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Courts & crime, 1899

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American Police Views. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 June 1899 · page 2

As the outnome of their investigations regarding the robbery of sovereign from the strong-room of the R.M.S. Alameda, the San Francisco police believe that the missing box…

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Wagga Police Court. Saturday, June 3Rd. (Before Messrs. W. Shaw, J. Hayes and R. S. Heydon, J.'s P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1899 · page 2

James Lewis Carter, John Thomas and Henry Nelson were charged with stealing in company a number of articles from a railway ganger's tent at Harcficld, the properly of…

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Three Men and Their Swags. Stealing From Tents. Breaking and Entering. Articles Found on Accused

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 June 1899 · page 4

The police court was kept open pretty nearly the whole of Saturday hearing charges against three young men suspected of stealing from tents near…

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The Dreyfus Case. New Court Martial Ordered. [Reuter's Telecrams.] London, June 3

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1899 · page 2

An interview with Major Esterhazy is published in "The Times" which bears his signature. He repeats the confession made by him that the " bordereau," upon which Dreyfus…

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Cable News. the Dreyfus Case. the Judgment. Fresh Court-martial Ordered. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 June 1899 · page 2

The Court of Cassation delivered judgment yesterday in the revision of the sentence of perpetual imprisonment passed upon Captain Dreyfus by court-martial in…

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Police Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 2

Before the local Bench on Monday— composed of Mr Clarke, P.M. and. Messrs W. Matchett and J. M. Dodd, J's P.—the following police court…

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New Magistrate

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 2

ON Wednesday last Dr. W. M. Lyttleton was sworu in as a magistrate by W. W. Webb, J.P…

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Police Court. Monday, June 5Th, 1899

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 2

BEFORE M Clarke, P.M., and Messrs Dodd and Iatchett, J's.P. Joseph Patrick Kelly v. John Clyne, assault…

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Police Court. Friday, June 2, 1899. (Before W. F. Clarke Esq., P.M. POLICE v. W. J. RUE--Alleged, charge of stealing charcoal

The Temora Star · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 2

Constable Manglosdorf deposed : About 11 a.m. on the 27th May last, from information received I proceeded to defendant's blacksmith shop in…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 2

A SMALL Debts Court was held on Monday, when the following cases were disposed of: Cornett Bros, v. W. Gittoes, £1 18s l1d. Verdict for…

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Warden's Court. Monday, June 6tii

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. Warden Clarke. Application by G. Woodbridge for suspension of work on p.g. leases, 1 and 7, 20 acres and 15 acres respectively, country…

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Wagga Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, June 6. (Before His Honor Judge Coffey.) Mr. J. N. Mason acted as Crown Prosecutor. Theft of Jewellery

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 2

William Henry Knight, a youth, was charged with stealing a quantity of jewellery, consisting of ten watches, six watch chains, two finger rings and one…

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Wagga District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Coffey). Wednesday, June 7Th. Undefended Cases

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 3

Several undefended cases for the recovery of amount due for goods sold and delivered were disposed of, judgment in each instance being given for the plaintiff…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Wednesday a Railway Case

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 10 June 1899 · page 2

Joseph Davis was charged with driving horses on to the railway line. Plea, guilty. Mr J. C. Thom, Solicitor for…

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Police Court. Friday, June 2, 1899. (Before W. F. Clarke, P M.)

The Temora Star · Saturday 10 June 1899 · page 2

Alexander Duncan M'Donald, J.P., of Narraburra, v. Denis O'Keefe, J.P., of Narraburra, and Licensing Magistrate of Temora…

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Wagga Police Court. Saturday, June 10Th. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Alleged Sheep Stealing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1899 · page 2

DAVID Beazley was charged with feloniously stealing one sheep the property of the Executors of the late Richard Cox, of Marrar, on 27th May. The accused was…

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Albury. Monday. Horse Stealing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1899 · page 2

An audacious case of horse stealing was reported to the Albury police to-day. It seems that last night a horse was removed from George Carter's stables at the Albury…

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Police Court. Tuesday, June 6. (Before T. H. Elwin, J.P.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1899 · page 3

James McDonald, charged with using indecent language in Larmer-street, was fined £20s, in default 14 days. The fine was paid…

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Small Debts Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1899 · page 2

S. H. Hain and Co. v. Alexander McPherson, claim for balance of commission on sheep sold. Mr Robertson appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Willans for defendant…

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Intercolonial. Sydney. Monday. Albury Court House

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1899 · page 2

D. M'Donald is the lowest tenderer for additions to the court house at Albury, the price being £334. SENSATIONAL ROBBERY…

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