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Courts & crime, 1896

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Wednesday. (Before R. Hughes, J. Miller, sod E. Doidge, Esqs., Js.P.) Furious Riding

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 18 July 1896 · page 2

John Carrol and Robert McIntrye, two young men, were charged with furious riding through the Borough. Mr MacMahon, for the accused,…

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District Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1896 · page 4

BEFORE his Honor Judge Forbes. MATTHEWS V. JAMES. Claim, £108, an amount for which a guarantee had been given. Mr. Morgan for…

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District Court. TUESDAY. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 22 July 1896 · page 2

W. H. Matthews v. Richard James, No appearance of defendant. Claim for £108, pro. note and interest. Verdict for amount, and one witness expenses…

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Wagga Police Court. TUESDAY, July 21. (Before Messrs. W. Shaw and G. Sheppard. Js. P.) Towns Police Act

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 2

A man named Joseph Rodd was proceeded against by the police for carrying a ladder on a footway to the danger of the general public. The evidence given in the…

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The Gidgee Horse Stealing Case. Gaffey Promises to Escape

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 2

There arrived in Sydney on Sunday from New Zealand by the steamer Anglian, Junee Percy Gaffey, who is under arrest on a charge of horse stealing. Gaffey's history during…

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Tragedy in Sydney. Suicide and Attempted Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 4

Evan Prosser, residing at Neutral Bay, Sydney, on Monday attempted to murder his wife and committed suicide. Shortly afternoon Mrs Prosser heard a shot and running…

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Extraordinary Tragedy in Sydney. Suicide and Attempted Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 4

EVAN Prosser, residing at Noutral Bay, on Monday attempted to murder bis wife, and committed suicide. Shortly after noon Mrs. Prosser hoard a shot, and running into her…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, 21St July, 1896. (Before Messrs. Wm. Shaw and G. Sheppard, J's.P.) Summons Cases

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 2

Joseph Rodd was summoned by the police for carrying a ladder on the footway, and was fined 1s with 4s 10d coats in default levy aud distress…

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Adelong Day by Day. Police Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 2

At the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. A. W. Molineaux, J.P., William Winslett was charged with making use of obscene language. The accused pleaded guilty, and was fined £2…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. E. Doidge, J.P. DRUNK

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 8

A man named Joseph A brahamson, alias Hugh Abraham, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly ; and, there being a previous record against him, he was fined…

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"Slippery Jack" at the Bathurst Court. Bathurst

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 4

Jean Lefung, alias John Le Rossa, better known as "Slippery Jack," was brought before the Bathurst Police Court this morning. Three charges were preferred against…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 2

SITTINGS of the Land Appeal Court of Now South Wales will be held at the Courthouse, Wagga Wagga, commencing at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the 12th of August…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, 21St July, 1896. (Before Messrs Fosbery and Moran, J.'sP.) Obscene Language

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 2

Joseph Smith was charged with using obscene language in Baylis-street on Sunday night. Accused pleaded not guilty and was…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide. Two Women Injured. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 2

AN attempted murder and a successful suicide were evonts which created great excitementat Parkea yesterday. A station hand named James Manns, who for some time…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, July 27. (Before Messrs. L. A. Fosbery and P. Moran J.p.) Alleged Obscene Language

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 2

Joseph Smith was chargcd with using obscene language in Baylis-street on the previous day. Mr. Coleman appeared on behalf of the…

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Tee N.s.w. Land Appeal Court. Sittings at Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 2

Sittings of the Land Appeal Court of New South Wales will be held at the Court-house, Wagga, on Wednesday, 12th August, for the hearing of all appeals in respect of which…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, 28Th July, 1896. (Before Messrs. Moran and Shaw, J's.P.) Diseased Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 3

Phineas Hann was summoned by Sergeant Coveney to show cause why four head of bullocks found in his possession, and diseased, should not be destroyed…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, July 28. (Before Meaars. P. Moran and W. Shaw. J.'s P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 2

Jonathan William Vincent, on remand, was brought up charged with being of unbound mind. Dr. Wren deposed: I have had the…

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Mercadool Land Cases. Govern Went Prosecute for Conspiracy. Nineteen Persons Charged. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 2

As a sequel to the " Mercadool land cases," this morning the Attorney-General filed informations at the Central Criminal Court in which 19 persons are charged with…

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The Convict Butler. Sentenced to 10 Years. the Prisoner Is Impudent. Scathing Remarks by the Judge

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 4

AMONGST the prisoners called up for sentence at the Criminal Court, Melbourne, on Monday, before Mr. Justice Holroyd, was the notorious criminal Butler, who, under the…

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