma Licensing Court. Friday, 9Th January

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1885 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. R. Dawson (Chairman) and W. Cosgrove. Pacific Hotel, Micala[?]. Thomas Ward appeared to answer the charge…

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Cooma Police Court. Tuesday, 13th January

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1885 · page 3

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. William Dwyer, arrested by Constable Daly for drunkenness in Sharp-street, pleaded guilty. He said he took two…

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Latest Telegrams. Fat Stock Market. the Suez Mail. Judge Dowling in Trouble. Miss Mckay, Chief Hospital Nurse. Tom Brown, Racehorse, Injured. Mr. Hugh Taylor, M.P. In a Dangerous State. M. Louis Sentis Dead. Local Option League. Testimonial to Magistrates and Police. Abortion Case in Melbourne. SYDNEY

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1885 · page 3

In the fat cattle aud sheep markets, a good supply was brought forward. Prices of cattle are firmer for best qualities, but are unaltered for other…

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Queanbeyan Police Court

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1885 · page 4

BEFORE the Police M[?]istrate and Mr. Grace. ILLEGAL RESCUE. Martin Smith and Michael Callaghan…

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Nimmitabelle Police Court. Wednesday, 14Th January

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1885 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. Henry Wallace and Samuel McDonald, J.'sP. Thomas Garahty was summoned for being the owner of three dogs not…

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Bombala Police Court. Wednesday, 14Th January

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1885 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. Cruickshank, Joseph, Campbell, and Giles, J.P.'s. police v. G. Rogers and T. Brownlie, junior.—Furious riding. Mr. Mackenzie…

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Cooma Police Court. Saturday, 17Th January. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M. Drunk and Obscene

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1885 · page 3

Thomas Hanlon, arrested by Constable Daly for being drunk and using obscene language in Commissioner-street, was fined 20s. for each oftence, with the alternative…

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Cablegrams. the War in Egypt. Death of Edmond About. Edmund Yates sent to Gaol. Dublin and Holyhead Packet Sunk. Twenty-two Lives Lost. Showman Barnum and Tichborne. Portugal Claims Congo's Mouth. France on Egypt. Backed by Germany, Russia, and Austria. Expedition to New Guinea. French Claims on New Hebrides. Oriental Bank to Pay Victoria. LONDON

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1885 · page 3

THE principal chiefs of the Kaobish tribe have gone over to Lord Wolseley in Egypt. A sharp fight occurred between…

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Cooma Police Court. Thursday, 22Nd January. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M.

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1885 · page 3

William Hughes, arrested by Constable Paske for being drunk and disorderly in Sharp-street, was fined 20s.; in default, three days' imprisonment. Fine paid…

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Cooma Police Court. Tuesday, 27Th January. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M. Unlicensed Carter

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1885 · page 3

James Hawkins was fined 20s. and 4s 10d. costs for driving a dray for hire without a license. Fine paid. NUISANCE…

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Cooma Police Court. Monday, 2Nd February. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M. BEGGING

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1885 · page 3

John White was charged with vagrancy in Cooma. Constable Daley said he arrested prisoner between 4 and 5 o'clock on Saturday…

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Cooma Police Court. Monday, 9Th February

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 3

Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M. A married woman was fined 20s. for being drunk and disorderly, and 40s, for using obscene language: Fine paid…

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Micalago Police Court. Thursday, 5Th February

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 4

BEFORE Messrs. A. Ryrie and A. Peden, J's.P. Daniel Casey, of Timderry, was summoned for not registering three dogs. No…

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Cooma Police Court. Monday, 16Th February. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M.

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1885 · page 3

James Anderson was brought up for protection. The defendant came from Braidwood, via Queanbeyan, to Cooma…

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Cooma Police Court. Friday, 29Th February. Before Mr. Dawson, P.M.

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1885 · page 2

Stephen Hutcheson, arrested by Constable Daly for using profane language in Sharp-street, had to pay a fine of 20s. TUESDAY, 24 TH FEBRUARY…

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Sydney Supreme Court. Thursday, 19Th February. Before Justice Faucett, Justice Windeyer, and Justice Innes. Brooks and Others v. SMITH

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1885 · page 4

Mr. M. H. Stephen, Q.C. (with whom was associated Mr. Gibson), moved on behalf of defendant to set aside the jury's verdict on the following grounds:—1. That…

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