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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1880

351 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 18

Supposed Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 6 March 1880 · page 15

On the evening of Tuesday week last, as a son of Mr. J. Douglas, of the Peach Trees, Murrumbidgee, was riding home about dusk from the Little River, he smelt a strong odour, and…

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Howlong Police Court. Wednesday, March 3. (Before Mr. Gell, J.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 6 March 1880 · page 14

John Everitt was summoned on a charge of having improper connection with one Julia Casey by fraud. Mr. Jhonson, for accused, objected to the case…

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The Double Murder on Board the Mary Anderson

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 6 March 1880 · page 15

The following is the statement of Captain Schultz of the murderous af[?]ray which took place on board that vessel:—“September 11, at 4.10 p.m., five miles S. of Cape Cumberland, island of…

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Court of Inquiry at Tumbarumba. Monday, February 23. (Before Mr. Commissioner Rose.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 6 March 1880 · page 9

Thomas Whitehead, 191a., Welaregang. John Sydney M‘Phillamy deposed : I am Inspector of Conditional Purchases for this district ; I inspected the land now the subject of…

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Police Districts

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 10 March 1880 · page 3

AMENDED DESCRIPTION POLICE DISTRICT OF OXLEY (HEREAFTER TO BE KNOWN AS THE POLICE DISTRICT OF HAY)…

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

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 10 March 1880 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—John Johnson was fined £1 10s for resisting the police in the discharge of their duty. Thomas Robertson, brought up for drunkenness, was discharged with a…

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HILLSTON. Police Court Feb. 25th 1880. (Before the P.M. and Mr. J. O'Donnell J.P.)

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 10 March 1880 · page 2

John Manning, charged with being of unsound mind, was discharged. Billy Foot, an aboriginal was charged with drunkness and disorderly conduct, and was…

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Police Courts. Corowa, Tuesday, March 9, 1880. Before Messrs. Hare (P.M.) and Anderson (J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 2

James Lett and William Burley were charged with stealing 20s. in silver from Camplin's Hotel, on the previous day. The evidence was…

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[?]Eniliquin Police Court. Tuesday. March 9. [Before J. W. Flood, Esq., P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 3

Helton, charged with drunkenness, was [?]bed and discharged. SMALL DEBTS. [?] the P.M. and W. Mackenzie, Esq., J.P…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, March 9.(Before Messrs. Hayes, Mudge, and M’Lennan.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 14

Valentine Kolb, charged with having an unregistered dog, was fined 10s. William Lynch charged, was fined in the same penalty ; as also were Elizabeth Zelle, George Wallace,…

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HILLSTON. Police Court March 5th 1880. (Before the P.M. and Mr. J. O'Donnell J.P.)

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 2

William Martin v. Andrew Sorenson jun., assault and buttery; fined, £1 with 5s 10d costs of court and £1 is professional costs, or 7 days imprisonment. Mr Jhonson…

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Wodonga Police Court. Friday, March 12.(Before Mr. Foster, P.M. and Moses. O’Callaghan and Ferrier.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 14

Ah You v. Ryan. Mr. Thorold for plaintiff, Mr. Emerson for defendant. Defendant in this case was summoned for illegal detention of a quantity of tobacco…

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Court of Inquiry at Albury Monday, March 8.(Before Mr. Commissioner Rose.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 10

William Barlow, two lots of 40a. each, Wagra. Wm. Barlow deposed: I am the selector in this case; I was prevented from attending the last court through the illness of my wife [The…

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Court of Inquiry at Ger- Manton. Saturday, February 28.(Before Mr. Commissioner Rose.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 10

Patrick Keighran, 174a., Back Creek. The selector appeared and gave evidence as to residence and improvements. Mr. M’Phillamy stated that he had inspected the original…

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How the Stock- Tax Works in Melbourne. Soureme Court, Melbourne—monday, March 2. (Before His Honour Mr. Justice Barry and a Special Jury of 12) HANN v. the Queen

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 4

Mr. Purvea, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Hodges for the petitioner ; Mr. Billing, Q.C., and Mr. C.A. Smyth for the respondent. This was a petition to Mr. F B. Hann,…

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Howlong Police Court

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 March 1880 · page 3

AT the Howlong Court on Saturday last a man named Wolstenholme, who has been carrying on a butchering business in Howlong was charged…

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The Howlong Police Court

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 March 1880 · page 2

THE vagaries of the presiding honorary magistrates at Howlong are peculiar--if they cannot be characterised by a harsher term. A case…

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Wangaratta Insolvent Court. Thursday, 11Th March. (Before His Honor Judge Skinner)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 March 1880 · page 3

In re Patrick Dolan; of Myrrhee, farmer, application for certificate of discharge. There being no opposition on the part of the creditors the…

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

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 17 March 1880 · page 2

LARCENY.—David Beatty was brought up in custody charged with stealing a saddle the property of Donald McAndrew, value for £3 10s. Constable Cocking, William Sabine,…

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Police Courts. Corowa, Tuesday, March 16

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1880 · page 2

George Thomson was charged with being drunk, and pleaded guilty. Ho was discharged with a caution. Peter Nugent was charged with…

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