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Courts & crime, 1899

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Wagga Circuit Court. Cheney V. Bardwell. £3000 Damages Claimed. Continuation of the Hearing

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 October 1899 · page 3

The hearing of the action in which John Cheney, junr., grazier, of 'Possum Plains Station, Humula, sought to recover £3000 damages from Charles…

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A Gaol Escapee

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 1899 · page 2

A man named Wilson, alias Williams, made his escape from Castlemaine (Vic.) gaol in August last, and not away safely into New South…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Saturday. (Before the P.M.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 4 October 1899 · page 4

Three boys, Joseph Denham, Alfred Ellias, and Charles Latham, each pleaded guilty to bathing in a dam between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7…

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The Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 October 1899 · page 2

John Gulley was charged before Mr. George Martin, P.M., with using indecent language in Edward-street on Monday, and was fined £1, in default 6 days imprisonment…

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Murder of a Missionary

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 October 1899 · page 2

The Rev. W. S. Park, of Pill-street, thinks the missionary reported to have been murdered at Tanna is likely to be the Rev. Alex. Gillies stationed in an outlying district in…

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Military Court of Inquiry

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 October 1899 · page 2

Further evidence was taken to-day at the military court of inquiry against Major Waine. WEATHER FORECAST…

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The Gatton Murders. Police Commission Inquiries

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1899 · page 2

THE inquiry into the organisation of the Queensland police by a Royal Commission continues. On Monday Inspector Urquhart was further examined. He said everything…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Cheney V. Bardwell. £3000 Damages Claimed. Continuation of the Hearing. Conclusion of the Case. Verdict for Plaintiff

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 October 1899 · page 3

The hearing of the action in which John Cheney, junr., grazier, of 'Possum Plains Station, Humula, sought to recover £3000 damages from Charles…

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Junee Police Court. Saturday, September 30. BEFORE Mr. Martin, M.P. Ill Treating a Child

Coolamon Echo · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 2

James Alexander Cross and Marion Lydia Cross (husband and wife) were [?]arged with w[?]fully and without reasonable cause illtreating a child named Clara…

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Junse Polios Court. Wednesday, October 4

The Junee Democrat · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 2

Before Mr. Martin, P.M. ILL TRKEATING a child. James Alexander Cross was charged with [?] or about the 21st September…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 2

Patrick Kildea v. Thomas Lane, A charge of using threatening language. Plea; Not guilty…

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Young' Circuit Court

The Temora Star · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 2

WHEN the sittings of the Circuit Court were resumed on Tuesday afternoon, the jury in the case of M'Allister Kerwin, and Smith, charged with…

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Cable News. the Glasgow Frauds. Dr. Colquhoun Sentenced. London, October 4

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 2

The trial of Dr. James Colquhoun, late treasurer for the City of Glasgow, and a member of the town council, on charges of embezzlement, was concluded at Glasgow…

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Police Scandal at Manchester. London, October 5

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 2

A great scandel has occurred in connection with the Manchester City Police, accusations having been made against them of receiving bribes from brewers and publicans to conceal…

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The Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 2

William Carabott was summoned before Mr. Geo. Martin, P.M., at the Wagga Police Court yesterday for having on Oct. 1st. used insulting words towards Sergeant…

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Police Court. Thursday October 5. (Before Mr. Martin. P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 3

John Spriggs, charged with stealing a crowbar, the property of John M'Gee, near Grong Grong, was fined £5 or two months imprisonment…

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Wagga Police Court. (Monday, October 9.) (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Drunkenness

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 2

Two cases of drunkenness were dealt with, the offence in each case having occurred on Saturday. As both the accused were first offenders nominal fines of 1s, with the…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, October 9. Difficult to Decide

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 2

T. M'Ewan claimed from J. Bolger, of Bullenbong, £4, alleged to be due for work done. Mr. Walsh appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Heath on the defendants…

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Telegraphic. New South Wales. Additions to Wagga Police Quarters. Sydney, Monday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 2

The tender of Messrs C. Hardy and Co. has ben accepted for additions to the police barracks at Wagga Wagga at £488…

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The Courts. Oootamundea Police Court. Tuesday. Impounding Stock

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 2

Patrick Joseph Ward v. Michael [?]. Culbane was charged with illegally impounding stock, the property of one…

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