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Courts & crime, 1893

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Albury Quarter Sessions. Wednesday, June 14. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Forbes.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 25

This court was opened at the court-house on Wednesday. Mr. Harris was the Crown prosecutor. MALICIOUSLY WOUNDING…

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Bankruptcy Court. Friday, June 15. (Before Mr. T. A. Browne, District Registrar). in Re P. A. BUCHHORN

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 4

Insolvent said he wished to amend his schedule as follows :—K.B. Coleman, £15 ; H. Higgins, £10; John Bass, £15; Herbert New, £20…

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Corowa Court of Petty Sessions. Friday, June 9. (Before Messrs. J. C. Leslie and Chas. Johnson, Js.P.,)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 2

Michael Moran v. Dougald M'Donald claim £32, wages. Mr. Wilson for defendant. Defendant produced wages account…

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Deniliquin Police Court Monday, June 12. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 2

Joseph Anderson was charged with [?] and was fined 5s or 24 hours; and on a few charge of indecent exposure he was fined days…

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Deniliquin Licensing Court. Monday, June 12. (Before the Licensing Magistrate, Mr N. C. O’Neill)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 3

A Hawker’s license was granted to John K. Eaton, Messrs A. H. Tripp and John Bott becoming the necessary sureties. Mark Twain tells the story that at the inquest…

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Deniliquin Annual Licensing Court. Wednesday, June 14: (Before the Licensing Magistrate and Messrs J.W. Dr. Noyes J.s.P

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 4

The following applications for renewals were granted:— Isabella Young Royal Hotel : Wm; Austin Exchange change Hotel ; Francis Sparrow Globe Hotel ;…

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Narandera Police Court

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 21 June 1893 · page 3

At the Narandera Police Court last week before the P.M., John and Edward Potts, brothers, were charged with stealing a boat the property of the Government. The beat…

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Stealing a Ball Ticket

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 June 1893 · page 29

Gallantry is evidently not at a high price at Coonabarabran. A few days ago—money being scarce in that classic township, and admission to a dance not being obtainable except…

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Albury Police Court. Wednesday, June 21. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. A. Phillips and T. B. Coe, J’s.P.) Obtaining Money Under False Pretences

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 June 1893 · page 26

J. H. M‘Pherson was charged with obtaining £37 by false pretences from Francis M‘Clintock. Constable Mackintosh deposed to…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday June 16. (Before Messrs. Leslie and Johnson, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 June 1893 · page 3

Moran v. M'Donald, adjourned case. No appearance of plaintiff. Case dismissed, with coats against plaintiff, £4 18s…

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Rutherglen Police Court. Tuesday, May 20. (Before Messrs. W. C. Bayliss, and J. Pearce, Js.P)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 June 1893 · page 3

Constable Gribbin v. Jane Hocking and Elizabeth Beetcher, larceny of a hot valued at 14., the property of E. Backer. The former was discharged…

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Albury District Court. Friday, June 16. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Forbes.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 June 1893 · page 25

The case of Voss and wife v. Albury Brewery Company was resumed. Mr. Thorold appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. Harris, instructed by Messrs. Wilkinson…

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A Court Appointment. London, June 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 June 1893 · page 21

Lord Brassey has been appointed to succeed Lord Wolverton as one of the Lords-in-Waiting on Her Majesty. Lord Wolverton resigned in consequence of a disagreement with the…

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Corowa District Court. Thursday, June 22, 1893. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 June 1893 · page 3

Litt (Edmondson) v. Chenball, claim £11 15s. 10d., work and labour done. Defendant pleaded a set-off. Mr. Edmondson objected that the…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, June 17. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 3

Jacob Smith was charged with drunkenness, and was discharged with a caution. MONDAY, [?] 19. (Before the Police Magistrate.)…

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Deniliquin District Court. Tuesday, June 27. (Before His Honour Judge Forbes.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 2

James Clarke (Norton and Alexander) v. John Jones (E. J. Laman) goods sold, £43 11s 11d. Dr. Friedman (Norton and Alexander) v. —McDonald. Professional attendance, £3 13s 6d…

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Ivanhoe Police Court. Saturday, June 17Th. [Before G. Williamson, Esq., J.p.] Horse Stealing

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 June 1893 · page 3

George Parker, for whom a warrant was issued from Balranald on the 14th inst. for horse stealing, was brought before the bench of magistrates at Ivanhoe and charged with…

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Murder and Matrimony. Some Sidelights on the Stage

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 June 1893 · page 1

IN their time actors and actresses play many parts, and, on the stage, fall in ove, marry, or murder with an untiring and shameless persistency. As it would be…

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Balranald Police Court. Saturday, 24Th June. [Before E. L. Rowling, Esq., P.M., and John Grinham, Esq., J.P.]

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 June 1893 · page 3

George Parker appeared on remand from Ivanhoe charged with horsestealing. Walter Alexander Maepherson stated: I am manager of Paika station which is the…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, 23Rd June. (Before E. L. Rowling, Esq., P.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 June 1893 · page 3

Thos, H. Dean v. Richard Mahney. Mr. W. B. Crang, solicitor for plaintiff, T. H. Dean sought to recover the sum of £5 5s 6d for board and lodging, &c. There was no…

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