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Courts & crime, 1902

1,347 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 68

Alleged Sheep Stealing

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 2

Alfred John Ashcroft, butcher, residing at Tootal, was charged before Mr. George Martin, P.M., at the Wagga Police Court on Tuesday, with stealing one sheep, the…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Australian Soldiers Shot. Charged with Looting and Murder. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 2

The "Morning Leader" publishes a civilian's letter written in Pretoria on February 27, and stating that two British officers, Lieutenants Morant and…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 3

Sittings of the Land Appeal Court of New South Wales will be holden at the Court-house, Wagga Wagga, commencing at 10 a.m. on Monday, the 14th day of April…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 2

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 2

The Wagga Circuit Court commenced at the Court-house yesterday before his Honor Mr. Justice Stephen. Mr. A. G. F. James prosecuted for the Crown,…

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The Court-Martialled Australians. the Next Stage

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 2

It is stated (Tuesdays " Argus" says) that Major Thomas, of the New South Wales forces, the officer who defended Lieutenant Morant, Lieutenant Handcock, and…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Welcome to the Judge

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 2

The April sittings of the Wagga CircuitCourt were commenced at the local court house yesterday. Before the business commenced, Mr. G…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 2Nd, 1902. (Before His Honor Judge Stephen.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 2

Mr. A. G. F. James, instructed by Mr. J. W. H. Houston, Crown Solicitor's representative, prosecuted for the Crown. RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY…

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Adelong Police Court. Wednesday, 26Th March

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 2

Before Mr. A. W. Molineaux, J. P. Patrick Smith under arrest ws charged with obtaining the sum of £2 8s from Sydney Arthur Smith at…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 2

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 3

The Wagga Circuit Court opened in the Court House on Wednesday before Judge Stephen and Juries. Thomas Shing pleaded guilty to…

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Wagga Circuit Court. [By Wire.] Wagga

Coolamon Echo · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 3

The Wagga Circuit Court commenced at the Court-house on Wednesday before his Honor Mr Justice Stephen. Mr. A. G. F. James prosecuted for the…

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Sentences. False Pretences Case. Benjamin Sentenced to 3 Years' Gaol

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 4

Samnel David Benjamin, who on Tuesday, was found of obtaining two sums of money of £290 and £250 from John Bridge and Co. by means of…

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Friday, April 4. Horse Stealing

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 4

Thomas Tresihan Moore was arraigned yesterday on a charge of stealing two horses, the property of William Fisher, farmer, of…

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Four Officers Sentenced to Death

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

The "Daily Mail" says that in connection with tho shooting of unarmed Boers four officers were sentenced to death, but Lord Kitchener commuted the…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. H. Byrnes, P.M. DRUNKS

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

Thomas Cochrane was discharged with a caution. Francis Flannigan, who presented a battered appearance, was charged with being…

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The Courts Police Court. Wednesday (Before Mr Byrne, P.M)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

The Cochrane pleaded guilty to being drunk, and was discharged. Francis Flannagan was charged with being drunk in the Temora Road on last…

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Police and Their Prisoners

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen had something to say at the Wagga Circuit Court on Thursday regarding constables questioning persons under arrest…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 6

Sittings of the Land Appeal Court of New South Wales will be holden at the Courthouse, Wagga Wagga, commencing at 10 a.m. on Monday, the 14th day of April…

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EUTHANASIA Legal Murder & Suicide. Remarkable Proposal by Alfred Nobel

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 3

Under the heading of Euthanaeia a correspondent. of lite Londou Spectator write "In spartatar of January 5th…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Thursday, April 3Rd, 1902. (Before His Honor Judge Stephen.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

Mr. A. G. F. James, instructed by Mr. J. W. H. Houston, Crown Solicitor's representative, prosecuted for the Crown. SENTENCES…

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Wagga Circuit Court. Thursday, April 3rd. a Serious Charge. Verdict of Not Guilty

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 4

The hearing of criminal cases in the Wagga Circuit Court was continued on Thursday morning, when a case in which two well-dressed men named John Holcroft…

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