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Courts & crime, 1883

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, July 17. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 July 1883 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—One inclbriate was dealt with in the usual summary manner. WEDNESDAY, JULY 18. (Before Mr. L. A. Fosbery, J.P.)…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Small Debts Court. Tuesday, July 17. Before Mr. Love, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1883 · page 2

Tweedie v. Kelly ; damages £10, for slander. This case arose out of a dispute in reference to the ownership of a saddle-cloth. The ouse was dismissed…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, July 19. (Before Messrs. L. A. Fosbery and M. N. Callaghan, J's.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 July 1883 · page 3

ASSAUET AND ROBBERTY.—William Percy, alias Frederick Sheppard, was brought before the court on the above charge, and was remanded till the 20th instant…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Saturday, July 21. Before Mr. Love, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1883 · page 2

Frank Randell, a boy 12 years of age, was charged with throwing stones at the house of James Smith, Hanley-street. The roof of Smith's hut is made of tin, and it had been…

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District Court. Wednesday, July 25. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.) HEATH V. HANLEY. Supreme Court Issue

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1883 · page 2

This was a case for a motion to have the case tried in the District Court, which was sent down by his Honor. Mr. Justice Windeyer. Mr. Coleman, on behalf of the defendant,…

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Local and General News. Police Court. Tuesday, July 24, 1883. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

The Temora Star · Friday 27 July 1883 · page 2

WILLIAM MURPHY was charged on the information of David Fenaon, with stealing two sheets of corrugated galvanised iron of the value of 7s., the property of the…

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News of the Week: Gundagai Licensing Court. Wednesday, July 24

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1883 · page 2

Before Messrs. Love, Crowe and Ogg, L.M's. John Lloyd applied for a transfer of the license of Owen Cooney, Jugiong. This case was postponed from last court. The transfer…

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District Court. Thursday, July 26. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.) Ryan Brothers V. Donnelly Brothers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1883 · page 2

A number of witnesses were further examined. The case lasted until 12 o'clock noon, when the jury retired and brought in a verdict for £30 above what had been paid…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, July 30. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Stealing a Watch

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1883 · page 2

George Henry Castner was charged with stealing a watch, the property of S. V. M'Pherson, if Manus station, Tumbarumba, in May last…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 August 1883 · page 2

BEFORE same Bench, Daniel Coughlan, for obscene language, was fined 20/- with costs; and James Sharrack, for a similar offence, was fined 10/- and costs…

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Licensing Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 August 1883 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. A. M. Fisher, J. Simpson, and E. Strongitharm, J.P. The applications before the court were from Temora…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday, July 31. Before Mr. Love, P.M. Masters' and Servants' Act

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1883 · page 2

George W. Seymour sued Mr. W. Williams, jun., for wages as a hired servant. Defendant pleaded that Seymour was a contractor, and bad not completed his work, but admitted he owed…

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Southwestern District Court. Temora Sittings, (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.)

The Temora Star · Friday 3 August 1883 · page 2

The following causes have been set down for hearing at the next sittings to be held on friday next, August 10.— No. 14, J. Meagher and Co. V. T. W…

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Local and General News. Warden's Court. Tuesday, July 31. (Before Mr. Warden Baker.) FRKWIN V. BALL

The Temora Star · Friday 3 August 1883 · page 2

To recover the sum of £10 paid by plaintiff to defendant for certain shares in the Morning Star G.M. Co. for which defendant failed to give a good transfer…

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1883 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Two inebriates were discharged with a caution. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3. VAGRANCY.—Phillip Stephen Wallace was…

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Insolvency Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 4 August 1883 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. C. H. B. Primrose, Commissioner. In re insolvency of George Carroll, of Sebastopol, late of Cullinga…

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The Murder of Carey. London, July 31

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1883 · page 2

More detailed reports concerning the murder of James Carey, the Irish informer, show that Carey's wife and children were passengers on board the same vessel. O'Donnell…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 6. (Before the Police Magistrate nnd Mr. L. A. Fosbery, J.p.) Forgery and Uttering

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1883 · page 3

Thomas Charles, alias Robert Hartlettalias.William Officer, alias John C. Win, Stanley, alias C. J. Partridge, alias Lepp, was brought up on remand, charged with…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Monday, AUG. 6. Before Mr. Love, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1883 · page 2

William Fuller, charged with using obscene language, was fined £3; in default, one month's imprisonment. The same defendant pleaded guilty to a charge…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 August 1883 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. Strongitharm, Simpson, and Byrne, J.P. Robert White, charged with drunkenness, pleaded guilty, and was fined 5/, or three…

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