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Courts & crime, 1861

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Chiltp.rn, Indigo, Rutherolen, and Wahounyah Police Courts. Saturday, September 28. Before W. H. Gaunt, Rag., P.M. and J. Smith Roq. J P.

The Border Post · Wednesday 2 October 1861 · page 2

William Salmon alias Brown, on remand, for stealing a ah.[?] from the more of Wm. McClelland, was ordered one month’s imprisonment with hard labor. Monday, September 30…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Tuesday, October 1,1861. [Before Messrs. Kelly, P.M. Dun, Phillips, and Alexander, Jj.p.] the Barham Station. Rickards v. THOMPSON

The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph · Friday 4 October 1861 · page 2

THIS was an adjourned case from the 20th ultimo, and referred to the legal ownership of certain horses which had been removed from Barham Station lately. Mr. Robertson appeared for complainant, who is the…

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Albury Police Court. Thursday, October 3.(Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 5 October 1861 · page 2

George Onyon was brought up upon the strength of a telegram received by the Chief-Constable, from which it appeared that a warrant had been issued at Kiandra for his…

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Albury Police Court. Thursday, October 3rd, 1861. (Before Gapt. Brownrigg, P.M.)

The Border Post · Saturday 5 October 1861 · page 1

Richard Onyon, charged with fraudulently obtaining property at Kiandra, was remanded till the 9th. Friday. 4th…

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Benalla Police Court. Tuesday, October 1. (Before W. Piper, Esq., P.M.)

The Border Post · Saturday 5 October 1861 · page 2

James Davis, drunk and disorderly, was fined 5s. or in default 24 hours’ imprisonment. Wednesday, October 2. Richard Prescott and Thomas Rice were brought…

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Wangaratta Police Court. Wednesday, October 2. Before R. W. Shadforth, Esq., P.M.

The Border Post · Saturday 5 October 1861 · page 2

George Gray v. John and Catherine Fitzmaurice. Defendants not appearing, warrants were ordered to issue for their apprehension. George Gray c Wells. Insulting language. Mr…

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Chiltern, Indigo, Rutherglen, and Wahgunyah Police Courts. Wednesday, October 2. Before W. H. Gaunt, Esq., P.M , and J. Smith, Esq., J.P.

The Border Post · Saturday 5 October 1861 · page 2

Leopold Decapelle was complained against by Elizabeth, Westerdale, from assault. Mr Smith for the defendant said his client was in Melbourne, seeking advice from the doctors. Plaintiff was an employee…

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Albury Police Court Monday, October 7th.(Before Capt. Bro[?]arigg, P, M)

The Border Post · Wednesday 9 October 1861 · page 1

Thomas Hinton, charged with stealing a horse belonging to Peter Reynolds, at Mulwala, was remanded for eight days. Augustus Whipple, [?] lunatic, was…

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Wangaratta Police Court. Tuesday. October 8 Before R. W. Sheaforth, P.M., and D. Dubbyn, J P.

The Border Post · Wednesday 9 October 1861 · page 2

Benry Lear, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 5s., or 6 boms. Michel Noonan, charged with the same offence, pleaded not guilty, and called a witness who spoilt his…

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Benalla Police Court. Saturday, October 5. Before W. Piper, [?] ,' P.M , and W. MeKeilor, Esq., J.P.

The Border Post · Wednesday 9 October 1861 · page 2

Peter Dubois, charged with firing a gun in the township, was fined 1s., in default 12 hours’ imprisonment. Before L. Lumsden and W. McKcllar. Esqi’s , J.P’s. Palmer v. Buckvy. Claim for £5 4s 6d, for [?]…

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Albury Police Court. Saturday, October 5. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M., and John Dight Esq., J.p.) Obscene Language

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 9 October 1861 · page 2

Francis Fitzgerald was charged with using obscene language on Friday last, at the Rose Inn. He pleaded “ Guilty” and expressed great contrition, saying that if the Magistrate…

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Chiltern, Indigo, Rutherglen, and Wahgunyah Police Courts. Tuesday, October, 8, Before W. H.[?] Etq,, P.M.

The Border Post · Wednesday 9 October 1861 · page 2

James Whately was brought up charged with stealing from a dwelling. The Inspector of police prayed for a remand for 8 days for the purpose of producing the prosecutor, who was supposed to have…

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Occupation Licences. (From the Ballart Star). Ballarat Court of Mines. Saturday, September 28 (Before his Honour Judge Rosers and six Assesence.) Chilly Rosenthal

The Border Post · Wednesday 9 October 1861 · page 2

Mr Waigh for the appeilant; Mr M’Dermott for the [?]. This was an appeal from the wardens decision in an [?] case, Mr M. Dermott aid that assures were was wanted,…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, October 7,1861 [Before J.N. Alexander, Esq., J.P.]

The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph · Friday 11 October 1861 · page 2

John Slater and John Thomson were fined 5s. each, for drunkenness. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8. [Before Messrs. Dun and Alexander, J.P.’s]…

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Benalla Police Court. Wednesday, October 9. Before W. Piper, Eeq., P.M.

The Border Post · Saturday 12 October 1861 · page 2

Stewart v Frost. Claim for £2 wages, Verdict for plaintiff…

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Wangaratta Police Court. Wednesday, October 9, Before R W. Shadforth, Reg , P. K.

The Border Post · Saturday 12 October 1861 · page 2

Thomas Beran c. Thomas Neale, for being abusive language. A very temporary case, which was dismissed…

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Chiltern, Indigo, Rutherglen, and Wahgunyah Police Courts. Wednesday. OCTOBER 9, Before W. H. aunt, Reg.P.M., Smith, Eiq-. J, P.

The Border Post · Saturday 12 October 1861 · page 1

James What was charged with stealing a watch and chain from James Gilliam, an equestrian belong to Ruton‘s troupe. The affair took place at the White Star Hotel, Cornish Town, on the night of the…

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Police Court, Wodonga. Monday, Oct. 14. (Before Captain Browning, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 16 October 1861 · page 2

This court was densely crowded this morning to listen to the many cases that it was known were to come on for adjudication either or against Mr. George Carter, the…

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Benalla Police Court. Monday, October 14 Before Dr. [?]sden, J P.

The Border Post · Wednesday 16 October 1861 · page 2

William Holder, who it may be remembered was last week remanded to Ree[?]worth, as a lunatte, was again remanded for eight days’ The only other business before the court was a…

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Wangaratta Police Court. Saturday, October 12. Before R. W. Shadforth, Eeq, P.M.

The Border Post · Wednesday 16 October 1861 · page 2

R A Ang[?] v. R. Dunlop, for using abusien language in a public place. Plaintiff stated that de[?]tendant had called [?] a d—d rogue, and one of Nor[?] clique Defendant pleaded not guilty and…

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