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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1885

152 stories in Snowy Mountains & Monaro's papers · page 6 of 8

Insolvency Court. Monday, 17Th August

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1885 · page 4

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the matter of Thomas Ambrose Godson and Joseph John Newsom. This was a special examination of insolvents under…

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Sydney Supreme Court. Tuesday, August 18

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1885 · page 2

IN BANCO.—Before the Chief Justice, Justice Faucett, and Justice Innes. THOMPSON V. RIX AND ANOTHER. Mr. Pilcher, on behalf of the…

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Sale Police Court. Wednesday, 19Th August

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1885 · page 4

BEFORE Dr. McDonald aud Messrs. J. Little, G. Bird, J. Johnstone, C. Mackintosh, and J. Stuart, J's.P. CHARGE AGAINST A SOLICITOR…

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The Great London Scandal. Police "Protection."

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1885 · page 4

IF the police are constantly in danger of being corrupted by the arbitrary power which they possess over prostitutes, the temptation presented by brothels is still…

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Milton Police Court. Wednesday, 26Th August, 1685

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1885 · page 4

BEFORE Messrs, J. T. Hobbes and A. McLean, J's. P. Charles Henry Sewa[?]alias Charles Henry Nevile was charged under warrant with…

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Cooma Police Court. Tuesday, 8Th September. Before Messrs. R. Dewson, P.M. and C. Solomen, J.P. ILL-BEHAVIOUR

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1885 · page 3

William Welsh was charged with wandering about the streets; his parents having no control over him. Rhoda Gilbert, sworn: I live in…

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Sydney Supreme Court. Tuesday, 1St September

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1885 · page 4

BANCO COURT.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Faucett and a jury of four. M'CULLOCH v. PINKSTONE AND ANOTHER. Mr. Darley, Q.C., and Mr. Rogers,…

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Cooma Police Court

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1885 · page 3

WEDNESDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER. BEFORE the Police Magistrate. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Patrick M. Lett was charged by…

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Dalgetty Police Court. Wednesday, 2nd September

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1885 · page 4

BEFORE Messers. Brooks, Merrett, Ryire, and Edwards, J'S.P. Police v. R. Barnes.—Selling beef without a license. Defendant pleaded guilty,…

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Sydney Supreme Court. Tuesday, September 8. Jury Court

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1885 · page 3

BEFORE: Mr. Justice Windeyer. Boyd and others v. Davidson.—This is an action of ejectment brought to recover possession of some land at Eden Twofold bay. This land…

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Cooma Police Court. Saturday, 5Th September, 1885. Before the Police Magistrate. Misappropriating Money

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 16 September 1885 · page 3

Ah Yett ws charged with [?] appropriating to his own use, or that of another, money and goods to the value of £69, the property of Alfred John Newton…

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Cooma Police Court. WEDNESDAY, 16 September. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M.

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1885 · page 3

FALSE PRETENCES. Ah Yet appeared on remand charged with obtaining monney from Alfred J. Newton by means of false pretences…

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Cooma Police Court. Friday 23Th September

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1885 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. R. Dawson. P.M. D O'Rourke and T.W. Fanlkner, J.P's. A case against James Thorag for carting night soil at 6 o'clock in the morning in the…

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Cooma Police Court. Saturday. 26Th September. Before Mr. R. Dawson, P.M.

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1885 · page 3

DRUNK, DISORDERLY, AND OBSCENE. James Malier was charged by Special Constable [?] with being drunk and disorderly in Commissioner-street on the…

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Cooma Court House. SYDNEY

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1885 · page 3

Mr. D. Ryrie, M.P., wires is follows :— I am glad to inform you that tenders are invited for the erection of the new Court House at Cooma. Tenders to be received…

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Cooma Police Court. Saturday, 3Rd [?]

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

BEFORE: Mr. R. Dawson, P.M., and Captain Faulkner, J.P. BREAKING INTO A HUT. John McMahon, a boy was brought up on…

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Cooma Licensing Court. Tuesday, 6th OCTOBER

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

BEFORE Messrs. R. Dawson (Chairman), W. Cosgrove, and J. Litchfield J.P's. On the application of Messers. Dawson and Montague, billiard licences were granted to…

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Cooma Police Court. Wednesday, 7Th October

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

BEFORE Mr. R. DAWSON, [?]M. DRUNK AND [?] Thomas Daly, and [?] Thomas was…

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Cooma Police Court. Tuesday, 13Th October

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1885 · page 3

Before Messrs. R, Dawson, P.M., and D. O'Rourke, J.P, THE MOUTH ORGAN. George Rolfe was summoned by…

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Candelo Court House. Department of Lands, Sydney, 6th October, 1885

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1885 · page 2

It is proposed to revoke the dedication of that part of the recreation reserve at Candelo hereunder described, with a view to the land being dedicated as & site for Court…

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