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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

1,151 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 58

Alleged Horse Stealing. an Acquittal

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

Henry Wilson wu abused with stealing one man the property of some person, name unknown, at Henty on the 20tb Joly last. There was a second count charging the…

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The Grenfell Bank Robbery Accused Before the Police Court

The Temora Star · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 3

AT the Grenfell Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Boileau, J.P., William Heron Woodfall, on remand, was charged with feloniously atea[?]ng the…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. Wm. Clarke, P.M. STOCK-STRAYING

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

David Drummond, for two horses, being his first offence, was fined 2/6, or 24 hours' light labour. Thomas Scanlon was charged for four cows…

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The Kaisers Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 5

The Gorman Emperor was lately stated from a well informed source to be "introducing to Court, "financiers, Literary men, eminent scientists" and others…

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The District Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

Amongst the warn decided at the District Court which concluded its sittings at Wagga yesterday were two of more than passing local interest. One of…

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When the Court Mourns

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 4

A VERY strict ceremonial governs the occasions when the English Court goes into mourning…

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The Court of Quarter Sessions

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

The February Court of Qaarter Sessions at Wagga, under Acting Judge Armstrong, concluded its sittings on Thursday afternoon. In two instances, one of alleged cattle st[?]ng…

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Wagga District Court. Thursday, February 7. Bofore His Honor Acting Judge Armstrong.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

The District Court proceedings were commenced on Thursday afternoon on the conclusion of the Quarter Session's business. RECOVERY OF MONEY…

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Wagga District Court. Thursday, February 7Th. (Before His Honor Acting-Judge Armetrong.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 7

The Wagga District Court was opened at the Wagga Courthouse on Thursday afternoon at the conclusion of the Quarter Sessions. His Honor Acting-Judge…

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Short Story. a Tune in Court. a Story of the Italian Quarter in Ban Francisco

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 4

It is one of the penalties of civilisation that its most perfect product, the law, can not only be traded, but actually used by the clever scoundrel to help…

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Lake Cudgellico. Small Debts Court. Thursday, February 7TH, 1901. Before F. B. Treatt, Esq., P M.

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 9

R. W. Stewart v. Wm. Byrnes.— Claim for fraudulent neglect of duties as poundkeeper by receiving and subsequently selling on an improper day…

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A Brutal Assault

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 4

Edward Crouch v Charles Clarke assualt committed on January 28rd. Mr. Baylis appeared for the complaisant and Mr. Walsh for the defendant…

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London Police

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 1

It is proposed to raise the commissioner's salary from £1,500 to £1,750, the assistant commissioner's Prom £200 to £900, and that of the…

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Junes Police Court. This Day. (Bofore Mr. G. Martin, P.M.)

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

Patrick Purcell was charged with entering a Rail way Carriage whilst it was in motion. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10s…

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Small Debts Court

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

Borough of Junee v. Robert. Shepherd, lighting rates, 13s 3d. Verdict for amount claimed. D. Beniamin and Co. v. W. O. Burns…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday February 11Th. (Before Mr. G. Martin P.m.) a Dear Ride

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 4

Richard Robinson was charged with riding in a railway carriage from Culcairn to Wagga without paying his fare. He was fined £2 with 6s 3d costs in default a month's gaol…

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Wagga Police Court (MONDAY, 11th FEBRUARY 1901) (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Defrauding the Government

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

Richard Robertson for travelling on a special goods train, from Culcairn to Wagga on the 10th instant with a defaced ticket, issued in 1808, was fined 40s and costs of…

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The New Court House. Address by the Minister. Wagga-humula Railway Promised. a Progressive Works Policy

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

The ceremony of laying the foundation atone of the now court house was proceeded with at 11 a.m. on an improvised platform fronting Little Gurwood-street. The…

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Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M. Drunk and Obscene

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

Edward McCaffey, for being drunk was fined 5/- and for bad language was, fined 20/- or 14 days in Cootamundra gaol. "NO LIGHTS!"…

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Licensing Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

John White made application for a vehicle license, to carry 4 passengers inside and two outside, which was granted…

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