Burglary
A burglary of a very daring character was committed on 24th u[?]t. at the house of Mr. James Kean, Forest Lodge. After drugging a large watch dog, the burglars cut a hole…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Courts & crime, 1894
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Escape From Gaol
A prisoner named Egbert Roberts, under remand, charged with stealing a large quantity drapery from Edgley and C J.‘S shop, escaped lest week from Bathurst gaol. He was being…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Berrigan Police Court. Thursday, January 25Th. (Before Messrs Budd and Greggery, J’s. P.)
Gleeson v. Harris. Illegal detention of property. Mr H. Whitty for the plaintiff; and Mr II. H. Solomon for the defendant. The case was an application by the [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wahgunyah Police Court. Tuesday, Jan. 30.1894. (Before Mr. W.C. Bayliss, J.P.)
W. W. Headfin, charged with passing valueless cheque on H[?] Sine, for £15, at Wahgunyah on 12th and 13th inst. Remanded till February 6…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rutherglen Police Court. Tuesday, January 30, 1894. (Before Messrs. J. O'Grady and G. F. Morris, Js.P.)
Wm. Beecroft v. A. Baum, £9 13s. G. F. Morris & Sons garnishees. Adjourned till February 13. A renewal of hawker's license was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Corowa Police Court. Friday, Jan. 26, 1894. (Before Mr. Theo. Watson, J.P.) Geo. Travers. drunk and disorderly
second offence Fined 10s. or 3 days' hard labour. Frank de Lacey, indecent behaviour fined 1s. or imprisoned till rising of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Albury Police Court. Monday, January 29.(Before Metiers. C. Schmiedt and T. B. Coe, J’s.P.)LUNACY
Patrick Dwyer, charged with lunacy, was remanded for medical treatment on the evidence of Br. Andrews, Government medical officer…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Albury District Court. Thursday, February 1. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Forbes )Undefended Cases
Verdicts for plaintiffs were given in the following cases :— Mate and Co. v. Daniel M’Cormack, claim for £126 183. 2d. Mr. Thorold for plaintiff…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →A King’s Body-guard. an Interior Palace Police of Women
To a European eye the good looks, if they anywhere exist, of both men and women in Siam are irremediably destroyed by the universal use of the betel, which…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Albury Quarter Sessions. Wednesday, January 31(Before Ur. District Court Judge Forbes.)
This court was opened at the usual hour. Mr, Harris held the briefs for the Crown. STEALING MONEY. James Cole was charged with stealing £12,…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, January 27. (Before the Police Magistrate.)
William Wilson on remand from Moama, was charged with being of unsound mind. Dr. A. W. F. Noyes deposed that the accused had been under treatment, and had been examined very…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Report of the Inspector-general of Police. No Marked Increase in Serious Crime. Decrease in Public Houses
The Annual report of the Inspector-General of Police, which was tabled by Sir George Dibbs in the Legislative Assembly recently, shows that six new stations have been opened during 1893,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Balranald Police Court. Monday, 5Th February. [Before John Grinham, Esq., J.P.]
Henry Thos. Kindon and George Reed were, charged with the larceny of a boat, the properly of Mr G. Ringrose. Upon application of Senior-Constable…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court. February 2Nd, 1894. [Before E. L. Rowling, Esq., P.M.]
Boynton and Dawes v. James Butler, goods sold and delivered, £9 1s 10d.—Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed and 5s costs of court…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Corryong Police Court. Saturday, February 3
William Carkeek v. T. Briggs.—Plaintiff claimed £4 15s. for the price of 19 logs taken off his land by defendant. Briggs had an order from the Towong Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →The Victorian Police
The non-filling up of the various vacancies In the police force continues to cause dissatisfaction. Recently a deputation, consisting of Senior-constables Eason, Pollard, and M'Gee,…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Corowa Police Court. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1894. (Before Messrs. Anderson, Piggin, and Johnson, Js.P.)
James Taylor (Wilson) v. Edward Atkin (Nicolson), claim £14 for wages. Mr. Nicolson raid defendant had called on his clerk and said that the plaintiff had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ruthehglen Police Court. Tuesday, Feb. 6,1894. (Before Messrs. J. O'Grady and J. Pearce, Jds.P.)
D. Ralston v. P. Kelly, £10s. 5d., goods. Order for amount with £1 3s 6d., costs. Same v. J. Gordon, £15 12s 5d., money due on pre. note. Older for amount with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Albury District Court. Friday, February 2.(Before Mr. District Court Judge Forbes.)
Cameron, Alexander, and Co. v. It. Brown.—This was an action to recover the sum of £44 2s. 9d. by plaintiffs, storekeepers, Albury, from the executor under…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Extraordinary Affray in Sydney. Burglars Pursued by the Police. Several Constables Disabled
One of the most desperate affrays recorded between the police and members of the criminal class took place on Friday morning, when five constables received a…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →