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Courts & crime, 1900

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District News. Gilgunnia. Shall Debts Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 8

At the Warden's Court, Gilgunnia, before W. L. Brown, E.q , P.M. Andrew Gavel v. James Wainwright.—Plaintiff sued for £4, value of a horse sold to…

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Telegraphic. New South Wales. Contempt of Court. Four Aldermen Arrested. Sydney, Monday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 7

Four aldermen of the borough of Lambton were recently fined by the Full Court for contempt in not carrying out an order of the Judges by levying a special rate of 6d in the £…

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Death in Gaol

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 2

William Thomas Clifford, the cabman who was recently tried on the charge of shooting at Gladys Docker, the daughter of Judge Docker, and remanded, as the…

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A Daring Burglary. Property Valued at £1000 Stolen

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 2

A burglary, which resulted in the loss of a large amount of valuable property, was (the "Age" says) committed in the city late on Sunday night. The premises operated…

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Adelong. Court Work

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 2

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 1900, Before Mr W. Clarke, P.M. There were only a few insignificant cases dealt with in the Smalls Debts…

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Local and General News. the Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 March 1900 · page 2

At the Wagga Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. F. P. Metres, P. M., Robert Smith pleaded guilty to a charges of being drunk and of using indecent language in…

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South Australia. an Insolvent Sent to Gaol. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 March 1900 · page 2

The insolvency case of John Milne, land agent, of Adelaide, was concluded to-day, and Commissioner Russell delivered judgment. He said that the…

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Queensland. a Charge of Murder. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 March 1900 · page 2

At the police court to-day J. Hill was charged with the murder of a man named Edward Bone. On Saturday, night, during a quarrel in a…

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Police Court Roster

The Temora Star · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 4

Monday -- H. Smith, J.P. Tuesday -- P. Meagher, J.P. Wednesday -- R. W. Burstal, J.P. Thursday -- C. E. DeBoos, J.P…

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Alleged Murder

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

A man named Pane was yesterday committed for trial at Parramatta on a charge of the murder of a girl named Johnston by an irregular operation ; and…

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Cootamundra Police Court. Thursday. (Before the P.M.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

John Quintan oharged as drunk and disorderly on Ihe 21st of February in a public place, to wit, the Railway Hotel Mr Mathews, appeared for the defen-…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 6

The next sittings of the Land Appeal Court will commence at Darlinghurst on March fifth, when the following cases will be heard:—…

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The Rennes Court-martial

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 5

Full of political wisdom is Mr. Dooley's address to the Renues court-martial:— "Ye're all afraid. That's th' truth iv th' matter. Ye're like a lot iv ol' women that…

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Licensing Court. Before the P.M.

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

Edward Ross was granted a hawker's License, Messrs S. O. Nelson and S. H. Alvis acting as sureties…

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

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

John S. Burns v. John Reardon. Mr Mathews for plaintiff. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed, £6162 ; costs 21…

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The Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 March 1900 · page 2

The Wagga Police Court was presided over by Mr. F. P. Meares P.M. on Saturday and yesterday. The only matter dealt with on Saturday was the protection of Savina…

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The Land Appeal Court. Resignation of Mr. Commissioner Freeman

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 March 1900 · page 2

At the sittings of the Land Appeal Court to-day the President, Mr. Oliver, announced that Mr. Commissioner Freeman had resigned his position as a member of the…

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Land Appeal Court. Commissioner Freeman Resigns Mr. W. Houston Appointed. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1900 · page 2

MR. Oliver, President of the Land Appeal Court, announced at the sitting of the Court to-day, the resignation by Mr. S. Freeman of his position as Commissioner of the…

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Police Court Roster

The Temora Star · Wednesday 7 March 1900 · page 4

Monday--H. Smith, J.P. Tuesday--P. Meagher, J.P. Wednesday--R. W. Burstal, J.P. Thursday--C. E. DeBoos, J.P…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 7 March 1900 · page 2

George Pouting was charged with using indecent language in a public place. He pleaded guilty. Const, O'Donnell deposed to the arrest. Fined £1 or 48…

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