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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

723 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 37

Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, June 22. (Before Mr. F. W. Garstang, P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 June 1901 · page 2

Robert Hooper was charged with maliciously damaging a window, the property of N. Christopher, The case was withdrawn with the P.M.’s permission, MONDAY, JUNE 24…

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Hay Police Court

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 1 July 1901 · page 2

On Monday, before the P.M., John Cooper was charged with being drunk, and was fined 1s. The Council Clerk proceeded against…

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Land Appeal Court. (Before the President and Commissioner Brandis, Sydney.)

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 1 July 1901 · page 2

Mr. Hanbury Davies appeared for the Crown. The following reserved decisions were given :—The appeal of Sarah Perrignon…

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Corowa Police Court. Thursday, June 27, 1901. (Before Dr. W. H. Lang, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 July 1901 · page 3

John Gilcrist, cruelly ill-treating four horses, fined £3, or two months' imprisonment…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Thursday, July 4,1901. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Independent · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 4

Gilbert Beaumont summoned J. Ross, junr., for damaging plaintiff's net valued at £1. After evidence had been given by two boys named Hutchinson and White for…

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Cattle Stealing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 28

During the hearing of the cattle stealing case at Grafton Quarter Sessions, his Honour Judge Heydon had something to say about this growing evil. His Honour said:—"It is…

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Burglary at the Rock

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 4

FURTHER particulars of the burglary at The Rock post office and railway station, briefly referred to in last issue, are now to hand. The business of the two…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 28

At the Central Police Court Sydney, Joseph Smith, alias Larry Moulton, 26, acrobat, was charged with ia company assaulting one William-Smithurst, and robbing him of a purse…

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Burglary at the Rock. Railway and Post Offices Ransacked

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 39

Considerable excitement was caused at The Rock on Sunday morning when it was discovered that a daring and burglarious entrance had been effected to the local…

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Moama Police Court. Tuesday, July 2, 1901. [Before Mr F. W. Garstang, P.M., and Mr. W. J. Martin, J.P.)

The Independent · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 7

Daniel Matthews was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. He pleaded not guilty. Senior-Constable Fortescue deposed…

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Albury Quarter Sessions. Friday, June 28. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Armstrong)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 35

This court was opened on Friday, Dr. Andrews acting as deputy sheriff. Mr. H. Harris held the briefs for the Crown. STEALING FROM A DWELLING…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Thursday, July 4. (Before Mr F. W. Garstang, P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 July 1901 · page 2

G. Beaumont v. J. Ross, Jun.—The defendant was charged with damaging lobster traps, the property of plaintiff. After hearing the evidence, the P.M. dismissed the case, but at the same time reprimanded…

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Mulwala Small Debts Court. Thursday, July 4, 1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 July 1901 · page 3

David Ford v. Alexander Finlayson goods sold and delivered, £3 8s. 9½d. No appearance of parties. Struck out. John Lunsdale v. W. S. Dawson,…

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Mulwala Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, July 4, 1901. (Before Mr A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 July 1901 · page 3

John Lonsdale v. W. S. Dawson, breach of the Impounding Act. Adjourned until 1st prox…

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Balranald Police Court. (Before the P.M. Wednesday, July 3Rd

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 10 July 1901 · page 2

Thomas Smith pleaded guilty to indecent exposure, and Was fined 10s or 3 days imprisonment. Fine not paid. SATURDAY, JULY 6TH…

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His Wife's Expenses. Prisoner Before the Court

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 10 July 1901 · page 5

Magistrate : "Officer, what's the charge against this man"?" Officer: "Drunk and disorderly, yer washup."…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY.—Before P.M.

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 11 July 1901 · page 4

S. P. Komp v. A. Thompson, claim for £6. Mr. Alexander appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Wilkinson for defendant…

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Gaol Reform

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 29

The system of reform in gaol administration enured upon so vigorously a year or two ago is still being pursued, and a number of Important changes have been brought into operation…

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A Triple Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 29

A verdict of wilful murder has been returned against Alexander M Lean, who killed the Martin family at East Eyreton (N Z ) on June 26. The prisoner indicated in his…

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Berrigan Police Court. Wednesday, 10 Th July (Before F. W. Gar[?]tang, P. M. )

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 2

Constable Loseby proceeded against Duncan M’Donald for baring on Sunday, the 9 th day of Jane, engaged in shooting for pleasure. Mr Whitty appeared for…

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