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Courts & crime, 1901

1,151 stories in Riverina's papers · page 45 of 58

District Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 2

The next sitting of the District court at Wagga takes place on Tuesday 15th instant. The causes set down for hearing number 20, the claims ranging from £1 19s to £200…

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The Johannesburg Conspiracy. Broecksma Sentenced to Death. Other Arrests

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 2

The finding of the court-martial in the trial of Broecksma, a Hollander charged with treason and treachery, has been confirmed by Lord Kitchener…

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Alleged Theft of Horses. a Man's Travels. Kyamba

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 2

A stranger stole a horse and saddle and other property at Group, Tumut, on Sunday last, and went to Batlow, where the animal bucked and threw…

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The Fifth Victorian Contingent. a Serious Charge. Three Men Sentenced to Be Shot. an Arrogant Commander

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 4

Information recently received from South Africa reveals (says the Melbourne "Argus") a rather unfortunate state of things in connection with the Fifth…

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Junee Police Court. Tuesday, October 8Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Stock Straying

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 2

The following, who were proceeded against by the Council's Inspector for permitting stock to stray, pleaded guilty and were dealt with as follows:…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 4

At the Tocumwal police court on Friday, Frank Anderson and John M'Donough were charged with assault and robbery. The evidence of the prosecutor, John…

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Alleged Indecent Assault at Tumbarumba

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 4

At the Albury Circuit Court on September 30, John Webber was charged with indecent assault. Mr. White, instructed by Mr. J. Wilkinson, appeared…

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Wagga Licensing Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 2

The quarterly Licensing Court for the district of Wagga was held at the Court-house yesterday. Messrs. George Martin, L.M., C. F. Bolton and L. A…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 2

The Quarterly Licencing Court for the Wagga district was held at the court house yesterday (Mr. G. Martin, P.M., and Messrs. C. F. Bolton, and L. A. Fosbery, presiding)…

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Gundagai Police Court. Saturday, 5Th October. (Before Messrs. J. M. Dodd and A. Elworthy, Js.P.)

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 2

JOHN M. F. TENBRINK was charged with wandering at large at Gundsgai, and deemed to be insane. Sergeant Dixon deposed: In…

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Licensing Court. (Refers Messrs. Clarke, Robinson and McInernev. L.M's.)

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 2

J. W. Baxter applied for the renewal of Ma colonial wine license. Application granted. The Inspector's qu?rte?ly report was…

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Police Court. Monday, October 7Th, 1901

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 9 October 1901 · page 3

BEFORE Mr W. Clarke, P.M., and Mr. J. MeInerney, J.P. BREACH OF THE PUBLIC INSTRUCTION ACT. Police v. T. Evana.—Failing to send his…

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Police Court. Tuesday Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 October 1901 · page 2

Ellen McEwan, Mary Hardy, Elizabeth Talbot, Mary Funnell, Sarah Talbot, Belinda Baker, and Bridget Elword were proceeded against under sections 2 and 3 of the…

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Police Court. TUESDAY 8th September. (Before Mr. B. B. Bennett J.P.)

The Temora Star · Wednesday 9 October 1901 · page 2

FREDERICK Rogers, charged with stealing a tent, the property of Dennis O'Keefe, and valued at 17s 6d, pleaded not guilty…

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Police Court, Temora. Friday, 4Th October. Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M. LANGUAGE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 October 1901 · page 4

John Donaldson, for profane language, was fined 10/- and costs of court, in default is hours imprisonment. Bartholomew Cooney for a like offence was…

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The Courts. Cootamundra Police Court. Tuesday. (Before the P. M.) Non-registration of Birth

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 9 October 1901 · page 3

Ellen McEwan, Mary Hardy, Eliza Talbol, Mary Funnel, Sarah Talbot, Linda Baker, aud Bridget Edwood were charged with each having under their…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, October 7Th, 1901

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 9 October 1901 · page 3

Before the Police Magistrate. M. Ryan v. Chas. Williams, junr., goods sold £2 13/6. Verdict for plaintiff for amount chained and costs 5s…

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The Wyalong Murder. Accused Before the Court. the Police Evidence

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 October 1901 · page 4

A Hindoo, giving the name of Moombarrack Dean, was charged before a full bench at the Wyalong Police Court on Tuesday with feloniously and maliciously…

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Alleged Letter Stealing. Important Legal Point. (By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1901 · page 2

Upon the indictment of a boy named Arthur Hold Bamford at the Armidale Circuit Court to-day on a charge of stealing three letters from the local post office, where…

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At the Criminal Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 October 1901 · page 2

At the Criminal Court to-day Edward Selfe, Arthur Selfe, and Adelaide Turne, who were yesterday convicted of maliciously wounding William…

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