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Courts & crime, 1887

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Police Court. Friday, December 31. (Before the Police Magistrate) Insufficent Means of Support

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1887 · page 2

Thomas Hutton, charged with having insufficient legal means of support, was cantionel and discharged. INDECENCY…

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Police Court. Monday, January 3. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Insufficient Means of Support

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1887 · page 3

John Goodwin (68), charged as above, was remanded until the 10th inst, ponding an order being obtained for his admission into the Benevolent Asylum…

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The Hor Ham Assault Case

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1887 · page 3

THE girl Mary Marquardt, who murderously assaulted her mother on the 22nd of December, was (says the Anjus correspondent) brought before the police court on Saturday…

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Small Debts Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1887 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. Frawley v. Cuzner, claim £1/2/- for work done. Defendant admitted owing plaintiff 10/, as he had paid him 12/- on Christmas…

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Police Court. Tuesday, January 4. (Before the Police Magistrate.) INDECENCY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1887 · page 2

John Cokely, charged with this offence, pleaded guilty, but evidence having been taken, the defendant was fined 10s., or seven lays imprisonment…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday January 4. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1887 · page 2

Denis McCaig "and Reginald Smith were charged with riotous behaviour in a place of public resort, to wit the Gundagai Temporary Common…

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Gundagai Licensing Court. Wednesday. January 5

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1887 · page 2

Before Mown. Gordon and Bonson, L.M's. The Inspecter's report for the quarter was read, and on the whole a of a very satisfactory character…

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Police Court. Thursday, January 5. (BEFORE the Police Magistrate.) Obscene Language

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1887 · page 2

Thomas Smith pleaded guilty to this charge, and was fined 20s., or 14 days' imprisonment. DRUNKENNESS…

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Police Court. Monday, January 10. (Before the Police Magistrate.) LARCENY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1887 · page 3

George Thompson was charged with stealing a coat. Constable Griffin deposed that the prisoner was given into his custody by Gerald…

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Gundagai District Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1887 · page 2

The following is the list of causes set down for hearing is the District Court which commences to-day, viz :—1. Settled out of court…

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Gundagai Police Court. Friday, January 7. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M., and Mr. J. B. Elworthy, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1887 · page 2

Slaughtering licenses were granted to Charles Hears, Coolac; G. H. King, Gundagai; G. Skeers, South Gundagai…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Small Debts Court. Friday, January 7. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M., and Mr. J. B. Elworthy, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1887 · page 2

G. H. King v. F. M. Kayser, claim for £6 17s 8d. Verdict for amount claimed and costs 5s. Trustees of the common v. Mrs. Reardon,…

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Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Police Magistrate. Alleged Unsound Mind

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1887 · page 4

George Weale was charged with being of unsound mind. Constable Ottaway stated that at about 6.30 yesterday evening he was instructed to…

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Police Court. Tuesday, Jancary 11. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Profane Language

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1887 · page 3

Thomas Smith, chargcd with the above offence pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s, or seven day's imprisonment…

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Quarterly Licensing Court. Tuesday, January 11. (Before Messrs, H. Baylia, P.M., T. W. Hammond, and E. Iugram. Js.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1887 · page 3

The Police Inspector's report was produced. The application of John K. Wood for an auctioneer's license was granted…

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Goulburn Court of Petty Sessions Monday, January 10. Before. Mr. Alexander, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1887 · page 2

Henry Tweedic was charged with obtaining money from John Henry Mitchell by means of a valueless chequee. John Henry Mitchell deposed the information…

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News of the Week. Gundagai District Court. Before His Honour Judge Forbes, Tuesday, January 11

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1887 · page 2

The Court opened punctually at 10 a.m. The following cause were heard and dealt with:— Walter Hoare, Coolac, v. J. Carberey, Goharrslong, Claim for £16 14s, goodd sold and…

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Police Court. Thursday, January 13. (Before Messrs. W. Rand, and C. Hardy Js.P.) STEALING

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1887 · page 2

William Watson was charged with stealing a stiver watch, the property of Earnest Henry Smithhurst. Constable Griffen deposed to the arrest of…

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The Local Police. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1887 · page 2

Sir,—Some time ago I noticed in your paper a letter, signed W. Matchatt, in which he figures as a defender of the police force. From his remarks one would think it impossible for a…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, January 7. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M., and Mr. J. B. Elworthy, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1887 · page 2

William Moreton alias Jones, on remand, was charged with horsestealing. Mr. Griffin appeared for the accused. The following additional evidence was taken…

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