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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1897

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The Court of Columbia

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 1

This is the title of a group of American women, published in the ' Sketch.' There are no names given except Mrs. Cleveland’s. She occupies the centre of this large group,…

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A Charge of Assault. Johns v. Bastian

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 2

At the police court, yesterday, before the P.M. and Messrs. Witcombe and Trevena, J's.P., Niels Bastian was charged, on summons, on the information of Frank Johns,…

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Stealing From the Person. a Drunken Man's Money

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 4

Charles Collins, a middle-aged man, was charged at the police court yesterday with stealing £4 from the person of Thomas Murray…

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The Johns-bastian Assault Cases

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 2

At the police court on Monday before the. P.M. and Messrs. Witco[?] and To vena, Neils Bastian was summoned by Frank Johns for assault…

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Yackandandah Police Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 39

In reference to the case of Grace Irene Matthews v. Thomas Fahey, alias J. J. Miller, heard before Dr. Mueller and J. Haig, J's.P., on May 2 in Yackandandah police court, Mr…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Friday, May 7,1897. (Before Mr. H. Rosenbloom, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 2

Edward Millen and Edward Ellis were charged with stealing a turkey, valued at 4s., the property of Elizabeth Nugent. Remanded till to-day…

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Alleged Attempted Murder. a Jealous Girl

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 27

A girl named Tangee was brought before the Sale Police Court on Tuesday, and remanded, on a charge of attempted murder. It is alleged that she bought a revolver and…

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The Assault on Velestino. Heavy Losses on Both Sides. London, May 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 26

The attempt by the Turks to capture Velestino has been marked by resistance on the part of the Greeks which has been more stubborn than in any other engagement…

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A Police Force Scandal. Allegations Against a High Official

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 35

During the past two months there has been considerable feeling in the Victorian police force owing to some sensational and very painful disclosures which have been…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Tuesday. May 11. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 2

“Cocky” Trumpeter an aboriginal was sent to gaol for seven days for behaving in a riotous manner in End-street. WEDNESDAY. MAY 12…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, May 14, 1897. (Before Mr. Chas. Johnson J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 3

Emily M'Rae and Willie M'Rae (aborigines) were fined 2s. 6d. each or 12 hours' imprisonment for drunkenness. William Newton, another drunk, was…

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Closed the Magistrate

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 2

An amusing little passage occurred in a Glasgow Police Court between the presiding magistrate and a young female prisoner. "Hum! I think I've seen…

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The Court of Columbia

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 1

This is the title of a group of American woman, published in the 'Sketch.' There are no names given except Mrs. Cleveland's. She occupies the centre of this largo group,…

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Balranald Police Court. Friday, May 14Th, 1897. (Before C.E. Oslear, Esq., P.M., and James Tyson. Jr., Esq., J.P.)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 2

Dugald Duncan McCallum, arrested by Constable Johnson, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Court street on the evening of the 13th inst. He was…

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Appeal Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 28

Mr. Schey has introduced into the Legislative Assembly a bill to amend the Public Service Act of 1895, to provide a special Court of Appeal, and to extend…

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Corowa Police Court. Tuesday, May 18,1897.(Before Messrs. Leslie and Lang, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 3

Joseph Morrissey was presented on three charges, viz., assaulting Richard King, using obscene language, and assaulting Constable Grant in the execution, of…

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Revision Court. Wednesday, May 19,1897.(Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 3

The Court for the provisional electoral list for the month of April was duly held. No applications…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, May 19,1897. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 3

Spencer Stephens, licensee of the Redlands Hotel, Jerilderie-road, was charged by the licensing inspector with permitting his wife, Elizabeth Stephens, to manage…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, May 17. (Before the Police Magistrate). Alleged Stealing

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 3

William Ryan and Thorn as Williams were charged [?] stealing a gold chain and locket from David [?]mpson on the night of the 15th inst. The following evidence was taken :…

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Moama Police Court. Thursday, May 20. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 2

Mayor of Moama v. Thos. Chambers, larceny of water, the property of the Municipal Council. It appears From a statement made by Mr Attorney Green that the defendant was being supplied with…

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