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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1891

445 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 23

The Murder of a Woman in New York. the Man “Frenchy” Committed for Trial. London, May 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 May 1891 · page 18

A few weeks ago a woman was murdered in New York under circumstances which suggested that the crime had been committed by “Jack the Ripper,” the supposed perpetrator…

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Shocking Murder in Wales. the Victim an American Lady.her Husband Confesses to the Crime. London, May 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 May 1891 · page 18

A shocking case of wife murder has just been brought to light, the victim being an American lady, Mrs. Dankin, of Baltimore. Her dead body was discovered on a mountain…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, May 16. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 May 1891 · page 2

C.S. Red was grented a booth license for the Australian Club Hotel for the Queen’s Birthday Meeting of the Deniliquin Jockey Club on the 25th instant…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Tuesday, May 19

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1891 · page 2

Richard Bowden, on bail, was charged with using threatening language to O. Willshire, Inspector of Fisheries, viz.:—"That he would shoot me the first time he met…

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Euston Police Court. Tuesday, 19Th May. [Before E. L. Rowling, Esq., P.M.]

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1891 · page 2

William Emmerson in custody, on remand from the 12th inst., was charged with stealing one razor, one pair scissors, three reels of cotton, one…

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The Melbourne Gaol

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 38

When prison ceases to have that terror for the offender which is supposed to act as a deterrent to crime incarceration loses its effect, and imprisonment is rendered…

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An Assault with a Knife

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 2

At the Carrathool Police Court on Wednesday, before the P.M., Walter Goodwin was charged with assaulting Owen Ellis, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Tuesday, May 26. (Before Mr. R. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 3

John Laird, charged with drunkenness and disorderly condnet, was discharged with a caution. Joseph M'Namara, for insulting behavour…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, May 27. (Before Mr. F. C. Piggin, J. P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 4

John Grogan Edward, Graham arid James Ray for drunkenness, were fined 10s. each or 48 hours' imprisonment. Jas, Ray, on a second charge of obscene…

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Rutherglen Police Court. Tuesday, May 26. (Before Messrs. Herrin and Meehan, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 4

The following summons cases were disposed of :-- D. G. Hamilton v. John W. Keegan, goods sold and delivered, £16 13s. 6d…

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Corowa Police Court. Tuesday, May 26, 1891. Before Messrs. Watson and F. C. Piggin, Js. P.

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 3

Robert Lowe summoned James Coffey. Mr. Bamber appeared for complainant, and stated the case had been settled by consent, his client…

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Another Ballarat Tragedy. a Brutal Murder in the City Streets

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 25

A most brutal murder was perpetrated on Saturday night about 7 o’clock. The victim was Mr. Nicholas Heeney, who was found quite dead near the corner of Brougham and…

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The Dora Dora Murder. Search for the Blacks. Sergeant Sainsbury Recalled to Victoria. the Miscreants Still at Large

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 17

No d[?]ninite news is to hand of the doings of the police parties who are still searching the country round the Murrumbidgee for the two blacks who so foully murdered the lonely…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, May 25. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 2

A. Taylor was changed with drunkenness, and let off with a caution. D. Love, for the same offence, was dealt with similarly…

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Deniliquin Municipal Rates Appeal Cases. Tuesday, May 25. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 2

The following appeals against the late [?] were dealt with:— William Tindale (manager for the Riverine Brewery Co.) appealed against the assessment of [?]…

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Assault with Intent at Carrathool

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 2

AT the Carrathool police court on Wednesday, before the P.M., Walter Goodwin on summons was charged with unlawfully assaulting Owen Ellis by rushing at him…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Wednesday, June [?]. (Before Mr. R. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 June 1891 · page 4

James Mills, charged with drunkenness, was cautioned and discharged…

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Rutherglen Police Court. Wednesday, June 3. (Before Mr W. Meehan, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 June 1891 · page 4

George Eustace, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined 2s. 6d. or 6 hours' imprisonment. Holloway's Pills. -- With the darkening days…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, May 20. (Before Mr. S. Donaldson, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 June 1891 · page 4

Henry William Kennedy, charged with obtaining meals, &c., by means of false pretences, from Mrs, Darby, Howlong, was remanded for the…

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Land Court. Monday, June 1. (Before Messrs. F. E. Rogers, Q.C, President S. Freeman, and C. Brandie.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 June 1891 · page 14

The following cases were referred back to the respective local land boards for re-hearing on the motion of Mr. Canaway, counsel for the Minister of Lands:—…

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