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Courts & crime, 1904

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Wagga Police Court. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) the Golden Fleece Hotel

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

John Thos. Quinlan applied for a license in connection with tho Golden Fleece Hotel, Wagga, the license having been formerly held by John Kerr…

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A Rejected Lover. Suicide and Attempted Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 4

Albert Clarke on Thursday evening appreached Mrs. Oliver and her sister, Miss Alice Williams, aged 20, at Exley Siding near Charters Towers (Q.) He asked the…

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Burglary and Perjury

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 2

At the Quarter Sessions to-day John Wilson and John Garvey were found guilty of burglary in a shop in Hunter-st., and Wilson was sentenced…

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Gundagai Police Court. Thursday, February 4. before Messrs Dodd and Cornett, Js.P. DRUNKENNESS

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 2

Stephen Draper pleaded gulity to being drunk on the previous evening. he was fined 5/- or 24 hours.Nineteen previous convictions…

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Police Court FRIDAY 5th FEBRUARY, 1904. (Before Mr. W. Clarke. P.M)

The Temora Star · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

Mr. Hiller, charged with driving a Waggon and horses on the footpath in Polaris at pleaded guilty, Mr. Walsh on behalf of the council did not press for…

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The Courts. Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Messrs Doidge and Koane. J & P)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

Patrick O'Brin was charged with having [?] lawful means of support. accrused pleaded and gulity and on…

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A Bold Assault. Victim Thrown Over a 6Ft. Fence

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 4

An exciting and unpleasant adventure on Wednesday night befell (the "Argus" says), John Cook, a visitor from Berrigan, N.S.W., who arrived in Melbourne in the morning…

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Police Court Thursday, February 4, '04. Before Messrs J. M. Dodd and J. J. Cornett, J's.P

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS. Stephen Draper (an old offender) was fined 5s. for the above offence. "19 previous convictions against him,…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, February 8. (Before the Police Magistrate.) THEFT

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 3

Albert Wicht, a teamster, was proceeded against for stealing a book, the property of the New South Wales Educational Department on or about February 1…

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Sentenced for Attempting Suicide

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 2

At the Parramatta Police Court to-day William Jacobs for attempting to commit suicide by hanging himself, was ordered to be imprisoned for five…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, February 8Th. (Before Mr. T H. Wilkinson, P.m.) a Dash for Literature

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 4

Albert Wicht, a young man, aged 23 years, was charged with stealing one from the public school, Gregadoo, on tho 2nd inst…

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The Courts. Police Court. Saturday. (Before the P.m.) Had Character

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 2

Patrick O'Brien, a dark, cadaverous looking man, on remand, was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday February 10. (Before Mr. P. E. Eldershaw, J.p.) Alleged Horse Stealing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 3

James Wilson, alias James Delanoy on remand, was charged with stealing a brown horse on or about January 28, at Berrigan, the property of Charles Lawrence…

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Reported Russian Seizure. Panic at Peking. Court Prepares for Flight. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 2

It is reported that the Russians have occupied Kalgan, 110 miles north-west of Poking, on the road to Kiakhta. The report has caused a panic at…

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Hillston Police Court. Unlawful Assault

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 2

At the Hillston police court on Monday last, before Mr. M. Boland, P.M., James Knight, of Lake cudgellico, was proceeded against by…

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Stealing the Public Domain

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 6

[?] must character to the land administration of the St[?] of Nebra[?]a. A [?]ed States G[?]l Jury [?] just [?] report [?]that…

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Charged with Periury. Waistcoat Lined with Money

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 2

A young Assyrian draper was to-day before the court on a charge of perjury in New Zealand. He was remanded to that colony…

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Police Court. [Before Messrs. H. G. Bennets and R. C. DlBBS, J'S.P] Tuesday, 9th February

The Temora Star · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 4

John Ryan and William Eagan, were charged in company with stealing cite trunk and contents, the property of Patrick Carroll, valued at £3, at…

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The Courts. Small Debts' Court. Wednesday. (Before the P.M.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 2

Chas, S. Smith v. Thos. Fitzgerald, Claim for £11 17 8d. Verdict for amount claimed and costs. Mary Gravohn v. Margaret Reardon…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday February 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Alleged Theft

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 2

Christian Rooke was charged with attempting to steal one sheep, the property of Telacon Lloyd, at Wagga, on the 15th inst…

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