The Geelong Gaol Scandal
A BALLARAT telegram of Friday says:— The trial of Charles Foster, a warder in the Geelong Goal, on two charges of receiving bribes from Mabel Gill to influence him to…
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Wagga Police Court. (Before Mr. H. Baylis, P.m.) Modnay, June 8. Unsound Mind
Charles George Ross was charged, on remand, with being of unsound mind, and was ordered to be sent to the Reception House, Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Police Court. Monday, June 8Th, 1896. (Before Mr. H. Baylis, P.m.) a Violent Character
John Wright was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and assaulting constables Leaver and Rutzon whilst in the execution of their duty on Saturday night…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Horse Stealing
William Williams was indicted for stealing a horse the property of Edwin Oppy of Cross Roads. Prisoner pleaded nut guilty and was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, 9Th June, 1896. (Before Mr. H. Baylis, P.m.) Breach of Borough By-laws
Fines were inflicted on the undermentioned defendants for allowing horses and cattle to stray within the borough:—James Stearman 10s and 4s 10d costs; Thomas Carrol, 10s…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wagga District Court. Wednesday, June 10
THE Wagga District Court was opened at the local Court House yeaterday morning before His Honor Judge Forbes. A number of undefended oases were dealt…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga District Court. Wednesday, 9Th June, 1896
The sittings of the Wagga District Court were opened by Mr. District Court Judge Forbes this day when the following business was transacted:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singular Assault Case
IN the Supreme Court, Sydney, on Wednesday Eliz Clark sued George Eaton, mayor of Enfield, for £1000 for alleged assault. The evidence given was extremely…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Magistrate Speaks Out
In refusing a license to sell liquor during a football match at Ballarat (Vic), Mr. Leader, P.M., made the following remarks:— It was quite unnecessary that special facilities for the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Coonabarabran Murder. Mrs. Miller's Antecedents
The woman Elizabeth Miller, convicted of the murder of her husband, Thomas Miller, by administering strychnine poison to him on February 19th last, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wagga District Court
The sitting of the Wagga District Court was continued on Thursday at the local courthouse before his Honor District Court Judge Forbes…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Wednesday. (Before H. Baylis, Esq., P.M., and E. Doidge, Esq., J.P.)
Patrick Barrett, alias Macgregor, was charged with disorderly conduct. The arresting constable deposed that at quarter to 12 on the previous night he…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga District Court. Thursday, June 11
The sitting of the Wagga District Court was continued on Thursday at the local court-house before His Honor District Court Judge Forbes…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, June 16. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Alleged Assault. M'Namara v. Sheffield
In this case a man named M'Namara prosecuted Frederick Sheffield for having assaulted him by stabbing him in the wrist on 3rd inst…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Assault
Augoslme M'Namara summoned Frederick William Sheffield for assault alleged to have been committed appeared for defendant who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Police Court. Tuesday 16Th June, 1896. (Before Mr. H. Baylis, P.M. TREPASS
George James Mulholland summoned Richard Evans for trespassing on his enclosed lands at Ours. Defendant pleaded guilty, but the summons was not proceeded with as…
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BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. E. Doidge, J.P. ALLEGED STEALING OF GOODS. George Barrett of Bowral, was charged…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Small Debts Court
Same day and same bench. GOODS. Juleff v. Elias A. Faulkner (Newtown), 11/3. Verdict by default and costs…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Wednesday. (Before H. Baylie, Esq., P.M., end E. Doidge, Esq., J.P.)
An old man named Smith was remanded to the 24th inst. for medical examination. ED. ROSS V. GEORGE EARRETT…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court. Wednesday. (Before the same Bench.)
Juliff v. E. Falkoner.--There was no appearance of defendant. Plaintiff deposed as to the debt being still owing, and was given a verdict for 113. with…
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