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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1899

640 stories in Murray's papers · page 26 of 32

A Charge of Horse Stealing. The "Sweep" Case. Interesting Cross-Examination. Lyall Convicted. Sentenced to Four Years' Penal Servitude

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 4

At the Hay Court of Assize, on Wednesday, before Mr Justice Owen, James Charles Harold Lyall was charged for that on the 1st June, 1899, he did steal one black golding,…

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The Police in Germany

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 4

Some of the police regulations in Germany are exceedingly practical. A gentleman sitting smoking at his window in Berlin was one afternoon disturbed by a…

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Hay Circuit Court

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 2

The Hay Court of Assize was continued on Wednesday, before Mr. Justice Owen. HORSE STEALING. The report of the trial of J.C.H. Lyall,…

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Corowa Police Court. Monday, September 25, 1899. (Before Mr. J. C. Leslie, J.P.) Phillip Wood was fined is for drunkenness. Wednesday, September 27, 1899. (Before Dr. W. H. Lang, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 3

Winifred Ethel Pickett was charged with being a neglected child, and was remanded till October 4…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, September 25. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 16

J. F. Maloney v. Thomas Tinsley, claim £2 2s, goods sold. Mr. Tietyens for plaintiff, Mr. J. Wilkinson for defendant. J. F. Maloney deposed: I produce an order…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Tuesday, September 26, 1899. (Before His Honor, Mr. Justice Stephen.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 3

A middle-aged woman named Sarah Ah Kern was charged with having stolen a teapot, sugar basin, two cups and two saucers, comprising a Japanese tea-set,…

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Hay Circuit Court

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 2

His Honor took his seat on the Bench at ten o'clock on Wednesday morning. George Johoston was brought up for seat[?]nce. He said he had been two…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Saturday, September 30,1899. (Before Mr. W. C. Bayliss, J. P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 October 1899 · page 3

Henry Harford Yates was charged with stealing 12lbs. of jain, about 7lbs. of sugar, 1lb. of ten, 21lbs. of brend, 4lbs. of cake, 1lb. of salt and two candles valued…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Monday, Oct. 2, 1899. (Before Messrs. Leslie and Piggin, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 October 1899 · page 2

Coach licenses were granted to Mary Chenhall (2), Crawford and Co. (2), Jos. Evans and David Thomson…

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Mulwala Police Court. Thursday, October, 5,1899. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 3

A Williamson, poundkeeper, was charged at the instance of the police with neglecting to make an entry in the pound book of two horses impounded by…

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Murder or Suicide? a Tragic Discovery

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 15

On Tuesday afternoon a young man named Perkin, employed at the boatsheds, at the Albert Park Lake, Melbourne, noticed the body of a woman floating in the lagoon, a…

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Albury Police Court. Thursday, October 5. (Before Messrs. M'Lennan and Edmondson J 's P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 37

Thomas Trimble was charged with being insane and wandering at large. senior-constable. Tucker deposed : About a quarter to 12 last night in company of Constable…

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Albury Circuit Court. Monday,october 2. ( Before His Honor Judge Stephen.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 25

William Henry M'Brearly was charged with feloniously breaking into the house of Agnes Edols, at Burrajaa, near Corowa. Accused was also charged with stealing property from the…

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Corowa Licensing Court. (Before Messrs A. N. Barnett, P.M., and Dr. Lang, J.P)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 2

Transfer of a billiard license was granted to Pierce McDonald from Alfred Pardey, for the Howlong Hotel, and renewals of license were granted to W. H…

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Corowa Court of Petty Sessions. Wednesday, October 4, 1899. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 3

John Dowe was charged on remand, with carnally knowing a girl under 14 years of age, named Winifred Ethel Pickett, on the 19th ult, at Redlands…

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Land Appeal Court. (Before the President and Commissioners Freeman and Brand[?]s.) Mr. Davies appeared for the Crown

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 3

The following appeals were dismissed, following a ruling of Privy Council re Harrington :—G. A. Eckford's against the disallowance of his C.L. application No…

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Moama Police Court. Thursday October 3. 1899. (Before the Police Magistrate and local Justices.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 2

T. E. White (Perricoota), v D. M‘Kenzie, rescuing hors[?]s seized for impounding. Ordered to pay a penalty of 10s with 4s 10d costs of Court, £1 1s professional costs, and 10s damages…

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Deniliquin Police Court

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 3

The following cases have been dealt with at this Court during the week:— William Quinn, for drunkenness, was discharged but for indecency, was fined 5s, or 24 hours…

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Moulamein Police Court. Thursday, September 28,1899. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr Chanter, J. P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 2

John Burke, drunk and disorderly. Fined 10s, or three days’ imprisonment. George Hill, drunk and disorderly. Fined 10s, or three days imprisonment…

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Deniliquin Licensing Court. Thursday, October 5. (Before the Licensing Magistrate)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 3

An application for the transfer of the license of the Railway Hotel to J. Webb was granted. Mr Laman appeared for Mr Fitzpatrick who objected to the transfer…

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