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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

723 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 37

Deniliquin Police Court. Saturday, March 9.(Before Mr F. W. Garstang, P.M.) Ada Bennett, an old offender, was fined 30s or 21 [?]imprisonment on a charge of using indecent [?]uage in a public place off function-street. Monday, March 11.(Before Mr R. J. Eames, J.P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 March 1901 · page 3

William Moore, on a charge of drunkenness, was [?] 2s 6d, or six hours’ imprisonment. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. (Before Messrs M.J. Carew and J. Kelly, Js.P.)…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Saturday, March 16, 1901. (Before Mr. W. C. Baylias, J.P.)

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

Wm. Known, drunk and disorderly, fined 2[?]. 6d., or 12 hours' imprisonment. MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1901. (Before Mr. W. C. Bayli[?], J.P.)…

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Corowa Licensing Court. (Before Dr. W. H. Lang, J.P.)

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

A music permit was granted to W. S. Reid, Australian Hotel, on the 20th inst. Ricu's Dramatic Company will appear…

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Balranald Police Court. Friday, March 15Th. (Before the P.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 4

Mary Ann Harper applied for a prohibition order against her husband, Michael Harper, who she stated had been drinking heavily for the past 2 1/2…

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Independent Order or Foresters. New Court Opened at Hay

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 21 March 1901 · page 3

On Tuesday evening about 20 well-known gentlemen of Hay met at the Atheneum for the purpose of forming a Court of the above order. The…

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A Charge of Stealing

The Independent · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 2

William Richards was charged with stealing a razor, valued at ios, the property of William Brownrigg. Constable Urquhart gave evidence as…

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Corowa Police Court. Tuesday, March 19, 1901. (Before Mr. F. Chambers, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 2

John Welsford, drunk and disonlerly, fined 10s. or 14 days. John O'Brien, alias "Sugar" O'Brien, drunk, fined 5s. or 3 days…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Thursday, March 21. (Before Messrs. Tennant, Eames and Perrin J's.P.)

The Independent · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 6

Benjamin Dyson, was charged, on summons, with indecent language. He pleaded guilty, and after being severely reprimanded by the Bench was fined 5s or 24 hours with…

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

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 2

John Oswald, transfer of license of Star Hotel, to David Oswald.--Approved. Pierce M'Donnell, booth license, on the 27th March, for the Howlong races.--…

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Corowa Small Debts Court. Wednesday, March 20, 1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 2

W. L. Taylor and Co., v. J. E. Weslands, claim, fee for valuing property. No appearance of either party. Case struck out…

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Deniliquin Bankruptcy Court. Monday, March 18. (Before the District Registrar in Bankruptey, Mr B. P. P. Kenrp.) in Re William White

The Independent · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 4

This examination, was contained on Monday and concluded on Tuesday. Mr E. J. Laman appeared for bankrupt, and Mr A. H. Windeyer for J. J. Patterson and W…

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Alleged Assault

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 4

At the Police Court on Monday morning, before Messrs O. Wilshire and J. Kelly, Js.P. William Miller was charged with assaulting Tho[?] Kenney with intent to rob. Evidence was taken as…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, March 25. (Before Messrs O. Wilshire and J. Kelly, J’sP.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 3

William Richards was charged with stealing a razor valued at 10s, the property of William Brownrige, and was ordered to be imprisoned for 14 days…

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Deniliquin Bankruptcy Court Re William Alexander White

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 4

An examination in connection with the affairs of William Alexander White was held on Monday before the District Registrar, Mr. B. P. P. Kemp. Mr E. J. Laman appeared for the bankrupt, and Mr A…

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Deniliquin Small Debts Court Thursday, March 21. (Before Messrs R. J. Eames and G. H. Perrin, Js.P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

E. and W. Naughton (Mr Windeyer) v. Jane A. Trass, goods sold, £9 19s 4d. Verdict for amount and costs of court 5s. Agnes Taysom (Mr Windeyer) v. Alesander Munro,…

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Wahcunyah Police Court. Wednesday, March 20,1901. (Before Mr. R. Kilborn, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 3

Matthew Kelly, drunk and disorderly, discharged with a caution…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, March 22,1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 3

Thos. M'Kinlay, supplying intoxicating liquor to aborigines. Fined £1, or seven days' imprisonment…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Friday, March 22, 1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 3

Jas. S. Reid was granted a renewal of license far the Australian Hotel…

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Mulwala Small Debts Court. Thursday, March 21,1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 3

Adjourned case, Butler v. Camplin, claim £4, being refund from Lands Department paid to Camplin, as agent for Butler…

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Mulwala Court of Petty Session. Tuesday, March 21,1901. (Before Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 3

Mr. John Dunn, of Clanmore Park, near Mulwala, proceeded against Mr. Alexander Gruntil, of Narrow Plains, under sections 47 and 53 of the…

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