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Courts & crime, 1892

619 stories in Riverina's papers · page 2 of 31

Burglary

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 6

ON Thursday night a very daring act of burglary was committed at Mr. S. Cohen's Trade Palace, at an early hour. The thief, it seems, climbed to the balcony by means of…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, Jan. 14. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Disobedience of a Summons

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 2

John Thomas was brought up charged with disobeying a summons by the police, for obscene language in a public place, and fined £2, with the alternative of three…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. W. A. Byrne, J. J. Miller, and Dr. Anderson, J.P. Robert Eraser (stranger) was charged with drunkenness and pleaded guilty. Discharged…

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Serious Outbreak in an Indian Gaol

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 7

The Indian papers report a serious outbreak in Rampur Gaol. It appears that on Sunday, 25th October, Major Vincent visited the gaol on a matter…

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Licensing Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 5

BEFORE Messrs. E. P. Barnes and W. A. Byrne, J.P. Hawkers' licenses were granted to Kenneth Matthews and Ahub. Sureties…

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Serious Outbreak in an Indian Gaol

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 4

THE Indian papers report a serious outbreak in Rampur Gaol. It appears that on Sunday, 25th October, Major Vincent visited the gaol on a matter connected with the disposal of…

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Wagga District Court. Tuesday, January 10. (Before his Honor Acting Jadge Merewether.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 3

The proceedings commenced at noon, The following were the defended cases:— READ AND FAR[?] V. COX, This was an action brought to recover £22…

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Waaga District Court. Tuesday, January 19. (Before His Honor Acting-Judge Merriweather.) SHEPHARD v. FOSBERY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 3

The plaintiff sued to recover £10 10s. as commission for the valuation of two breweries in Wagga. Defendant paid £6 6s into court as satisfaction of the claim, and…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Small Debts Court. Wednesday, January 20

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 2

Before Mr. Weekes, P.M., ans Mr. Bibo, J.P. John C. Morley, Gundagad, v. Robert Murray, Cootamundra. Claim for £3, goods sold and delivered. No appearance for defendant…

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The Murder Near Bendigo. Bendigo

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 January 1892 · page 4

Aq inquest was held to-day on the body of George Cook, 7 years of age, who was killed yesterday by his mother at Huntly. The mother, Sarah Cook, was present in…

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The Organ-Grinders. an Assault and a Senerade

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 4

JOSHUA Creddick a cripple, an organ-grinder well known in West-end thoroughfares, was charged at the Westminster Police Court, London, on November 28, with having caused…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Monday. (Before H. Baylis, P. M.) Renehan V. BOSS

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 2

Michael Reneham, for whom Mr. O'Donnell appeared, summoned Alexander Ross, a drover, for having travelled sheen through his lands without giving…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Wednesday. an Offender From Cowra

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 2

A youug man named John Brand, a tailor, was charged with being wanted et Cowra for using bad languag'. Sergeant Maguire, sworn, deposed:…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. J. J. Miller, J.P.

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 8

John Brand (an intelligent looking) young man, with heavy black moustaches a of sallow complexion) was charged with disobeying a summons issued by the Cowra…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 6

BEFORE Messrs. E. P. Barnes, and W. A. Byrne, J.P. The licensing inspector, Sen.-Sergeant Maguire's, report was handed in and found…

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Police Court. Monday. Before the Police Magistrate. Carnally Knowing

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 5

Edward Rodgers was charged with the above serious offence, under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, section 42. The spectators were cleared from the…

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Burglary at Junee

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 2

ON Sunday morning at about 1 o'clock au attempt was made to burglariously enter the residence of Mr Crawley, The Sill. The would-be robber opened a…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. (Before H. Baylis P. M.) Larceny of a Watch

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 2

Jun B[?]bb gave evidence as to the watch and its disappearance from one of the rooms at the hotel, Balowrie. The bar was empty when be went to dinner…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Police Court. Wednesday, February 3. Before Mr. Weekes, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 2

Stock Inspector (Mr. MsKenzle) v. W. Edwards, Willie Ploma, trespass on a reserve. Mr. Weekes, for prosecution, asked for a postponement of the case in the absence of the…

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Gundagai Small Debts Court. Wednesday, February 3. Before Mr. Weekes. P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 2

J. Macklas, Gundagal, v. John Burns: Goods sold and delivered, claim for £2/15/. Mr. Weekes for plaintiff. No appearance for defendant…

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