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Courts & crime, 1902

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Alleged Wife Murder. the Dublin Tragedy

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 3

There was again a large gathering of spectators at the Criminal G[?], Adelaide, on Wednesday, when the trial of W. J. Martin for the murder 30, was continued…

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Hillston Police Court. (Before Messrs. R. W. Stewart, J. R. Varcoc and W. Nicholls, Js.P.)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 2

ON Tuesday, 9th December, Toy Sing was charged that he did, on 7th December, at Hillston, in the State of New South Wales, steal chaff, of…

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Somaliland. Reported Murder of the Mullah. London, Thursday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 2

It is reported at Berbera, the seaport of Somaliland, that the Mullah, who has been preparing for hostilities against the British authorities, has been assassinated…

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Secret Police at Big Hotels Waiters As Detectives

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 3

It isn't generally known by those who stay at one of the large Landon btels-- those enormous caravan-erais, each of which is almost a small town in itelf-that they are…

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Alleged Wife Murder. the South Australian Case. Accused Acquitted. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 2

The trial of William John Martin, in connection with the Dublin tragedy, was continued to-day. The accused gave evidence on the lines…

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Arbitration Court. Illawarra Miners' Case the Award

The Worker · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 6

In the Arbitration Court last week in the matter of the matter of the industrial dispute between the Illawarra Colliery Employers' Association, Industrial Union of Employees…

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The Courts Small Debts Court. Wednesday. (Before the P.M.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 2

ALWOOD & PAVIS V. D D. PLOW, JUN. Claim for £13 9s 34. for goods sold. Mr Morgan appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Mar Malion for defendant, who ad…

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An Expensive Theft

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 3

Kate Kearney, described as a barmaid, was before the Police Court to-day charged with the larceny of £11. The accused was ordered to pay a fine of £20,…

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Police Court. Monday, December 15. Before Mr. Clarke, P. M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2

Thomas Fox. Theresa Kelly, for using insulting words on December 7, whereby a breach of the peace might be occasioned. Mr. Fraser for…

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Licensing Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2
Also in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

A special meeting of Licensing Magistrates was hold at the court-house, Wagga, yesterday morning, there being present:— Messrs. F. P. Meares (chairman), C. F…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2

McKenzie Bros. v. A. Turner, goods sold and delivered, £3/8/. Mr. Fraser for plaintiff. Verdict for amount and costs 5/…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, December 15. (Before Mr. F. P. Meares, Acting P.m.) Drunk

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2

Thos. Oakman, an old ago pensioner was charged with being drunk in Baylis-street on the preceding day. He pleaded guilty. Constable Webb deposed that defendan…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, 15th DECEMBER. (Before Mr. F. P. Meares, Acting-P.M.) Without Means of Support

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 4

Donald M'Kay, aged 77, was charged on remand with having no visible lawful means of support. Medical evidence tendered by Dr. E. H…

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Local and General News. Licensing Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wagga Licensing Court was held at the Court-house yesterday morning. Mr. F. P. Meares, P.M., and Messrs. L. A. Fosbery and C…

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The Courts. Police Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 17 December 1902 · page 2

Anthony Fox pleaded guilty to a charge of using profane language in Wallendoon street, and was fined 40-or one month…

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The Courts. Police Court. Monday, December 15Th, 1902

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 December 1902 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. W. Clarke, P.M. Thomas Fox proceeded against Theresa Kelly for using insulting words on 7th December, whereby a breach of the pence…

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Police Court. Saturday. Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M. Three Charges

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 December 1902 · page 3

Anthony Fox (60) pleaded guilty to using profane language, and was fined 40/- or imprisonment for a month. The same defendant pleaded not guilty to…

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Licensing Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 December 1902 · page 2

Before Messrs W. Clarke (Chairman) and J. Robinson, Licensing Magistrate. Renewals were granted to Thos. Keihone, Great Southern Hotel; and James…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 December 1902 · page 2

H. McKenzie v. A. Tumor, meat sold, £3 8s. Verdict for plaintiff and costs 5. The same plaintiff also secured verdicts and costs against the following…

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