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Courts & crime, 1902

1,347 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 68

Court Reception. a Brilliant Reception. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 2

The Court reception at Buckingham Palace yesterday was exceedingly brilliant. The weather was very unfavourable, the rain pouring down incessantly…

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The Dingee Murder

The Temora Star · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

At the inquest upon the death of the old man Woods, murdered at Dingee (Vic.), Constable Brown, of Mitiamo, gave particulars of Wills's…

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Shocking Murder of a Girl

The Temora Star · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

A young man, who gave the name of Michael Lynch, rushed into the Royal Park (Melbourne) police station at 11 o'clock on the night of March 6, and…

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Groth's Mine. a Groundless Charge Before the Warden's Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 2

At the Warden's Court on Monday last Henry Groth aaeared in answer to an information filed by Ed. Quinn, on a charge of non-fulment of the labor conditions on…

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Chinese Gambling. an Outspoken Magistrate

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 4

A large number of Chinese were before the Central Police Court, Sydney, on Tuesday, as a result of a raid on gamming places in Goulburn-street, and…

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Dulwich Hill Shooting Case. a Verdict of Wilful Murder. Pathetic Scene in Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 4

The adjourned inquest concerning the death of Mrs. Rachael Baikie, who succumbed to revolver wounds in the Prince Alfred Hospital on February 27, was…

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Dulwich Hill Shooting Case. a Verdict of Wilful Murder. Pathetic Scene in Court. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 2

The adjourned inquest concerning the death of Mrs Rachael Baikie, who succ[?]mbed to [?]evolver wounds in the Prince Alfred Hospital on February 27, was…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, March 19. (Before Messrs. P. Moran and W. P[?]rtell, Js.P.) Alleged Uttering

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 3

Thomas Sullivan, alias Ryan, was again before the court on a charge of uttering a cheque purporting to be signed by William Ryan, and thereby defrauding Mrs. Sarah…

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New Magistrate

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

Mr. Bridcoak, of Grong Grong, was sworn in as a Justice of the Peace. The Quarter Sessions then…

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Wagga Police Court Alleged House Stealing. Accused Committed. Monday, March 17. Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M.

Coolamon Echo · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

Thomas Tresillian Moore was again charged (on remand), with stealing two horses, the properly of William Fisher of Coolamon district, the horses…

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Police Court. Before Mr G. Martin, P.M.

Coolamon Echo · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

Tommy Shing, Chinese took, employed at Phillips’ Coolamon hotel, was charged with entering the s welling house of R.J. King and stealing…

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Police Court. 19Th March 1902. Before Mr H Byrnes, P. M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

Patrick Wade, for using obscene language in Wynyard-st. on 22nd Feb., was fined 10s and 4s 10d costs: and for riding his horse on public…

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Adelong Police Court. Tuesday 18Th March. Before Mr. Byrne, P. M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

Police v. John Corcoran for being drunk in Campbell street on 2nd inst. Sergeant Anderson said Corcoran was in receipt of the old age pension,…

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Police Court. Adelong, March 18. (Before Mr. H. Byrne, acting P.M.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

JOHN Corcoran and John Rush, both old age pensioners, were fined 10s and 20s respectively, with costs, for drunkenness and the magistrate further…

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District Court. TUESDAY, March 18. (Before His Honor Judge Murray.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

The District Court cases were then proceeded with as follows:— Hanson v. Condrick, Goods sold. Mr. Matthews for plaintiff, asked…

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Police Court. Friday, March 21, BEFORE Mr. H. Byrnes, P. M.

The Temora Star · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 3

Robert Smith, charged with being drunk, pleaded guilty. The accused stated that he was an old age pensioner. Fined 2s. 6d., defendant's…

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Coolamon Police Court. Wednesday, 19Th March. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Maintenance. Watson v. Watson

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

In this case, Matilda Watson proceeded against her husband Thomas Watson, for maintenance, on the ground of the latter refusing to provide her with means of support…

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The Courts Police Court. Thursday. (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M. and Messrs Mangan and Fisher, J's.P.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

Samuel Alford Thomas, on a charge of being of unsound mind, and wondering at large near Bethungra, was discharged, the evidence of the medical officer being…

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Police Court. Thursday. Before Messrs. H. Byrnes, P.M., T. F. Mangan and G. W. Fisher, J.P. a Phrenologist

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

Samuel Alford Thomas was brought up deemed to be of unsound mind and unfit to be at large. Walter Hull, Government Medical Officer,…

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Federal High Court Bill. State Attorney-general's Approval

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 6

The Attorney-General, Mr. Wise strongly urges the establishment of a Federal High Court, as provided for in the Judiciary Bill now before the House of Representatives…

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