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Courts & crime, 1902

1,347 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 68

Police and Prisoners

The Temora Star · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 3

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

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Police Court. Saturday. Before Mr. H. Byrnes, P. M. "Old Plum " AND " CAPTAIN."

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

Richard Glanville, sen., pleaded not guilty to a charge that he did, on 3rd April, illegally detain a mare, the property of Thomas Ryan…

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Telegrams. a Court Martial. Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

At a court martial on board the transport Englishman yesterday two men were dismissed from the services and also sentenced to six months'…

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War Office Statement. an Exhaustive Trial. Twelve Cases of Murder. London, April 5

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

The War Office has issued the following statement of the events leading up to the trial and conviction of the condemned officers:—…

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The court-Martialled Australians. What They Were Tried For. Lord Kitchener's Report

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has forwarded a copy of the following cable message he received from Lord Kitchener on Sunday, in reply to the request made…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

Albert John Ashcroft was indicted before Mr. Justice Stephen, at the Albury Circuit Court on Tuesday, on a charge of stealing one sheep, the…

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Burglary at Jerilderie. a Railway Safe Blown Open

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 4

The Melbourne police were advised early on Monday morning that two men had broken into the Jerilderie (N.S.W.) railway station, and having blown open the…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. Acquittal of Accused. Albury

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

The trial of Alfred John Ashcroft, of Tootool, butcher, on a charge of stealing one sheep, the property of James Bolger, of Tootool, on the 28th March last, was…

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Court Fixtures

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

The next sittings of the District Court at Wagga will he opened in the new courthouse on Thursday, July 3. The last day of filing plaints is Monday, 16th June. A…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 4

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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Police Court. 9Th April

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 2

Police v. Donald McDonald—drunk and disorderly at Granhamstown. Fined 10s, costs 4s 10d. Police v. W. Atkinson—indecent…

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Junee Police Court. Saturday, April 5Th. Before Dr. H. G. BUTTON, J.P. Stealing Whiskey

Coolamon Echo · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 2

William Morris was charged with stealing one box containing a bottle of whiskey. Mr. A. Scobie appeared for the…

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He Preferred the Gaol

The Junee Democrat · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 1

A woman weighed down with many sorrows blood at one of the iron-grated doors of the Prison and talked with her son. The voting man had been arrested a few hours be…

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Narandera Police Court. Thursday, April 10, 1902. (Before Mr. G. Martin P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 2

William Cooper charged with driving a team in Narandera streets on the Sabbath, was fined 5s and 4s 10d costs…

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Petty Debts Court

Coolamon Echo · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 3

W. Barr versus George Booth, claim for £3 18[?] 6[?]d for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount [?] with costs…

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Law Courts. Police Court. Adelong, Wednesday, April, 9. (Before Mr. H. Byrnes, Acting P.m.) Obscene Language

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 3

William Atkinson, for using abscene language within the precincts of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Grahamstown, was lined 20s with 7s. costs…

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Police Court. Wednesday, April. 9. (Before Mr G, Martin, P.m,) Neglecting to Bend Chiddren to School

Coolamon Echo · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 3

William Hughes, charged with neglecting to send his children to school, pleaded guilty, and was fined 1s and 5s 6d costs of court in each…

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Wardens Court. Before Warden W. Byrnes

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 2

Walter Dickson v. Mrs. Vandertack—claim for £5, damages done to water-race used for mining purposes. Mr. Emanuel for plaintiff. Plaintiff…

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Warden's Court. Wednesday, April 9, 1902. (Before Mr. Byrnes, Acting-Warden). Interfering with a Water-race

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 3

Walter Dickson proceeded against Mary Vandertak for trespass and causing damage to a water race for which he claimed £5…

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Police Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 10

At the above Court on Monday John Dow was charged, before Messrs. Stewart, Nail, Smith and Terry, J's.P., with soliciting a certain townsman to…

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