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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1897

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Deniliquin Small Debts, [?] Wednesday, February 17. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 2

Henry Griffen v. Edward Coban, rent, Verdict for amount and costs. Defendant [?] for time which was granted, the sum of month to be paid…

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By Electric Telegraph. Sydney. Friday, [?] At the Land Court in Sydney, the [?] W. Mclaurin, and R. Burns, against [?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 2

At the Land Court in Sydney, the [?] W. McLaurin, and R. Burns, against the [?] value of the land comprised in their [?] purchases at Deniliquin, were discussed [?]…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Friday, February 19, 1897. (Before Mr. R. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 3

John Haines, on bail, was charged with being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart. Evidence was given by Constable…

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The Anxieties of Burglary

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 4

"If you want a real sensation," suggested an old convict," just break into a house and wait until you hear a door open, or the stairs creaking as some one steals down and demands…

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Sentenced to Marriage

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 4

A young man and a young woman wEre contesting possession of a pines of property, the one claiming under an old lease, and the other under an old will…

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Burglary at Wangaratta

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1897 · page 29

A Wangaratta telegram dated Saturday says:—"The Royal Hotel was burglariously entered at half-past 2 on Friday morning, and Mr. F. C. Vallender, who…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Friday, February 26, 1897. (Before Mr. B. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 3

Ernest Lincoln, for behaving in an insulting manner in a public place, was fined 5s., in default 18 hours. George Williams, same charge, similarly…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, February 26, 1897. (Before Mr. A. A. Piggin, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 3

Charles Lovegrove, drunk; fined 1s.; or imprisonment till rising of the court. MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2897. (Before Mr. F. C. Piggin, J.P.)…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, March 3,1867 (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 3

Thos, Leechmore, Frederick and Daniel Nixon were charged with cruelly ill-using a horse. Mr. Wilson (on behalf of Mr. Nicolson)…

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Shocking Tragedy. Wife Murder and Suicide

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 21

A shocking tragedy occurred at the Central railway station Brisbane on Tuesday night, when a man named Harry L Jackson, after shooting his wife dead, shot himself dead also…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, March 3, 1897 (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 3

A transfer of license for the Terminus Hotel was granted from T. O'Rourke to J. W. M'Mahon…

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Corowa Small Debts Court. Wednesday, March 3, 1897. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 3

Chivell v. Spears. No appearance. Case struck out. Sturm v. Last. No appearance. Case struck out…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, February 27. (Before the Police Magistrate). Alleged Pig Stealing

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

Daniel McGregor, Henry Ham Lung, and Isaac Howard, junr., were charged with stealing in company 10 pigs, valued at £5, the property of Andrew Black Mathewson…

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Deniliquin Licensing Court. Wednesday, March 3. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 3

David Hanna, of the Royal Hotel, Moulamein, was granted a booth license for the Moulamein races, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Michael Warren, Tattersall’s Hotel. Moulamein,…

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Deniliquin Small Debts Court. Wednesday, March 3. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 3

H. Hawkins v. George Hunter. Goods sold and work done, £5 9s. Adjourned till next Court. A. B. Rae v. Charles Mullins, board and lodging and refreshments, £4 2s 6d. Verdict for £4 and 3s…

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Sketcher. Hypnotism and Burglary

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

A remarkable case has been heard by the Recorder of New York. William Macdonald was brought into court charged with having entered a house for the purpose of…

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Land Appeal Court

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 4

The Land Appeal Court, Messrs Olive (president), Freeman and Brandis (commissioners), [?] at Darlinghurst last week, and disposed of the following business:—…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, March 3, 1897. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 3

Jacob Wigstrum, fined 2s. 6d. or 6 hours' imprisonment for drunkenness…

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Euston. March 7. Police Court. (Before Messrs. Wilkinson, P.M., J. McLeod, and J. Grace, J.s'P.) Tuesday, March 2Nd, 1897

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 2

Morgan v. Andros, neglecting to comply with stock regulations. Two charges, one withdrawn. Fined 5s, with 4s. 10d. costs. Defended by Mr. Price…

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Wahgunyah Police Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 3

Henry Southgate was allowed out on bail till the 19th inst. on two charges of being drunk and disorderly and resisting the police…

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