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Courts & crime, 1880

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Victorian Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1880 · page 2

Considering that the Victorian exhibitors were on the spot, the court is greatly behind-hand. In all directions in the nave, in the temporary…

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United States Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1880 · page 2

This court is greatly behind-hand, only a very small proportion of the goods having been opened up and placed in position. Our American…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Saturday, October 2. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Hargrave.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1880 · page 2

The court was opened at 10 o'clock punctually, when Judge Hargrave passed the following sentences upon the prisoners remanded from Friday:—…

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Wednesday, October 6. (Before his Honour Mr. Justice Hargrave and a Jury of Four.) Assault and Robbery

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1880 · page 3

Michael Green v. S. S. Lincoln, P. Moran, W. J. Blake, and Geo. Bramston. The following jury were empanelled:—P. Hann, Chas. Tompson, W. Rand, and John…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Civil Sittings. Tuesday, October 5. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Hargrave.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1880 · page 2

The Circuit Court was opened on Tuesday morning by his Honor Judge HargravE, when there were present the following members of the Bar:—Messrs. G. B. Simpson. G. H…

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Adelong News. Police Court. Tuesday, Oct. 5. Before Mr. Vyner, P.M., and Mr. Menlove. Stabbing and Wounding

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1880 · page 2

Tommy Ah Goon, a Chinese, was charged with stabbing and wounding J. C. Wagner, an assistant bailiff, while in the execution of his duty…

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News of the Week Gundagai Small Debts Court. Tuesday, October 5th. (Before Mr. Love, P.m.) Lynch V. BARRY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1880 · page 2

In this case George Lynch sought to recover £1 3s. alleged to be due for some sheets of bark which the defendant had purchased from the plaintiff. It appeared from the evidence of the…

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Police Court, Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 9 October 1880 · page 6

BEFORE Messrs. A. N. Taylor and M. J. Mullaly, J.P. ALLEGED BREACH OF LICENSE. Thomas Scanlon was charged with having…

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, October 8. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. A. Newman, J.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1880 · page 2

DISORDERLY CONDUCT.—Henry Fr[?]neton was charged with this offence, and was fined 40s. or a week's imprisonment. The same individual was fined a further sum of £5 for…

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Summons Cases. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. A. Newman, J.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1880 · page 2

UNLAWFUL DETENTION OF PROPERTY.—Thomas Goodland v. William Cox. Mr. Fitzhardinge appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. Campbell for the defence. Order made for…

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Wagga Circuit Court Civil Sittings. Wednesday, October 6. (Before his Honour Mr. Justice Hargrave and a Jury of Four.) Assault and Robbery. (Continue0 from our last.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1880 · page 4

Michael Green v. S. S. Lincoln, P. Moran, W. J. Blake, and Geo, Bramston, The following jury were empanelled:—P. Hann, Chas. Tompson, W. Rand, and John…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, October 11. (Before Messrs. Geo. Mair, and W. Rand, J.'s.P DRUNKENNESS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1880 · page 3

Three cases of this description was before the Bench, and were dealt with in the usual manner. In the first case a fine was inflicted, the second charge was dismissed, and…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, October 12. (Before Mr.Rand, J.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1880 · page 3

VAGRANCY.—Four children named Curtis wore brought up by the police charged with being neglected, the parents having desorted them. They were again remanded,…

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Insolvency, Court. Wednesday, October 13. (Before Mr. E. D. Tompson, in the absence of Mr. H. Baylis

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1880 · page 3

In the estate of John Wright, of Holkilitoo. No, creditor appeared in the estate, and consequently the meeting closed,…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, October 12. (Before Dr. O'Connor, L. A. Fosberry, and W. Rand, Esqs. J's P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1880 · page 3

Mr. H. B. Fitzhardinge applied for a license for a house at Junee, to be called the Railway Refreshment Room. Sergcant Johnsou stated the police offered no objection,…

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News of the Week Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday, Oct. 12. (Before Mr. Love, P.m.) Obscene Language

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1880 · page 2

Daniel Sullivan was charged with using obscene language. It appeared that he had been summoned by a man named Donoghue for assault and trespass, and the case, on being…

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Adelong News. Police Court. Tuesday, October 12. (Before Mr. Vyner, P.M., and Mr. Menlove.) Illegal Occupation

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1880 · page 2

Mrs. Prowse, of Cornishtown, was summoned by the trustees of the Adelong commons for being in illegal occupation of Crown land. Mr. Feel for trustees, and Mr. Emanuel for…

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Warden's Court. Tuesday, Oct. 12. (Before Mr. Warden Vyner.) VEITCH V. DIEDRICH

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1880 · page 2

In this case Thomas Veitch sought to recover £10 from August Diedrich for trespass. Thomas Veitch deposed: I am a minor living at Sharp's Creek, and am the owner of a race…

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Police Court Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 16 October 1880 · page 7

BEFORE Messrs.— Neal and E. P. Barnes, J.P. ALLEGED LARCENY. Commissioner for railways V. Thomas A…

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Police Court, Temora. Monday. Before Mr. Warden Sharpe, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 16 October 1880 · page 7

Michael Hallinan was charged with stealing a gold watch-chain the property of Mr. Bourke, innkeeper. "James Cornett, sergeant of police, deposed…

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