Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1887

371 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 19

Cootamundra Police Court. Friday, April 29. Before the P.M. and Mr. W. A. Byrne, J.P.

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

John Watson alias Scott was brought before the bench charged with arson at Adelong. Constable Stinson deposed that he was on night duty the previous evening and was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Small Debts Court. Tuesday. Before the Police Magistrate. Claim for Goods

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1887 · page 4

Farrell and Goulson v. Jonas Cuzner, claim for £7/10/- for goods sold and delivered. Mr. Comans appeared for plaintiff, and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court. Monday. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. B. Hurley, J.P. FRAUDULENCE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1887 · page 4

William Charles Green was brought up charged with obtaining the sum of £3 by means of a valueless cheque from Mr. Tom Cross, of the Royal hotel…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Sampson, J.P. ARSON

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 4

John Watson alias Scott was brought up on remand charged with having wilfully and maliciously set fire to a stack of straw, the property of Thomas Matthews of Wondalga,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court Thursday, May 5. (Before Messrs. W. Rand and A. T. Bolton, Js.P.) Stealing From the Person

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 2

Arthur Butler was charged with stealing the sum of 12s. 6d. from Elizabeth Gillon. Sufficient evidence was taken for the Bench to order the prisoner to stand his trial at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court. Saturday, May 7. (Before the Police Magistrate.) DRUNKENNESS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1887 · page 3

Elizabeth White was fined £1 or seven days in gaol, for being drunk in Tarcutta-street, on the 7th inst. MONDAY, MAY 9…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, May 7

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1887 · page 2

Before Messrs. Elworthy and Norton, J's.P. Rowland A. Cotton, on remand, was charged with embezzlement of gold and larceny from the Bongongolong Goldmining Company,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gundagai Small Debts Court. Friday, May 7

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1887 · page 2

Before Messrs. Elworthy and Norton, J's.P. John Mackins v. F. M. Kayser, claim for £6 10s 9d, goods sold and delivered. Verdict for plaintiff and costs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Land Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 May 1887 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. F. A. Watt (chairman) and L. A. Fosberry, J.P. Applications for conditional purchase under clauses 26, 42, and 47 of Crown Lands Act of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police Court. Wednesday, April 27. (Before Messrs. F. D. A. Korff and F. B. Hales, Js.P.). LARCENY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1887 · page 2

Peter Murphy was charged with stealing three flannel shirts and one blanket, the property of the Wagga Hospital. The prisoner, who was undefended, elected to be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The New Police Magistrate

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1887 · page 2

TUESDAY last being the first regular court day since Mr. Weekes' promotion, Mr. Elworthy J.P. on behalf of the Bench, took the opportunity of congratulating that gentlemen…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Tuesday, May 10. Before Messrs. Weekes, P.M., and Norton, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1887 · page 2

James Maguire, charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 11th April at Eurongilly, was fined 1s and 2s 6d costs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court. Friday, May 13. (Before Messrs. W. Rand and F. D. A. Kroff, Js.P.) LARCENY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1887 · page 3

Thomas Caldwell was sentenced to one week in goal for having stolen a big key, a pipe case, and a quantity of pumpkin seeds, the property of James Pratt. The same…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police Court. Saturday, May, 14. (Before the Police Magistrate.) LARCENY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1887 · page 3

Henry Parkes was charged with having stolen several tools, the property of Andrew Cruickshank, to which he pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with by the Bench…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

News of the Week. Gundagai District Court. Friday, May 13. Before His Honour Judge Forbes

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1887 · page 2

Ellen Belford v. M. A. Scott. Cash lent £90. Mr. Pitcairn (instructed by Mr. Griffin) for plaintiff, Mr. S. G. Wade (instructed by Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr, Jas. Simpson, J.P. POWELL V. ELKINS

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1887 · page 4

Assaulting and interrupting plantiff, sherriff's officer, in the execution of his duty, Mr. O'Donnell appeared for plaintiff ; and Mrs. Elkins (defendant) pleaded not guilty…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Licensing Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1887 · page 4

Same day and same Magistrates. Mr. Jabez Mitchelmore was granted a special license on the occasion of the sports on the show-ground on 24th instant…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Small Debts Court. Same day and same Magistrates. GULSON V. CUZNER

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1887 · page 4

Mr. Comans for plaintiff; and Mr. O'Donnell for defendant. Mr. Comans asked that the case be struck out with a view to have it brought on again,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Municipal Appeal Court. Tuesday. Before Messrs. C. H. B. Primrose, P.M., and J. Simpson

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1887 · page 4

Mr. O'Donnell for the council. WRIGHT, HEATON, AND CO. No appearance. W. H. MATTHEWS…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 21 May 1887 · page 6

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. PETTY LARCENY. Patrick Carrol and James Thompson were charged on summons with stealing fruit on…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →