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Courts & crime, 1887

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Adelong News. Police Court. Tuesday, February 8. Before Mr. F. W. Vyner. P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1887 · page 2

John Bartholomew Syphers and Arthur Leary were brought before the court, on remand from the 7th instant, charged with breaking into and stealing from a dwelling…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, February 9. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M., and Mr. McInerney, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1887 · page 2

George Birmingham, charged with being drank, was fined 5s. James Beveridge, of Tenandra, was charged with having four unregistered dogs in his pos-…

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Gundagai Small Debts Court. Friday, February 9. [?] J.p

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1887 · page 2

M. Coon (as purchaser of the assigned estate of B. Abrahams) v. William Elphick. Goods sold and delivered, £2 0s 4d. Verdict for plaintiff and 7s l0d costs…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.) INDECENCY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1887 · page 3

Thomas M'Kay, for indecent behaviour in Baylis-street, was fined 10s., in default one week's imprisonment; and for using indecent language, was fined in a similar amount…

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Brutal Assault in Gundagai Lockup

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1887 · page 2

MARTIN KENNY was charged with drunkenness on Wednesday evening (polling day). Mr. W. T. Griffin appeared for the accused, and said he pleased guilty but desired to ask…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Thursday, February 17. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1887 · page 2

Martin Kenny was charged with drunkenness and fined 5s; for using obscene language 40s, and for resisting the police 20s. Joseph Ryan was fined in the aggregate £5…

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Police Court. Saturday, February 19. (Before the Police Magistrate.) LUNACY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1887 · page 2

Goon Chong was brought up charged as above, and, after the medical testimony had been given, was ordered to be forwarded to the Lunatic Asylum at Gladesville…

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Gundagai Police; Court. Saturday, February 19 Before Mr. Gordon, P. M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1887 · page 2

"George White was charged with stealing a watch from Mr. Donohoe at Coolac. Accused was committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Small Debts Court. Friday, February 18. Before Mr. Gordon P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1887 · page 2

G. H. King [?] James Thompson Claim for £1 14s 1d. Vordict for amount and costs. Same v. John Burns. Claim for 18s 6d. Verdict for amount and 7s costs…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 15. (Before Messrs. W. Rand and G. T. Baker, Js.P.) Unregistered Dogs

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1887 · page 2

At the instance of Senior-constable Cornfoot, five Chinese were summoned for having unregistered dogs in their possession. On Jimmy S[?]e the summons had not been…

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Narandera Land Court. (Before Messrs. Watt (chairman) Donaldson and Fosberry)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1887 · page 4

The following cases for determination of rental have been concluded: Past[?] H[?]ng, C[?]paira, Australian Mort[?] and Finance Company [?]esses;…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday, February 26. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1887 · page 2

George White on remand was charged with stealing a horse, saddle and bride the property of William Douglas of Muttama. The following additional evidence was taken:…

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Police Court. Saturday, February 26. (Before Mr. W. Rand, J.p) Indecency

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1887 · page 3

James Nelson, for this offence, was fined £2, or one month's imprisonment. DRUNKENNESS. William Parker Franklin, charged with…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, February 22. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1887 · page 2

Frederick Moreton was charged with assaulting M. J. Donoghee by striking him in the face with his fist. Defendant pleaded guilty under great…

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Gundagai Small Debts Court. Friday, February 22. Before Mr Gordon. P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1887 · page 2

Ah Nam v. Miss McNamara, of Wagra. Goods sold and delivered, £2 10s 3d. Verdict for plaintiff end costs, 22s. Ah Chee v. J. Lambert. Goods solds and…

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Police Court. Wednesday, March 2. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Unsound Mind

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 March 1887 · page 2

Luke Rothsay, brought up as above, was remanded for one week for medical examination. VAGRANCY…

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Attempted Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1887 · page 4

A CORRESPONDENT of ours writing from Paris on the 21st December says:—"The trial of the man Pillot, who, by holding a loaded revolver to his head, made Baron de Soubeyran…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday, MARCH 1. Before Mr. Gordon, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1887 · page 2

M. Donoghoo v. F. Moreton. This was case of assault, remanded from last Tuesday. On this occasion Mr. Vf. T. Griffin appeared for defendant, and asked permission to alter the…

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Police Court. Friday, March 4. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Drunk and Disorderly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 3

Thomas Nolan, charged with the above offence, pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s. or 7days imprisonment. DETENTION OF PROPERTY…

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Court of Appeal. (Gazette No. 112, February 28.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 3

Notice is given that a Court of Appeal, under the Crown Lands Act of 1884, will be held by the Minister for Lands, at the Department of Lands on Tuesday the 15th…

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