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Courts & crime, 1889

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The Ringwood Murder. Execution of Landells

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 October 1889 · page 3

THE execution of Robert Landells for the murder of Mr. P. J. Sherlock, at Ringwood, on the 22nd of July, took place at the Melbourne Gaol yesterday morning. The…

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“General” M‘iyer Charged with Libel. London, October 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 October 1889 · page 18

At the Bow-street Police Court yesterday “Brigadier-General” M‘lver, the author of Under Fourteen Flags, who some time ago visited the Australian colonies on a lecturing…

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The Wagga Murder. Rielly to Be Hanged

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 October 1889 · page 19

The Executive on Wednesday decided that the man, Thomas Rielly, who murdered Christian Epple near Wagga Wagga last month, shall be hanged on 6th November…

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General European Telegrams. the Cronin Murder Trial. London, October 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 October 1889 · page 18

Five persons, two of them bailiffs and three members of the Clan-na-Gaal, have been arrested for attempting to defeat the ends of justice in connection with the trial of certain…

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The Atrocities in Armenia. Moussa Bey Convicted of Murder. London, October 12

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 October 1889 · page 18

Moussa Bey, the Kurdish chief, who was charged with committing shocking atrocities in Turkish Armenia, and recently proceeded to Constantinople to clear himself before the…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, October 12. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Detention of Property

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 October 1889 · page 2

Alexander Howitt v. Edward Hoskins. Defendant was charged with the detention of property, Mr Gillott for the complainant. Plaintiff deposed he was a cabman and had been…

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Balranald Police Court. FRIDAY, 18th OCTOBER. (Before J. Cram, Esq., J.p.) Trespass

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 October 1889 · page 2

Charles Vile said Lionel Southee, Ronald Southee, and William Smith for trespass on "Bourpie" on Sunday, 13th inst. The charge against Ronald Southee was…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, 18Th October. Before J. Cram. Esq., J.P.]

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 October 1889 · page 2

Randall O'Hara v. Alfred Greenham, Claim £5, for work and labour done. Defendant put in u set-off of £6 13s, for board and offered to…

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A Novel Burglary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 October 1889 · page 19

The Napa Register (U.S.) states that the parties who burglarised the residence of Captain Gift in North Napa played a very shrewd game. They called at the house, and, saying…

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The Kaarimba Murder Case

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 October 1889 · page 19

The trial of William M‘Carron and his daughter Jane for the murder of their infant daughter, at Kaarimba, on June 10 last, was concluded at the Sandhurst Assize Court on…

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The Cronin Murder Trial. London, October 21

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 October 1889 · page 18

After great delay and difficulty eleven jurors have been selected at Chicago to try the members of the Clan-na-Gael who are charged with the murder of Dr. Cronin…

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Mysterious Murder at Balwyn. the Body of a Man Found in a Waterhole

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 October 1889 · page 26

Another mysterious murder has been discovered, the locality of the crime on this occasion being Balwyn, near Camberwell. On the morning of the 17th inst. George…

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Deniliquin Police Court. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs W. Mackenzie and D. Tennant, J.P’s). LUNACY

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 October 1889 · page 2

Mary Ann Bailey and Margaret Bailey were charged on remand with lunacy, and remanded to the Receiving house at Darlinghurst. DRUNKENNESS…

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Balranald Police Court. FRIDAY, 25th OCTOBER. (Before E. L. Rowling, P.M., and J. Cram, J.P., Esqs.) TRESPASS

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 October 1889 · page 2

Frederick Rao was charged, on the formation of W. A. Macpherson, with trespass upon Paika run. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, 25Th October. [Before E. L. Rowling, Esq., P.m.] Close v. BYRNE

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 October 1889 · page 2

Claim, £3 3s 8d, goods sold and delivered. Mr. Fred Harben for plaintiff. No appearance of defendant. A letter from the defendant Greg. Byrne…

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The Cronin Murder Trial London, October 25

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 November 1889 · page 18

The trial of the members of the Clan-na-Gael, who are charged with the murder of Dr, P. H. Cronin, was commenced at Chicago yesterday, a jury having been selected after…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, October 28,(Before the Police Magistrate), DRUNKENNESS

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 November 1889 · page 3

Kate Pozai was charged with drunkenness and let off with a fine of 5s or 24 hours. The fine was paid. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29…

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Clare Police Court. Monday, October 28Th. (Before E.L. Rowling P.M., W.B. Gayfer and J. Lindsay, JsP., Esqs.)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 November 1889 · page 2

Frederick Ray, a drover, in charge of a mob of travelling cattle, was summoned by E. W. Procter, Stock Inspector, for leaving dead cattle on the…

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Corowa Police Court. Saturday, November 2,1889. (Before Messrs. A. K. Beveridge. P.M., and J. C Leslie, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 November 1889 · page 3

Wm. Vaughan and Wm. Lacey appeared on remand, charged with stealing £[?] 4s. from the person of Michael M'Grath, at Goonambll on the [?]th October…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Tuesday, November, 5. (Before Mr. A. K. Hovoridge", Chairman.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 November 1889 · page 3

Charles Burley was charged with selling liquor on Sunday at Mulwala. Remanded till Friday for production of evidence…

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