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Courts & crime, 1858

16 stories in Riverina's papers

Tumut Police Court. Yesterday

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 23 October 1858 · page 5

Before the Commissioner, R. B. Lynch,, Esq., and Captain Vyner. Unlawful Possession. -- There was a case this day in which it was attempted…

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Adelong Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Commiseioner, R. B.

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 23 October 1858 · page 4

MASTER AND SERVANT.--John Horne, bulock driver, summoned his employer, John Donohoe, butcher, for balance of wages, amounting to £2 10s…

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Murder of a Lady by Her Lover

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 23 October 1858 · page 3

The quiet and secluded village of Darley, near Ripley, on the line of the Leeds Northern railway, was the scene of unusual excitement, in consequence of the…

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Adelong Police Court

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 30 October 1858 · page 4

Before the Commissioner, R. B. Lynch, Esq. WILLIAMS C. MANDELSON. This was a case of assault, committed on the person of William Williams, a miner and…

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Tumut Police Court

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 30 October 1858 · page 4

Before the Commissioner, R. B. Lynch, Beq., and F. W. Vyner, Esq. James De Laccy, John Smith, and John Molloy, alias John Waish, were arraigned for…

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Police Court. Monday, October, 18, 1858

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1858 · page 2

(Before the Police Magistrate.) DRUNKENNESS : Charles Walsh, a native charged with being drunk and using obscene language, was fined 20s., or a week's…

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Murder at Acton

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 30 October 1858 · page 2

A murder of somewhat mysterious character, the circumstances connected with which have been much exaggerated in the reports which have appeared. has…

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Execution of James Seale for Murder

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 30 October 1858 · page 2

The full penalty of the law has been carried into effect on James Seale, in the presence of a large concourse of people, at the Castle, Dorchester. The wretched…

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Police Court. Tuesday, November 2, 1858

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1858 · page 2

(Before the Police Magistrate.) DRUNKENNESS.---George Bennett, charged with being drunk on Monday, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to pay a five of 30s., or 48…

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Police Court. the Queen V. Boon

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 6 November 1858 · page 4

For foe prosecutor, Mr. Ryall; the defence, Mr. Robertson. Owing to the absence of several witnesses who had been duly subpoenaed, Mr. Ryall…

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Gundagai. Court of Requests. Friday, October 29. Williams V. Carberry

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 6 November 1858 · page 4

For the plaintiff, Mr. Ryall; the defendant, Mr. Robertson. This was an action for the expenses of plaintiff coming from Williamstown to Gum…

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The Court of Bacchus. Adelong Mining Journal

The Adelong Mining Journal and Tumut Express · Saturday 13 November 1858 · page 6

Sir, --It is with unfeigned surprise I notice that you altogether omit to report the proceedings that take place in the high and puissant court over which I--even I. the…

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Police Court. Tuesday, November 16, 1858

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1858 · page 2

(Before the Police Magistrate, and John Gordon, Esq., J. P.) SEIZURE OF THE STEAMER. "ALBURY," AND BARGE "WAKOOL," FOR CARRYING ABOUT…

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Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1858 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS—Walter Britton, brought before the bench on the above charge, pleaded guilty and was fined £3. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7…

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Police Court. Tuesday, December 14th, 1858

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1858 · page 2

(Before the Police Magistrate and John Gordon, Esq., J.P.) SUSPICION OF HORSE STEALING.---Peter Skennell, brought up on remand on the above…

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Police Court. Friday, December 17th, 1858

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 25 December 1858 · page 2

SUSPICION OF HORSE STEALING.—Peter Skennell was brought up on remand from Tuesday last, on the above charge. The evidence adduced was not sufficient to sustain…

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