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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1899

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Junes Police Court.. Friday, July 21.. Before Messrs Humphrys,. Quilter, and M Kinnon,. J.s.P

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 2

William Hughes aud Chas. Santaine were charged with stealing three sheepskins and three bags of wool. Constable O'Rourke, stationed, at…

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Municipal Appeal Court. (Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M.)

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

The adjourned appeal of the Rev. T. J. Carroll against the assessment of the Roman Catholic Church properties was dealt with. Mr. Emanuel…

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Police Court. Monday, July 21Th, 1899

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 July 1899 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. Bibo and Matchett, J's.P. James Brown (on bail) was charged with using indecent language in…

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Junee Police Court. Wednesday, July26

The Junee Democrat · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs Humphrys, Dobbyes and McKinnos. Stripping bark from standing trees on, road leading.from Junee to Gundagai…

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The New Court House

Coolamon Echo · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 3

The contractor for the new courthouse and lockup is proceeding apace with the building and before long we will see it rearing itself to its proper dimensions…

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Gipsy Queen in Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 2

A romantic statement was told at Clerkenville Police Gourt by a middle-aged woman of olive complexion and raven black hair. She applied for advice, handing up the following…

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The Stirring Days of Yore. Moke About This Kelly Gang. the Murder of Sheeritt

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 4

THE following evidence given at the inquest on the body of the unfortunate young man Aaron Shettit, throws some additional light on the circumstances…

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Albury. Friday. Barbarous Assault

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

Mischael Ryan, a well-known property owner at Bonegilla, Victoria, went to Wodonga yesterday via Albury to vote at the federal referendum On returning he got…

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Police Court. Thursday, July 27. (Before C. E. DeBoos, Esq., J.P.)

The Temora Star · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

ARTHUR Hill, and Jane Hill, were charged with stealing a quantity of groceries and vegetable produce, the property of Annie Smith, a married…

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, July 28. (Before Mr. L. A. Fosbery, J.p.) Illegally on Premises

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

ROBERT Stewart was charged on the information of Constable Scott with having been found on the premises of Patrick M'Glyun for an unlawful purpose, to wit to steal, on…

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The Courts Small Debts Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

Boyd v. Curry claim for £2125, balance owing on a promissory note. Mr Mathews for the defendant admitted the debt…

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Junes Police Court

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 1 August 1899 · page 2

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

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, July 31. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Drunk and Disorderly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1899 · page 2

Wm. Purkis, an old offender, pleaded guilty to having been drunk and disorderly in Baylin-street, and was fined £1, with costs 4s, in default 6 days'…

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District Intelligence. Tumut. District Court. Friday, July 28Th. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers.)

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1899 · page 2

Messrs. Armstrong and Stephen (barristers, were present. R. M. SHELLEY V. JAMES PURCELL Mr. Stephen (instructed by Mr. F…

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Police Court. Wednesday, August 2Nd .Before Mr Martin, P.M.

Coolamon Echo · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 4

John McDonald (on bail) was [?] with supplying drugs to Annie May Barr for an alleged illegal purpose. Inspector Smith appeared for the…

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Police Court. Monday, July 31. (Before J. W. Lees, J.P.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 3

Wm Peters (Dubbo), was charged with using indecent language in East Street on 29th ult., aud fined 10s or 3 days…

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Junee Police Court Wednesday, August 2, 1899. BEFORE Mr G. Dobbyns; J.P

The Junee Democrat · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 2

Alfred, Williams, on remand, was charged with stealing one sheepskin, tho property of John Wennerbon. Sergoaut Walsh gave evidence to the…

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Officers Court-martialled

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 2

A number of Spanish officers are being tried by court-martial at Madrid for the surrender of Santiago, in Cuba…

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Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, August 1. Before His Honor Judge Rogers. Indecent Assault

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 2

Mann Singh was charged with that he did, on 7th March, [?]800, at Gilmore Creek, indecently assault one Frederick Korn, a bor 14 yean of age…

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District Court. Tuesday, August 1. Before His Honor Judge Rogers. Un[?]ded Cases

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 2

G. W. Last. James Higgins, dishonoured promi[?]ry note, £11/11/11, and interest from May 31st, 1897, altogether £13/9/10. Mr Crowe for plainliff. Verdict for amount…

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