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Courts & crime, 1907

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Small Debts Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 3

Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. One case was continued till Wednesday fortnight, on the request of Mr. Mac Mahon…

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The Recent Senate Vacancy. High Court Decide Against Vardon

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 2

The High Court delivered judgment to-day in the case in which Mr. Joseph Vardon applied for a writ of mandamus compelling the Governor of South…

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Interesting Land Case. Right of Married Woman. High Court Appeal

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 5

In the High Court of Australia (before Justice O'Connor, Isaacs, and Higgins) on Wednesday, re A. E. Phillips (appellant). J. P. Lynch and the Minister for Lands…

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A Peculiar Couple. Charged with Theft

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 2

At the sessions to-day Robert Hampson and Rebecca Hampson, husband and wife, who pleaded guilty to having stolen £2 15s and certain articles of clothing…

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Warden's Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 2

R. T. Beatly applied for suspension of the labor conditions on authorities to enter Nos.651, portion 72, and 654, portion 70, parish Tarrabandra. Mr…

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Gundagai Police Court. Monday, August 19. Before Mr. Nisbett, P.M. Alleged Sunday Trading

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 2

Samuel Solomon was charged with, on Sunday, July 21, selling goods to Issac Norrie in contravention of the law. Mr. Weekes for defendant…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 2

A. E. Gnrrett v. W. Jamicson, jun., bricks sold, £5. Mr. Frasor for plaintiff. Verdict for amount, costs 11/. Samauel Solomon v. Godfrey Hill,…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 19. Before Mr. G. STEVENSON, P.M. a Rabbit Prosecution

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 4

George Hubbard, Rabbit Inspector under the Wagga P.P. Board, proceeded against Alexander M'Millan, of Honeyvale, for failing to continuously destroy rabbits on his…

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Monte Carlo Murder. Goold's Horrible Visions. the Authorities' Trap. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 2

The customary devices are being resorted to by the authorities at Marseilles to obtain from the man Goold some admissions regarding the horrible murder…

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The Courts Police Court. Monday, August 19, 1007. Before Mr J. H. Nesbit, P.M. Alleged Sunday Trading

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1907 · page 2

Samuel Solomon was charged with keeping his store open for the purposes of trade on Sunday, 21st July. Mr Weekes for defendant…

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Warden's Court Before Mr J. H. Nesbit, Warden

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1907 · page 2

R. T. Beatty applied for a suspension of the labor conditions on his authorities to enter Nos. 654 and 651, portions 72 and 70, parish…

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Sentenced to Death

The Worker · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 9

Chumtah, the Afghan who ran amok at Richmond (Q.) in June last, was tried at Townsville for the wilful murder of Duncan MacMillan. In summing up, his…

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Local and General News. Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 2

In the police court yesterday, Mr. P. Eldershaw, J.P., fined Ralph Bradshaw for being drunk and disorderly 20s or in default 14 days in gaol. Charles…

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Police Strikers on Trial

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 2

Of the police who participated in the recent strikes 250 are to be tried on charges of insubordination…

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Tumut Police Court. Wednesday, Aug. 31

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 2

R. McAlister jun., for using obscene language was fined 40s with 6s costs. Indu Khan v. Geo. Garner—assault…

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“In the Bishop’s Carriage.” Burglary and Sentiment

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 8

There is always money in plays about burglars. People love to see them noiselessly lifting window-sashes, creeping about the stage, opening safes. And they…

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Small Debts Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 2

Reeves and Co. v. C. Harris—£8 5s good sold. Verdict for plaintiff with 6s costs. Same v. Mrs. W. Sutton, £6 12s…

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State Rights. the Commonwealth Defied. Wire Netting Skized at Police

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 2

WHEN the Horse of Representatives met on Wednesday afternoon, Sir William Lyue said:— "I am informed that Mr. Carruthers this morning, in…

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Police Reform in Spain London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 2

King Alfonso of Spain some time since secured the services of Chief Inspector Charles Arrow, of the Criminal Investigation Department, Scotland Yard, to…

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Lyne Ousted in the High Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 2

The High Court this morning refused to hear the application on behalf of the commonwealth Government to restrain the New South Wales…

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