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Courts & crime, 1905

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The Courts. Police Court, Wednesday. (Before Mr Burrell, J. P.)

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

Wm. Dunne was charged with drunkenness in Parker street, on Saturday night. As accused was not present to answer the charge, the question arose of his bail…

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Police Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Burrell, J.P. DRUNKENNESS

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

A man named William Dunn was fined 20/- for drunkenness, in default 48 hours. Tenders for valuer, Wallendbeen, close Wallendbeen revision court next…

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Police Court. Monday, 16th January, 1905, (Before Mr. John Rainsford, J.P.)

The Temora Star · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

For being drunk in Hoskins-street, John Ca[?]lagan was fined 5s or 24 hours. Patrick James Cashman, James…

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The Courts. Police Court. Monday, January 16, 1905. Before Mr J. H. Nesbitt, P.M. Motous Behaviour

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

William Marshall and Hilton Stephenson were charged with behaving riotously in Punch-street, Gundagai, on 24th December…

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Warden's Court. Before Mr Warden Nesbitt

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

T. Lindley appeared to object on behalf of a number of miners of Jackalass, to one John Tutty being registered as the holder of a water right at…

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A Murder Charge. AUCKLAND

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 4

William Murton, charged with the murder of Mrs. Dillon, at Mercer, pleaded not guilty at the police court, but was committed for trial. A…

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A Frenzied Lover. Threats to Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 4

A young man named Henry Lapraik created a sensation at Auburn, Sydney, on Monday evening, by bursting in the door of the residence of Mr…

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Licensing Court. Before Mr. Nisbett and Mr. Bridle, L.M's

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 2

Mr. Tartakover, for H. Pother, applied for an extension of time to 1st February wherein to complete the hotel building at Talbingo, which…

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Tumut Small Debts Court. Wednesday, Jan. 18th Before Mr. Nisbett, P.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 2

W. Himsworth, v. Jas. Gorden—£5 for repairing wheels. Mr. Emanuel for plaintiff, Mr. Tartakover for defendant…

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The Courts Police Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 2

"FELONIOUALY ACCOSTED " BY POLICE ! Edward Barkoffsky, a miner, was charged with drunkenness in Parker- street, on Tuesday…

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Theft of a Bicycle

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 2

A young man named Bertie Griffin who, it is alleged, had been associated with Mundi Connan's Company on their recent visit to Wagga, was, before Mr…

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Wagga Police Court. FRIDAY, 20th JANUARY. (Before the P.M., Mr. T. H. Wilkinson). a Question of Drinks

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 2

Charles A. Poole was charged with having had four drinks at the Pastoral Hotel, Wagga, on the 19th of January, and refused to pay for them…

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A Mysterious Telegram Police Requested to Meet Melbourne Train. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 2

About midnight the Inspector-General of Police received a telegram from the Governor's, Sir Harry Rawson, private secretary to send without delay police…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. Nesbit, P.m.) Friday, 20Th January, 1905

The Temora Star · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 2

Thomas Firman v. William Payne and Abraham Payne, claim of £1 for repairing Harvester. Mr. Walsh for plaintiff, Mr. Dibbs for defendants…

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Alleged Theft

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 January 1905 · page 4

Frank Tierney was charged with stealing a horse bell at The Rock on the 17th inst the property of John Farley. Constable Cahill deposed that he…

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Charge of Murder. Sensational Evidence

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1905 · page 4

A Charters Tower telegram stated that an inquiry has been proceeding for some days into the death of a man named M'Crae, a bushman, who…

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Licensing Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 January 1905 · page 2
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Nicholas Head, Humula, applied for a Colonial wine licence at the Court yesterday. Objection was raised by the Licensing Inspector (Mr. Jones),…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, January 23Rd, 1905. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) Drunk and Disorderly

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 January 1905 · page 4

Thos. Brennan was charged with having been drank and disorderly in Baylis street on the 22nd. Constable Nesbit deposed that defendant was hammering…

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Wagga Police Court. MONDAY, 23rd JANUARY. (Before tho P.M., Mr. T. H. Wilkinson). Drunk and Disorderly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1905 · page 3

Thos. Brennan was charged, with being drunk and disorderly in Baylisstreet on the night of Sunday, 22nd January. He pleaded guilty, and was…

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