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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1903

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, April 1, 1903. (Before Mr. E. Rupert Evans, P. M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 2

Police v. James Lilt, se[?]r., neglecting to send his two children to school the requisite number of days in the year. This esse was adjourned from last…

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Attempted Murder. a Jealous Lover. Two Women Injured

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 4

A sensational shooting affray occurred at Miller's Point, Sydney, on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in one woman being dangerously wounded, while another…

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Corowa Small Debts Court. Wednesday, April, 1, 1903. (Before Mr. E. Rupert Evans, P.M.) Baden Slog[?] v. Alfred Lush

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Edmondson appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. F. A. Currie for defendant. The case arose out of a summons case…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, April 1, 1903. (Before Mr. E. Rupert Evans, P.M., and W. H. Lang, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 2

Renewals of publican's licenses were granted to R. Klug, Henry Williams and William Flynn. A booth license was granted to Thos…

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Deniliquin Bankruptcy Court. Monday, March 30. (Before the District Registrar in Bankruptcy, Mr F. W. Garstang, P.m.) in Re Katherine L. HENNESSY

The Independent · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 4

Mr Wilkinson appeared for bankrupt, Mr J. Kelly for the Official Assignee, and Mr Windever for E. Ernstsen, a creditor. Katherine Lucy Hennessy (bankrupt) was…

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Deniliquin Bankruptcy Court. Monday, March 30, the Registrar, Mr. F. w. Garstang, P.M. ) Re Katherine Lucy Hennessey

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 April 1903 · page 3

[?] H.L. Wilkinson appeared for the bankrupt [?] H. Windeyer for E. a proved credi[?] [?]Mr. John Kelly far the official assignee [?]name of Annie Rickards was added to the…

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Deniliquin Small Debts Court. Wednesday. April I. (Before Messrs F. W. Garstang P.M., and J. Kelly, J.P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 April 1903 · page 2

A. T. Emry v. E. Powell, goods sold, £8 13s 6d; Verdict for amount, with 6s costs. W. H. Jones (judgment creditor) v. H. Chafer (judgment debtor), Municipal Council (garnishee)…

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The Auburn Murder Trial. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 April 1903 · page 2

The trial of Digby Grand and Henry Jones for the Auburn murder was commenced this morning. The accused challenged 19 jurors. The evidence is…

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Hay Circuit Court

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 8 April 1903 · page 2

The Hay Court of Assize was held on Tuesday, His Honor Mr. Justice Owen presiding. Mr. W. J. Martin acted as deputy, sheriff, and Mr. Curran as Crown prosecutor…

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Balranald Police Court. Friday, April 3Rd, 1903. (Before J. L. Shropshire, Esq., P.m.) Affiliation Case

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1903 · page 2

Margaret Prentice sued David Shaw for the maintenance of hit illegitimate child. Mr. A. J. Robertson appeared for the complainant…

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Albury Police Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 24

Ab this court on Tuesday the following cases were dealt; with: — Ernest Whitlock v. Otto Hauamann. Defendant was summoned for using insulting…

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Moama Police Court. Tuesday, April. 7. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr Martin, J.P.) The usual quarterly licensing Court was held and b satisfactory report adopted. (Before the Police Magistrate)

The Independent · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 3

James Richard Pinchen sued David Spottiswoode Joss for unlawful assault. Complainant deponed that the parties each riding on bicycle, met on the…

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Committed to Gaol. Melbourne

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 2

The bankrupt, David Chenhall, ex-solicitor, refused point blank to give evidence in the Bunkruptey Court to-day and left the court where upon…

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The Murder of Constable Long

The Independent · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 2

The trial of the men, Digby Grand and Henry Jones (charged with murdering Constable Long at Auburn), which was commenced at the Sydney…

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Auburn Murder Trial. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 2

A sensational development has taken place in the trial of Digby Grand and Henry Jones for the murder of Constable Long. The jury has…

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Maori Girls As Police

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 28

An Auckland paper Bays that towards the close of the day at the recent Rotorua race meeting three Maori girls (in gay costumes, with rosettes on their breasts…

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Contempt of Court

The Independent · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 2

Joseph Pece, at the conclusion of the Echuca Court on Tuesday morning, was charged with contempt of Court. He was the informant in a case…

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Deniliquin Circuit Court

The Independent · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 2

Mr Justice Simpson, presiding at the Wagga Circuit Court, intimated that the civil list to be heard at the Deniliquin Circuit Court will not be…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide. a Jealous Lover

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 36

On Saturday night, at Bodangora mining township, eight miles from Wellington, a young man named Joseph Hyde, aged 22, a laborer, the son of Mr. Patrick…

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Promotions in the Police Force

The Independent · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 2

We are pleased to see that Mr Thomas Cameron, who is in charge of this extensive police district, has been promoted to superintendent. The…

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