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Courts & crime, 1902

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Small Debts Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 2

A. J. Jenkins v. Considine, No appearance of either parties. Case struck out. J. Sullivan v. H. W. Hoad, Mr. Emanuel for plaintiff; Mr. McMahon, of…

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Licensing Court. Before Messrs. Clarke and Bridle, L. M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 2

The quarterly report was read. The inspector said he had visited Laurel Hill Hotel about two months ago, and had given notice for the…

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Wagga District Court. an Important Case. Thursday, October, 16.(Before His Honor Acting Judge Armstrong)

Coolamon Echo · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 2

A. E. Oehm v. A. J. A. Beveridge, claim £200, for trespass. This was a case of very great importance to farmers working undor…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. T. F. Mangan, A. G. H. Sandeman, and G. W. Fisher, J.P. DRUNKENNESS. John Fitzimmons was fined 5/- or…

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Police Court. (Monday, Oct. 20Th. Before the P.m.)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

Thomas Gunn summoned Fritz Schulty for using obscene language to him on Friday night last. Fritz pleaded guilty and apologised, and was fined…

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Court Fixtures

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

District Court and Quarter Sessions—Tuesday, 11th November. Annual meeting of justices to consider applications for auctioneers'…

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Police Court. Friday, 24Th October, 1902. BEFORE Mr. Bruce, J.P. Indecent Exposure

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

James Cooper was fined 10/-, or 24 hours for indecency. "Well that's hard hick," said Cooper, "I've only got 9/. Lend me…

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The Courts Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Messrs Mangan, Fisher, and Sandeman, J.P.'s

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

John Fitzsimmoos, charged with being drunk in Yass--st., pleaded guilty and was lined 5.- or an hour. SMALL DEBTS' COURT…

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The Supreme Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

It is reported that Dr. Sly will be next puisne judge if he cares to accept he position…

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Small Debts Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. T. F. Mangan, A. G. H. Sanderaan, and G. W. Fisher, J.P. Massey-Harris Company v. R. Glanville. Claim £21/12/3, dishonoured promissory…

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The Death in a Police Cell

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 5

The inquest on the body of Henry William Lardner, who was found dead in a cell at the Sydney police station, after being arrested, was concluded on Wednesday afternoon…

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Arbitration Court. the Southern Collieries Dispute

The Worker · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 6

The further hearing of the dispute between the Illawarra Colliery Employees' Association and the Southern Colliery Pro[?]ors Association was continued by the…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, October 20Th

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

Bede Augustine O'Brien sued Wm. Madden for £11, balance due on 'the sale of a sulky and harness effected over three years ago. The plaintiff…

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Arbitration Court. (Continued from Page Six.) an Application for Re-instatement

The Worker · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 8

The hearing of the summons taken out by the Hotel, Club, Restaurant, and Catarers' Employees' Union of Mew South "Wales (claimant) against William Walker…

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Licensing Court Before tho P. M. and Dr. Hull, and J. J. Keane J.'s P

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 3

Wm. John Sullivan made application for the transfer of the license of the Commercial Hotel from T Hingerty Mr Mathews appeared for the…

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Licensing Court. Friday. Before Mr. W. Clarke, L.M. (chairman), Dr. W. Hull, and Mr. J. J. Keane, J.P. TRANSFER

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

Mr. R. H. Mathews appeared in support of an application for the transfer of the license of the Commercial hotel from Thomas Hingerty to William John Sullivan…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, October 25. (Before Mr. F. P. Meares, Acting P.m.) Alleged Malicious Assault

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 October 1902 · page 2

Joseph Thomas, a ganger, working on the railway line between The Rock and Lockhart, was charged with having, on the 18th instant, maliciously assaulted…

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Police Court. Friday. Before Mr. Bruce, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 October 1902 · page 2

James Cooper, for indecency, was fined 10/. John Brennan, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 5/…

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Police Changes

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 October 1902 · page 2

We learn that Constable Hansen, who has been stationed at Wagga for the past four years, has been transferred to Albury, where he will take charge of the look up…

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Police Court. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1902. (Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 28 October 1902 · page 3

H. Collier v. D. Dunne, assault. Mr. Taylor appeared for plaintiff; Mr. Emanuel for the defendant…

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