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Courts & crime, 1899

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How Did Fenton Escape? an Inquiry Into the Matter. Acting-gaoler Grant Before the Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

At the police Court on Monday, before Mr. Murphy, P.M., and Messrs. Kendall and Bibo, J's.P., James Grunt was charged with negligently allowing Thomas Fenton, a…

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Esterhazy Not to Be Arrested. Court Will Clear Dreyfus. Public Prayers Asked For. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

In regard to the Dreyius case it is reported that Major Esterhazy, who was recently summoned to give evidance before the Court of Cassation, will not be arrested if he…

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Shot Dead. a Fiery Polish Officer. Kills the President of a Court Martial. London, Sunday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

Lieutenant Pekkorwile, of Warsaw, attached to one of the regiments doing duty there, was reported for neglect of duty. A court-martial was summoned to deal…

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Licensing Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

THE renewals of hotel licenses were granted by the Licensing Bench on Monday last to Messrs. A. Cauvarel, E. J. Walker, J Leary, A. Hunt,…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 1899. BEFORE Mr. Murphy, P. M. R. E. Jones V. Ah Gee: goods sold, £2 2/6. Verdict for amount claimed and costs of court 5/…

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Constable Grant Summoned. Ror Allowing a Prisoner to Escape From Gaol. a Fine of 20S. Inllicted

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

AT the Gundagai police? Court on Monday(before messrs Murphy, P. M., and Kendall and Bibo, J S.P.) Constable James Grant was…

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The Brothers Sentenced

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 2

The Clarks wars called up for sentence yesterday. Mr. Fitzhtrdings produced testimonial of the character of James Herbert Clark from…

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Indecent Assault. 2 Years Imprisonment

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 2

Daniel Glaven, a middle aged man, was charged with having on December 31st last, at Forest Hill, Wagga, committed an indecent assault on a girl of 13 yeare of age…

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Attempted Burglary. Armed Robberies in a Lady's House. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 2

A sensational burglar was perpetrated at an early hour this morning at the residence or Madame Miranda, teacher of singing, Nicholson-street, Fitzroy. Shortly…

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The Oxley Murder. a Supposed Clue

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 3

IN connection with the Oxley murder, on Sunday last, whilst engaged searching in the locality of the tragedy a party found a man's waistcoat lying near the fence at the…

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Wagga District Court. a Short Sitting

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 2

The January sitting of the Wagga District Court was commenced and concluded before His Honor Judge Coffey at the Wagga Court House yesterday…

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Burgess Before the Court. Again Remanded. [By Telegraph.] Toowoomba

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 2

Burgess was brought before the court here to-day and charged with having stolen a [?]ddle the property of Mr. Maonamara, of Toowoomba. Mr. Herbert, solicitor,…

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Burgess Before the Court. a Further Remand Granted Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 4

The man Burgess, who was arrested at Dalby last weak on suspicion of having been concerned in the murders but who was subsequently charged with the theft of a saddle…

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District Court. Wednesday, January 18Th. (Before Judge Coffey). Civil Cases

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 2

DENNIS Kane, Walbundrie, farmer, sued William Gagic, of Munyabla, for the cost of excavating a tank of 1853 cubic yards at 8½d per yard on property of his at…

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Quarter Sessions. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Coffey). Tuesday, January 17Th. Mr. H. Harris prosecuted for the Crown. DISCHARGED

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 2

Cornelius M'Carthy, an elderly man, was charged with setting fire to the tent of the informant, John Broughton, with intent to injure on the 2nd April of last year…

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Junee Police Court. Wednesday, January 17, 1809. Before Mr. T. C. HUMPHRYS, J.P. STEALING

The Junee Democrat · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 3

John Swausbury, alias Williams, was charged with stealing the sun of £1 10 the property of Robert Taylor. Constable Field deposed that on Sunday…

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Junee Police Court. Monday, January 16

Coolamon Echo · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs Humphrys and Dobbyns, JsP. J. J. MEALE V. P. CARROLL. This was a case of trespass on enclosed…

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Local and General News Tumut Police Court. Wednesday Jan. 18th Before Mr. Murphy, P.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

Geo. Carr was fined 30s and costs for riotous behavior at Killarney. James Carr was similarly fined, and ordered to pay £4 and costs for…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, January 16. Before Mr. Murphy, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

SULLIVAN Broa, Coolac v. W. Glasscock Coolac ; damages £2/4/[?]. Mr. Weekes for defeadent, Mr. Crowe for plaintiffs. Defendant pleaded not…

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Licensing Court. Before Mr. Murphy, P.M., and Dr. Mason, L.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

M.A. Waters applied for renewal of publican's license. Mr. Fraser appeared for applicant. Application was granted…

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