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Courts & crime, 1902

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An Impudent Theft. a Chinaman Victimised

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 2

A big robbery from a sale in a house in Castlereagh Street was perpetrated on Saturday night, a Chnaman being the victim. Whilst he was taking a bath…

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South Africa. Charged with Treason. Mr. Arthur Lynch Committed. London, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Lynch, M.P. for Galway, has been committed for trial on the charge of treason in having taken up arms on behalf of the Boers against Great Britain…

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Local and General News. the Court-house Clock

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 2

The work iu connection with the overhauling of the clock, preparatory to its being placed in the Court-house tower, has practically been completed. The…

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District Court. Saturday, August 2Nd. Before Acting-judge Bevan

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 August 1902 · page 2

J. M. DODD v. Healy. Plaintiff applied for a continuation to next court, which was granted. J. M. Dodd v. Robert Freestone, for…

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The Courts. Police Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

At the police court on Monday morning, before Mr E. Doidge, J.P, John Slattery was charged with being drunk in Parker street, on Saturday night…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

Horbert Wilkinson was charged with stealing one cow and calf, the property of Arthur Pether, at Jounamah, on 16th April…

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Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. E. Doidge, J.P. DRUNKENNESS

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 3

John Slattery, two previous convictions, was fined 15/- or four days. Fine paid…

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Police Court. SATURDAY, 2nd AUGUST, 1902. (Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M.)

The Temora Star · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

John McMahon was charged with unlawfully assaulting John Sheridan on 9th July. Accused pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. Walsh…

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District Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Acting-Judge Bevan. The only case was one in which John Duffy made special application for permission to issue execution against David…

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District Court. Saturday, August 2Nd, 1902

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 3

BEFORE his Honor Acting Judge Bevan. J. M. Dodd v.—Healy. On application of plaintiff postponed to next Court J. M. Dodd v. —Freestone, His Honor…

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The Sydney Murder. the Police Baffled. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1902 · page 2

The police appear to be as far off as ever from capturing the murderer of Constable Guilfoyle, and his comrade who wounded Constable Maher. Not the slightest trace…

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Telegraphic. New South Wales. Arbitration Court Jurisdiction. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 August 1902 · page 2

A important judgment was delivered by the Arbitration Court to-day in the matter of an information on behalf of the Now South Wales branch of the Cigar…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 3

Herbert Wilkinson was charged with stealing one cow and calf, the property of Arthur Pether, Jounamah, on l6th April…

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Land Appeal Court. Local Cases at Wagga Wagga

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 4

THE Land Appeal Court of New Sooth Wales held a sitting last week in the Wagga Court House. The Court comprised the President (Mr. A. Oliver),…

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Police Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 10

At the local Police Court during the week, before Mr. Stewart, J.P., James Waddell and James Hanlon were each fined 2s Gd for being drunk and…

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Wagga Gaol

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 2

In the course of his report for the past year the Acting-Gaoler at Wagga, Mr. W. W. Lammas, says that only one prisoner had been punished during the year. His…

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Escape From Gaol

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 7

The man Tracey, who escaped from Salam Penetentiary, Oregon, in June last killing three prison guards in doing so, has committed suicide. He baffled…

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The Courts. Police Court. Wednesday. (Before the P.M.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 2

Fred. Chas, Brown, aged 13 years, was charged with habitually wandering about the streets. Senr.-Sergt, Bragg, sworn, deposed--I…

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Telegrams. Alleged Murder. Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 2

Two engineers on the China steamer Chingtu were arrested last night on a charge of murdering one of the crew by throwing him overboard in…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M. a Young Sleeper-getter

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 3

Frederick Charles Brown (13) was charged with habitually wandering about the streets with no ostensible lawful occupation. Senior-sergeant Bragg, sworn, deposed:…

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