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Courts & crime, 1905

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A Wagga Land Case. Appeal to Full Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 4

An appeal was heard in the Full Court on Friday in a matter in which E[?]een Norah Healy applied for a homestead selection in the district of Wagga,…

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The Courts. Police Court. Monday, Feb. 20, '05

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

J. J. O'Dwyor was charged with drunkenness in Sheridan-street on February 18. Mr. W. Fraser appeared for accused and pleaded guilty…

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Police Court. TUESDAY. Before Mr. T. F. Mangan J.P.

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

A man named Edwin Moore was fined 10/-for drunkenness and 60/- for using vile language on the appeal of Sergeant Peterswald that an example should be made of men who…

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The Courts. Police Court. Saturday. Before the P.M. a Droving Case

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

Chas. Crisp was charged with, on Feb 17, at Coots, being the drover in charge of certain travelling sheep, to wit, 1954 ewes, and 20 rams, did not produce…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

John McGuire v. A. Carter, goods supplied, £8 12s. Mr. W. Fraser for plaintiff. Verdict for amount claimed and 6s costs…

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The Federal High Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

The Federal Chief Justice, the highest legal authority in Australasia, Sir S. W. Griffith, G.C.M.G., gives a wonderful testimonial to the firm of H. A. Barraclough, Ltd., the…

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Reactionaries Sentenced to Death

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 2

It is reported that the Revolution [?] Committee in Russia has sentenced 14 reactionaries to death, among them [?]ing the Dowager-Empress, the Grand…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, February 21, 1905. (Before Mr. P. E. Eldershaw, J.p.) Vagrancy

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 2

Norah Dixon, a middle-aged woman, was charged with having no visible lawful means of support. Constable Nesbit stated that the woman, who…

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The Te Awaite Murder. Ellis to Be Hanged. Wellington

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 3

The Executive Council to-night decided that James William Ellis, who was convicted of the murder of Leonard Reeve Collinson, at Te Awaite Station, in the…

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Chief Justice of Australia. Full Court Object to the Title

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 4

During argument in the Full Court in Sydney on Monday. Mr. Rich (barrister) was reading a judgment by Mr. Justice Walker, delivered in the…

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Destruction of Rabbits. the Government Held to Be Liable. a Police Officer Fined

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 3

An important case under the Pastures Protection Act came before the Hay Bench on Tuesday. Henry Cole was charged that he, being the owner…

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wPolice Court

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 2

At the Adelong Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P. M., A.G. Celements proceeded against W.Hunter for using threatening language…

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Tumut Police Court. Wednesday. Feb. 22. Before Mr. Nesbitt, P. M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 2

Albert Whitemam v M. McNamar—Wages £10 6s 6d. Mr. Tartakover for plaintiff; Mr. Emanuel for defendant. The claim was for 27 days…

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Adelong. Police Court. Tuesday 21St. February. Before Mr. Nisbett, P.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 2

Police v. Stanley Corbett, for being drunk and disorderly at Batlow on 1st February. Fined 10s, costs 4s 10d or 7 days. Police v Patrick Corbett…

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Charges Against Publican's. SELLING [?] Within Prohibited Hours. Police v. Katherine O'keefe

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 2

KATHERINE O[?], licensce of the Court-house Hotel Adelong, was Charged at the police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. J. H. [?] P.M.,…

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Alleged Stealing of Harness. the Accused Acquitted

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 5

James Taylor, on bail, was charged with having, on the 5th of October, 1903, stolen, at Uranquinty, two horses, trace chains, and one pair of winkers,…

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Police Court. THURSDAY. Before Mr. T. F. Mangan, J.P. DRUNK

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 2

James Maguire was charged as above. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 3/, or one hour's hard labour. A case in which the inspector of nuisances…

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The Federal High Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 2

The Federal Chief Justice, the highest legal authority, in Australasia, Sir S. W. Griffith, G.C.M.G., gives a wonderful testimonial to the firm of…

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The Courts. Wednesday. Small Debts Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 2

Allen Wood v. W. H. Claim for 126 for " Bible Reading,. Plaintiff did not appear. Defendant, B" pat in m appear, an, and stated that plea would have…

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Exciting Scene in Court. a Prisoner's Ravings

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 5

An element of excitement was lent to the proceedings at the Criminal Sessions at Adelaide on Wednesday morning, through the behavior of…

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