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Courts & crime, 1904

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The Police Magistrate

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M. for Wagga, who was called away to the deathbed of his father, Mr. T. Wilkinson, senr., of Yallowan Station, Tumut, last week, returned to town…

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In an Indian Police Court

The Temora Star · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 6

An Indian Judge, when just appointed to this position, was not very well acquainted with Hindustani. He was trying a case in which a Hindoo was charged with stealing…

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Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. FIREWORKS

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

John Sharpe was charged with letting off fireworks in Parker-street. Plea: Not guilty. Constable Basil deposed: On Saturday,…

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Revision Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

An adjourned sitting of the Elector[?] Revision Court was held in the Court Hou[?] Wagga, on Thursday at 11 a.m., preside[?] over by Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M. T[?]…

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A Girl's Sensational Leap. Alleged Attempted Assault. Perth

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 3

A girl named Millie James, about 19 years of age, created a sensation at the Subiaco railway station yesterday evening by leaping from a train as it was approaching the…

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At the Warwick Assize Court

The Temora Star · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 6

An amusing incident occurred a few years ago in the Assize Court at Warwick, the Judge being the late Lord Chief Justice Cockburn. A case was being tried…

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A Smart Character. Pianos and Bikes. Arrest by Wagga Police

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 3

On Wednesday, before Mr. P. E Eldershaw, J.P., Charles Schultz, alis Narden, alias Schmidt, was brought up on remand on two charges for the larceny of…

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The Police Magistrate

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 2

Though able to take his place on the bench yesterday, the police magistrate, Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, is still suffering severely from the prevailing and fashionable epidemic,…

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Wilful Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

A verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown has been returned at the inquest on the body of Julia Hooper, at Wellington…

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Gundagai Police Court. Monday, July 18Th. Before Mr. Nesbit. P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

Railway Inspector Smith v. Patrick O'Connor, breaches of the railway regulations Mr. Fraser mentioned the Commissioners had written…

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Municipal Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

A Municipal Appeal Court was held in the Court-house, Wagga, yesterday, the presiding magistrates being Messrs. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M., C. F. Bolton and W…

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Wardens' Court. Wednesday, July 13Th

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 2

Before Mr. Warden W. Clarke. Application for suspension ol labor, by W. D. Heather, and others, was postponed until the 19th instant…

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The Land Appeal Court President

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 4

Mr. H. A. G. Curry, who recently retired from the Under-Secretaryship for Lands to fill the position of President of the Land Appeal Court, was on Thursday, at a large…

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Warden's Court. Before Mr. Warden Nesbit

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

The following were called upon to show case why their authorities to enter private lands should not be cancelled for non-payment of rent and…

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

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

W. Bibo v. Thos. Geo. Weaver, goods sold and delivered, 19/8. Mr. Fraser for plaintiff; verdict for amount and 6/- costs…

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Licensing Court. Before Messrs Nesbit, P.M., and McInerney, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

John Gavin applied for a renewal of the license of the Beehive hotel, Coolac. Mr. Leavy for applicant, to whom a renewal was granted. The…

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Police Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

J. R. Smith, railway traffic inspector v. P. O'Connor. Mr Fraser, for defendant, explained the circumstances of the case. The Railway…

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The Rabbit Pest. Police Court Proceedings

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 3

AT the Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Nesbit, P.M., Rabbit-Inspector Palmer proceeded against Mr. W. Luff, Gobarralong,' for failing to…

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The Waiwear Murder

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 4

A cablegram from London received yesterday stated that the execution had taken place at Pentonville Prison of John Sullivan aged 40 years. a seaman…

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Police Court. Friday, 15Th July. (Before Mr. J. W. Nesbett, P.M:)

The Temora Star · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

Cridland v. Sutoliffe.--Plaintiff sued defendant forgiving an unstamped receipt for £10. Mr. Walsh appeared for defendant mid plaintiff conducted his own case. After…

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