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Courts & crime, 1904

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Licensing Court

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

Before Mr. J.H. Nesbitt (chairman) and Mr. J. McInorney, licensing magistrate. John Gavin (for whom Mr. A…

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Sensational Attempt at Burglary Judge Owen's House the Scene. Sydney

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

A sensational case of attempted burglary is reported at Judge Ovens' residence, Hunter's Hill. Whilst the Judge was absent on Sunday evening, the…

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Warden's Court Before Mr. J. H. Nesbit, warden

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

Ehomos True's authority to enter portion 124, Tarrabandra, was cancelled for non-payniont of surface damage, as also was A. Cauvarel's…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday, July 20. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Breach of Municipal By-law

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 2

Thomas J. Silver was charged with a breach of a municipal by-law on the 19th inst. by driving a light cart over the intersection of a street at a pace faster than a…

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Theft of Wood

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 2

Daring the prevailing cold, wet, wintry weather a great deal of sympathy must naturally be extended to any persons who are too poor to provide themselves with…

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An Aristrocratic Cheat. Sentenced to Imprisonment

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 2

Count Johann Branski has been sentenced to three months imprisonment at Schmeidenwehl, Posen. for chesting at cards after making his guests drunk…

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A Bathrust Mystery. Suspected Murder. of an Old Woman

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 4

The police are investigating what appeals to have been a case of murder in the Bathurst district the week before last, Mrs.Piper,an old-age pensioner, who…

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Mysterious Case. Supposed Murder of an Envoy. London, July 18

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 4

The body of Mr. Kent Loomis, a brother of Mr. F. K. Loomis, Assistant Secretary of State in the United States, who mysteriously disappeared while bearing a treaty to…

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Terrible Murder Daker's Wife Killed. an Apprentice Confesses. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 2

A dreadful murder was reported from paston Hill, yesterday morning. Mrs. Mary Emtha heitch, aged 36 years,the wife of Mr.A. C. M. Veitch. of the…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. J. H. Nisbitt, P.M.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 3

Police v. Campton, drunk and disorderly, fined 10s with costs 4s l0d. Police v. A. Day, indecent language; fined 40s, with costs 4s l0d, to be…

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

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 2

The following charges were made by P. W. C. Palmer, inspector, for failing to fully and continuously destroy rabbits:—…

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Adelong. Police Court. Tuesday, 18Th July. Before Mr. Nesbit, P.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 2

Immediately on the court opening, Mr. Nesoit was congratulated upon his new appointment by Mr. Russel for the legal profession, by Sergeant…

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Tumut Police Court. Wednesday, July 20. Before Mr. Nesbit, P.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 2

Walter Dowling, Chas. Barton. Benson and Jemmett were each fined 5s, with 4s 10d coats, for carrying firearams on a Sunday…

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Through Stealing for a Man Lambeth Girl's Suicide

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 6

In the Lambeth Coroner's Court on the 6th of May. Mr Trout beck held an inquest on the body of Alice Denham, aged 18. who bad been in Lambeth…

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Gundagai Police Court. Thursday, July 21St. Before Mr. Nesbit, P.M. Prohibition Order

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 2

Mary Sewell made application for a prohibition against publicans serving her husband, James Sewell, with drink. First-class Constable Field deposed…

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Small Debts Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 2

Chisholm v. Creasy.—No appearance of either party. Cruise v. MeKenzie. — Withdrawn through informality attached to…

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Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. J. H. Nishett, W. Bridle aud T. P. Arragon)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 3

Henry Pether, application for conditional certificate authorising the issue of a publican's license at Talbingo.—Adjourned to August 17…

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A Popular Police Magistrate

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 2

At the Cootamundra Courthouse on Tuesday, a largely-attended meeting of magistrates was held for the purpose of saying farewell to Mr. Wm. Clark, P.M. and…

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Executions in Gaol

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 6

During the year 1903 there were three executions in the gaols of the State, but in 1902 there were none, which in its way was a record. As an indication of the reduction…

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Gundagai Police Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 4

P. W. C. Palmer, Paslures Protection Inspector, V. J. J. Quilter, Gobarralong, for failing to take steps to fully and continuously destroy rabbits in and upon his…

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