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Courts & crime, 1907

1,182 stories in Riverina's papers · page 56 of 60

Sundagai Police Court. Monday, December 2 Before Mr. Nisbett, P.M. Possession of a Garden

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 December 1907 · page 2

R. E. JONES v. George Bow, application to retain possession of a Chinese garden at Gundagai. Mr. Fraser for complaint, Mr. Weekes for defendant…

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Revolting Murder Deeming's Method Adopted. Deeming's Method Adopted. Perth

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 December 1907 · page 2

A shocking murder was perpetrated at [?] park on Saturday night week, the victim being a middle-aged woman, named Dena Clarke…

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The Coal Dispute. the Special Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 December 1907 · page 3

The Premier stated today that the special court appointed to deal with the matters in dispute between the colliery proprietors and the miners at Newcastle,…

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A Gruesome Murder. Second Deeming Case. Victims Body Unearthed. Perth

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 December 1907 · page 2

A shocking murder, perpetrated a week ago, was discovered this morning at Belmont, a few miles from Perth. The victim was a married…

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The Courts. Police Court. Monday, 2Nd November, 1907

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1907 · page 3

Before Mr. Nwsbit, P.M. R. E. Jones v. George Bow, application for an order to obtain possession of a market garden…

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Warden's Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1907 · page 3

J.M. Dodd v. H. Keith, claims for damages to and trespass on the Brungle copper mine. This was another stage in the dispute…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1907 · page 3

Joseph H. Morley v J.M.Dodd, balance of wages due, claim £10 4s 3d. Mr. Weekes appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Fraser for defendant…

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The Reuben Ward Case. Ward Released From Gaol

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 December 1907 · page 3

Reuben Ward, who was recently sentenced to death, at Dubbo, on a charge of assaulting a girl named Cecilia Smith, was released yesterday evening…

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A Serious Charge. Alleged Assault on a Woman. Five Youths Arrested

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 December 1907 · page 3

A the North Sydney Police Court to-day, five youths, whose ages varied from 17 to 19, were remanded on a charge of assaulting with intent, at…

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Robbery and Murder. Plucky Farmer's Wife. Kills Two Robbers

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 December 1907 · page 2

A remarkable case of robbery and murder is reported from Russian Poland. A man drove to a farm at Soenice, accompanied by a person attired at a…

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Mr. Crick and the High Court

The Worker · Thursday 5 December 1907 · page 23

Mr. W. P. Crick appeared before the High Court last week to show cause why his name should not be struck off the High Court register. On Mr. Crick giving an…

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Reduction of Continuance Which Was Carried. the "Gazette" Notices. Local Option Court's Decision. Reductin Not N[?]

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1907 · page 4

At Monday's sitting of the Local Option Court, composed of Judge Backhouse (President) and Messrs. Smithers and Mac[?] S.Ms., the…

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Hillston Police Court (December 2Nd. Before the P.m.)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1907 · page 2

James Le Grand proceeded against John O'Halloran for absenting himself from his lawful employment. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Monte Carlo Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1907 · page 2

The trial has begun at Monte Carlo of Vere Goold and his wife on a charge of murdering Madame Levin in their flat on August 4. Goold…

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Licensing Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1907 · page 2

A renewal of the license of the Racecourse Hotel was granted to Margaret Morant. Billiard licenses were granted to…

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Small Debts Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1907 · page 2

A. T. Finch sued Axel Rasmussen, claiming 20s, value of a log supplied. Plaintiff deposed Am a farmer, residing at Hillston; was instructed to…

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Revolting Murder. Deeming's Method Adopted. Perth

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 6 December 1907 · page 3

A shocking murder was perpetrated at Belmont Park on Saturday night, week, the victim being a middle-aged woman named Delia Clarke…

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

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 December 1907 · page 2

Frederick Lowes was charged with travelling on a train without a ticket; and he pleaded guilty. Inspector Alt stated that he was seen…

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Mining Warden's Court. WEDNESDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M., Warden. SUSPENSION

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 December 1907 · page 2

Jasper Ingold, for self and James Boxsell, applied for six months' suspension of labour conditions on their Christmas Gift leases at Cullinga. Granted for four months…

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Tarcutta Assault Case. a Grazier Threatened

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 December 1907 · page 3

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M., Frederick Gibbons was charged with having assaulted Charles Dennis at Tarcutta on the…

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