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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1877

182 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 10

The Murder of Mr. Baillie at Fiji

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 16 June 1877 · page 19

Some extraordinary rumors in connexion with the death of the late Mr. W. G. Baillio at Fiji have been circulated of late in Melbourne. The circumstances of the unhappy…

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Deniliquin Police Monday, June [?].(Before James Watson, [?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 June 1877 · page 2

Mary Ann Bray, charged [?] language, was titled 20s, or [?] Charles Dilke, alias Berns[?] stealing a horse, the property [?]…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Friday, June 22. (Before J. D. Brown and James Walson, Esqs., J.Ps.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 June 1877 · page 3

Alexander L[?]dale v. Roderick M‘Donald.—In this case defendant was charged under the Inclosed Lands Act 18 Vic., No. 27, with trespassing on the inclosed lands of Messrs. Laudale Brothers, situate on Deniliquin…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Tuesday, June 19. (Before A. W. F. Noyes, James Watson, and J. D. Brown Esqs., J Ps.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 June 1877 · page 2

Mary Ann [?] Robert J. Smith.— Assault Mr. Boyd for complain[?], Mr. Gallott for defendant. Complainant being [?] stated that she is the wife of Francis Gri[?] publican at [?] On…

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Supreme Court, Sydney. Challoner v. M’PHALL

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 June 1877 · page 3

This was an action of trespass tried last April before his Honour Mr. Justice Hargrave and a jury of four, at Deniliquin, when a verdict was returned for the plaintiff, with damages £200, in addition to…

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The Court of Inquiry System. Meeting of Selectors at Mullengandra

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 23 June 1877 · page 8

A well-attended meeting of selectors and others interested in the operation of the inspection system was held on Tuesday evening last at Gee’s Hotel [?]; Mr. Parker, of Woo[?], in…

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Hillston Court of Petty Sessions. Saturday, June 16Th. (Before Mr. J. Ede Pearce, P.M., and Messrs. R. Molesworth, Evan Evans, John Brewer, and G. C. Loughnan, Justices of the Peace.) Robbery of Money

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 27 June 1877 · page 4

Christina Wells, charged with taking and stealing a purse containing money from one George Budd, a contractor, at Cudgellico, on the 25th instant. Constable Hynes deposed—George Budd reported, on…

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Police Courts. Wahgunyah--wednesday, June 27. (Before Mr. W. Butler, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 June 1877 · page 3

Police v. J. Goostrey. This was a summons for neglecting to provide for children in the Industrial Schools. The defendant lived in New South Wales, and did not…

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Atrocious Murder at Footscray

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 June 1877 · page 1

Mr. Maclean, district coroner, commenced an inquest on Tuesday afternoon at Wilmore’s Conquering Hero Hotel, Maidstone, on the body of Katherine…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Friday, June 29. (Before Jas. Mair Esq., P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 June 1877 · page 3

The Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company, through there traffic superintendent, Mr Thos. Tidy, proceeded to-day under their 18th by-law against a bullock driver named John Jones, for negligently allowing his cattle to trespass on the…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, June 25. (Before J. D. Brown and J. Watson, Esqs., J.Ps.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 June 1877 · page 2

Alfred Hayes was charged with using threatening language to one Margaret Bell. Mr. Gillott appeared for the complainant, and stated that it was his intention to ask that the defendant should…

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Italian Love and Murder

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 4 July 1877 · page 2

THE Turin papers publish the details of a murder committed in that town. Several years ago a certain Signora Trossarello, possessed of considerable private means and…

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Hay Petty Sessions. Tuesday, June 26. (Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. Pearce, and Dr. J. M. Gordon, J.P.)

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 4 July 1877 · page 4

Repina v. August Werner, licensed publican, charged with permitting gaming in his licensed house. Constable Robert Thomas Hammond, being duly sworn, deposed—August Werner, now before the court,…

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Hay Petty Sessions. Thursday, June 28. (Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. Pearce, and Dr. J. M. Gordon, J.P.) (For commencement see fourth page.)

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 4 July 1877 · page 2

F. W. Rice, charged with permitting Eliza Rice and Rebecca Oliver to play at cards for drinks in his licensed house. Constable Hammond, examined—I was in defendant's…

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Rutherglen County Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 July 1877 · page 3

The following cases come on for hearing on Monday next, before Judge Hackett:-- Wm. Meehan v. Robert Campbell; contract, £1 5s…

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Corowa District Court. Wednesday July 19. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 July 1877 · page 3

George H. Risby v. H. J. Sweeting; damages under agreement, £40. J. Purtell v. F. C. Piggin; conversion of horse £36…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, July 9. (Before [?] Mair, Esq., P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 July 1877 · page 2

James Co’[?] for being drunk in a public place, was fined 5s or 24 hours; and fur using bad language 10s or 48 hours. TUESDAY, JULY 10…

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Albury District Court. Wednesday, July 11. (Before His Honor Judge Francis.) Undefended Cases

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 14 July 1877 · page 10

Fleming and Bradley v. Simon Sherry.—Claim for £30 2s., money paid in excess. Order for amount claimed and costs, with immediate execution…

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Corowa District Court. Wednesday, July 19. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 July 1877 · page 3

J. W. Weir v. W. Boyd goods, &c £20 5s. 11d. The defendant did not appear. Verdict for amount, less £2 already paid. George H. Risby v. H. and J. Sweeting…

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Rutherglen County Court. Monday, July 16, 1877. (Before His Honor Judge Hackett.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 July 1877 · page 3

His Honor took his seat at 10 o'clock; The following cases were disposed of:-- Wm. Meehan v. Robert Campbell; contact, £1 5s. No appearance. Struck…

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