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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1875

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Deniliquin Police Court. Tuesday, June 29. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 July 1875 · page 2

Henry Harvey v. Jonathan Allntt. -Non-payment of Wagga. Defendant did not appear, and as it transpired that the summons was not several until between…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, July 5. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 July 1875 · page 2

Michael M’Donald was charged with deserting his illegitimate child. The mother of the child was named Mary Donovan, and resided in Victoria. Mr. Gillott appeared for the accused…

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Balranald. Supposed Murder and Suicide of the Suspected Murder

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 July 1875 · page 3

[We have been compelled, through want of space, to abridge the following account of a supposed murder at Wyndownal station, and the suicide of the suspected murderer in the Balranald lock-up.—…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, July 6. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 10 July 1875 · page 15

John Wallace, charged with having boon drunk, was fined 5s. Michael Ryan for a similar offence, was mulcted in a like penalty…

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Suicide of the Supposed Murder

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 July 1875 · page 3

The proceedings of a Coroner’s Inquest at Balranald, on Thursday evening, the 1st of July, 1875, held by R. B. [?], Esq., P.M., Coroner, with a jury of ten, upon the body of one Charley a…

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Land Reserves. Murrumbidgee District.for Police Purposes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 10 July 1875 · page 8

No. 1386. County of Cadell, parish of Moama, 159 acres. The Crown Lands within the following boundaries : Commencing on the Murray River, at the south-east corner of portion 100,…

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Wodogna County Court. Wednesday, July 7. (Before His Honor Judge Hackett.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 10 July 1875 · page 17

UNDEFENDED CASES.— W. H. Moulder v. J. H. Brok[?] ; claim £1 5s. 04., goods sold and delivered [?]der for amount, with 14s. costs.— W. A. Torrance v. E. A. Hope ; claim £1 17s., goods…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, July 13. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M., and Messrs. Dignam, Mudge, and M’Lennan, J.P’s.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 17 July 1875 · page 11

William Paterson v. James Plunkett.—This was a case of assault. Defendant pleaded not guilty and was defended by Mr, Thorold. Wm. Paterson deposed : I am a grazier, living at…

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Deniliquin Police [?] Monday, July 12. (Before T. B. Carue, Esq., [?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 July 1875 · page 2

Hannah Crawley, charged with drunk [?] admonished and discharged. Robert [?] who was brought [?] Court on a charge of [?]…

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Albury District Court, (Before His Honor Judge Forbes,) Monday, July 12

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 17 July 1875 · page 17

REMANET.— Selle v, Filmier; an action to recover £[?] 15s on a dishonoured bill of exchange Mr. Blackmore, for plaintiff, said that £10 had been paid by dependant on account. Order for the…

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HILSTON. Hillston, 10th July, 1875. Court of Petty Sessions

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 21 July 1875 · page 4

It was anticipated that there would be a field day, as Mr. Reed, solicitor of Hay, was expected to defend the eight persons indited for non-performance of duty; but, having…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, July 19. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 July 1875 · page 2

Neimur Tobias Dahl was charged with stealing a watch, the property of Edmund Huxtable, watchmaker, Deniliquin. Mr. Gillott appeared for the accused…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, July 20.(Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M., and Messrs. Brown and Mudge, J’s.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 24 July 1875 · page 3

Payne v. Montague.—Defendant in this case was charged with assault. Catherine Payne deposed : I reside with my husband in Adam-street; on Friday afternoon I sent my children out to get…

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Deniliquin District Court. Friday, July 23. (Before His Honour Judge Forbes.) Undefended Cases

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 July 1875 · page 3

A.V. Wren v.R. Barbour—law costs, £69 3s 4d. D. Cameron v. W.J., Murpby—goods, £14 [?] 10 d. Mr Wren for plaintiff. continued. John Taylor v. B. Lawrence— dishonoured bill…

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Ten Mile Creek Police Court. Wednesday, July 28. (Before Captain Brownrigg, P.M., and Mr. Bowler, J.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 11

Crain v. Ross.—In this case plaintiff alleged that he found two of his lambs among the defendant’s sheep, and that defendant had at first admitted that one of the lambs night be plaintiff’s,…

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Deniliquin District Court. Friday, July 23. Trespass

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 4

John Metcalfe v Richard Holmes, trespass £200. Mr Murray instructed by Mr Boyd for plaintiff; Mr. [?] instructed by Mr. Jeffery for defendant. Defendant pleaded not…

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Wagga Police Office. Friday, August 20. Country Lots. Upset price, £1 per acre

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 8

A ...... 3 ... 80 0 0 ...Mitchell ...Milbrulong B ...... 10 ...160 0 0 ...Cooper ...Bolaro SITUATION. Lot A.—Adjoining the southern boundary of R…

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Hay District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes}

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 4 August 1875 · page 4

The court opened at 10 a.m. on Friday, 30th ult. The only case of public interest was that of Raymond v Churche, which we give in full,…

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Wodonga Police Court. Wednesday, August 4.(Before Mr. J. Holmes, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 7 August 1875 · page 17

CAUSE LIST.—Coverdale v. Sinnett; claim ,£10, for rent ; Mr. Emerson for plaintiff ; defendant admitted the debt, and an order was made for the amount claimed, with 15s, 6d.—Kelly v…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, August 9. (Before the P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 August 1875 · page 2

James Price was fined 5s for drunkennets. In default of payment of fine to be imprisoned for 24 hours. TUESDAY, AUGUST 10…

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