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Courts & crime, 1899

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Junee police Courts

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 2

NOTE. In future every case brought before the Court will be reported and we request the public to note this THIS DAY…

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Wagga Police Court. Saturday, June 15Th. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Assahlt

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 2

VIDA Vincent charged her mother, Bridget Vincent, with unlawfully assaulting her on July 1st. Mr. Baylis appeared for the complainant,…

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Narandera Quarter Sessions Saturday, July 15. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers and a Jury of Twelve.) Assault and Robbery

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 3

William Pengelly was charged with assaulting with intent to rob one Robert Black at Narandera on July 1st…

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District Court. Saturday, July 15. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers.) Undefended Cases

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 3

The undefended cases were taken first, and a number of these which had been settled, were struck out. Jarman v. Hill, claim for debt…

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Licensing Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 2

At the Licensing Court or, Monday, before Massrs Clarke, P.M. (chairman), and Mossrs McInerney and ROberson, Licensing Magistrates, an…

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District Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 2

A District Court will be held on Friday, August 4 next, commencing at 10 a.m, Under the new District Court Rules all plaints must be entered 14…

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Police Court. Monday, July 17Th, 1899. BEFORE Mr. Clarke, P.M. Resulting Language

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 2

John McNamara, senr., summoned Michael Sheody for using insulting words towards him, to wit, " You're a b—scoundrel, and you're a loafer…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 2

ON Monday last the following were heard at the local Court by Mr. Clarke, P.M. : R.E. Jones v. Jas. McWilliam, goods sold, £6 19s 5d…

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Melbourne Wednesday. the Eastern Market Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1899 · page 2

The second trial of Emery Gordon Medor, charged with the murder of Francis Richard Stevens in the Eastern Market on April 10th last, which was opened yesterday, was…

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Local News. Police Court

Coolamon Echo · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 4

On Tuesday morning at the Police Court, before Messrs. Stinson and Berrie, Js.P., Daniel Selby was charged with the larceny of a pipe, the…

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Verdict of Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 3

At the inquest touching the death of Sarah Hughes, the victim of the Oxford-street mystery, to-day, some remarkable evidence was given by Dr…

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Narandera Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, July 18. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers and a Jury of Twelve.) Indecent Assault

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 3

William Brown was charged with having indecently assaulted a child named Gladys Ellen Stead, 4½ years of age, on the 19th of June, at…

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Police Court. Tuesday, 19Th July Before the P.M.

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 2

Drunk and disorderly. John D[?]n, Frederick Hassett, Claude Stephens, James Conway, Thomas Crowe and Charles Davis were each fined 10s and…

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A Serious Charge. Reduced to Common Assault. an Adelong Case

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 3

AT the Adelong Police Court on Tuesday last, before McClarke, P M., Thomas Campbed or Scott, a well grown youth of 18 summers, of Shepardslowu, was…

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Warden's Court. Tuesday, 19th July

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 2

BEFORE the Warden. Robert Crouch v. Westphal and party, diverting waters of Adoloug Creek…

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Intercolonial. Sydney Friday. Death of a Police Officer

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 2

Sub-Inypector Scott died to-day from lung affection. THE PERTHSHIRE SALVAGE. It is reported that the sum of £5000 has…

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Police Court

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 2

At the Police Court, on Tuesday, the 18th instant, Mr. Clarke, P.M., presiding, Thomas Campbell, better known as Scott, was charged with…

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Wagga Police Court. Saturday, July 22Nd. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Alleged Cattle Stealing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 2

JOHN Burns was charged by Sergeant Anderson with having, on or about April 24th, stolen at Book Book one cow, branded R.A., the property of James Inglis of…

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Warden's Court

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 2

In the Warden's Court, before Mr. Warden Clarke, Peter Crouch proceeded against George Westphal, Carl Peining and John Grubb, and same…

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District Intelligence. Tumut. Police Court. Wednesday, July 19TH. (Before Mr. W. Clarks, P.M.)

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 2

Andrew Campbell, of Yarrangobilly, was charged with using insulting words towards Charles West on the 1st May. Mr. Taylor for complainant, Mr. Emanuel…

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