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Courts & crime, 1905

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Alleged Assault

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 3

Hilton Stevenson v. Arthur Linley, assault. Mr. Fraser for defendant. Hilton Stevenson, laborer, deposed: On…

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The Courts. Police Court. Monday, May 15, 1905

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 3

Before Mr J. H. Nesbitt, P.M. MATES FALL OUT. James Duffy proceeded against Robert Field for using insulting words to him at…

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Warden's Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 3

Before MR. Nesbitt, warden. Thomas Keefe applied for a suspension of labor conditions on portion 196, parish Tenandra…

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Police Court. MONDAY. Before Messrs. E. Doidge and Lockwood, J.P. Municipal Cases

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 3

John Hickey, per Mr. G. T. Attwood, pleaded guilty to a breach of the bylaws, io trotting round a corner and was fined 5/. The Inspector prosecuted…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, May 15, 1905

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 2

Before MR. J. H. Nesbitt, P.M. H. Owen v. Patrick Sheedy, milk supplied, 4/6. Mr. Fraser for plaintiff. Verdict for plaintiff and costs, 4s…

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The Court[?]. MONDAY. Before M[?] Doidge and Lockwood. " Faster Than a Trot."

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 2

John Hickey was summoned by the Inspector of Nuisances for driving round a corner of the Borough faster than a walk…

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Girgarree Murder. Arrest of Edwards. Found Near Benalla

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 4

A great sensation was caused in Benalla on Monday evening when the news spread that James Edwards, who was wanted by the police for the…

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Women and Children in Court. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 2

In consequence of representations made to him by a number of ladies the Attorney General has given instructions that boys, girls, or women are not to be admitted…

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The Girgarree Murder. Arrest of Edwards. Confesses Confesses to the Crime. a Gambling Quarrel. "Killed Him First Blow."

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 2

The mystery surrounding the terrible murder of William Skinner, whose dismembered body was found in the water channel at Girgarree East, Victoria, on…

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The Tatura Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 3

All doubts as to the identity of the man arrested on Monday, near Benalls, on [?]pcion of Wing the murderer of William Skinner, were set at rest on…

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Gundagai. Police Court. Monday, May 15. Before Mr. Nisbet, P.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 2

We reprint the following case from the "Gundagai Times" in the hope that the verdict may act as a caution to people who are in the habit of quitting…

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The Tatura Murder. Arrest of Edwards

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 2

James Edwards, who was wanted in connection with the Tatura murder, was arrested at Benalla on Tuesday morning. He was carrying a swag and sitting on the…

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Adelong. Court Day

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 2

Tuesday last was Court day an Adelong for May, Mr. Nesbitt, P.M., presiding. It was the quietest time our Court has witnessed for a good…

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The Tatura Murder. Edwards Arrested. Confesses to the Crime

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 3

A considerable sensation was created in Melbourne on Tuesday when the news arrived that the man wanted in connection with the Tatura tragedy had been arrested…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. Before Mr. P. Pinkstone, J.P. DRUNK

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 20 May 1905 · page 3

Henry Gillespie was fined 5/- for drunkenness…

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The Courts. Police Court--wednesday. Thursday. (Before the P.m.) Prunks

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 20 May 1905 · page 2

James Birmingham pleaded guilty to being drunk on Wednesday night. Senr Constable M'Donald deposed that he arrested accused in front of the hall at…

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Tatura Murder. Arrest of Edwards. Found Near Benalla. Benalla, Monday Night

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 20 May 1905 · page 4

A great sensation was caused in the town of Benalla (Vic.) on Monday evening when the news spread that James Edwards, who was wanted by…

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Police Court. Saturday, 20th May

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 2

Before Messrs. A. W. Molineaux and J D. Brown, J's. P. Jack Moses, under arrest, was charged with hawking without a license,…

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Gundagai Police Court. Saturday, May 20. Before Mr. Bruce.J.P

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 2

James perry, for drunkenness in Sheridan—street on Friday, pleaded guilty, and fined 2/6. It was stated by the police defendant was…

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Electoral Revision Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 2

An Electoral Revision Court for the State electoral district of the Marrumbidgee was held at the Wagga Court House yesterday. Mr. T. H…

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