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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1900

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Thursday, March 8, 1900. (Before Mr. R. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 3

Wm. Alfred Harrison was charged with using obscene language, unlawfully assaulting Senior-constable Gawsey, and resisting the police…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, March 7, 1900. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 3

John Craze was summoned for neglecting to send his son, Thomas Craze, to school for 70 days during the half-year. Defendant produced certificate of…

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Corowa Licensing Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 3

In consequence of the absence of other members of the Licencing Bench, Mr. Barnett adjourned till next court applications for renewal of license on the part of…

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Wardens Court. Monday, 6Th March. (Before Mr. Warden Barnett.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 39

Frederick Krautz applied for a suspension, for himself and mate, for a quartz claim situated at Hamilton's Gully. Black Range. In answer to the Warden applicant stated…

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A Disputed Wool Transaction. Disscussed in the District Court. Horton v. Wineberg. Verdict for Plaintiff

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 4

At the District Court, on Wednesday and Thursday, before his Honor Judge Rogers, Horton Brothers sued Henry Wineberg to recover £100 damages for alleged breach of…

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Corowa Small Debts' Court. Wednesday, March 7, 1900. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 3

H. P. Bray v. Robert Bow, junr., claim £9 4s., promissory note and interest. No appearance of defendant. Mr. Edmondson for plaintiff…

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District Court

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 10 March 1900 · page 2

This Court opened on Wednesday, before Judge Rogers. Commissioners of Taxation against Fisher. There was no appearance, and the case was…

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Deniliquin Small Debts Court. Wednesday, March 7. (Before Messrs M. J. Carew and John Kelly, J’s,P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 March 1900 · page 2

M. Hamilton (administrator of the estate of the late Thomas Johnston) v. W. Greenwell Goods sold, 15s. Mr Windeyer appeared for the plaintiff, and the defendant admitted the debt with the…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Monday, March 12, 1900. (Before Mr. H. Rosenbloom, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 March 1900 · page 3

Michael Corbett, drunk and disorderly, was cautioned and discharged…

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Hay District Court

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 March 1900 · page 2

The following cases were heard before His Honor Judge Rogers on Friday and Saturday:— DILLON V. QUINLAN…

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The Garden Court Murder [All Rights Reserved]. Chapter Xxi. How the Actress Spent the Night

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1900 · page 1

"The landlady told us—it is just as well to tell you that," interposed Janson, "that she heard you come in, and heard . you go out again."…

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Mistakes in Court

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1900 · page 4

An amusing scene was witnesses in Justice Kekewich's court the other day. Soon lifter the judge came in the usher was seen making frantic signals to the…

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District Court. Friday, March9. John Dillon v. J. B. QUINLAN

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 14 March 1900 · page 2

Following is the reminder of the evidence in this CASE held over from issues. John Bede Quiulan, the defendant, deduced. In 1898 I was travelling for Pacesetter…

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Letter Stealing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 March 1900 · page 28

It was recently reported to the police that letters addressed to the Tallangatta post-office went astray, and altogether about 20 were missed. Detective White…

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Corowa Police Court. Saturday, March 10, 1900. (Before Mr. Fred. Chambers, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 March 1900 · page 3

John Rodgers was fined 2s 6d. or six hours' imprisonment for being drunk and disorderly; and for using indecent language, was further ordered to pay a fine of £3…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, March 12. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P. M )

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 March 1900 · page 33

Jacob Popp v J. West, maliciously destroying property. Mr Tietyens for defendant. Caroline Popp deposed : I live on the Wagga read, about 2½ miles from Albury ; I live with…

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Berrigan Police Court. Wednesday, March 14th.(Before Messrs E. McGeoch and B. Drummond, J.’sP.) POUNDKEEPER

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 16 March 1900 · page 3

Messrs J. Kennedy and E. E. Schweicker applied for the position of poundkeeper, and the former was appointed. SMALL DEBT CASES…

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English Prisoners Released by the Boers. British Clemency to Cronje and His Co-prisoners Pleases the Boers. 50,000 Kaffirs Commandeered to Defend Pretoria. Spy at Kimberley Sentenced to Three Years. London

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 March 1900 · page 26

Majors Adye, Capel, and Care, and Lieut. Carberry, prisoners, have been released, incapacitated for service. The courtesy and kindness shown to Cronje…

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Trainers’ Diversions. an Aggravated Assault. James Hay Is Fined £10

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 March 1900 · page 4

Before Messrs Philips, Long, Pennington and Wood, J[?]P., it Caulfield last week, James Hayes, horse trainer, was charged with unlawfully assailing Isaac Carslake, horse owner, at…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, March 16,1900. (Before Messrs. J. O. Leslie and F. C. Piggin, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1900 · page 2

Edward Branton was presented on a charge of being of unsound mind, Constable Prior deposed to the arrest on the previous day, when he found the…

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