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Courts & crime, 1880

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Urana Police Court. Monday, August 16. (Before Messrs. Faed and Newton, J's.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 August 1880 · page 3

John McPherson was charged by Senior-constable Bidderfeld for stabbing, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, one John Goosetree. It appears from the evidence…

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Murder of French Travellers in Acheen

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 August 1880 · page 4

THe Javasche Courant gives the following particulars of the recent murder of two French travellers in Achcen:—"Regarding the murder committed on M. Wallon, charged…

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Adelong News. Police Court Tuesday, August 17. (Before Mr. Vyner, P.M., and Messrs. Menlovo and Wilson.) LARCENY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1880 · page 2

Elizabeth Lucas was charged with stealing a dross and jacket, the property of A.G. Webb. Mr. Fell appeared for the prisoner…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, August 19. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1880 · page 3

VAGRANCY.—Elizabeth White was charged with vagrancy, and was sent to gaol for two months…

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Friday, August 20. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1880 · page 3

ASSAULT.—Peter Thompson was called, on adjournment, charged with assaulting Ellen Nye. Mr. E. B. Tompson appeared for complainant, and Mr. Fitzhardinge for…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 23. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1880 · page 2

DRUNEENNESS AND OB[?]CENE LANGUAGE.—S. Hutocheys was charged by the police with using foul language on Sunday morning last, when in a state of drunkenness, in the public…

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News of the Week Gundagai Police Court. Friday, AUG. 20. (Before Mr. Love, P.m.) Assault

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1880 · page 2

James H. Paul pleaded guilty to a charge of haying assaulted a youth named Thomas Keighone. Complainant in reply to the magistrate said the defendant had kicked him, but…

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District Court. Wednesday, August 25. (Before his Honor Judge Forbes, and a Jury of Four.) T. CHAMBERLAIN V. J. M'FARLAND

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1880 · page 3

Claim for £147, money lent. Mr. Willans appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Fitzbardinge for the defence. The defendant pleaded not indebted, as he had a set-off…

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Gundagai District Court. Tuesday, August 31. REMENET

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1880 · page 2

3. John Goodwin, Beggan Beggan, v. executors of the late J. P. Sheahan, Jugiong.—Goods sold, £188 3s, 5d. NEW CAUSES…

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District Court. Thursday, August 26. (Before his Honor Judge Forbes.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1880 · page 2

The following interpleader case was heard:- Prince and Russell (trustees of the assigued estate of Jackson and Charles) v. Macdonald…

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Tumut News. Police Court. Friday, August 27. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1880 · page 2

N. Emanuel summoned R. R. Timmis for detention of a deed of grant, the defendant having, without just cause, detained such from plaintiff, who was the lawful owner. The…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 30. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1880 · page 3

VAGRANCY.—Chong Keem was before the court on the information of Constable Williamson, who deposed that he received information that a Chinaman had thrown himself…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, August 27. (Before Mr. Love, P.m.) Alleged Larceny

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1880 · page 2

Martine Bosario, an Italian, was charged, on remand from Cooramundra, with having stolen a cheque for £10 18s. 9d., the property of the Snowball Copper Mining Company. It appeared…

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Gundagai District Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1880 · page 2

This court wan opened at 11 o'clock on Tuesday last by his Honor Judge Forbes. The legal profession was represented by Mr. Docker (barrister), and Messrs. Perkins, Fell,…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, September 2. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1880 · page 2

INDECENT EXPOSURE.—John kirkman was brought up for the above offence, and cautioned and discharged. Patrick O'Connor was also charged with a like offence, and…

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Friday, September 3. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1880 · page 2

UNAUTHORISED OCCUPATION OF CROWN LANDS.—Wm, Allen v. W. Ledwidge. Fined 5as and costs of court 4s. 10d., in default distress. Same v. James Russell; for…

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Adelong News. Police Court. Saturday, September 4th. (Before Mr. P. W. Vyner, P.m.) Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1880 · page 2

Michael McNamara was charged with the wilful murder of Sin Lee Yong at Grahams-town. Sergeant Casein deposed: On 12th August I…

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Tumut News. Small Debts Court. Friday, Sep. 3. [Before the P.M. and Messrs. R. M. Shelley, W. Bridle, and M. Tuohy, J.P.'s)

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1880 · page 2

A number of trivial cases were heard and disposed of. DAMAGE TO SHEEP. Ah Chong and Ah Chack were summoned by Charles Purcell, junior, for £6, being the amount…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, September 7. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1880 · page 3

DETENTION OF PROPERTY.—Louisa Cuthbert v. H[?]e Miller. As there was no appearance, the case was struck out. John Richurds v. Elizabeth Richards. Adjourned…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, September 8. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1880 · page 2

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Frederick Kifer, charged with the above, was fined £2, or one week in gaol. OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—Frederick Kifer…

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