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Courts & crime, 1895

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Wagga Circuit Court. Thursday, April 4. (Before His Honor Mr. Acting-Justice Barton.) Civil Sittings. Gibbs v. POWELL

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 5

The hearing of this case was resumed. This was an action brought against the curate of intestate estates, to establish the legality of a will purporting to be made by…

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Gundagal Police Court. Monday, April 7

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 3

Before Mr. Weekes, P. M., and Mr. Bibo, J. P. Edward Morley was brought up charged with assaulting Mrs. Johnston, of Punch-street. Mr. Weekes prosecuted, and Mr. Griffin appesred for…

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Before the Police Court. Arrest of an Accomplice. London, April 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 3

Oscar Wilde was brought up at the Bow-street Police Court yesterday. The arrest on which the warrant was issued has not been shaken by anythiug…

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The Police Court Proceedings. "Proved Up to the Hilt." London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 3

Oscar Wilde and Taylor, who acted as his intermediary, were brought up at Bow-street on Saturday. Several witnesses gave evidence which went to show the charges were…

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Kissing Cases in Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 4

The grave dignified members of the legal profession appear to derive much amusement from the subject of kisses, which come before them most…

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Albury Circ[?]it Court. Albury

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 2

THE Circuit Court was opened to-day before his Honor Mr. Justice Barton. The criminal list was light. William Smith, a young man, was presented on a charge of endeavoring to…

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Gundagai Police Court. Wednesday, April 10. Before Mr. Weekes. P. M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1895 · page 2

Edward Morley appeared on remand, charged with assaulting Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Grifia appeared for accused, and Mr. E. E. Weekes for the complainant…

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Cundagal Small Debts Court. Thursday, April. 11

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1895 · page 2

Before Mr. Weekes, P. M., and Mr.Bibo J. P: M. Searie v. A. Turner— claim of £2/17/0, goods sold.A verdict was entered for plaintiff, with casts…

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Licensing court. Wednesday, April, 10. Before Mr. Weekes, P. M., and Mr. J. M'Inerney, J. P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1895 · page 2

Jerenials Tracey was charged with having on the 8th inst. knowingly perimitted disorderly persons to remain on his premises known us the Club House Hotel…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 3

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Boxsell, J.P. INSULTING LANGUAGE. Robert Legge, night watchman, was…

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A Solicitor Ordered out of Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 2

A MAINTENANCE case was heard at the Newtown Court Sydney, in which Mr. John G. Herbert a solicitor, appeared for the complainant. At the conclusion of…

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Assault

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 2

Robert Wright was charged with assaulting William Rose, and pleaded not guilty. Senior-Sergeant Powell deposed that at about 11.30 on Saturday night, prosecutor…

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Tuesday, April 16Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.) LARCENY

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 2

John Morrell, a young roan described at a labourer, was charged with stealing an oil stone, brace and bit, plane, two chisels and a square the property of Charles Brown…

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Tuesday, April 16th. (Before the Police Magistrate) LARCENY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 2

John Morrell pleaded guilty to having stolen an oil stone, a brace and bit, a plane, 2 chisels and a square, the property of Charles Brown, and was sentenced to one…

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Wagga Police Court. Saturday, April 13Th. (Before Mr. W. Rand, J.p.) Riotous Behaviour

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 2

Thomas Clark, charged with behaving in a riotous manner in a public place, pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s. with the option of 3 days' imprisonment…

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Wagga Police Court. Saturday, April 13Th, 1895. (Before Mr. W. Rand, J.p.) Riotous Behaviour

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 2

Thomas Clark was fined 10s, in default 3 days gaol, for riotous behaviour on 12th inst. The fine was raid…

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Gundagai Police Court. Thursday, April 18. Before Mr. Weekes,. P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 2

Joseph Ryan appeared on remand charged with having stolen a heifer branded JC over L, the property of Edwin Leary. Mr. Griffin appeared for the defence…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, April 18Th. (Before the Police Magistrate) Indecent Language

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1895 · page 2

William Hayes was brought up charged with using indecent language in a public place, and was fined £1 with the option of 14 days…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 20 April 1895 · page 3

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. DRUNKENNESS, &c. William Kouig was charged with the above offences committed at Stockinbingal;…

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Assaulting the Police

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 April 1895 · page 3

William Hayes was charged with assaulting Constable Dwyer whilst in the execution of his duty, and pleaded guilty. It appeared that the Constable saw the accused lying…

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