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Courts & crime, 1887

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Police Court. Saturday, April 16. (Before. Messrs. W. Rand and G. T Baker, J's.P.) DRUNKENNESS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1887 · page 3

James Gay nor was cautioned and discharged. for being drunk in Fitzmaurice street the previous evening. MONDAY, APRIL 18…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, April 15. Before Messrs. Elworthy and Benson, J's.P

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1887 · page 2

Edward True was charged that, on the 9th April at 11.30 p.m. he made use of indecent language to Samuel Ratliff, in Punch-street. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Police Court. Tuesday, April 19. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Riotous Behaviour

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1887 · page 2

Four boys were summoned for having. On the night of Sunday last, conducted themselves in a riotous manner near the Church of England.The evidence went to show that…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday, April 19. Before Messrs. Elworthy and Benson, J's.P

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1887 · page 2

Edward True, on remand, was charged with using obscene language to Samuel Ratliff on the night of Saturday, 8th April. Farther evidence was called…

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Tumut News. Police Court. Friday, April 16. Before Messrs. F. W. Vyner, P.M., and R. A. Newman, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1887 · page 2

Henry William Peel, jun., was charged that on 19th February, 1837, he did vote for a candidate for election to Parliament, at Reedy Flat and also at Courabyra…

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Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Police Magistrate. Riotous Behaviour

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 9

William Payne was charged with behaving in a riotous manner by fighting in Parker-street on the night of the 11th instant. Accused pleaded not guilty…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 9

Before the Police Magistrate. James Coombes was charged with being of unsound mind. The unfortunate man, who states that he was a baker by trade,…

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Police Court. Thursday, April 21. (Before Mr. S. Hawkins, J.p.) Riotous Behaviour

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 3

Thomas Hely was charged with riotous behaviour, in Baylis-street on Wednesday evening. The charge having been proved, he was fined 20s…

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Small Debts Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 9

Same day and same Bench. Thomas Mackenzie v. Roper, claim £14/14/10 goods sold. Defendant did not appear. Mr. O'Donnell, who appeared for…

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Junee Police Court. Friday, April 22. (Before Messrs. Elliott Humphrys, and Beveridge, Js.P.) RAPE

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 3

TOM Ching was charged with having carnally known Mary Alice, Fenwick, a child under the age of 14 years. The prisoner, a Chi[?]aman, was defended…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, April 22. Before Mr. J. W. Benson, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1887 · page 2

Thomas Bell, charged with being drunk, was fined 5s. John Hassett, charged with being drunk and disorderly at Eurongilly, was imprisoned until…

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Gundagai Small Debts Court. Friday, April 22. Before Mr. Benson, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1887 · page 2

Williams v. Freestone. Claim for £10 damages for trespass of pigs. This case was adjourned until the 6th May, owing to the want of a second magistrate…

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Police Court. Friday. Before the Police Magistrate. Alleged Unnatural Offence

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1887 · page 6

John Broome, who is under committal from the Temora bench on a charge of attempting to commit an unnatural offence, was brought before the court and bailed out…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday. Before the same Bench

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1887 · page 6

Jones Cuzner, licensee of the Terminus Hotel was charged with permitting gambling in his hotel on Friday, 22nd instant. Sen. Sergeant Parker said that in company…

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Police Court. Tuesday, April 26. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Drunkenness, &C

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1887 · page 3

Three drunkards were cautioned and discharged for preferring "the cold, cold ground" to warmer quarters; and another was fined £1 fpr a certain feat of…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Thursday, April 28. Before Messrs. Elworthy and Norton, J's.P

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1887 · page 2

Bernard Millions, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was flood 5s; in default, 24 hours is gaol. Rowland A. Cotton, manager of the Wagga…

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Police Court. Friday, April 29. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Drunkenness, &C

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1887 · page 3

Two drunkards, who had not formed the acquaintanceship of Mr. Burnett, were cautioned and discharged for the first offence…

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Police Court. Friday. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. W. A. Byrne, J.P. Obscene Language

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 30 April 1887 · page 6

George David, charged with using obscene language in Ryan's hotel, pleaded guilty. Sen.-Sergeant Parker said that he arrested accused at Ryan's hotel the previous…

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Police Court. Saturday, April 30. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Obscene Language

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1887 · page 3

P. Dillon was fined £5, or three months in goal, for having used indecent and obscene language at the bar of the Caledonian Hotel. on the 29th instant…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, April 29. Before Mr. J.W. Benson, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1887 · page 2

Margaret Slater was charged with using obscene language in West-street on 8th March. Mr. Somerville for the complaint (Mr. F. S. Chidgey) and Mr. Griffin for the defendant…

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