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Courts & crime, 1900

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Warden's Court. Tuesday, September 18. Before Mr. Warden Clarke

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 25 September 1900 · page 2

An application by W. Woods, for suspension of labor conditions, was withdrawn, at the request of Mr. F. Taylor, who appeared for applicant…

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The Breelong Outlaws. Bush Police Go in Pursuit. Sydney, Monday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 September 1900 · page 3

Several police, many of whom were bred in the bush, made application to be allowed to join in pursuit of the Breelong blacks Of [?] half a dozen were selected and left…

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Shall Debts Court. Monday, September 24Th. Before Mr. Clarke, P.m. a Partnership Matter

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 September 1900 · page 2

Henry John Morley v Lonisa Brooke, wages due £17. Mr. Griffla for plaintiff, Mr. Grainger for defendant. The hearing of this case was adjourned from the previous…

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Police Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 2

MONDAY, 24TH September, 1900. BEFORE. Mr. Warden Clarke, P.M. ALLEGED DETENTION OF A MARE. Richard A. Peard v. John Clyne—…

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The Courts. Police Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 2

Vanzetta Phillips was charged with being found in company with common prostitutes (being under the age of 16, to wit, 14½ years)…

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Criminal Assault. New Zealand

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 2

One of the Stoke Marist Brothers has been committed for trial on charges of criminal assault. The evidence was of a shocking character…

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Police Court. Saturday. Before Mr. A. G. H. Sandoman, J.P. Indecent Behaviour

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 2

Walter Goodwin, a foreigner, was charged with indecent behavior in Wallendoon-st. on Friday. He pleaded guilty, and asked for leniency…

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Small Debts Court Monday, Sept. 24, 1900

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 2

Before Mr Wm. Clarke, P.M. H. J. Morley v. Louisa Brooke, work done, £17. Mr Griffin for plaintiff, Mr…

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Charge of Theft

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 September 1900 · page 2

"Professor Milo" was again brought up for examination, Constable O'Connor, of Junee, stated in his evidence that the accused was wearing the boots produced…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. the Brookong Case. Accused Acquitted

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1900 · page 2

AT the Albury Circuit Court on Tuesday, Patrick Cavanagh, a wel-known farmer of Lockhart, was charged with stealing 65 sheep, the property of the Australian…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, September 25. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Shooting in Close Season

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1900 · page 2

Fredrick William M'Namara and James Edney,jun., were charged at the police court this morning with unlawfully shooting wild ducks on Gumly Gumly in close…

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Wednesday, September 26. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Stealing From a Dwelling

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1900 · page 2

George Kohn, laborer, was charged with stealing a pair of spectacles from Nash's Freemason's Hotel on the 11th inst. Accused was found guilty und sentenced to 10…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, September 25, 1990. (Before Mr. Geo. Martin, P.m.) Shooting Wild Ducks. Strong Condemnation by the Bench

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 September 1900 · page 2

James Edney and F. W.'Namara were charged with wilfully killing wild ducks at Gumly Gumly on Saturday last, during the close season…

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Sentenced to Death

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 September 1900 · page 2

John Ferrier was sentenced to death at Bairnadale (Vic.) yesterday for the murder of his wife…

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Police Court. Saturdays, September 22Nd, 1900. (Before Dr. Watt, J.P.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 September 1900 · page 2

Phillip Monbray, charged with being; drunk in Audley Lane, was fined 6a or two. days. George Hill, drankenness, fined 5s or two…

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Junee Police Court. Wednesday, September 26. Before Messrs D Benjamin, and F. Shaw, J's.P

The Junee Democrat · Friday 28 September 1900 · page 2

William Johnston was charged with attempting to in decently assault a boy named Fred C.. Oscar Woods, on September 22…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Police Magistrate. Wife Maintenance

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 3

Daniel George Elward, of Yarrangobilly, was called to answer a charge of neglecting to pay £15/3/4, and thus disobeying an order of the court made…

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Henty. Police Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 5

At the Henty police court on Wednesday, before Mr. Barnett, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:— Gettlich Pumpa, for not sending Clara…

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The Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 2

On Thursday, at the Wagga Police Court, before Mr. P. E. Eidershaw, J.P., Henry James Ratcliffe was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. He was…

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Police Court Cases

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-day Edward collins was fined £25 with coats for using a room in Bank Court, off King-street, for purposes of beeting…

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