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Courts & crime, 1897

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The Russell Libel Case. All Prisoners Found Guilty and Sentenced. London, January 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 26

The trial in the Russell libel case was concluded at the Criminal Court, before Mr. Justice Hawkins, to-day. The prisoners were Lady Scott, John Cockerton, marine…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Tuesday, December 12, 1807. (Before Dr. W. H. Lang, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 3

Caleb L. Lewis was summoned for allowing his licensed promises to fall into disrepair. case adjourned till January 19…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, January 9. (Before the Police magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 2

James McGill, for being drunk, was fixed 5s or 24 hours. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.)…

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Exciting Scenes in Court

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 1

A sensational and alarming scene was witnessed in Perpignan Assize Court. A labourer named Blanque was on trial for the murder of a rich manufacturer named…

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The Melbourne Murder. an Arrest Made. Melbourne. Friday, January 15

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3

The police have arrested William Phillips, aged [?] suspicion of the murder of Mr Brady, in [?] warehouse. Accused was formerly a [?] in the firm’s employment, but was recently…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Thursday, January 14, 1897. (Before Mr. R. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 3

Thomas Noble, drunk and disorderly was discharged with a caution…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, January 15, 1897. (Before Mr. A. A. Piggin, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 3

William Ah Poy and Thomas Ah Poy, of Daysdale, were charged with stealing two bags of wheat, the property of Samuel Nixon, of Clear Hills…

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Balranald Police Courts. Tuesday, 19Th June. (Before Mr. J. Tyson, Jr., and J. Grinham, J's.P.) ASSAULT

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 2

Arthur Hardy alias Westen, 16 years of are, was charged with assaulting , Charlie Kew, and was fined £10 or 3 months' imprisonment with hard labor…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday 19Th January. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. C. Schmiedt, J.p.) Maintenance Cash

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 25

F. A. Bellird was summoned for arrears of £3 11s., accruing under a maintenance order in favor of his wife, Adjourned for a to to-night…

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The Melbourne Murder

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 3

AFTER some differences had been settled between the postal and police departments as to the custody of the revolver, Mr. Blackett, the Government analyst…

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The Glenbrook Murder. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 21

Lesagh's body was found in a hold 3ft. deep and 3ft. long, and covered with dirt, rock, etc. The grave is at the foot of Black Hangs Mountain, in a dense scrub, about 20 miles from…

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Revision Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 3

In consequence of the absence of the revising magistrate, Mr. A. N. Barnett, the court was only formally opened and immediately adjourned…

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Berrigan Police Court. Tuesday, January 19, 1897. (Before Messrs. Greggery and M'Geoch, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 3

Patrick Arthur Burke was charged with the larceny as a bailee of a horse named Arbaces. Mr. E. R. Nicolson appeared for prosecutor, Wignall; and Mr. Solomon…

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Berrigan police Court. Tuesday, January 19Th, 1897.(Before Messrs W, J. Greggery and B. M’ [?] J.P.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 2

On the opening of the Court, Mr Solomon asked that all tho cases of Wignall. v. Burke be postponed till the attendance of the P.M. Mr B. R. Nicholson, for the complaisant,…

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French Murder Trial. Strange Career of a Baroness

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 9

The trial of the persons charged with the murder of Baronne de Valley ia June last was brought to a close in the Paris Assize Court on November 24 (says a telegram to…

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The Elizabeth [?] Murder. Phillips Confesses His Guilt. [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 2

The mystery surrounding this murder has been cleared up by the full confession of the [?] Phillips, who committed the deed from a mad impulse…

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Corowa Police Court. Tuesday, January 19, 1897. (Before Messrs. F. C. Piggin and W. H. Lang, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 3

John Campbell was charged with refusing to pay for liquor supplied by S. Stephens at the Redlands Hotel. Prisoner pleaded not guilty to the charge…

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The Old Bushranging Days. the Murder of Senior Sergeant Smyth

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 25

At a magisterial in qairy held by Captain Brownrigg on 30th September, 1864, the follwoing evidence was elicited:—…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Tuesday, January 19, 1897 (Before Messrs. F. C. Piggin and W. H. Lang, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 3

Caleb Lewis, allowing his promises to fall into disrepair. Pleaded guilty and was allowed until March 2, to effect necessary repairs…

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Corowa Small Debts Court. Wednesday, January 20, 1897. (Before Messrs. J. C. Leslie and A. A. Piggin Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 3

John Douglas v. John Molloy, claim £2 18s. work and labour done. No appearance. Case struck out. Percy Marteene v. Dugald Maynard…

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