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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

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The Muswell-loose Murder. Fowler and Millsom Convicted. Sentenced to Death. London, May 22

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 26

At the Criminal Court to-day Albert Millsom and Henry Fowler were placed on their trial on the charge of having murdered Mr. Henry Smith, aged 80, at his residence…

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Intercolonial Items. the Geelong Gaol Case

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 28

The hearing of the charges against Charles Foster, ex-warder of Geelong gaol was concluded on Thursday. Joseph Francis Gill, undergoing a sentence of…

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Bankruptcy Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 20

At this court yesterday a second meeting in the estate of Thomas Pearsall was held. Mr. Tietyens appeared for the official assignee; Mr. J. Wilkinson for Mr…

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Corowa Land Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 37

The Corowa Land Court for the district of Corowa has been sitting at the local court-house daring Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week…

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The Infant Murders at Reading. Anne Dyer Sentenced to Death. London, May 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 27

At the Criminal Court yesterday the woman Anne Dyer was tried for the murder of six infants, whose bodies were found in the Thamos at Reading some time…

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Rutherglen Police Court. Tuesday, May 19, 1895. (Before Messrs. C. L. Dobbin, P.M., and G. F. Morris, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 4

D. G. Hamilton (Edmondson) v. D. Deas, dishonored pro. note. Verdict for amount, and costs £1 3s. 6d. ; in default, distress…

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A French Crime. Murder of a Stamp Collector. London, May 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 26

A mysterious case which leads to tho suspicion that a murder has been committed has just been brought to light in France. Among the passengers by the train…

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The Earl's-court Wheel. a Singular Accident. London, May 22

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 26

A singular mishap has occurred in connection with the gigantic wheel at Earl's court, Kensington. Through some defeat in the machinery the wheel stopped, and…

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Corowa Police Court. Saturday, May 23,1896. (Before Mr. C. Piggin, J.P.) John O'Dea, drunkenness, fined 1s. Monday, May 26,1896, (Before Messrs. Watt and F. C. Piggin, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 5

Marie Fabey, drunkenness, admonished and discharged…

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Corowa Court of Petty Sessions. Wednesday, May 28,1896. (Before Messrs, Anderson and A. A. Piggin, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 5

D. Rankin v. John Tanner, unlawful resene of cattle. Mr. Nicolson appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Wilson for defendant…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, May 25. (Before Mr W. J. Davies, J.P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 May 1896 · page 1

John Wylie for drunkenness was fined 20s or three days in gaol. Annie O’Shanassy on a charge of drunkenness was fined 20s or seven days in gaol, and for using…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Friday, May 29. (Before Messrs. F. A. Trollope and C. B. Opitz, J.’sP.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 May 1896 · page 2

The following municipal appeals against the annual assessment were dealt with:— E. B. Cotton (furniture rooms.) Assessed at £80. Reduced to £72…

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New Gaol Regulations

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 28

In connection with some new gaol regulations gazetted the other day, we understand that Darlinghurst Goal has been removed from the list of…

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Strange Ideas About "Running a Gaol"

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 10

"There used to be," said the Judge, "a sheriff in Missouri who had the most original ideas about running a gaol of any man I ever knew. His name was Tom…

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Rutherglen Police Court. Tuesday, May 26,1896. (Before Messrs. Pearce and Bayliss, Js.P)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 3

D. G. Hamilton v. R. Thompson (garnishee), claim £1 15s 11d. Mr. Edmondson who appeared for plaintiff, stated that garnishee…

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Albury Warden's Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 37

At this court on Friday the adjourned case of Easthurn v. Polkinghorne came on for hearing Mr. Fleming appeared for plaintiff, Mr. J. Wilkinson for defendant. The point at issue was as…

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Warden's Court. Wednesday, 3Rd June, 1896. (Before Warden W. F. Parker.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 5

An application was made by the Corowa Deep Load Gold Mining and Prospecting Company for a modification of the labour conditions during the first year of its operations…

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Corowa Police Court. Tuesday, June 2, 1896. (Before Mr. W. H. Lang, J.P.) John Hoban, for being drunk, was fined 1s. Wednesday, June 3, 1896. (Before Mr. W. F. Parker, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 5

John Donaby v. Spencer and Gee. Stephens-- assault. Mr. Wilson for complainant, Mr. Nicolson for defendant. John Donaby said he was 60 years of age and a…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, Mat 30.(Before Mr Ales, McCollough, J. P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 1

Kate Pozzi was charged with being an habitual drunkard, and with behaving in a riotous manner. She was sent to gaol for three months with hard labour…

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Deniliquin Small Debts Court. Wednesday, June 3. (Before Messrs. A. McCollough and H. J. Wooldridge, J.’sP.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 1

Annie Wright v. Sin Ah Lcm. Claim £7 19s for board and lodging. No appearance of parties. Case struck out. G. Chandler v. Miss Lyne. Claim £2 ISs 7d for…

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