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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1874

147 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 8

Darlinghurst Gaol

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 1 August 1874 · page 9

A clangour of locks, bolts, and bars is the opening ceremonial of a visit to Darlinghurst Gaol, and the moment a stranger enters its precincts, his mind is impressed with the…

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Ten-mile Creek Police Court. Wednesday, July 29. (Before Messrs. Williams, Ross, and Bowler, J’s.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 1 August 1874 · page 14

Inspector of Sheep v. Ditchfield—For travelling sheep into the Albury sheep district, from Goombargana, in the Corowa district, without a permit from the Inspector of the latter place…

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Deniliquin District Court. Friday. July 24. (Before District Court Judge Francis.) Undefended Cases

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 1 August 1874 · page 4

Noyes and another v. Byrnes.—There was no appearance for defendant. Mr. Gillott, for plaintiffs, proved the case, and a verdict was given for full amount claimed…

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Hat. Hay District Court. Friday, July 31

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 1 August 1874 · page 3

The case of W. L. Smith v. W. Eyre, for assault, ended in a verdict against defendant, Is, damages, on the second count. Mr. Forbes, instructed by Mr. Reed, for plaintiff; and Mr. Raymond for…

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Belfast Circuit Court. Before His Honor Judge Barry and a jury of Four. Breach of Promise of Marriage

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 1 August 1874 · page 4

Miss S. J. M’Laughlin v. Geo. Anderson.— Claim for £1000 damages, for alleged breach of promise of marriage. Mr. Molesworth appeared for the plaintiff…

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District Court Friday, July 31. (Before His Honour Judge Francis.)

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 5 August 1874 · page 4

In opening the court His Honor said they were all much indebted to Mr Sabine for the superior room in which they were accommodated…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, August 10. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 August 1874 · page 2

Hawksworth Bulmer, charged with drunkenness, was fined 5s, with the alternative of twenty-four hours’ imprisonment. Fine paid. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11…

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Coroner’s Inquest. Alleged Child Murder

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 August 1874 · page 2

An inquest was commenced by Dr. Noyes, the District Coroner, on Thursday, 13th instant, at the Bridge Hotel, Deniliquin, on the body of a newly-born male child, found in a water-closet on the…

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District Court. Cause List

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 August 1874 · page 3

Lambert v. D. M‘Pherson—claim, for fencing, £114 8s. Gillott for plaintiff. M‘Gregor v. Marriott and another—claim, £31, balance of account due on a sale of cattle…

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Albury Police Court. Saturday, August 8.(Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M., and Messrs, G. Day and M’Lennan. J.P’s.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 15 August 1874 · page 14

Ann Eliza King, on bail, was charged with larceny. The prisoner pleaded “Not Guilty,” and was defended by Mr. Blackmore. Mr. Fleming watched…

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Ten-mile Creek Police Court. Wednesday, August 20. (Before Mr. John Ross, J.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 29 August 1874 · page 14

Inspector of Slaughterhouses (P, Brislau) V. R. Parkes.—For failing to give notice of his intention to kill at his licensed slaughtering yards. Application was put in for an adjournment on behalf of…

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Albury Police Court, Monday, August 24. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M., and Messrs. Mudge and M’Lennan, Js.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 29 August 1874 · page 15

One drunkard was dismissed with a caution. Christoph Westendorff was charged with larceny. Mr. Fleming, who appeared for the defence, said that, much to his surprise, Mr. Westendorf[?]…

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WENTWORTH. [?] Wentworth Sessions. Criminal Court. August 14. Before His Honour Judge Francis.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 August 1874 · page 3

[?] Forbes acted as Crown Prosecutor. his not only a white kid glove day for Honour, but a red letter day for the disHonour, there being no criminal cases. His honour…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Wednesday, September 2. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 5 September 1874 · page 3

John Greige, charged w [?]th drunkenness, was fined 5s. The fine was paid…

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Police Office, Tumut. Monday, September 28. Country Lots. Upset price, £1 per acre

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 5 September 1874 · page 10

LOT. Portion a. r. p. Country. Parish. A 67 34 0 0 Wynyanl Ellerslie B 79 12 2 [?] do C 48 28 2 0 do Nacka Nacka…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, September 5. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 September 1874 · page 2

Robert M’Farlane was charged with attempting to set fire to some stables, the property of Robert Holloway, of the Hit or Miss Hotel, eight miles from Deniliquin…

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Hay Police Court. Tuesday, 15th September. (Before the P.M. and F. Chambers, Esq., J.P.)

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 16 September 1874 · page 2

James Fill, charged on the information of Mr N. C. Turner, of Toogimbie, with, on 9th September, being guilty of misconduct or misbehaviour. Mr Reed appeared for…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Wednesday, September 10. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 September 1874 · page 2

John Smith, for drunkenness, was fined .Is, or twenty-four hours' imprisonment; and for using obscene language £2, or fourteen days imprisonment…

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Hay Police Court. (From the Hay Standard.) (Before Joseph Pearce, Esq., P. Jl., and U. F. A' Becket Chambers, Esq., J.P.) Tuesday, Sept. 15

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 September 1874 · page 3

James Fill, a shearer, was summoned by Mr. Neil Clarke Turner (of Messrs, Macphail & Turner, Toogimbie), for misconduct or ill-behavour. Mr. P. W. Reed appeared for the complainant,…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, September 21. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 September 1874 · page 2

William Paul, for being drunk and disorderly. was fined 5s, with the alternative of 24 hours’ imprisonment and for using obscene language was ordered to pay a fine of 10s, or go to gaol for four…

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