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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1898

641 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 33

Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, September 24. (Before H. J. Wooldridge, J.P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

George Stephens was remanded for eight days for medical treatment on a charge of being of unsound mind. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26…

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Hay Circuit Court

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

His Honor look his seat on the Bench at ten o'clock on Wednesday morning. Henry Poppleton was charged with breaking into the premises of John…

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Murder in Collingwood. the Victim From Tocumwal

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

A wave of crime seems to have been passing over the colonies during the past week or two. The murder of the man Matthews, at Strathmerton, Victoria, was the first great crime; then followed…

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Corowa Police Court. Monday, October 3, 1898. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, J.P.) John Gardner, drunk, fined 2s. 6d. or 6 hours' imprisonment. (Before Mr. C. J. Leslie, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 October 1898 · page 2

George Patterson was charged with forging the name of "N. Wilson" to a cheque for £7 10s., and uttering same to Richard King, at Corowa, on…

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Original Correspondence. Are We to Have the Land Appeal Court in Hay? (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 October 1898 · page 2

Sir,—Referring to my letter in your issue of the 23rd ult., on this subject, I now beg to direct the attention of your readers to the list of the Land Appeal Court cases…

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Balranald Police Court. Friday, September 30TH.(Before the Police Magistrate.) LARCENY

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 October 1898 · page 3

John Carson was charged with stealing a watch, silver chain, medal, and a brass watch case. Mr. A. J. Robertson appeared far…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, September 30Th. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 October 1898 · page 3

Boynton and Dawes v. Thos. Myers, goods sold and delivered, £2 13s. Verdict for amount and costs 19s…

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Are We to Have the Land Appeal Court in Hay? [To the Editor ]

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 5 October 1898 · page 2

Sir,—Referring to my letter in your issue of the 23rd [?] on this subject I now beg to direct the attention of your readers to the list of the Land Appeal Court cases…

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Licensing Court. Monday, October 3Rd. (Before Mr. G. Atkin, Chairman, and Mr. W. C. Close, Member.)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 October 1898 · page 3

A coach license was granted to C. G. McMahon (who was represented by Mr. R. Gall) to ply betwenn Balranald and Euston, and a hawker's license to…

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Burglary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 29

The business premises of Mr. B. Loudon' grocer, of Darling-street, Balmain, were rifled by burglars during Saturday night. The robbery was exceptionally daring and…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, October 3. (Before Mr. Barnett, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 39

Henry Sigan was charged with disorderly conduct and offending against decency. Mr. Belbridge appeared for the defence, and stated the defendant was an old resident of…

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Licensing Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 39

A transfer of the licence of the Salutation Hotel and billiard-room was granted from Geo. Reinbart to Robert Farrel. Mr. Teityeus appeared for the applicant…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, October 5, 1898. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 3

George Patterson, on remand, was charged with forging a cheque value £7 10s, and uttering same to Richard King, with intent to defraud…

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Albury Circuit Court. Monday, October 3, 1898

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 3

(Before His Honour the Chief Justice.) P. White pleaded guilty to a charge of escaping from the Albury Gaol, and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment,…

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Albury Circuit Court. Monday, October 3. Before the Chief Justice.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 36

This court was opened at the usual hour The Sheriff was present. Mr. Stephen held the briefs for the Crown. ESCAPING FROM GAOL…

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The Meacher-norton Disturbance. Norton Before the Court. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 26

The Central police court was filled to-day, when the charge against John Norton, editor of Truth, of shooting at Richard Denis Meagher with intent to do him grievous…

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Civil Court. (Before His Honour the Chief Justice.) Divorce. Smallwood v. SMALLWOOD

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 3

There was no appearance of the respondent. Mr. Edmondson appeared for petitioner, instructed by Mr. E. R. Nicolson…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, October 5, 1898. (Before Messrs. Barnett and Lang, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 3

WM. H. Lumby applied for renewal of wine license at Hopefield, Granted. Thos. Norman applied for transfer of license from Thos. Hogan to self of the…

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Corowa Small Debts Court. Wednesday, October 5, 1898. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 3

Jacob Wigstrom v. Daniel Brennan. -- Claim, £25 10s, 9d., work and labour done. -- Settled. Dillon v. Anstey. -- Claim, £6 2s. 3d.,…

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Deniliquin Police Court Tuesday, October 4. the Tug-of-war Case. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 2

George Lawrence Maver (Mr Laman) v. Patrick Fleming (Mr Wilkinson), assault. Defendant pleaded not guilty. G. L. Maver, contractor, deposed that he knew…

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