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Courts & crime, 1903

1,220 stories in Riverina's papers · page 44 of 61

The High Court Bench. a Malicious Canard

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1903 · page 4

Federal members expressed themselves (the "Age" says), very indignant with the action of the free trade daily in maliciously alleging that the movement in favor of the…

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The Arbitration Court Appointment of Select Committee

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 September 1903 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Friday morning. Mr. O'Donnell moved, "That a select committee be appointed to inquire into…

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New South Wales. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday. the Auburn Murder—alleged Perjury

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1903 · page 2

William Parker, a prominent witness for the defence in the Auburn murder trial, was brought before the police court to-day charged with perjury in connection with…

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The Courts. Police Court. Saturday, (Before the P. M.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

John Macedonian fined 6'- or one hour's imprisonment for being drunk and disorderly in Parker st. WARDEN'S COURT,…

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Burglary At Culcairn. Stationmaster's House Looted. Culcairn

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

A daring burglary was committed here late on Saturday night or on Sunday morning, at the residence of Mr. Hinde, railway stationmaster here. Mr. Hinde…

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A Brutal Murder. a Suspect Arrested

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

A ghastly crime was committed at Manilla on Friday afternoon, when an old man named John Hines, who resided in a two-roomed but near the vicerage with his wife and son,…

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Barnedman Police Court. Saturday, 5Th September. (Before Mr. Stevenson, P.M., and Messrs. Byrne and Harriott, J's.P.)

The Temora Star · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

Patrick Liston, a laborers was charged on suspicion with being of unsound mind. According to the evidence of Senior Constable Nolan,…

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Police Court. Friday, September 11. Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson P M.

Coolamon Echo · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 2

George Woods, charged with being drunk on the 6th September pleaded guilty and was fined 2s 6d, with 4s 10d costs of court…

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The Courts. Police Court. Friday, (Before the P. M.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 2

Edward Dunne, aged 55 years, was charged with being drunk. He pleaded guilty and was fined 5- or an hour a imprisonment…

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Arbitration Court

The Worker · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 8

On the application of the Hairdressers and Wigmakers' Employees Union, Joseph Claxton, 14 Cowper-street, Waverley, was fined £5 and 18s. cost for employing…

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Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 September 1903 · page 2

A lad named Bert Power was severely catchised by the Police Magistrate, for throwing at the telegraph lines in Tarcutta Road last week. Senior Sergeant…

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Tumut Police Court. Tumut Thursday Sep. 10. (Before Messrs. J. D. Walker and S. Groves, Js.p.)

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 15 September 1903 · page 3

DENNIS Dunne was charged with stealing fourteen sheep at Brungle, from Brungle estate, the property of Arthur Bryant Triggs…

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Murder and Suicide a Cootamundra Tragedy. Attributed to Jealousy

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 September 1903 · page 3

A sensational case of murder and suicide took place at Cootamundra early on Saturday morning. The murderer and the man who took his own life was…

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Murder and Suicide. a Jealous Butcher. Tragedy at Cootamundra. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1903 · page 2

A sonsational case of murder and suicide is reported from Cootamundra. The murderer and the man who took his own life was a working butcher named John Baker,…

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A Local Tragedy Murder and Suicide a Man Murders a Chinaman, Wounds a White Woman and Commits Suicide Jealousy the Motive. Is Determined to Die

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 2

Ox Saturday morning the whole town was horrified by the news of a murder having occurred during the early hours of the morning inThompson-street, in that…

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Murder and Suicide. a Chinaman Brutally Beaten and Shot Twice. Attempt to Shoot a Woman, Who Struggles for Life Murderer Poisons and Shoots Himself. Social Complications

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 2

ON Saturday morning last the town, was startled with the news that a terrible tragedy had been committed in the southern part of the town and the facts, as narrated…

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Tumut Police Court. Thursday, September 10Th

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 3

Before Messrs. J. D. Walker and S. Groves, J's P. Dennis Dunne was charged with stealing fourteen sheep at Brungle, from Brungle…

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Alleged Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 2

An inquest was held to-day concerning the death of J. Sohier, the French Soldier who, if is alleged, was [?] on board the barque St. Louis on…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 2

Anno Perry claimed £2/5/- for work and labour done as Michael Culhane's hired servant. Mr. Mac Mahon appeared for plaintiff, and…

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The Courts Police Court. Wednesday Before the P.M

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 2

Annie Perry v. M. Cuthane Claim for £1 11s P., for wages do. Mr MavMaheu for plaintiff. Mr Mathews for defendant…

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