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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

618 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 31

Mathoura Small Debts Court. Thursday, September. 20 (Before Messrs N. C. O’Neill, P.M., and Chas. Opitz, J. P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 September 1894 · page 3

[?] W. L. Keir. Claim £23 16s for [?] Mr Alexander for defendant. [?] No costs allowed. [?] Claim for sale of a cow ,…

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Robbery and Assault

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 September 1894 · page 3

At the police court yesterday, before the P.M. John Stuart was charged with stealing £2 from the person of Patrick Landy…

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Robbery and Assault

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 26 September 1894 · page 2

AT the police court Monday before the P.M., John Stewart was charged with stealing for the person. Senior-Gonstable Quail deposed: On…

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Another Assault Case

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 26 September 1894 · page 2

AT the police court on Saturday before the Police Magistrate, Joh O'Neill was charged with assault and using indecent language…

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The Shearing Disturbance at Alma. Two Unionists Charged with Intimidation. Sentenced to Six Months. BOOLIGAL

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 2

Two unionist shearers named William Ewen and John Ashton were charged before Mr. J. E. Pearce, P.M., at this court this morning, with that they did unlawfully…

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The Bardock Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 24

William Sodden, the German tailor, who was arrested in connection with the Bardock murder, has been discharged. Three men, each over 6ft high, have been arrested, but not…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, September 21, 1894. (Before Mr. F. C. Piggin, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 2

Percey Maloney, stealing one gold watch, 1 gold scarf pin, 1 rifle, 1 bulldog revolver, 1 silver chain, and underclothing, valued at £10, the property of F…

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Murder of a Son by Mistake

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 10

An extraordinary story is reported from Tarnopol, at Galicia, A peasant named Adam Gawrydo, whose property is in a small village near Zbaraz, in Ga[?]cia, cut…

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Hay Circuit Court

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 2

A sittings of the Hay Circuit Court was held on Wednesday, Sir William Windeyer being the presiding judge. Mr R. R. Garran prosecuted on behalf on the Crown…

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Wahgunyah Police Court Tuesday. September 25, 1894. (Before Messrs. R. Kilborn and H. Rosenbloom J.P.s)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 4

Alex. Haig v. Francis Simpson, goods sold and delivered, £10, 16s. No appearance of defendant. Case struck out…

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The Maryborough Murder. Important Developments. Mrs. Vennell Arrested

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 20

A development of a sensational character occurred on Wednesday in connection with the Maryborough tragedy, when Detective sergeant Nixon swore an information charging…

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The Victorian Police and Their Revolvers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 28

The new regulations for the guidance of the police in the use of revolvers are calculated to impress In the minds of the men the necessity for the greatest caution, however trying the…

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Warden's Court. (Before Warden Dobbin)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 4

Isaac Brown v. Mary Prentice. Upon this case being called on Mr. Brown stated a settlement had been arrived at…

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Tallangatta Police Court. Wednesday, September 26.(Before Mr. J. Rowan, P.M., and Mr. C. Jarman, J P.)debt

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 21

The oft-adjourned, case of Bryan Tighe v. A. W. Dixie was again called on. Plaintiff sought to recover the sum of £5 5 s. for chaff supplied to the Bungil Goldmining Company…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Hall V. Brunton and Another

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 24

In this case John Hall, a farmer, lodged a claim for £1000 damages against Thomas Branton and John Spencer Branton, trading Branton and Co., millers and grain…

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Nearly Ruined. Secrets of the Court of Spain

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 19

Some secrets of the Court of Spain are very well told in a recent issue of the New Review Writing of the later years of Ferdinand VII., father of Queen Isabella, the contributor says :…

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Rutherglen Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, September 25, 1894. (Before Mr. C. L. Dobbin, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 4

Jane Direen v. Chas. King; North Prentice G. M. Co. garnishee. Upon the application of Mrs. Direen, who stated her solicitor, Mr. Hodgson…

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Berrigan Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, September 22Nd, (Before Messrs W. Creed and W. J. Greggery, J’s.P.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 2

T. Riley v. R. Fry; Trespassing on Momalong Station with firearms. Mr.R. Henderson appeared for Mr Riley, who desired merely a light penalty…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, September 24.(Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 September 1894 · page 3

James Ryan or Lyons was charged with drunkenness and was fined 20s or seven days ; and for indecent language he was fined 40s or one month in gaol…

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Deniliquin Licensing Court. Friday, September 28.(Before the Licensing Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 September 1894 · page 3

Implication by D. McDonald for the tranfer [?] biliard license from the Exchange Hotel to [?]digo, Hotel was adjourned until Wednesday [?] SHEARING DIFFICULTY.—Mr Gould…

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