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Courts & crime, 1902

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. G. W. Fisher, J.P. INDECENCY

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

John Farley was fined 40/- or one month's imprisonment with hard labour for using indecent language in Wallondoon-st. FRIDAY…

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The Courts. Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr G. Fisher, J.P.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

John Farley was charged with using indecent language. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 40- or one month's hard labor…

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Police and their Prisoners

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 18

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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Small Debts Court

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

At the Small Debts Court, on Monday, the following cases were called:—Ilsley v. Rowe ; no appearance; case struck out. Hook v…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 4

Sittings of the Land Appeal Court of New Souih 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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Small Debts' Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

F. W. Wright v. T. Fitzpatrick. Postponed. Same v. E, Bellingsley. Claim £2179 Verdict for amount claimed and costs…

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Court of King Edward

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

THE coronation of King Edward is the coming event which now looms large in the view of the world. It is an event which we…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. G. W. Fisher, J.P.

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 2

F. W. Wright v. T. Fitzpatrick. Mr. R. A. Morgan for plaintiff; no appearance of defendant. Summons ordered to be continued…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday April 14. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.m.) Police Cases

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 3

The police obtained convictions in two "drunk" cases, and in a case against an accused for having used indecent language…

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Police Changes

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 2

Several changes in the police service are announced to take place at the beginning of next month. Superintendent Creaghe, of the Murray Police District,…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, April 14. (Before Mr. G. Martin, P.M.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 3

John Williams pleaded guilt to a charge of being drunk and disorderly in a public place on Saturday evening, and was fined 10s, or three days…

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Petty Debts Court

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 4

W. Barr versus George Booth, claim for £3 18s 6fd for goods said and delivered: Verdict for amount claimed, with costs…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

The Land Appeal Court opened its sittings at the Court-house, Wagga, yesterday morning, before Messrs. Oliver (President), Brandis and Houston. Mr. S. Davies…

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Police Court. Wednesday, April 9. (Before Mr G. Martin. P. M.) Neglecting to Send Children to School

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 4

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

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Yankee Burglar's Revenge. on Paris Police Official

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 1

AN American burglar, named Vincent Bownes, who was caught robbing the American section of the Paris Ex­position, and sent to prison, was…

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Land Appeal Court. Sitting at Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 2

The Land Appeal Court of N.S.W. commenced a sitting at the Wagga Court-House yesterday, Messrs A. Oliver (President) Brendis and Houston being on the…

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Wagga Police Court. Riotous Behaviour

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 4

Two well dressed young men, named, Harry Kelly, 33, and Henry Kelton, 23, made their appearance at the Wagga Police Court (before Messrs. W. Purtell…

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The Ithaca Tragedy. Marriage After the Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 3

The magisterial inquiry concerning the Ithaca murder was resumed at Brisbane on Monday. William Findlay, stepfather of deceased…

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Land Appeal Court. Sittikg at Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 4

The Land Appeal Court of N. S. W. continued its sitting at the Wagga Court-house on Tuesday, Messrs A. Oliver (President) Brandis and Houston being on the…

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