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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

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Berrigan Police Court. Monday, April 6Th. Before Mr W: J. Greggery, J.P.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 10 April 1896 · page 3

Richard Thomas, charged with being drunk and disorderly and also using obscene language on the night of Saturday. Richard pleaded guilty, and was discharged with a…

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Rutherglen Police Court. Tuesday, March 31st, 1896. (Before Messrs Pearce, O'Grady, and Morris. J's.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 April 1896 · page 3

SEVERAL debt cases were called on for hearing, but they were all adjourned till a future sitting. A case was brought by Duncan…

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The Daughters of the Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1896 · page 29

"The Daughters of the Court" in Melbourne, to the number of 600, have met, and renewed their pledge of membership for another year. It is as follows :—…

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Albury Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 8. (Before the Chief Justice.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1896 · page 20

This court was opened at the usual hour on Wednesday. The sheriff was represented by Mr. Maybury, under-sheriff. Mr. T. Rolin held the briefs for the Crown…

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Court-martial at Assouan. Heavy Sentence on a Traitor. London, April 2

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1896 · page 15

A trial by court-martial has been held at Assouan (First Cataract of the Nile), in Egypt, which is of some importance a connection with the British advance against…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Friday, April 3. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 2

Daniel Hayes was charged with using indecent language and was fined 40s or one month in Deniliquin gaol. John Kenna, for riotous behaviour, was fined 10s…

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Deniliquin Circuit Court. Tuesday, April 14. (Before His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Frederick Darley.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 2

The following cases are set down for trial:— John Clancy, forgery, Moama. William Charles, indecent assault, Moama…

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Burglary at Young

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 29

At Young a few days since, another daring attempt to rob a safe was made, the perpetrators being successful in everything except gaming any spoil. Entrance…

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Charge of Cathie Stealing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 29

A telegram from Moree states that the police have obtained a clue to the where abouts of a man named Jack Timmins, who is wanted by the police of…

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Albury Circuit Court. Thursday, April 9. (Before the Chief Justice.) Alleged Sheep-stealing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 25

The hearing of the charge against James Deane, Andrew Angus, and Frederick Grintal, partly reported in our last issue, was proceeded with as follows:—…

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Murder Near Tamworth

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 28

A case of murder presenting unusual features was dealt with at the Tamworth Circuit Court before Mr. Justice Cohen, when Elizabeth Miller with charged with…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Friday, 10Th April, 1896. (Before Mr. R. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 5

Patrick Molloy was charged with using obscene language in a public place.--The Bench ordered him to pay a fine of £3, or in default 14 days' imprisonment in…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, April 10, 1896. (Before Messrs. J. C. Leslie and C. Johnson, J's.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 5

William James Eyre v. Samuel Kirkham. This was a claim for £2 8s. for wages. An order was made for the amount and costs 4s, 10d., and 20s…

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New Court Buildings in Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 28

It is intended (says the S. M. Herald) to erect another court almost at the rear of the new building, and for this purpose workmen are now engaged demolishing a…

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A Sensational Murder. the Muswell-lodge Crime. London, April 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 26

"Five men have been arrested at Bath on suspicion of having been concerned in the murder of Mr. Henry Smith, of Moswelllodge, Horasey, a suburb of London, on…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, April 14. (Before Messrs. K. M'Lennan and J. H, Wood, J's.P.) Alleged Illicit Sale of Liquor

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 27

William Schnelle of Henty was charged with unlawfully selling liquor. Mr. Belbridge appeared for the defence. Cons able Graham deposed : On Saturday,…

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How the Police Obtained a Clue. London, April 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 26

The two convicts who have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the Muswell lodge murder had for weeks evaded the police…

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Wholesale Murder of Infants. Six Babies Found in the Thames. London, April 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 26

Several other babies are missing in the locality, and are supposed to have shared the fate of those whose bodies have already been discovered…

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Duel in Germany. Court Scandal. London, April 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 26

A duel, has taken place in Germany arising out of recent court scandals. The principals were Biron von Schrader, one pf the masters of the ceremonies at the…

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Corowa Small Debts Court. Wednesday, April 15,1896. (Before Mr. C. Johnson, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 5

Thomas Parkin v. Jas. Deane. Claim for £7 8s. 3d., goods sold and delivered. Summons not served; extended till next court…

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