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Courts & crime, 1899

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Gundagai Police Court Monday, September 4. Before Mr. Clarks, P.m. a Game of "Two-up."

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

Police v. William Barton, for allowing an unlawful game to be played on his licensed. promises at Race, to with "Two up." Mr. Griffin, for defendants, pleaded…

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Arrests on the Rand. Editors Charged with High Treason. London, September 3

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

Contemporaneously with the agreement to the Capetown conference, the Boer Government has taken action against the editors of the leading…

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The Courts Cootamundra Police Court Saturday. Drunks

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 4

Thos. Wiggins (on bail) was charged with riotous behaviour in Parker ist. on Friday. Ho pleaded guilty. Con- stable Leggett deposed that accused…

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Police Court Monday, SEPTEMBER 4, 1899. BEFORE Mr W. Clarke, P.M.

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 2

Police v W. Barton.—Allowing an unlawful game, to wit "heading them," on his licensed premises at Reno…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 2

A SMALL Debts Court was held on Monday, when the following cases were disposed of M. Ryan v. Hector Anderson goods sold, £5 5s. Mr…

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The New Court House

Coolamon Echo · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 4

The contractors are getting along steadily with the above building. The foundations, which ate of concrete, are all laid, and now that they are down,…

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That Local Land Court Sittings Petition

Coolamon Echo · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 4

It is now nearly three months since the Federal Referendum Day, and it will he remembered that on that date a petition was numerously signed by…

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The Shadow of Death. John Mobility Tells How It Feels to Be Sentenced to the Gallows

Coolamon Echo · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 5

People who feel a morbid interest in the sensations experienced by persons condemned to death will doubtless find food for reflection in the following remarks by…

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Hard on Criminals. She French Police Show How They Identify Them Every Time

Coolamon Echo · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 5

The professional skill and ingenuity of the Parisian police are admirably exemplified in the very interesting display made by their department at the World’s fair…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 4

SITTINGS of the Land Appeal Court of New South Wales will he holden at the Courthouse, Wagga, commencing at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 20th September, for the…

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Small Debts Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 6

AT the Small Debts Court on Wednesday last the following cases were heard:—Minogue v. Mrs. O'Brien; verdict for 14 4s 6d, costs of court…

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The Courts Cootamundra Police Court. Wednesday. (Before the P.M.) Taken down at his " own GAME."

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 3

Arthur Woolla v. William Renehan, No appearance of prosecutor. Mr Mac Mahon, who appeared for the defendant asked to have the case struck out, and a…

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Henty. (From Our Correspondent.) New Tennis Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 4

THE opening day of the new [?] Ten[?] Courts on the recreation ground, was celebr[?]ted last Saturday afternoon, with a friendly game between the locals and a…

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Police Court. Thursday, September 7Th. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 2

John Smith, Richard Spence, Michael Hogan, Alexander Stewart, Peter Travers and John Robertson were charged on remand with entering the dwelling of Edward…

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Junee Police Court. This Day. Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M.

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 2

Frederick Davis, was charged with selling one bottle of beer on Sunday last. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, September 11. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Drunk and Disorderly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 2

John Skeats pleaded guilty to having been drunk and disorderly in Baylis-street on Saturday last, and was fined £1 with an alternative of six days' imprisonment…

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Wagga Police Court Saturday, Septemebr 9th (Before Messrs. G.Martin, P.M. and James Gormly, J.p.) Lunacy

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 3

Alexander Reid was brought forward after several remands, as a [?] deemed to be insane, and an order as made for his admission to the Kenmore…

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Land Notes. Land Appeal Court. Wagga Wagga Sitting

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 4

The following is the list of cases to be dealt with at the sitting of the Land Appeal Court, which takes place at the Court House, Wagga Wagga, on…

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Cable News. Dreyfus Guilty. Decision of the Court. Ten Years in a Fortres. London, September 10

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 2

The proceedings of the court-martian which has been sitting at Rennes for the re-trial of Captain Dreyfus were brought to a close yesterday…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 2

Thomas Brogen pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly at Wallond been on Sunday. Const. O'Leary doposed to the arrest. Accused…

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