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Courts & crime, 1906

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Murder in a Sydney Hotel Theft the Motive. a Youth Admits the Crime. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 4

The Royal Hotel, George-street, was the scene of a terrible tragedy curly this morning. Mrs. Mercy Gregory, wife of Mr…

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Police Court. THURSDAY. (Before the P.m.) Bush Fires

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

Edward Tickner was charged with leaving a fire, which he had used in the open air, before the same was thoroughly extinguished…

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Shocking Murder Boy Confesses

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

The Royal Hotel, George-street, Sydney, was the scene of a terrible tragedy carly on Thursday morning. Mrs. Mercy Gregory wife of Mr…

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

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

Three men were charged under section 14 of the railway by laws that they did, on the night of the 30th instant, without reasonable excuse, travel on a vehicle not…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. Alleged Murder

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

A boy named Quinlan was charged with the murder of Mrs. Gregory before the police court this morning, and was remanded. The lad appeared to feel his…

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New South Wales. Alleged Capital Assault. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

William James, 3S, described as a clerk, was committed for trial today on a charge of criminally assaulting a young woman named Emily Lane. The…

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Police Court. Friday, 2Nd February, 1905. (Before Mr. J. H. Nosbitt, P.m.) Larceny

The Temora Star · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

Edward Kelly was charged with having stolen a cheque No, 447,406 drawn on the Temora branch of the Bank of N.S.W. in favor of "Charcoal." signed by W. J…

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A City Murder. Woman Stabbed to Death. Sydney

The Temora Star · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

The Royal Hotel tragedy has developed into a case of murder. A pair of boots and a straw hat found in the vicinity of Mrs. Gregory's…

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Accused Before the Court. Quite Unconcerned. Reader of "Deadwood Dick" Literature. Inquest Opened. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 4

Thomas John Quinlan, who confessed to the murder of Mrs. Gregary, appeared before the Police Court this morning, and was remanded for eight…

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Licensing Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 2
Also in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

All application was made to the Wagga Licensing Court (Mr. T. H. Wilkinson. P.M.) yesterday for the transfer of the license of the Yerong…

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Gundagai Police Court. Monday, February 5. Before Mr. Nesbit, P.M. Liberating Live Rabbits

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 3

W. A. Robinson proceeded against Patrick Bradley, for, at Kimo, on January 28, wilfully liberating a live rabbit. Mr. Fraser for complainant…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, February 3. (Before Mr. T. H .Wilkinson ,P.m.) Riotous Behaviour

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 4

Edward MacLean was charged with riotous behaviour in Fitzmaurice-street on the 12th January. Constable Nisbet gave the Bench particulars of a…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday February 6. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) Deemed to Be Insane

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 3

John Clampett was before the court, being deemed to be insane. Dr. Burgess, Government Medical officer, deposed that in his opinion…

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The French Riots. Nobleman Sent to Gaol Further Disorders. London, Feb, 3

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 2

the riots in Paris occasioned by the resistance offered by the congregations to the officials taking inventories of the church properties, under the…

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The Nigger Vocalist in Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 4

Chas. Keenan, a nigger and head of a travelling company of musicians recently performing in Wagga, was charged at the instance of the Inspector of…

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Church and State in France. Further Disorders. Nobleman Sent to Gaol. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 2

The riotsin Paris occasioned by the resistance offered by the congregations to the officials taking inventories of the church properties, under the Separation…

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Bankruptcy Court. Williams and Bruce. Public Examination

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 2

Yesterday Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, Police Magistrate, sat in the Bankruptcy Court, presided over a meeting of creditors, and conducted the public examination of…

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Warden's Court. Before Mr. Warden Nest it

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 3

W. Bibo v. Prince of Wales Gold-mining. Co., goods sold and delivered, £59/8/8. Postponed with a view to settlement Mr. Woekes for…

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Small Debts Court. Before Mr. Nesbit, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 3

J. B. Engelen V. John Passlow, dishonored promissory note, £2/5/3. Mr. Weekes for plaintiff. Verdict for amount and 5/- costs…

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