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Courts & crime, 1903

1,220 stories in Riverina's papers · page 51 of 61

Queanbeyan Tragedy. Gale Sentenced to Death

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1903 · page 2

AT the Goulburn Circuit Court on Monday last, before His Honor, Mr. Justice Pring, Charles Augustus Gile was charged with the murder of his…

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Federal High Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1903 · page 2

The Federal High Court was opened at Darlinghurst this morning, in the presence of a great gathering of the legal fraternity, also many ladies and…

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Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

At the Wagga Police Court on Thursday, before Messrs. Copley Horne and Wm. Shaw, J's.P., Andrew Dehn pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully as…

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Assault and Robbery. Sentences of Four Years

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 2

Two lads, named respectively Seaton and Burns were found guilty at the Quarter Session to-day of assault and robbery at Faddington. It will be…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. W. Clark, P.M.,) Friday, 16th October, 1903

The Temora Star · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 2

Christian Louisa Jones v. John Jones Plaintiff, whose case was conducted by Mr. Walsh claimed that defendant, her husband, had left her with insufficient means…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, October 16. (Before the P.M.)

The Temora Star · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 2

Dr. Bennetts v. S., Eckleston. No. appearance of defendant. Claim for £2 12s 6d for professional attendance. Verdict for amount with costs…

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Jeweller's Shop Robbed. Sensational Report to Police. £4000 Worth of Stock Missing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 6

A sensational report was (the "Age" says), made to Superintendent Sharp at the detective office oa Monday morning by Mr. Melen Myers, who stated that his jeweller's…

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The Courts. Small Debts' Court, Wednesday. (Before Messrs Mangan, and Dickson J P's

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 2

S Cohen and Co. v. R. P. O'Connor, No appearance of defendant. Mr. Mathews for plaintiffs. Claim for £5 15s 9d. Verdict for amount claimed, costs 410,…

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Gundagai Police Court. Monday, October 10. Before Mr. Clarke, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1903 · page 3

A. Gordon v. Nell Thompson, for recovery, of tenement in West-street, Gundagai, under the Landlords and Tenants Act Postponed to next court…

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District Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1903 · page 2

The District Court commenced its sittings at the local court house yesterday morning, before his Honor Acting Judge Hamilton. Other members of the bar present were…

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Wagga District Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 October 1903 · page 2

The Wagga District Court opened yesterday before Acting-Judge H. Montgomerie Hamilton. A number of cases were settled, and a number undefended,…

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

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1903 · page 3

Massey Harris & Co. v. Machen, Egan and Co. Goods Bold, 16/5. No service. Postponed to next court. Park & Co. v. James Luff,…

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Police Court

The Junee Democrat · Wednesday 21 October 1903 · page 1

At the Junee Police Court on Saturday before Mr C R Coils' JP, Richard Smith was charged with having in his possession one bottle of…

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The Courts. Police Court. Monday, October 19Th

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 21 October 1903 · page 3

Before Mr W. Clarke, P.M. Gordon v. Thompson. Postponed till next court…

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The Courts. Police Court. Saturday. (Before Mr Laver, J.P.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 21 October 1903 · page 2

John Smith (34), was charged with drunkenness in Wallendoon street. He was fined 5- or an hour. John Birgden (25), pleaded guilty to a…

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Police Court. Friday, 16th October, 1903. (Before Mr. W. Clark, P.M.)

The Temora Star · Wednesday 21 October 1903 · page 3

Walter Meines was charged with obtaining goods and money under false pretences, to wit by means of a valueless cheque, from Wm. Nixon,…

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Alleged Theft. a Constable Charged

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 October 1903 · page 2

Constable John Meenaghan, said to have been in the police force for 25 years, was charged to-day with [?] some tins of white lead from the railway…

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Alleged Stealing. Plight of Two English Girls

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 October 1903 · page 2

This morning two young English girls named Gray, one a servant and the other a dressmaker, were committed for trial on two charges of stealing. They were…

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New South Wales [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday. Brutal Assault

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1903 · page 2

A youth named Edward Cohen was remanded at the police court in connection with last night's brutal assault upon Constable Hussey, who was viciously attacked…

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