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Courts & crime, 1906

1,041 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 53

"The Magistrate."

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 2

The September number of this handy magazine for Magistrates, is to hand from the publishers, Messrs. H. J. Herbert and Co., Sydney. This…

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Transvaal Police

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 2

The Johannesburg correspondent of the "Standard" reports that as a result of pressure exercised by General Botha, an instruction has been sent to the…

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New South Wales. Verdict of Wilful Murder Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 2

An inquest win held to-day touring the death of a married woman a[?]d Dobecke. Deceased, in her dying d[?]sitions, deposed that she went with a…

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Murder in a Car. Prince's Chaplain Stabbed

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 4

From Rome, on 25th June, a correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" writes:— A terrible crime was committed here to-day by an anarchist named Augusto…

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Hay Land Appeal Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 6

A sitting of the Land Court of Appeal took place at Hay on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Court was constituted by the President Mr. Curry, and Commissioners…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 2

Before Messrs. W. H. Matthews, W. W. Lock wood, and T. F. Mangan, J.P. GAMING. Henry Wilson was charged with playing…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 2

John O'Niel was charged with assaulting John James Holmes, on 29th August, and robbing him of certain articles. The depositions of Constable McEichern…

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Murder in a Cab

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 3

PRINCE'S CHAPLAIN STABBED. From Rome, on 25th June, a correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" writes:--…

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FRIDAY. Before MR T. Morgan, J.P. Stealing a Blanket

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 2

James George Mahood was charged with stealing from the Court House yard a red blanket valued at 10s. Accused pleaded guilty to taking the…

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High Court. SYDNEY

The Temora Star · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 2

The Federal Premier has declined an offer of a High Court Judgeship…

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Burned to Death. Fate of Two Miners Supposed Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 3

Early on Sunday morning a fire occurred at Bamganie, a mining district near Meredith (Vic.) in which two miners, members of Kinane's tribute…

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Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 September 1906 · page 2

There was very little business in the Police Court yesterday. The Police Magistrate (Mr. T. H. Wilkinson) asked the Deputy C.P.S. what was the meaning…

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Natal Native Rising. Sentenced to Death. London, Sept. 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 September 1906 · page 2

The trial of the Natal chief Mjongo and his two communions, who were charged with murdering Sub-Inspector Hunt and Trooper Armstrong at…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, September 10th. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) Discharged

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 September 1906 · page 2

Ralph Bradshaw, who some days ago was found wandering about Eunonyhareenhya woolshed, and arrested, has since been under medical…

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Caught by the Flood. Rescue by Police Boat

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 September 1906 · page 2

Some unpleasant experiences were passed through on Sunday and yesterday by a family consisting of Mr. Thomas Baker, his [?] and one child,…

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Situation in Russia. Arrests Continue. Discovery of Arms. Murder Plot Discovered. London, Sept. 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 September 1906 · page 2

During the past fortnight there has been 3000 arrests in Russia, chiefly in Warsaw. Several secret deposits of arms have…

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The Courts. Police Court-- Saturday. Before the P.M.

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 2

Martin Barkoffsky was charged with being drunk in Burke street on previous night. Mr MaoMahon appeared for accused…

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Police Court. [?] Thos. Mate and J. St. Smith, J's.P.)

Tumbarumba Times · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 2

Henry Bradley pleaded guilty to being dank and behaving in a rio[?] manner on the night of the 7th inst. Constable Shields stated that…

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Police Court. SATURDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 2

Martin Barkoffsky was charged with being drunk on the previous night. Plea, not guilty. Mr. Mac Mahon appeared for accused…

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Latest News. Received Up to 2 a.m. Girl Bomb Thrower Sentenced

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 September 1906 · page 2

A Jewish girl named Shakermann has been sentenced to be hanged for throwing a bomb at a policeman who participated in the Jewish massacres at Odessa. The…

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