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Courts & crime, 1903

1,220 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 61

Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. P. E. Eldershaw, J.P., Dominick Ischbotket, was fined 5s or imprisoument until the rising of the court,…

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The Auburn Murder Case

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

There was (the "Herald" says), a new development in connection with the Auburn murder case on Tuesday, when John Thomas Woolford was re-arrested and lodged in the…

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Inspector-general of Police

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 3

It has been decided that Mr. E. [?]osbery will for the present continue in his position of inspector-general of police, but that he shall be relieved of many…

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A Mysterious Murder. Society Scandal at Buffalo. Singular Incidents. New York, March 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 4
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

Another murder mystery, another celebrated case, has been filling several columns of our newspapers everyday for some time past; and there is no prospect at present…

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Inspector-General of Police Mr. Fosbery Continues in Office. an Assitant Inspector General

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

The tumors which have been in circulation during the last few days respecting the retirement of Mr. Edmund Fosbery, C.M.G., Inspector-General of Police, and the…

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Police Court. Thursday, April 30. (Before Mr. Wilkinson, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 2

John McMahon was charged with using indecent language in Larmer-street. Accused pleaded guilt. Thirty-nine previous convictions were recorded against him…

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Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

Mr. P. E. Eldershaw J.P., adjudicated in three charges of breaches of the peace and good order at the Wagga Police Court on Thursday. Hector Beaten was…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. W. H. Matthews, J.P. STRAY STOCK. Moses Deeps was fined 5/- and costs 4/8 for allowing a horse to stray…

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Police Organisation

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

The position created by the desire of Mr. Edmund Fosbery to retire from the office of Inspector-General of Police, brings under closer attention…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, April 30. (Before Mr. P. E. Eldershaw, J.p.) Drunkenness

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 5

Hector Beattie was fined 5s or imprisoaonment until the rising of the Court for being drunk in Baylis-street on the previous day, and 20s or seven days for using obscene…

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Alleged Mutiny and Murder a Terrible Story

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 6

At the Liverpool Police Court yesterday, before the stipendary magistrate, the alleged tragedy on board the sailing vessel Veronica on the high seas was…

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Arbitration Court. Proceedings Permitted

The Worker · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 7

The Court granted an application by the Wool and Basil Workers' Association to takep rocedings agaeinst William Magrath, of, Emu Plains, wool-scourer, for…

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Shearers and Arbitration. Application to the Court Foreshadowed. the 1903 Manifesto. Shearing Rates Unchanged

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

The policy for 1903 has been issued to members of the Australian Workers' Union by the president and secretary of that body (says the "Daily Telegraph.")…

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Police and Court House Buildings

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 2

Mr. Gormly, M.L.A., has been advised by letter from the Public Works Department that tenders will be at once invited for the erection of the proposed Police…

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Tumut Police Court. Friday, May 1

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 2

Before Messrs. J D. Walker and S. Groves, J's.P. H. J. Madden, a drover, of Wagga, was fined 5s for drunkenness, £2 for…

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Gundagai Police Court Monday, Mat 4th. Before Mr. Clarke. P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 2

THOMAS WHITING, for indecent language at South Gundagai, was fined 40/- or one month. ALLEGED SELLING OF WINE…

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Wagga Police Court. Saturday, May 2. (Before Mr. L. A. Fosbery, J.P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 3

Emma Menz was charged with concealment of birth, on the 20th December, 1902. Mr. George Coleman appeared for the accused…

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Small Debts Court. Before Mr.Clarke, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 2

Richard Crain v. Alfred Cheetham £10/7-, goods sold and delivered. Postponed to next court, on the application of Mr. Fraser, who appeared for…

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Warden's Court. Monday, May 4. Before Mr. Warden Clarke

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 2

William O'Conner was called upon to show canes why his authority to enter private lands should not be [?] called for non-payment of rent [?]…

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