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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1862

177 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 9

Suspected Murder at Yackandandah

Pastoral Times and Deniliquin and Echuca Chronicle · Saturday 16 August 1862 · page 3

Information reached Beechworth, last week, that Mr. Somes Davis, the storekeeper of the Omeo, was murdered near Street’s paddock, Yackandandah, it appeals that the deceased was bringing gold from the…

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Albury Police Court. Saturday, August 9.(Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M., W. Huon, and J. T. Fallon, Esqrs., J.P.'s.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 16 August 1862 · page 2

In the case of Thomas Allan the evidence taken on the last two charges was read over at length, and Mr. Campbell was called upon to reply to the evidence, which lie did, contending that no proof had been…

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Small Debts' Court. Tuesday, August 12. (Before Captain Browurigg, P.M., and J. Dight, Esg.,J.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 16 August 1862 · page 2

Corbet v. Mitchell. £5. This was an action brought by tho plaintiff to recover the sum of £5, for the loss of o dog, which was supposed by him to have been maliciously poisoned…

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The Alleged Yackandandah Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 23 August 1862 · page 2

The painful interest caused by the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Somes Davis continues unabated. The volunteers who have been endeavoring to turn the ereek have been, as yet, beaten by the water, which has…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, August 19. (Before the Mayor, C. G. N. Lockhart, Esq., J P and J. T. Fallon, Esq., .J.P.) '

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 23 August 1862 · page 2

Sarah Ogle, for allowing a goat to wander, was fined Is. and costs. Thomas bullock was complained against by In spector Blish as Inspector…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, September 1.(Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 6 September 1862 · page 2

One individual, who had deposited five shillings as a guarantee for his appearance to answer a charge of inebriation, was subjected to a forfeiture of the amount for non-appearance at the appointed hour…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, September 1. (Before John Kelly, Esq., P.M.)

Pastoral Times and Deniliquin and Echuca Chronicle · Saturday 6 September 1862 · page 2

Joseph Strike, arrested on the previous Saturday while laboring under great excitement, caused by drinking, was remanded for further medical supervision…

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Albury District Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 6 September 1862 · page 2

The following is the list of causes for trial at the aittings Commencing on Tuesday, 9th September:— 99. Sydney Smith [?] Thomas Ryan. Work and labor, £144. Attorney for plaintiff, Miller…

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The Narandara Sheep Stealing Case

Pastoral Times and Deniliquin and Echuca Chronicle · Saturday 13 September 1862 · page 4

As reported in our telegram last week the trial of James Flood and Edward Jackson took place at the late wagga Wagga Quarter Sessions. The accused elected to be tried separately…

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The Narandara Sheep-stealing Case

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 September 1862 · page 2

At the termination of the Albury Quater Sessions Monday last, his Honor Judge Blake said lie-wished to mention a matter which he had observed in public paper. Although he was not in the habit of…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, September 8. (Before Messrs. Carne and Tyson, J. P.)

Pastoral Times and Deniliquin and Echuca Chronicle · Saturday 13 September 1862 · page 2

Joseph Strike, who had been seme nine or ten days in confinement while laboring under dangerous mental excitement, was discharged from custody…

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Our District Court and Court of Sessions

Pastoral Times and Deniliquin and Echuca Chronicle · Saturday 13 September 1862 · page 2

THERE is not a Briton, who is worthy of his country, who must not feel interested in the proper administration of justice—from the peer to the peasant, from the occupied of the…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, September 9.(Before Captain Browning, P.M., John Dwight, C. G. K. Lockhart, Esq., and Dr. Keating, J.P.'s.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 September 1862 · page 2

Patrick Hynet was summoned by his wife, Eliza Hynes, for ill-using and beating her. When the case was first called on the defendant did not appear, although it was proved that the summons bad been…

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Albury District Court. Tuesday, September 9. (Before His Honor Judge Blake.) Undefended Cases

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 September 1862 · page 3

100. Samuel Hearty r. William John Pearce. Interpleaded. No appearance of defendant. verdict for the palatal nd order for restitution 104 John Carr and William Carr James…

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Corowa Petty Sessions. Thursday, September 4. (Before George Gray, Esq., J.P., Denis P. Keogh, Esq., J.P., E. L. G. M'Donold, Esq, J. P and H. H. Bligh, Esq., J.P., Inspector of Police.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 September 1862 · page 2

Four cases were disposed of under the Small Debt Act, namely:— Martin [?] Rosson. Claim for £10, for meat sold and delivered…

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The Albury Quarter Sessions. the Narandara [?] Stealing Case

Pastoral Times and Deniliquin and Echuca Chronicle · Saturday 20 September 1862 · page 4

THESE sittings were held on Monday the 8th instant. There was no criminal business the trial of Thomas Allan a builder of Albury on three charges connected with an alleged…

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District Court

Pastoral Times and Deniliquin and Echuca Chronicle · Saturday 20 September 1862 · page 2

The following [?] being called on were stated to have been settled:—Tyson v. Patterson Wilkinson v. Iron and Eddy v. Iron Jones v. Brongham was adjourned There were no returns of the summonses…

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Albury District Court. Saturday, September 13. (Before His Honor Judge Blake.) The sittings were resumed this morning

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 20 September 1862 · page 2

102. James Maloney. C. Stiles. Contract, £60. Mr. Parry for the plaintiff; instructed by Mr. Campbell; Mr. Forbes for the defendant,'. This was an action upon a contract for the purchase…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, September 22. (Before Captain Brown[?] P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 27 September 1862 · page 2

John Sharp having been arrested in Melbourne as an unwilling witness in the case of one of the charges against Thomas Allan for filing a false account in insolvency, and, having left the district before the case…

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Deniliquin Police Court Monday, September 22, 1862.[Before Messrs. Kelly, Blake, and A. M’Laurin.] WAGES

Pastoral Times and Deniliquin and Echuca Chronicle · Saturday 27 September 1862 · page 2

Mr. Robert Patterson appeared to answer the summons of William Lawler, for detaining £4 Is 9d, wages due for five weeks and three days service at the rate of £45 per year, under an agreement. It…

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