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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1904

1,172 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 59

Rutherglen Police Court. Tuesday, February 9, 1904. (Before Messrs. J. O'Grady and A. Pre[?]tica Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

Mrs. E. Scott (Edmondson) obtained a distress warrant for £1 10s., with 18s, cists against C. Quintroll. Carrlers Heanses were granted to…

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Later Particulars. Consternation in the Chinese Imperial Court. Russia Negotiating For Loans

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 4

The London Daily Telegraph's correspondent accuses Russia of precipitating the crisis by sonding transports, escorted by a fleet, to land troops at…

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Deniliquin District Court. Friday, February 5. (Before His Honor Acting-Judge Harris.) a Moama Slander Case

The Independent · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

Mary Guilfoyle v. John Orr and wife Claim for slander £100. Mr H. O'Reilly (instructed by Mr H. E. Byrne) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Milner Stephen…

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Victoria. Melbourne, Friday. Bank Manager Charged

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 3

George Washington Cooke, late manager of the commercial Bank, Werribee, was charged at the City Court to-day with the forgery of a cheque…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, February 8. (Before Mr John. Kelly, J.P.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 3

Thomas Joseph Blomfield was charged with being drunk and disorderly in End-street He pleaded guilty and was fined 5s or 24 hours’ imprisonment. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are just…

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Civil Court. Before His Honour Acting Judge Harris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 4

Executors of John M'Donald V. H. Monk, claim for £6/17/6, on accound of goods and delivered, Mr. T[?]etyens appeared on behalf of the…

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Wahgunyah Police Court. Friday February 12, 1904. (Before Messrs R. kilborn and R. Rosenbloom Js.e) Alleged Unlawful Assault

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 3

Harry King was proceeded against by William French on the ground of an alleged unlawful assault on the night of 5th February…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, February 15. Before Mr. [?] E.M.

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 4

John Dapster was charged with stealing a bridle, [?] looking glass, some sugar, [?] and pepper, valued at [?] the property of David…

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Albury District Court. Monday, February 15, 1901. Before His Honour Acting Judge H[?] Adjourned Case

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 4

The case, Shanasy v. Wood claim for £200 damages, was continued on Monday. Alfred Wood, defendant, said he…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 2

John Dawson, who was remanded the Wagga Police Court on a charge of stealing a horse, came before the P.M. at the batter place yesterday…

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Two Prisoners Sentenced

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 3

In the Central Criminal Court to-day Frank Bernanrd Summergreen was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment for embezzlement. The sentence,…

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Assault and Robbery

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 3

Two middle-aged men named respectively Martin Ryan and George Williams, were brought before the City Court on the abovementioned charge…

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The Drummoyne Murder

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 3

In the Central Criminal Court to-day William Gilchrist, a young man, was charged with the murder of John Fitchie Dodds…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday February 16, 1901. (Before the P.M.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 4

J. Gross was charged on warrant with not appearing at the police court on 15th inst., in answer to a summons for the troy[?]ing property…

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Stealing Newspaper

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 18 February 1904 · page 2

It is impossible for any decent person to discover language wherein he may describe the newspaper thief. The genus is of infinite variety, but…

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Recent Jewellery Robbery. a Pawnbroker Sentenced

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 18 February 1904 · page 3

Moss Aarons, pawnbroker, of Carlton, who was yesterday found guilty of receiving jewellery valued at over £1000, which had been stolen from the…

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Police Vacancies

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 18 February 1904 · page 3

Over 1,100 men applied for the 20 vacancies in the police force. A large number of them were below the minimum height—5ft 9in. A large…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Monday, February 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Cases

The Independent · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 2

William Nisbet summoned Harley Antill for wilfully causing an animal to trespass on his property. Mr Wilkinson appeared for defendant…

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Unlawful Assault

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 3

A middle-aged woman named Sarah Lamont was before the North Melbourne Court to-day charged with assaulting Charlotte Stephens…

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Criminal Assault

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 4

Wm. M' Carroll was charged with assaulting Sarah Aun Roouey, with intent in commit the crime of rape he was also charged with indecent…

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