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Courts & crime, 1900

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Incident at the Central Criminal Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 March 1900 · page 6

A unique incident happened at the Central Criminal Court, London, a few days ago, where a case came before the Common Sergeant in which a prisoner was…

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Bankruptcy Court. Before the P.M. Matthew John Gi[?]

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 17 March 1900 · page 3

Tho examination in [?] of Maththew John Gibb, which was adjourned last Friday, was continued on Thursday before the Registrar…

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The Courts. Small Debts Court. Wednesday. (Before the P.M.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 17 March 1900 · page 3

Robert Perry v. Cornelius Harrington. No appearance of defendant. Mr MacMahon for plaintiff, who deposed that the amount had never linen disputed…

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Local and General News. the Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 March 1900 · page 2

The Bench at the Wagga police Court was yesterday occupied by Mr. F. P. Meares P.M. William B. Hogan pleaded guilty to a summons charging him with having made…

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Warden's Court. Borchardt's Lease

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1900 · page 2

AT the Warden's Court Monday, before Mr. Clarke, P.M., Christian Schumaker, manager for N. Borchardt, applied for suspension of the labor conditions on…

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District Court. Friday, March 10. (Before His Honor Judge Rodgors.)

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1900 · page 2

Claim for £73 damages for breach of contact. Mr. Johnson (of Gouiburn), for [?], and Mr. P. K. White (insiruated…

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Gundagai District District Court. Monday, March 19Th. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers.) Undefended Cases

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1900 · page 2

J. M. DODD v. Cregan, Mersulobale, goods sold and delivered £12/11/11, balance of account Verdict for amount claimed…

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District Court. Monday, March 19Th. Before His Honor Judge Rogers. Undefended Cases

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1900 · page 2

J. M. Dodd v. Cregan, goods sold, £12 11s l1d. Verdict for plaintiff. Same v. Campbell, goods sold, £7 2s 6d; W. Thompson, L6 13s; and…

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Police Court. Friday, March 16. (Before Mr F. P. Meares, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1900 · page 2

Owen Daley pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Larner Street, and was fined £5 or a month…

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Police Court. Wednesday, March 21. Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M. AFFILIATION

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 23 March 1900 · page 2

A case, Hughes V. R. Ibbetson, was adjourned till Friday (to-day). In another case, Palmer v. Kelly, a now summons was ordered to issue. USING UNREGISTERED BRAND…

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District Intelligence. Adelong. Police Court. Tuesday, March 20. Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 23 March 1900 · page 2

Wm. Crain v. Wm. Kirk,'Maliciously wounding and torturing a pig. Information withdrawn. Wm. Crain v. James Kirk, Rescuing…

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Gundagai District Court Tuesday, March 20Th. (Before His Honor Judge Rozers.)

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1900 · page 2

BOLA. SINGH and others help Hsriowe, Tarrsbsndra, work and labor close, clearing 23 acres of land at £2/10/- per acre. Sir [?] for plaluiff; Mr. Weekes for…

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A Fatal Assault

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 2

The police authorities are making investigation with regard to an alleged fatal assault case at the Benevolent Asylum, Liverpool, yesterday. It is stated that two…

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Local and General News. the Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 2

At the Wagga Police Court on Thursday, John Purcell was charged before Mr. P. Moran J.P. with using obscene language and was muleted in a fine of 10s, and costs 4s 10d…

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The Broadford Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 2

The Cabinet, having considered the petition for the reprieve of William Robert Jones, sentenced to death for the murder of the little girl Rita Jones at Broadford, confirmed the…

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Police Promotion

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 2

Inspector Cotter, of the North Sydney police division, has been promoted to the Maitland police district as superintendent in place of Superintendent…

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Bankruptcy Court

The Temora Star · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 2

AN application for a certificate of discharge was made on Tuesday last to the Registrar in Bankruptcy by Charles Duncombe, of Temora. Mr…

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Victoria. Found Guilty of Murder. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 2

Mrs. Isabella Elizabeth Downey was found guilty in the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of murdering a girl named Ellen Butler, who died as the result of an…

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District News. (From Our Correspondents.) Henty. Police Couut

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 5

Henry Clarke was brought before Mr. W. A. Verl, J.P., on Saturday, charged with wife desertion at Picton in 1895. Constable Walker deposed to the arrest of prisoner at…

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District Court. Thursay. Before his Honor Judge Rogers

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 2

Several eases were culled but iu each instance they were either reported as settled, withdrawn, or continued till next time. This court, therefore, occupied but a very…

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