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Courts & crime, 1903

1,220 stories in Riverina's papers · page 46 of 61

The Federal High Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 September 1903 · page 2

Should the rumours which are floating through the lobbies of the Commonwealth Parliament that Sir Samuel Griffith, Chief Justice of…

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Horrible Case or Alleged Child Murder. Launceston

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1903 · page 2

At the police court to-day Margaret Brown was committed for trial for having murdered the infant male child of her daughter, Ida Brown. The evidence was of…

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The High Court. Reported Allotment of Judgeships

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 September 1903 · page 2

It is expected that as a result of a Cabinet meeting on Monday and subject to one condition, the High Court will be constituted as follows:—…

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High Court Judges. Three Selections Made. Final Decision Delayed

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1903 · page 2

Definite steps were (the "Age" says) taken on Monday by the Federal Cabinet in the direction of appointing the first judges of the High Court of Australia…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true liberty, when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, may speak free." Milton. Thursday, September 24, 1903. the Federal High Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1903 · page 2

It would not appear as if definite arrangements had been made regarding members of the High Court Bench, but there is every probability…

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Police Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 25 September 1903 · page 2

Before the P.M., I Piper pleaded guilty to charges of being drunk cud disorderly and using obscene language. For the first offence he was…

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Police Court. Tumut, September 23, 1903. (Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 25 September 1903 · page 3

DENNIS Duune, on remand, was charged with stealing one sheep at Bondo, near Tumnt, on about July 31, 1903, tbo property of A. and W…

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Small Debts Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 25 September 1903 · page 2

Before Mr. W. Clark, P.M., McNamara v Thos. Gaffney; goods sold Verdict for £3 14s; costs 5s. J. R. Cooper v. Mrs. Hume—goods…

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A Sociable Burglar. He Coolly Chats With a Householder Whilst Stealing His Valuables

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 25 September 1903 · page 5

A novel experience was that of William Winslow Sherman, a New York banker. In the small hours of the morning, one day last week, a burglar…

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High Court Judges. Griffith, Barton and O'connor

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1903 · page 2

The "Age" definitely states that the Federal Government have offered the position of Federal Chief Justice to Sir Samuel Griffith, of Queensland, at £3,500 per…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

Before Messrs. J. T. Stratton, T. F. Mangan, and E. R. Laver, J.P. DRUNKS. Barney O'Connell, a stranger, pleaded…

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MORANGORELL, Monday. Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

Before Messrs. W. T. Lowis, J. Colemane, and A. Warren, J.P. Willie Ah Foon, of Temora, Chinese hawker, charged with resisting the police…

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Alleged Criminal Assault

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 3

On Tuesday morning last, an old man, named Charles Lloyd Lench, 77 years of age, who is in receipt of tho old ago pension, and who has lived for many years in the Ryo…

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The Courts. Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Messrs Mangan and Dickson J.P.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

Albury Butter Factory v, R N. J- Resch. No appearance of defendans.- Mr Morgan for plaintiff. Claim for £3 3s. Verdict for amount claimed and…

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Horrible Case of Alleged Child Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 4

At the Launoeston (Tas.) police court on Tuesday. Marggret Brown was committed for trial for having murdered the infant male child of her daughter,…

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Wagga Circuit Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

In the criminal division of the Wagga Circuit Court, which commences on Tuesday next, the following additional cases are set down for hearing John…

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Conspiracy to Murder Millionaires. the First Victim

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

News from New York this week states that Orlando Dexter, a New York lawyer, has been murdered on his estate in the Adirondack mouutaius. The [?] have…

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Morangorell Police Court. Monday, September 21, (Before Messrs. W. T. Lewis, J. Coleman and A. Warren, J's.P.)

The Temora Star · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

Willie Ah Foon, of Temora, Chinese hawker, was charged with resisting the police in the execution of their duty, and was fined £1 or 14 days…

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The High Court. Appointments Made

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

The members of the High Court, who were appointed on Thursday, namely, Sir Samuel Griffith (Queensland), Chief Justice; Sir Edmund Barton (N.S.W.), and…

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