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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, February 13, 1901 (Before Mr. F. Chambers, J.P.

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 3

Sydney Davis, drunk, fined 5s. or 24 hours' imprisonment. COURTS.--A small debts and licensing court will be held on February 20…

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Small Debts' Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 5

Aaron Brovman v. W. Hutchinson, goods sold delivered, £2 13s 3d. Amount of claim paid into Court. Peterson and Sargood v. Charles F. Forbes…

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Jerilderie Courts. Tuesday, February 12. (Before Mr. Garstang, P.M., and Mr. Fulton, J.p.) Police Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 5

Reginald Phillip, charged with the larceny of one stock whip, two cakes of tobacco, one tin of baking powder, two bunches of keys, and three small bags, valued at 10s 3d…

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Berrigan Police Court. Wednesday 13Th February. (Before Messrs F. W. G [?] P.M., and R. Carington, J. P. ) Cruelty to Animals

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 2

Denis Grady was charged with having ridden a home suffering from a sore back and pleaded guilty. in inflicting a fine of [?] with 4 s 10 d posts…

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Court Day at Carrathool. a Disputed Wages Case

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 2

The monthly sitting of the Carrathool Small Debts Court took place yesterday, the P.M. (Mr. W. J. Martin), and Mr. Malcolm M'Innes, J. P., being on the bench…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 13Th February .(Before Messrs Garstang. P. M., R. Carington and W. 3. Greggery, J’s. P.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 2

William Ecler v Margaret Jones, illegal detention of £12 19 s 7 d, left with defendant for safe keeping. Complainant said lie left the sum stated…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, February 9.(Before Mr F. W. Garstang, P.M.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 3

Wm. Rachards, drunkenness fined 5s or 24 hours in gaol. For using indecent-language Richards was find 40s or 12 days’ imprisonment, to commence on the expiration of the first sentence…

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Carrathool Small Debts Court

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 4

THURSDAY.—Before Mr Martin, P.M., and Mr Malcolm McInnes, J.P. Thos. J. Tynan v. Henry Salomon, to recover £27 11s 10d for work and…

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Lake Cudgellico Police Court (Before Mr F. B. Treatt, P.M.) Summons Case.—R. W. Stewart v. William Byrnes

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 4

"Cause of action," fraudulent neglect in not sending complainant notice who was the owner of a tilly and impounded off Errebendery run, by David Edgar,…

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Small Debts Court FRIDAY.—Before the P.M.

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 4

Hellestrand v. Zymack, adjourned case, claim for £5 for board and lodging. Mr Wilkinson for plaintiff, and Mr Alexander for defendant…

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Daysdale Police Court. Thursday, February 14, 1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett. P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

Francis Doyle v. John Goostray, assault. Fined 5s., and 7s. 4d. costs or 3 days' imprisoment…

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Daysdale Small Debts Court. Thursday, February 14, 1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

John Goostray v. Francis Doyle, balance purchase money of a horse and money lent, £1 14s. 8d. Verdict for plaintiff for amount, and 5s. 6d, costs of…

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[?] Chief of Police Outwitted

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1901 · page 2

[?] years ago the contraband trade in [?] watches was carried to such an excess [?] the paris Chief of Police considered [?]self called upon to make a great exertion…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, February 18. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 25

Leslie Charles Johnston was charged with horse-stealing. Mr. Blackmore, who for Mr. J. Wilkinson appeared for the defence, said there had been…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Tuesday, February 19. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs J. Kelly and G. H. Perrin, J's.P.)

The Independent · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 4

Joseph Kennedy was charged with receiving a dog, the property of James Caffee, well-knowing the same to be stolen. Evidence was given by Constable Bell…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Wednesday, February 20,1901. (Before Mr. R. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 3

James Collins, for insulting behaviour in a public place, was fined 10., or 48 hours imprisonment…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, February 20, 1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett. P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 3

Joseph Bracken, indecent behaviour. Fined 10s. or 48 hours' imprisonment. John Stewart, riotous behaviour. Fined 20s. and costs…

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Alleged Horse Stealing at Gundagai. the Horses Sold at Wagga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 35

A peculiar casa of alleged horse stealing came before the Gundagai police court last week. Briefly put, the facts of the case are as follow:—On Monday, 11th…

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Hillston Quarter Sessions and District Court. Hillston, 20th February

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 2

The Quarter Sessions were opened yesterday, 19th, and concluded to-day, His Honor Acting Judge Armstrong presiding. The Crown Prosecutor was Mr. C. A. White. The…

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

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 38

Mr Hanbury Davies appeared for the Crown. The first Land Appeal Court held at Darling hurst since the death of Queen Viotoria was opened on Tuesday…

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