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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1879

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Police Court. Wednesday, May 14. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 May 1879 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—James O'Neill, charged with this offence, was convicted, and fined 10s., or in default one week's imprisonment…

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, May 16. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1879 · page 4

ASSAULT.—Mrs. Ah Can v. Tommy Ah Can. Mr. Fitzhardinge appeared for the plaintiff. This was a case of assault. Mrs. Ah Can appeared in court with a black eye, and…

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Friday, May 16. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 May 1879 · page 4

ASSAULT.—Eliza Ah Cann v. Tommy Ah Canu. Mr. Fitzbardinge for the complainant, who charged the defendant with assaulting her. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was…

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Police Court. Tuesday, May 13. BEFORE Messrs. R. Jones and M. J. Mullaly, J.P.'s. Extensions of License

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 May 1879 · page 3

The above were granted to Messrs. John Deniff and Arthur Dempsey, for the occasion of the approaching race meeting. LICENSE FOR PUBLIC HOUSE…

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Small Debts Court. Before Messrs. R. Jones, E. P. Barnes, and M. J. Mullaly

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 May 1879 · page 3

William G. Archer v. Michael Keegan was adjourned on the application of Mr. Healy (for plaintiff) to this day fortnight…

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Police Court. Monday, May 19. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Wednesday 21 May 1879 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS—One case of drunkenness was dealt with hy caution and discharge. INDECENT EXPOSURE.—James M'Kay, charged with wilful exposure, was finrd £3…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, May 19. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1879 · page 3

[?]NEBRIATE.—One drunkard was introduced to the P.M., and having been in the lock-up since Saturday, was discharged. WILFUL EXPOSURE IN A PUBLIC PLACE.—…

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Tuesday, May 20. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Wednesday 21 May 1879 · page 2
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ASSAULT.—Harris v. Blake.—Complainant charged defendant with having assaulted her by knocking her down and kicking her. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant…

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Summons Cases. Tuesday, May 20. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1879 · page 3

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.—E. Harris v. M. Blake.—This was a case in which the plaintiff summoned the defendant for the above, and from the plaintiff's statement it…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday, May 20th. (Before Mr. Love, P.M., and Mr. A. S, Smith.) ASSAULT

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1879 · page 2

Joseph Ryan was summoned for assaulting William Sunigin, a lad aged eighteen years. Mr. Perkins appeared for the complainant, who deposed that on Sunday evening week he…

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Adelong. Police Court. Monday, May 19. (Before Messrs. Menlove and Wilson.) Riotous Behaviour

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1879 · page 2

A young man named Thurloway was charged by the Sergeant with fighting near Hotel, on the 10th instant. Defendant said a young man named Price rushed out of the crowd…

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Police Court. Wednesday, May 21. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 May 1879 · page 4

HORSE-STEALING.—Robert Gilbert was charged with stealing a horse, the property of George Smith. The horse in question was placed in the stable of the Kyamba station…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, May 21. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1879 · page 2

HORSE-STEALING.—Robert Clifford was charged wity stealing a horse, the property of George Smith, of Kyamba. Sergeant Vizzard prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. Constable…

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Thursday, May 22. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1879 · page 2

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—One inebriate was brought up for being drunk and disorderly in the public street. In response to the question from the Bench as to what…

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Summons Cases. Friday. May 23. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1879 · page 2

WAGES.—Lloyd v. M'Arthur; claim £7 12s., work and labour done, Mr. Fitzhardinge appeared for complainant. Order for amount, less £1 3s., and £l lls. 6d…

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Tuesday, May 27. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 28 May 1879 · page 3

LARCENY.—Jane Moore was charged with stealing a shirt from A. Reid, on the Turcutta road. Sergeant Vizzard prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. After a portion of the…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, May 26. (Before the Police Magistrate and L. A. Fosbery, J.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 28 May 1879 · page 3

EMBEZZLEMENT.—James Donaldson was charged with embezzling money belonging to his employers, Messrs. Wright, Heaton, Barber, and Co., carrying agents of Wagga…

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Summons Cases. Tuesday, May 27. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 28 May 1879 · page 3

ASSAULT.—John Ah Loy v. Jacob Steiner. This was a case of assault, in which plaintiff crossed tho paddock belonging to defendant's father, where the alleged assault was said to…

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Dreadful Murder and Mutilation

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 28 May 1879 · page 3

The circumstances which have gradually come to light, and the discoveries which have been made by the police and others, tend to show that the mutilated remains of a female…

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