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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

976 stories in Murray's papers · page 32 of 49

Wodonga County Court. Tuesday, August 15. Before His Honor judge Molesworth

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 16 August 1905 · page 4

Alleged Breach of Agreement. Fuller v. Courghlan.—Charles Fuller of Walwa, laborer, sued Michael Coughlan of Walwa, farmer, for £250…

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The Arbitration Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 17 August 1905 · page 2

A wharf Laborer, giving evidence before the Arbitration Court to-day said that his average earnings were 80/ weekly. He had been offered a constant job by…

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Albury Police Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 21

At the Police Court, Thursday, a young man named William Wain, a resident of Albury, was charged with breaikng and entering the prmiss of Mr. J. M'Donald,…

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Moama Police Court. Friday, August 11. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr John Lewis, J.P.)

The Independent · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 4

Henry Edwards, of Werai, was charged with deserting his six children since 21st Match last. Mr Nathan appeared for the prosecution. The defendant was…

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Bankruptcy Court

The Independent · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 2

A special examination under Section 30 of the Bankruptcy Act was held at the Court House, on Monday last, before Mr B. P. P. Kemp, JP, District Registrar, in tolerate…

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Wodonga Insolvency Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 17

Frederick W. Harris, Bethonga, mining engineer, applied for a certificate of discharge and dispensation of order to pay 7/ in the £…

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Wodonga County Court. Tuesday, 15th August. (Before Judge Molesworth.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 17

Charles Fuller sued Michael Coughlan, Walwa, for the recovery of £250, for damages sustained through breach of agreement on defndant's part in connection with…

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Corowa District Court. Tuesday and Wednesday. 15th and 16th AUGUST. 1905. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 5

A. A. Piggin and Co. v. James Muller. Claim 23116. No appearance of defendant; verdict for amount claimed…

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Mrs. Baker Sentenced

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 5

Mrs Baker, found guilty of the charge of bigamy preferred against her, was to-day sentenced to two years' imprisonment. The judge, in passing…

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Bankruptcy Court

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 2

On Monday last a special, examination under 30 section of the Bankruptcy Act was held in connection with the estate off the above-named bankrupt, before Mr B. P. P. Kemy, District Registrar. Mr…

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A Swindler Sentenced. "You Are Driving Me to Death"

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 5

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, Edwin Howell, who had pleaded guilty to six charges of obtaining money by false pretences, was sentenced…

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Albury Police Court. Before Mr J. W. Cripps, J.P. Before Mr C. W. Cripps, J.P.

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 6

William Wain, on hail, and James Croucher were charged with, in company, breaking and entering the storeroom of Margaret Mary McDonald, of…

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Chloroform the Woman. Sequel to a Divorce. Watt, Ex-m.p. Charged. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 21 August 1905 · page 2

There has been a sensational sequel to the divorce action, Watt. v. Watt, which excited great interest in society circles a coupe of years ago…

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Albury District Court. Before His Honor Mr. Justice Rogers.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 21 August 1905 · page 2

The District Court was opened by His Honor Mr. Justice Roggers on Saturday morning when the following matters were dealt with:—…

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Album Quarter Sessions. Monday, August 21, 1905. (Before His Honor Mr Justice Rogers.) Unlawful Assault

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 22 August 1905 · page 2

Jury :—Henry H. Collins, Gro. Coleman jr., William K. Smith, William H. Nottago, Conrad Lobbe, Thomas Doogan, Thoman Chubb, Gustav A…

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Albury Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, August 22. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Rogers.) Alleged Horse Stealing

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 4

Jury-Messrs Thomas P. Farmer, Joshua Perryman. James Hall, Geol Coleman, jur., T. J. Plunkott, Giles Carey, J. B. Hilton, Herman T…

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Balranald Small Debts Court. Altered Arrangements

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

A meeting of magistrates took place at the Courthouse on Monday morning. Mr. J. L. Shropshire, P.M., presided, and there were also present:—…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, August 23, 1003.(Before Mr. M. Longfield. J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 August 1905 · page 3

Charles Cullen, drunk, fined 26 or 2 hours…

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Land Appeal Court

The Independent · Friday 25 August 1905 · page 2

The appeal of Patrick John Murphy against the finding of the Deniliquin board in respect of his homestead Defection No. 1897-52, Deniliquin,…

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Albury District Court. Saturday, August 19. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers.) Undefended Cases

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1905 · page 39

Davies and Hamilton v. P. Carstens, jun., claim for £l2/8/6 for work done. Verdict for plaintiffs, for whom Mr. V. F. Nagle appeared…

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