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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1887

83 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 5

Small Debts Court

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 2 November 1887 · page 2

YESTERDAY Mr. J. C. Wooro, P.M, disposed of several cases in the Small Debts Court as follows:—P.Ryan v. John Robertson. Claim for £2 16s 1d, meat…

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Insolvent Court

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Wednesday 16 November 1887 · page 2
Also in Queanbeyan Age

MR. J. C. WOORE, District Commissioner in Insolvency held an examination in the insolvent estate of John Fitzgibbon at the Court House, Queanbeyan,…

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District Court. Friday, November 25, 1887. BEFORE His Honour Judge Fitzharding

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 26 November 1887 · page 2

The following cases were disposed of up to the time of our going to press. F. Penney v. Wesley Ling Ching—£30 for slander. Verdict for plaintiff…

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Local Intelligence. Bungendore Police Court

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Wednesday 30 November 1887 · page 2

BEFOEE Mr. J. C. Woore, P.M., on Friday, November 25, Robert Martin, licensee of the Captain’s Flat Hotel, was charged with allowing drunken and…

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Bungendore News. Bungendore Police Court

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 30 November 1887 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. J. C. Woore, P.M., on Friday, November 25, Robert Martin, licensee of the Captain's Flat Hotel, was charged with allowing drunken and…

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Queanbeyan Police Court. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1887

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Wednesday 30 November 1887 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. J. C. Woore, P.M., An application was made by Mrs. Cheeseman of the Commercial Hotel, Gundaroo to transfer he license to Peter…

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Queanbeyan Police Court. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1887. BEFORE Mr. J. C.Woore, P.M.

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 30 November 1887 · page 2

An application was made by Mrs.Cheeseman of the Commercial Hotel, Gundaroo to transfer her license to Peter Murphy. The police offered no objection,…

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Local Intelligence. Queanbeyan District Court. Friday, November 25, 1887. BEFORE His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge. CRONAN V. WALSH,—SLANDER. Jury—R. W.McKeller, T.Rottenberry, M. McNamara, T.Kinleyside

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 30 November 1887 · page 2

Mr.O'Brien for plaintiff, Mr.Gannon for defendant. Mr.Gannon pleaded not guilty to libel, and a special defence was filed on…

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Queanbeyan News. (From the Age.) Queanbeyan District Court. Friday, November 25,1887. BEFORE His Honor Judge Fitzbardinge. CRONAN V. WALSH,—SLANDER. Jury—R. W. McKellar, T. Rottenberry, M. McNamara, T. Kinleyside

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Wednesday 30 November 1887 · page 2

Mr. O’Brien for plaintiff, Mr. Gannon for defendant. Mr. Gannon pleaded not guilty to libel, and a special defence was filed on…

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Local Intelligence. Bungendore Police Court. Wednesday, Nov. 30.1887. BEFORE Mr. J. C. Woore, P.M. Stealing a Gun

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Saturday 3 December 1887 · page 2

Andrew Pollack was charged with stealing a gun the property of John Pratt. John Pratt deposed—I am a labourer residing at Blackheath. I know the accused…

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Bungendore News. Bungendore Police Court. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1887. BEFORE Mr. J. C. Woore, P.M. Stealing a Gun

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 December 1887 · page 2

Andrew Pollack was charged with stealing a gun the property of John Pratt. John Pratt deposed—I am a labourer residing at Blackheath. I know the accused…

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Local Intelligence. Bungendore Police Court. Tuesday, 6Th December. Before J. M, Atkinson Esq., J.P. VAGRANCY

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Saturday 10 December 1887 · page 2

William Nolan was charged with being an idle and dissolute character having no lawful means of support. He pleaded not guilty…

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Queanbeyan Police Court

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Wednesday 14 December 1887 · page 2
Also in Queanbeyan Age

AT the Police Court yesterday Mr. J. C. Woore, P.M., granted a prohibition order against Thomas Dutton, on the application of his wife Margaret Dutton…

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Micalago. Police Court—thursday, Dec. 8

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Wednesday 14 December 1887 · page 2

BEFORE J. C. Woore, Esq., P.M. Andrew Pepper (on bail) was charged with accusing with intent to extort money. There being insufficient evidence to…

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Bungendore News. Bungendore Police Court. Friday, December 9, 1887. BEFORE J. M. Atkinson and C. A. Garrard, Esqs., J.P.

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 14 December 1887 · page 2

Mary Ann Morin was charged by the Police with keeping a disorderly house in Bungendore. Senior Constable Nelson, Constable…

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Local Intelligence, Bungendore Police Court. !Friday December 9, 1887. BEFORE J. M. Atkinson and C. A. Garrard, Esqs., J.P.

The Bungendore Mirror and Lake George Advertiser · Wednesday 14 December 1887 · page 2

Mary Ann Morin was charged by the Police with keeping a disorderly house in Bungendore. Senior Constable Nelson, Constable…

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Micalago. Police Court—thursday, Dec. 8. BEFORE J. C. Woore, Esq., P.M.

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 14 December 1887 · page 2

Andrew Pepper (on bail) was charged with accusing with intent to extort money. There being insufficient evidence to convict, prisoner was discharged…

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Petty Debts Court. Friday 9Th December, 1887. BEFORE J. M. Atkinson and C. A. Garrard, Esqs., Js.P., the following cases were disposed of:—

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 14 December 1887 · page 2

John Donellan v. H. B. Cosier—claim for £2 11s. 6d., work and labour done. Case dismissed. J. H. Watson v. Ah Gee—claim for £1…

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