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Courts & crime, 1898

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Cable News. Riots' in Ireland. Orange Versus Green. Fierce Fighting at Belfast. the Police Routed. Mobs Charged by Troops. Fighting Still Proceeding. a Critical Position. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 2

Desperate and prolonged "Orange and Green" riots occurred yesterday at Belfast, in the North of Ireland, and were still continuing at midnight…

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Through Reuter's Agency. at Manilla. Surrounded by Rebels. Final Assault Deferred Admiral Dewey Fears Barbarities. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 2

The Philippine Islands, the only spot at which any fighting has yet taken place, are daily becoming less within the power of Spain…

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Nationalists Interfere. the Riots Renewed. Military Replace Police. 60 Arrests Made. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 2

The rioting in Belfast between the Orangemen and Catholics has been taken up by the Nationalists, who have been attacking the Orangemen…

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District Court. Wednesday, June 8. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers.) Undefended Cases

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 3

In a number of undefended cases a verdict was given for the amount claimed in each instance. GILMOUR V. WILSON…

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Bicycles in Court. Alleged Larceny of Two Machines. a Lengthy Hearing. a Complicated Case. a Five Months' Sentence

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 4

The June sittings of the Wagga Quarter Quarter Sessions opened before his Honor Judge Rogers at the Wagga Courthouse on Tuesday…

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Resisting the Police

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

James Myers was also charged with resisting Constable Crowley in the execution of his duty in Baylis-street on the 9th inst. A fine of £2 was imposed, in default 14 days'…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, June 9. (Before Mr. L. S. Crakanthorp, J.p.) Drunkenness

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

Donald Morrison, an old offender, for being drunk in Fitzmaurice-street on the 8th inst., was fined 1s, in default imprisonment until the rising of the court…

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The Wagga Court House

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

In Thursday's Express mention was made of a complaint the jurors had lodged against the conditions under which they sat in the Wagga Court-house. This, Judge Rodgers…

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In the District Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

One does not usually expect to find amusement in the District Court. But on Thursday afternoon Mr. Wm. Rudd, the defendant in an action for alleged breach of…

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Food and Boracic Acid. a Police Court Case: the Australasia Butter Case. Regrets by the Bench. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 3

A case came before one of the police courts to-day, in which a produce merchant was charged with selling hams and poultry containing…

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Convicted of Assault. Heavy Sentences. 5 AND 7 Years. Sydney, Friday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 3

The two men, John Wilson and Henry Thompson, convicted of assault on Thomas Rutledge outside the Union Club in Bligh-street were…

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Land Court Decisions. Wagga Cases

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 5

At Thursday's sitting of the Land Appeal Court id Sydney the following cases of local interest were decided:— The appeal of James Boyton against the…

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Partnership Moneys. District Court Action. Verdict for the Plaintiff

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

At the Wagga District Court yesterday, before hit Honor Judge Rogers and a jury of four, Edward Seymour sued Michael Byrnes for che recovery of £34 19s 7d, alleged to be…

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District Court. Thursday, June 9. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers.) SISSONS V. EDGIILL

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

Mr. Whitfeld, instructed by Mr. Harold Baylis, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. P. K. White, instructed by Mr. W. M. J. Walsh, for the defendant…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, June 13. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Drunkenness

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 3

John Farroll, charged with being drunk and disorderly on Saturday night in Fitzmaurice-street, pleaded guilty. The accused, who was described as an old offender, was…

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Telegraphic. New South Wales. Abduction. Prior Found Guilty. Sentenced to 3 Years. Appeal to Full Court. Sydney, Monday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

John Murray Prior, who on Friday was found guilty of the abduction of Jessie M'Donald, a girl under 18 years of age, was brought up for…

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Wagga Licensing Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

The annual sitting of the Wagga Licensing Court for the renewal of publicans' licenses was held at the Wagga Courthouse yesterday Messrs G. Martin, P.M., C. F. Bolton and L…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, June 13,1898. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Breaches of Peace and Good Order

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 4

John Farrell pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and disorderly in Fitzmaurice street on Saturday night, and was fined £1 in default 7 days…

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The War. a British Official's Experience. Charged As a Spy. London, June 10

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

An unploasant experience has befallen a British offioial at Puerto Rico. The Spanish Governor (Licut.-Oonaral Marior)accuaced Mr. Bett, secretary to the British…

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Prize Fights. Stopped by the Police. Flight of the Pugilists. Sydney, Monday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

Attempts were made to conduct several prize fights in the vicinity of Sydney yesterday, but the police were quickly on the track and the pugilists…

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