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Courts & crime, 1880

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, July 16. (Before Messrs. Geo. Mair and M. N. Callaghan, J's.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1880 · page 2

ASSAULT.—Mackolm v. Harper. Mr. Fitzhardinge appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Garland for the defence. The case for the plaintiff was that on the 10 day of June she,…

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1880 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Three cases of this description occupied the attention of the Bench. A fine was inflicted in each case. OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—James Hill, on bail,…

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Tumut News. Police Court. Friday, July 16. (Before the P.M. and Messrs. E. G. Brown, E. O'Mara, and E. M. Shelley, J.P.'s)

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1880 · page 2

Charles Dean preferred a charge against Nicholas Lockyer Petter, to the effect that defendant being the keeper of a dog, the said dog did, in Fitzroy-street, Tumut, rush at a horse,…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, July 20. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1880 · page 2

Assault.—Margaret Hehir v. Michael Bourke; case dismissed. There was also a counter action, in which Margaret Hehir was summoned for driving sheep from the run of…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, July 22. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1880 · page 2

OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—William Mullaney was charged with this offence. Convicted, andsenut to gaol for fourteen days. DRUNKENNESS.—Two cases of this…

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Police Court. Tuesday. Before Messrs. E. Jones and A. N. Taylor, J.P. Wages Case

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 July 1880 · page 2

Tindal v. Broughton, under the Masters and Servants Act. Mr. Healy was retained for complainant, who sued Thomas Broughton for £20 for…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, July 28. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1880 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Two cases of this description were on the charge-sheet. In each instance the prisoner was cautioned and discharged…

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Police Court, Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 31 July 1880 · page 6

BEFORE Messrs. R. Jones and A. N. Taylor, SERIOUS CHARGE OF ASSAULT. Pierce Deniff, on bail, was brought up…

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, July 30. (Before Dr. O'Connor and M. N. Callaghan, Esc., J.'sP.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1880 · page 2

BREAC OF THE LANDLORD AND TENANTS' ACT.—Joseph Lidgale v. Hannah Stephenson. Mr. E. B. Tompson appeared for the complainant. Order made against the defendant…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, August 4. (Before Mr. G. Mair. J.P)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1880 · page 2

FORGERY.—Charles Dammery was brought up on the above charge, and was further remanded to the 11th inst. for witnesses for the prosection to attend…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday, August 3rd. (Before Mr. Love, P.m.) Turious Riding

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1880 · page 2

Reuben Junes was charged with riding furiously in the streets at about a quarter to a quarter to nine on the evening of the 27th July, and was fined 5s. with 2s. 6d. costs…

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Shall Debts Court. Tuesday, August, 3rd. (Before Mr. Love, P.m.) Slander

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1880 · page 2

Hugh McKenzie v. Patrick Reardon. This was an action to recover £10 damages for slander. It appeared from the evidence that defendant hud in presence of other persons…

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Police Court, Cootamundra. Tuesday. Before Messrs. R. Jones and A. N. Taylor, J.P. Alleged Stealing

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 August 1880 · page 3

William Cline, charged with stealing a £50 note, the property of Abraham Watson, of Goulburn, appeared on remand. Abraham Watson, recalled, and…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday August 5. (Before L. A. Fosbery, Esq., J.P.

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1880 · page 3

DRUNKENNESS.—One case of this was all that occupied the attention of the Court. The prisoner was cautioned And discharged. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, August 10. (Before tho Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1880 · page 2

WAGES.—James Garn v. Edward Wood. No appearance; case struck out. ASSAULT.—Ellen Nye v. Peter Thompson. Adjourned till the 13th of August…

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Wednesday, August 11. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1880 · page 2

FORGERY.—Charles Dammany was brought up charged, upon remand, with forging the signature of Benjamin Smith to enable the to obtain the sum of £7 7s. from Mr. Arnold…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, August 10

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1880 · page 2

On the application of Mr. John Horgan, a publican's license was granted to M. A. Cowan, of Ironbong, between Temora and Cootamundra, to be called the Bellvue…

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, August 13. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1880 · page 2

ASSAAULT—Ellon Nye v. Peter Thompson, No appearance of the defendant. Mrs. Tompson came forward and explained that her husband was carting to the Temora…

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Supreme Court, Sydney. Thursday, July 12, 1880. Banco Court. (Before his Honor Sir James Martin, C.j.) Tuckey V. Robertson Bros

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1880 · page 2

THIS was an action brought by Arthur Thos. Tackey against James Robertson and David Robertson, of Mimosa run, to recover damages for alleged trespass on a selection of 640 acres,…

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Wagga Appeal Court. Tuesday, August 17. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. M. N. Callaghan, J.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 August 1880 · page 2

Mr. Campbell, borough solicitor, appeared on behalf of the municipality. Thomas Turvey appealed against the assessment on his premises in…

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