Terrible Murder and Suicides in Melbourne
MR. P. C. Plaisted, the well-known organist, was on Thursday night arrested for the murder of his wife at Box Hill. Mr. Plaisted, who admitted his guilt, was lodged at the…
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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court Friday. (Before the P M., and Mb. Wright, J.p.) School Cubs
Eilen Reed was charged with neglecting the education of her son, Wis. Reed, a lad aged 12 years tod 8 moons. Mrs. Reed said her children had been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Police Court. Monday. May 13. (Before the Police Magistrate,) VAGRANCY
Timothy Hegarty was brought up on a charge of having insufficient visible lawful means of support. The prisoner was rewanded for one week…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Petty Debts Court. Monday, May 13. (Before the Police Magistrate,)
The usual monthly Court for the hearing of claims was held yesterday. In the fallowing cases verdicts for the plaintiffs were returned:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, May 10
Before Messrs. Weekes, P.M. and Norton. J. P. W. Logan was charged with using indecent language, within hearing of the public passing in Sheridan-street…
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Lawn tennis has been for years past a favorite out door amusement amongst fashionable society in Wagga, several very excellent "lawns" being attached to the…
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Same day and same Bench. Thomas Talbot was charged with obtaining liquor and refusing to pay for it. Jonas Cuzner deposed: The accused came…
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BEFORE Messrs. P. W. Watt (chairman) T. M'Beath, and E. P. Barnes, J.P. Mr. W. J. Barnes, conditional purchase inspector, was in attendance…
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BEFORE Messrs. C. H. B. Primrose, P.M., and H. Wright, J.P. WHITE. V. SOLOMON. Claim for £1/10/-for rent. No appearance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Courts. Small Debts Court. Tuesday. (Before the P.M., end Mr. Wright, J.P.) White v. Solomon
This was a claim from 110. There was no appearance of defendant. Yard tot for amount. Styles v. Powell…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, May 15. (Before the Police Magistrate,) DRUNKENNESS
Thomas Collins for this offence was fined 10s, or the usual alternative…
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An inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Mrs. P. C. Plaisted, the victim of the Box Hill tragedy, was held by Mr, C. Candler, the district coroner, at the house of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →licensing' Court. Tuesday, May 14. (Before Messras. Baylis, P.M., E Ingram, and T. W. Hammond, J's.P.) TRANSFERS
The liconse of the Locomotive Hotel, Junee Junction, together with the billiard license, was transferred from Stephen Kelly to Peter O'Malley…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wagga Police Court. Saturday, May 18. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Breaking and Entering
Thomas Roberts was charged with breaking into the dwelling house of John Murphy, and stealing therefrom a quantity of cigars, tobacco, pipes, and pocket-knives…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Monday, May 20. (Before the Police Magistrate,) Ikdecenov and Bad Language
Thomas Carry for offending against decency by exposing his person in Crampton Lane on the previous day, was floed £3, in default one month in gaol. For using…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Friday, Mat 17. Before Mr. Weekes, P.M.
Charles Whitworth was charged with assaulting George Woodbridge, South Gundagai, by striking him with a paling. Mr. Griffin appeared for Woodbridge…
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BEFORE Mr. C. H. B. Primrose, P.M., and Mr. W. A. Byrne, J.P. Margaret Anderson, charged with being drunk, was fined 5/- or 24 hours',…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Courts. Cootamundra Polioe Court' Tuesday. (Before the P.M., and Mr. Byrne, U.m
Margaret Anderson, for having indulged too freely, was ordered to pay 5- or 24 hours. CONNELLY v. GARDINER…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, May 21. (Before the Police Magistrate,) INSANITY
James Ah Ken appeared before the Court charged with being of unsound mind. Constable Richard B. Griffin, stationed at The Rock, deposed that he had seen the…
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Some excitement was caused in Yass on Saturday through the escape of two prisoners from the gaol. It seems that Warder Costley, who had been on duty from 11 o'clock on…
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