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Courts & crime, 1874

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Albury Police Court. Saturday, April 16.(Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M., and Mr. Geo. Day. J.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 25 April 1874 · page 15

William Petts, junior, was charged with larceny Mr. Dwyer appeared for the prisoner. Senior-Sergeant Lenthall conducted the prosecution. Constable Egan deposed: I executed the…

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Deniliquin Circuit Court. Saturday, April 25Th. (Before Sir James Martin, Chief Justice.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 25 April 1874 · page 3

Frederick William [?], sworn : Is brother to plaintiff. About 22nd January last [?] defendant at Baratta; requested him not to allow his [?] the run. On the 26th saw the sheep again on the run,…

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Brother Story of the Biter Bit. [Extracted from the correspondence of the London Police,]FROM Chief Inspector Theakstone, of the Detective Police, to Sergeant Bulmer of the Same Force. London, 4th July, 18—

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 25 April 1874 · page 5

SERGEANT BULMER,—This is to inform you that you are wanted to assist in looking up a case of importance, which will require all the attention of an experienced member of the…

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DENILIQUIN [?] Court. Tuesday, April, 21, 1874. (Before His Honour the Chief Sir Justice Sir James Martin.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 25 April 1874 · page 4

The court opened at ten o’clock. Forbes was Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Thomson Judge’s Associate. LARCENY…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Tuesday, 28Th April. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 May 1874 · page 3

Alfred Walker and Patrick Leeson were charged with stealing a grindstone, some tools, cooking [?]tensils, &C., the property of John Taylor. Constable Hancock deposed that he arrested the…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, April 27. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 2 May 1874 · page 15

Martin Fagan, charged with drunkenness and indecent exposure, was fined £5. In default, 14 days’ imprisonment, John O’Hare, for drunkenness and assaulting a…

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Wodonga Police Court. Monday, April 27. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 2 May 1874 · page 15

Mary Bennett v. R. Lindlay.—Claim for £1 8s. 10d. Order for amount and costs. C. Werther v. H. Jones.—Claim for £18 6s., for work and labor and materials. Defendant,…

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Deniliquin Circuit Court. Saturday, 2[?]Th April. George and Frederick Peppin V. Thomas Hanson

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 May 1874 · page 2

This was an action for trespass, in which the damages were laid at £500. Mr. Salamons, instructed by Mr. Barratt (Messrs. McCarthy & Robertson’s agent), tor plaintiff; Mr…

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Deniliquin Circuit Court. Joachim V. O’shanassy.“minors” Under the Land ACT.(Before Chief Justice Sir James Martin and a specia jury of four.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 May 1874 · page 4

In this case the plaintiff, John Thomas Joachim, by his next friend, William Joachim, sues John O'Shanassy, for trespass on a selection taken up under the 13th clause of the Land Act of New…

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Deniliquin Police Court Monday, MAY 4 (Before the P.M)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 3

Joseph [?] was brought before the Bench being of unbound mind, and unfit to be at large. Alexander [?] overseer on Warbreccan…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, May 4. (Before Capt. Brownrigg, P.M., and K. M'Lennan, EsP., J.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 15

John Dwyer was charged with having used obscene language on Sunday night in a public place. Senior-constable Anderson proved the offence. The prisoner was fined 40s.; in default,…

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Wodonga Police Court. Tuesday, May 14. (Before Capt. Brownrigg, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 16 May 1874 · page 15

John Smith was brought up under warrant, charged with murder at Narandera, in the year 1868. The prisoner was remanded to Albury. Manning v. L. Vandenberg.—Claim for £1 10s.,…

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Albury Police Court. Saturday, May 9. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 16 May 1874 · page 15

Two drunkards were fined for over-indulgence. MONDAY, MAY 11. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M.) William Kemble was charged with larceny…

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Deniliquin Police Court (Before the P.M. and A. W. F. [?] Esq., J.P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 May 1874 · page 2

William Letts was charged (on [?] having on or about 10th February, [?] a home, the property of Robert [?] Moama. Mr. Wren appeared on [?]…

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Deniliquin Police Court Monday, May 18

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 2

John Jackson was charged, on [?] stealing a dog, the property of [?] M’ Donald. Sergeant Baker stated that he [?]…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, May 19.(Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 16

Inspector of Nuisances, v, Ringwood—Defendant was charged with allowing cattle to stray in the streets. Pleading guilty, he was fined 10s., with 20 6d, costs…

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Wodonga Police Court. Thursday, May 21.(Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 16

William Dover was charged with having made use of obscene language in the public streets. Defendant pleaded that he was drunk and knew nothing about it. Fined 5s., in default 24 hours’…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, May 25.(Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 May 1874 · page 2

John Sullivan was charged with unlawfully wounding William Tarling, at Deniliquin, on Saturday last. Constable Devine deposed that on Saturday…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, June 1.(Before the P.M., and G. Peppin, Esq., J.P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 June 1874 · page 2

Daniel Fitzpatrick was charged with stealing a hay mare, the property of Thomas Dempster Henderson. Constable Daley deposed that he arrested the…

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Deniliquin Municipal Court Tuesday, June 2. Special Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 June 1874 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Aklerman, [?] Aklermen Kynaston, Johnston, Watson, [?] Rosenfield. The minutes of the last regular [?]…

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