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Courts & crime, 1900

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Broadford Murder

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 4

A telegram was received by the Criminal Invistigation branch of the police force this week from Kyneton, [?] that the man who was wanted…

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Alleged Theft of Wine

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 2

Whilst in Henty on New Year's day Mr. Christian Klempke, a resident of Edghill, 7 miles from Henty purchased a two-gallon keg of wine. About 11…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court Wednesday. (Before the P.m.) Drunk

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 2

William O'Riley was charged with being drunk in Hovell-street, and pleaded guilty, Const. Wren deposed that the man was very drunk, and…

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Licensing Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 2

The following were granted hawkers licenses.-- Norman Calan, Joseph Boosak, Jacob Ayonb, Gabriel Hake, George Antony, Sophia Ayoub, [?]…

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Queensland. the Goondiwindi Murder. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 7

It is probable that when the charger of murder against [?] is brought on, highly sensational evidence will be given. It is understood that the police have…

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The Gatton Murders. the Police Still Working. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 7

Persistent rumours are current to the effect that the police have some clue as to the perpetrators of the terrible tragedy at Gatton on Boxing Day, 1898…

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A Triple Murder. Mother and Two Children Killed. Suicide of the Murderer. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 2

Yet another terrible tragedy has taken place in this colony. It occurred last night, the scene on this occasion being a few miles from St. George, in South Western…

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Shocking Tragedy in Queensland. Triple Murder and Suicide. Mother, Son, and Daughter Killed. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 3

ANOTHER horrible tragedy has occurred in this colony. Last night on Mr. Goward's selection, four miles from St. George, Mrs. Goward and her son, 17 years, were…

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Theft of Wine. Strong Remarks by the Police Magistrate

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 2

Patrick Flannery (40), Edward Hoggard (17), Arthur Kingston (17), and Robert Maxwell (15), were charged before Mr. Geo. Martin, P.M., at the…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, January 8. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Stealing Wine

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 3

Patrick Flannery and three lads named Edward Hoggart, Arthur Kingston, and Robert Maxwell wore charged with having, on January 1, 1900, stolen a demijohn of…

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Triple Murder in Queensland

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 4

Another horrible tragedy occurred in Queensland on Wednesday night when Edward Snow, uged 34, shot a youth named Go ward at a free…

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District Court Judgeship

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 2

The matter of filling the vacancy on the District Court Bench, caused by the death of the late Judge Coffey, has not yet been dealt with by the Premier. It…

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Local and General News. Wagga Licensing Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wagga Licensing Court, at which Messrs. G. Martin, P.M. (chairman), and C. F. Bolton (member) attended, was held in the court-house…

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Latest War News. Pierce Fighting at Ladysmith. Town Assaulted on All Sides. Assault Repulsed by Garrison. Fighting Continuous Throughout Saturday. Boers Lose Heavily. British Capture 400 Prisoners. Fighting Still Continues. Garrison Hard Pressed. London, Jan. 8

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 3

The latest news from South Africa states that at 3 o'clock on Saturday morning General Joubert made a general attack on the British positions at…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Saturday. (Before the P.m.) Falsh Pretences

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 10 January 1900 · page 2

Alexander Atie'l was charged with obtaining from John Hiogerty, by meansol a valueless cheque, the sum of £81…

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New Court-house

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1900 · page 2

Messrs. Sandbrook Brothers, of Camperdown, have signed for this contract £4,545 ; and are expected to begin their work at once. They have twelve months…

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Police Court

Coolamon Echo · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 4

At the police Court on Wednesday before the Police Magistrate Mr. Martin, and man named Nolan was charged with using threatening language to one Thos…

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Triple Murder in Queensland

Coolamon Echo · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 5

ANOTHER horrible tragedy occurred in Queensland on Wednesday night when Edward Snow, aged 34, shot a youth named Goward at a free…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Police Magistrate. Stock Cases

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 3

Stock Inspector v. William Renehan, charged with using an car mark not his own and without the owner's consent. Mr. Griffin (Gundagai) for plaintiff;…

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The Goondiwindi Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 2

At the-police court at Goondiwindi to-day the old man Valentine F. Pfiogst was charged with the murder of his wife. The evidence revealed the fact that the woman…

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