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Courts & crime, 1901

1,151 stories in Riverina's papers · page 40 of 58

A Brutal Assault. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 September 1901 · page 2

Alfred Hill, aged 22, staggered into the Russell-street Police Barracks at 1 o'clock this morning, half-supported, half-carrying his cousin, George Hill, who was covered…

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Oath-breakers Court. Martialled

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 September 1901 · page 3

Many Boers have turned King's evidence at a public court-material now being held at Pretoria on two oath-breakers, who are charged with rejoining the…

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Suspect Before the Court. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 September 1901 · page 2

Frederick Pines was charged at the White Cliffs Police Court this morning with complicity in the robbery of the mail coach. He pleaded not guilty, and was reminded,…

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A Melbourne Assault

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1901 · page 2

A man named Walsh has been arrested in Melbourne in connection with the brutal assault on Alfred Hill. It is alleged that both men were…

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District Intelligence Adelong Warden's Court. Saturday, 31st AUGUST

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 6 September 1901 · page 2

Before Mr. Warden W. Clarke. Application of Thos. Crain for dredging of 100 acres, on Adelong Creek. Agreement was produced…

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Divorce Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 September 1901 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice Simpson, Judge in Divorce, on Wednesday. SULWAY v. SULWAY. Mr. Peden, instructed by Mr. T. P…

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A Murderous Assault. Result of a "Push" Quarrel. Death of the Victim

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 September 1901 · page 2

At 1 o'clock on Wednesday morning Alfred Hill, aged 22, a dealer residing at North Melbourne, staggered into Bussell-street police barracks,…

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Land Appeal Court. Some Important Decisions

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 September 1901 · page 2

The Land Appeal Court delivered the following decisions at its sitting in Sydney on Wednesday last:—AN APPAISEMENT MATTER…

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Stealing

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 4

Accused was further charged with steading a £5 nose, the property of Mr. P. Hann, on July 14th, 1901. Sergeant Anderson gave evidence to…

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Assault

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 4

A man named Ernest Geo. Cullen proceeded against Francis Bailey, of Albury-road, for assault at the show ground. Wagga, on August 24th…

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"Prince" Barney Charged. with Breaking and Entering

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 4

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, before Mr. George Martin, P.M., a coloured lad, known as "Prince" Barney, was charged with breaking and…

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District Court

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

MR. T. C. HUMPHRYS lately had an interview with the Under-Secretary to the Attorney-General and strongly urged that the District Court sittings…

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Small Debts Court

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

AT the Small, Debts Court this morning," before Mr. G. Martin, P.M., Charles [?] sought to recover £4 from Frederick Cole, alleged to be due…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, Sept. 9. (Before Mr. G. Martin P.m.) Motor-cycle Driver Prosecuted

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

At the instance of C. A. Cannon, Inspector of Nuisances, A. K. Browe was procecded against for having on the 6th inst. committed a breach of municipal by-law…

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A Call for the Police

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

The usual stillness that pervades the town at midnight was disturbed last night by the three sharp, shrill police whistles in the vicinity of…

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New South Wales. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday. Assault on a Constable

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

When Coustable Marshall was about to enter his house at Leichardt on Saturday night he was surprised to find two men inside, and proceeded to arrest one of them,…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday; September 9, 1901. (Before Mr. Geo. Martin, P.m.) Breaches of Municipal By-laws

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 4

Several persons were fined in small amounts for breaches of the municipal by-laws, at the instance of the Inspector of Nuisances, Mr. C. A. Cannon…

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Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 September 1901 · page 2

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. C. Hardy and E. W. C. Bennett, J's.P., Robert Livingstone was fined £5, or two months gaol, for using…

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Ganmain Police Sports

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1901 · page 2

The programme of the Canmain annual picnic sports, to be held on Wednesday, October 2, in published elsewhere in our columns. The prize money totals £35…

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Dr. Krause. Accused of Inciting Murder. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 September 1901 · page 2

A second warrant has been issued against Dr. Krause. who is under arrest in London on a charge of espionage in connection with the South African…

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