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Courts & crime, 1905

1,150 stories in Riverina's papers · page 49 of 58

Gaol Breaking at Orange. Two Prisoners Escape

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 4

Two men named David Ralston and Walter Lover, who were waiting trial in the Orange Gaol on two charges of forgery and uttering, made their escape…

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Charges Against Mr. Cbick. Charges Against Mr. Crick. Police Court Proceedings. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 2

W. P. Crick M.L.A., ex-Minister for Lands appeared on remand before Mr. [?]e, S.M., at the Water Police court, summons division this afternoon…

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The Revolution. Murder, Outrage and Mutiny. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 2

There are terrible scenes of bloodshed in Odessa, the Cossacks and gendarmes after shooting the people, who have built barricades across the streets, pursuing…

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Betting Club Sensation. Police Candidates on Secret Service. Suspected Spies Expelled and Battered

The Worker · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 6

Melb. betting "clubs" are taking desperate stops to stop the leakage of information about their internal management, and all members suspected of being…

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Latest News. Received at 1 A.M. Continued Rejoicings. Odessa Frantically Delighted. Great Demonstration at St. Petersburg. Troops and Police Made to Salute Revolutionary Flags. Polish Demand for Self-government. the New Ministry. Count Witte Confident. London, Nov. 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 2

The troops at Helsingfors, in Finland, refused to fire upon the people when a meeting of citizens was being held to demand the cessation of…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. LARCENY

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 2

Ada Paton was charged with stealing jewellery, clothing, &c. Mr. Mac Mahon for the defence. Sen.-constable McDonald deposed: On…

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Police Court. Friday, 3rd November. Before Mr. McKehsey, P.M. a Shearer's Trouble

The Temora Star · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 5

James Alexander, a shoarer, 37 years of age, appeared on remand to answer in charge of being insane and until to be at large. On the previous Wednesday he appeared…

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, Novrmber 3, 1905. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) a Violent Prisoner

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 4

James Burke was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Baylis-street on the previous evening, with having used indesent language;…

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The American Assault and Robbery. Is It a Sequel to Sydney Happenings? a Remarkable Story

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 4

On Tuesday we published the following sensational cablegram from New Zealand. "Auckland, Tuesday,—According to…

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Divorce at Seventy-five. Court Beauty and Band Master

The Temora Star · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 6

A remarkable romance, writes the New York correspondent of the London "Daily Mail," has been revealed in the hearing of the divorce suit brought in…

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Assault

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1905 · page 2

John Edwards sued Frank Lynch for assaulting turn at the Royal hotel, Gnndagai, on October 14th. Mr. Fraser for the prosecution. Defendant…

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Theft of an Umbrella

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 November 1905 · page 2

Yesterday morning, before the Police Magistrate at the Wagga Police Court. W. Crossley was charged with having a lady's umbrella in his possession reason…

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Children's Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 November 1905 · page 2

The first Children's Court under the new Act was held by the Police Magistrate (Mr. Wilkinson) yesterday morning in the smaller court room after the…

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Gundagai Police Court. Monday, November 6th. Before Mr. Nesbit, P.M. Furious Riding

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1905 · page 2

FREDERICK WITHERS pleaded guilty to furious riding on the Prince Alfred bridge on October 16th. Mr. Fraser, for the defendant, asked for a light…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1905 · page 2

C. E. Batcher V. George Evans; goods sold and delivered, £8/1/4. Verdict for amount and 5/- costs. C.E. Butcher v. George Williams:…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, November 6, 1905. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) Unregistered Dogs

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1905 · page 2

Eleven persons were proceeded against for being the owners, of dogs which were unregistered within 14 days from November 4. In one case the…

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Received at 1 A.M. Fiendish Crue[?] at Odessa. Gangs of Ruffians Sack Two Suburbs. Commit Inhuman Murders. Headed by Police and Soldiers. Authorities Refuse to Interfere. London, Nov. 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1905 · page 2

News to hand states that an unprecedented massa[?] took place at Odessa on Friday. Gangs of ruffians headed by…

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Police Court. Monday, 6Th November (Before Mr. B. Bennett, J.p) Alleged Assault and Robbery

The Temora Star · Wednesday 8 November 1905 · page 3

John Brennan, a laborer, was charged with that he dod at Temora, in the State of New South Wales, on the 4th November, 1905 assault and…

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Police Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. W. W. Lockwood, J.P. DRUNK

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 November 1905 · page 2

William Dwyer was charged with the above offence. Plea, guily. Constable Bradwell deposed as to the…

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Baakraptoy Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 8 November 1905 · page 2

On Friday, before the P.M., an examination was held in connection with the sequestered estate of Edward W, Jones. Two proved creditors were present…

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