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Courts & crime, 1903

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The Divorce Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 November 1903 · page 2

When the Divorce Court opened to-day the Judge announced that there were 93 cases to be disposed of. He was informed that one would last a weak and another a…

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Tumut District Court. Friday, November 19Th

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1903 · page 2

Before his Honor Judge Rogers. The legal profession was represented by Messrs O'Reilly and James (barristers). Emanuel, Taylor, and…

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District Court. Monday, November 23. Before His Honor Judge Rogers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1903 · page 2

J. M. Dodd t. T. Healy. The an had been continued lines 1900. Continned to next court. His Honor said he could not continue the case boyend…

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District Court. (Before Judge Rogers.) Mining Appeal. Fricke V. Broadhurst and Party

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 24 November 1903 · page 2

THIS was an appeal against the Tumbarumba Warden's decision in respect of a certain water race applied for by, and registration of same granted by…

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Junee Police Court. Monday, Nov, 23Rd

The Junee Democrat · Wednesday 25 November 1903 · page 1

Before Messrs. D. Benjamin and G. S. Stevens, J's. P. George Parker was charged with stealing about 12 lbs of German…

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Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. W. Clarke, J.P. RECEIVING

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 November 1903 · page 2

Rodey Sheedy was charged with having in his possession a mare supposed to be stolen. Plea, not guilty. Mr. Mathews for the defence…

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The Courts. Police Court. Saturday. (Before the P.m.) Alleged House [?]

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 25 November 1903 · page 2

Charles Thomas Briggs (25) ward[?]…

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A Dog Case £50 Damages Claimed. Case Settled in Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1903 · page 2

At the District Court on Tuesday morning, Allan A. Field, a six-year old boy (by his next friend, Mark Field) sued Joseph Williamson, for…

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Suicide or Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 3

James Henry Day was a few days ago found dead in a stable at Granville, and the case appeared to be one of suicide, but the evidence at the inquest now being…

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A Charge of Murder. the Death of a Daughter

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 4

The charge against Angus Ronald Donald and Florence Alma M'Donald of the wilful murder of Grace M'Donald, the daughter of the male accused, came on for…

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The Auburn Murder. Conviction for Perjury. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 2

At the Criminal Court to-day William Montague Parker, one of the principal witnesses for the defends at the Auburn murder trial was charged with perjury in…

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Alleged Forced Marriage Divorce Court Proceedings. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 2

The alleged forced marriage case was mentioned in the Divorce Court to-day, when, on behalf of the respondent in the [?] of the marriage suit, Webb v…

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Alleged Forced Marriage. Divorce Court Proceedings. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 2

The alleged forced marriage case was mentioned in the Divorce Court to-day. When on behalf of the respondent in the nullity of the marriage suit, Webb v…

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District Court. Tuesday, November 24. Before His Honor Judge Rogers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1903 · page 3

Mark Field v. Joseph Williamson, claim for £50 in respect to injuries sustained by plaintiff son through having been bitten by defendant's dog…

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A Charge of Murder

The Temora Star · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 4

The charge against Aligns Ronald M'Donald and Florence Alma M'Donald of the wilful murder of Grace M[?]Donald, the daughter of the male…

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Arbitration Court

The Worker · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 7

The Hotel, Club, Restaurant, and Caterers' Employees' Union made an application for the reinstatement of an employee of the Civic Club, Pitt-street, Sydney, alleged to…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, November 26. (Before MESSRS. J. Jeremy and G. Shepherd, Js.P.) Attempted Suicide

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 4

William Ward, a shearer, was charged with attempting to commit suicide at Yerong Crook on the provious day. Constable Osborne, stationod at Yorong,…

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Wagg a Police Court. Thursday,november 26. (Before Messrs. J. Jeremy and Geo. Sheppard, J's.P.) Attempted Suicide

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 4

William Ward a Shearer, was charged attempting to council [?]uici[?] on November 26th, at Yerong Creek. Constable O-borne, stationed at…

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District Court. Wednesday. (Before His Honor, Judge Rogers)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 2

[?] v. Ralph Cohen. No appearance of defendant, Mr F. A. Morgan appeared for plaintiff, and deposed that the defendant had admitted the…

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Hooley Transactions. Mrs. Hooley in Court. an Unsuccessful Suit. London, Nov. 25

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 6

Mrs. Hooley, the wife of Mr. E. T. Hooley, who is well known in connection with a number of financial transactions, was the plaintiff in an action heard before…

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