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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1880

351 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 18

Edward Kelly Before the Police Court. Beechworth

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 11 August 1880 · page 4

At 8 o'clock this morning the prisoner, Edward Kelly, was handed over to Sub-inspector Baber by the governor of the Beechworth gaol, and was safely conveyed in a cab…

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Hat Police Court. (Before J. E. Pearce, Esq., P.M.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 11 August 1880 · page 2

Henry Bossence v. Hampson, assault. First-class Constable Cunningham, sworn: I produce a copy of a summons not served on William Hampson; I saw him in Lachlan-street, with…

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Hay Police Court. Friday. (Before J. E. Pearce, Esq., P.M.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 11 August 1880 · page 4

Thomas Shanahan, drunk and disorderly, fined be paid. James Ross Laughton on remand. Mr. Welsh said he would ask his Worship…

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The Kelly Gang. Edward Kelly Before the Police Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 August 1880 · page 3

The prosecution of Edward Kelly on the charge of having murdered Constable Scanlan was continued on Wednesday before Mr. Foster P.M…

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Albury District Court. Wednesday, August. 4. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 August 1880 · page 3

Fleming and others v. Dickson and Alkemade: Work and labor done and brach of contract. This was one of the numerous cases that have…

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[?]Eniliquin Police Court. Monday, August 9. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 August 1880 · page 3

[?], charged with keeping a house of [?] the Chinese Camp, was remanded for [?] TUESDAY, AUGUST 10…

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HILLSTON. Police Court: Tuesday, 10th August. Before Mr O'Neill. P.M.

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 14 August 1880 · page 2

George Lane v A. L. Sorenson; entering enclosed lands without lawful excuse. No appearance of complainant; case struck out. George Lane v Joseph Sorenson;…

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Deniliquin District Court. Wednesday, August 11. [?] His Honour Judge Forbes.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 August 1880 · page 3

[?] Fallon Settled. [?] Brett Settled, [?] v Turner, money [?] £11. Mr [?] for the plaintiff. Verdict by consent for…

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Hay Gaol

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 18 August 1880 · page 6

To travellers approaching Hay from the north the new gaol is a conspicuous feature. Messrs Witcombe Bros. having completed…

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Hay Police Court. Saturday. (Before Mr J. E. Pearce, P.M.)

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 18 August 1880 · page 2

J. R. Laughton, on bail, charged with embezzling 30s, the property of W. Bickford & Sons. Mr Jhonson for the prosecution; Mr Welsh for accessed…

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Rutherglen County Court Thursday, August 19, 1880. (Before his Honor Judge Skinner.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 August 1880 · page 2

Telford v. Ann Murray, goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount, and costs. Telford v. J. Bowen, goods sold and…

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Corowa District Court. Thursday, August 19, 1880. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.) Undefended Cases

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 August 1880 · page 2

Price v. Menere, Claim £11 2s. 10d. Mr. Roope for plaintiff. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount with costs…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, August 14. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 21 August 1880 · page 3

Michael Seasons and John Nunn, for being drunk, were admonished and discharged. MONDAY, AUGUST 16. (Before the Police Magistrate.)…

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Hay Police Court. Thursday. (Before Mr J. E. Pearce, P.M.)

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 21 August 1880 · page 2

J. R. Laughton, to bail, charged with embezzlement. Mr. Jhonson for the prosecution; Mr Welsh for the defence. The Police Magistrate stated that the…

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Insolvency Court, Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 21 August 1880 · page 2

On Tuesday, a meeting of creditors in the insolvent estate of William Churche, was hold before Mr District Commissioner J. E. Pearce. Mr Welsh appeared on behalf of…

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Euabalong. Police Court. August 12th (Before the P.M.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 25 August 1880 · page 2

Cornelius Cato Mazbee, under remand from Forbes, was charged with stealing six head of horses, belonging to George Barnes, of Lake Cudgellico. The evidence of three witnesses…

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Hat Police Court. (Before J. E. Pearce, Esq., P.M.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 25 August 1880 · page 2

Abraham Haslem, on &, charge of sheepstealing. Mr Welsh appeared on behalf of the aroused. Constable Cunningham deposed that from…

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Hay Police Court. Before Mr. J. E. Pearce, P.M.

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 25 August 1880 · page 2

W. Stewart, charged with larceny of a net, was discharged. Mr Welsh for defendant. Tuesday. Catherine Shanahan was charged with…

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Hay Police Court. Thursday. (Before J.E. Pearce, Fen. P.M.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 25 August 1880 · page 4

J. K. Laughton, on bail. His Worship stated that as the Attorney-General had refused to advise in the matter, he had decided to take evidence in the cases…

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[?]Niliquin Police Court. Monday, August 23. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 August 1880 · page 3

[?] and Joseph Ponton, for being [?] and discharged. [?] for vagrancy, was sent to gaol for [?]…

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