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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1878

346 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 18

Summons Cases. Thursday, May 9. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1878 · page 2

BRAECH OF BY-LAW.—Stinson v. Turner. Sweeping rubbish into the gutter in Fitzmaurice-street; information withdrawn. WAGES.—Jas. Brooks sued Chas. Riggall…

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Police Court, Cootamundra. Saturday, 11Th April

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1878 · page 6

BEFORE Mr. S. Robinson, P.M., of Young, who was on Ms return from the inquest at Bethungra. ASSUALT. Murray v. Hammond. Defendant was…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, May 14. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Cases

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 15 May 1878 · page 2

OBSSTUCTING THE PAVEMENT.—A local storekeeper was charged with this offence, and was fined 5s., and 4s. 10d. costs. ALLOWING CATTLE AND HORSES TO STRAY…

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Adelong Local News. Small Debts Court. Tuesday, May 14th. Before Mr Vyner, P.M., and Mr D. Wilson. SLANDER

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1878 · page 2

Jim Ah Fue summoned Ah Sin Young to recover £10 damages for the plaintiff, and Mr Emanuel for the defendant…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, May 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1878 · page 2

THE POST-OFFICE KOBBERY.—Jas. C[?] and William Jones wore brought up on remand charged with this offence. Edwin Richard Living, being sworn, deposed: I am…

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Police Court. Thursday, May 16. BEFORE Mr. P. J. O'Donnell, J.P.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 May 1878 · page 4

Edward Edwards was brought up charged with larceny. Sergeant Parker deposed: I am a sergeant of police stationed at Cootamundra; I saw…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, May 20. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 22 May 1878 · page 2

Obscene Language.—James Knight was brought up charged with this offence, and was fined 10s. or 14 days in gaol. VAGRANCY.—Pat McCabe, charged with…

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Adelong Local News. Police Court. Before Mr Vyner, P.M. Tuesday, May 21. Drunk and Disorderly

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1878 · page 2

Henry George was charged by constable Morrissy with being drunk and disorderly, also with using obscene language at Grahamstown. Defendant did not appear, and a warrant…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, May 17. Before Mr. Love, P.M. Obscene Language

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1878 · page 2

Ferguson McKenzie, who had been summoned by William Paine for using obscene language and bad failed to appear, was brought up on warrant charged with that offence and…

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Atrocious Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 1

One of the most atrocious and coldblooded murders ever perpetrated in Queensland was committed (writes a correspondent, who witnessed the…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Saturday, May 25. Before Mr. Love, P.M. Alleged False Pretences

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1878 · page 2

William Cross, on remand from Adelong, was charged with obtaining a meerachaum pipe from J. B. Engelen by means of a false pretence. Complainant stated that since he…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, May 29. (Before the Police Magistrate.) LARCENY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1878 · page 2

Henry Schroder was charged with stealing a diamond ring, the property of Mrs. P. Cox. Senior-constable Harvison deposed: From information received on the 27th instant I…

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Friday, May 31. (Before the Police Magistrate.) DRUNKENNESS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1878 · page 2

Louisa Rhabin, charged with this offence, and also disorderly conduct, was discharged with a caution. MURDER…

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Thursday, May 30. (Before the Police Magistrate.) LARCENY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1878 · page 2

Henry Schroder was brought up on remand charged with stealing a diamond ring, the property of Mrs. P. J. Cox. Grace Cox deposed: I am the wife of…

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Summons Cases. Friday, May 31. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Destruction of Property

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1878 · page 2

James Gee summoned Eliza J. Hart for destruction of property. Mr. Garland appeared for the plaintiff. The defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Police Court. Friday, May 31St. Before Mr. W. Love, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 June 1878 · page 3

Philip Hobbs was charged with being drunk in the public street, and pleading guilty was fined 10/. John Rooney, for being drunk and…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, June 3. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 5 June 1878 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Two persons charged with this offence were discharged with a caution, it being their first appearance. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—John Thomas,…

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Summons Cases. Tuesday, June 4. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 5 June 1878 · page 2

WAGES.—Thomas Axel summoned Arthur Graham for wages for breaking stones on the road. This case was adjourned for the attendance of Mr. Gordon, the Road Surveyor…

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Adelong Local News. Police Court. Tuesday, June 4. Before Mr Vyner, P.M. AND Mr D. Wilson. All[?] Abusive Language

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1878 · page 2

George Morris was summoned by Mrs Kennedy, wife of John Kennedy, for using abusive language in a public place. Complaints had on several occasions trespassed upon…

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Warden's Court. (Before Mr. Warden Vyner.) Tuesday, June 4th

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1878 · page 2

SAMUEL COMPTON was summoned for being in occupation of land exempted from occupation without specific authority.—The warden considered defendant had acted in ignorance…

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