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Courts & crime, 1902

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Charged with Forging and Uttering

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2

George A. E. Wilkinson, whose escaped from police custody and subsequently captured occasioned considerable excitement at Albury on Monday, whence it was…

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Police Magistrates

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the Premier, in answer to Mr. Nielien, who aked if he was aware that police magistrates were in the habit of stopping at…

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Court Fixtures

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2

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

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The Courts. Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr Sandeman, J.p.) Committed for Trial

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2

Charles Carr. on remand, was charged with having on October 27, falsely pretended to Mary Phillips "that he was one James French," by means of which…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. A. G. H. Sandeman, J.P. Alleged False Pretences

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2

Charles Carr (on remand) was charged with that he did, at Cootamundra, on 27th, October, obtain a sum of 5/- from Mary Phillips by falsely pretending that his name…

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South Australia. Adelaide, Friday. Alleged Wife Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2

Mrs. Martin, who is alleged to have been shot by her husband at Dublin, South Australia, died this morning. It appears the couple have been living apart for several…

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Arbitration Court. the Southern Collieries Dispute

The Worker · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 6

The further hearing of the dispute between the Illawarra Colliery Employees' Association and the Southern Colliery Proprietors' Association was continued by the…

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Rival Shearers' Unions Sydney Full Court Ruling

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 4

The Full Court on Tuesday delivered judgement in the suit between the Machine Shearers and Shed Employes Union and the Australian Worker's…

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The Mackay Murder. a Kanaka Arrested. He Confesses His Guilt. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2
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The police in the Mackey district have been searching since Sunday last for the murderer of the girl Alice Gunning, who was found in the scrub with her head…

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Police Court. Monday, November 3Rd. Before Mr. Clarke. P.m

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1902 · page 3

PATRICK CLANCY, for being drunk, was fined 5/- or 24 hours. The same defendant, for indecent behaviour in Sheridan-street on Saturday afternoon,…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, November 3. (Before Mr. F. P. Meares, Acting P.m.) Municipal Cases

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1902 · page 2

In addition to the usual batch of cattle straying cases, driving without lights, etc., Inspector Cannon proceeded against five defendants for spitting on the footpaths, these…

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A Police Raid. Some Exciting Scenes

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1902 · page 3

On Friday night the police (the "Star" says) turned attention to "Dalveen" and "The Excelsior Club." Yesterday warrants were secured, and Sub-inspectors…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, 3Rd November. (Before Mr. F. P. Meares, Acting P.m.)alleged Forging and Uttering. Three Committals

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 4 November 1902 · page 2

George A. E. Wilkinson was charged with [?]ing and uttering three cheques at Wagga and pleaded not guilty. Mr. W. M. J. Walsh appeared for…

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Warden's Court. Before Mr. Warden Clarke

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1902 · page 3

James Robinson applied for suspension of the labour conditions on losses 30, 82 and 607, portions 1, 4 and 9, parish Kimo. The application was…

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Trades Union Appeals. Can the Arbitration Court Be Interfered With?

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 4 November 1902 · page 2

A case of great importance to trades unions was before the Full Court today. An industrial union of employers asked for a writ of prohibition against the…

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Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. W. C. Smith, J.P. DRUNKENNESS

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 November 1902 · page 3

James Brady (48) was fined 5/. ALLEGED ILLEGAL USE OF A HORSE. Edward Bennett (31) and William Hayes (25) were charged with illegally using a…

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The Courts. Police Court. Saturday. (Before Messrs [?]. Sandeman, and Dickson, J.Ps.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 5 November 1902 · page 2

Johanna Anderson was charged with drunkenness in Wallendoon-st. Const. Dresser said he locked accused up for her own protection. Johanna was fined…

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Court Fixtures

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 November 1902 · page 3

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

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Cootamundra Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. A. G. H. Sandennian, J. P. Alleged Eaise Pretences

The Temora Star · Wednesday 5 November 1902 · page 3

Charles Carr (on remind) was charged with that he did, at Coummundra, on the 27th October obtain a sum of 5s from Mary Phillips by…

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