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Courts & crime, 1873

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Police Intelligence. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1873. Tuesday, Feb. 10. (Before Messrs. John Glanville and John Monaghan, J.P.’s.)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 2

MISLEADING THE POLICE. — This case was postponed from last court day for the production of two witnesses for the defendant, James Jamieson, who was charged with misleading a…

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Broughton Creek. Court of Petty Sessions. —Friday, Feb, 7, (Before their Worehips Messrs. W. Stewart and J. (Wilson)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 2

Constable Fowler v. James Kelly, in custody, charged with being drunk and disorderly in a public place on Thursday, the 6th instant. Guilty, and fined by the Bench in the sum of…

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Law Supreme Court Monday, February 10. Sittings for Trial of Causes. Banco Court. Before Mr. Jostice Cheeke and a jury of MANGAN [?] Kiss

The Bega Gazette and Eden District or Southern Coast Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1873 · page 4

This was an action in which damages were claimed for the alleged wrongful dismissal of the plain[?] from the service of the defendant, and for other…

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Bega Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, Feb. 15. Before Messrs. Wren, and Ritchie, J.P's DETINUE

The Bega Gazette and Eden District or Southern Coast Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1873 · page 2

KEYS v. STAPLETON,—John Keys claimed a chesnut horse now in possession of defendant, who said he got the horse in exchange for another from one…

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Central Criminal Court

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Mr. Justice Hargrave and a jury of twelve. The Solicitor-General Prosecuted on behalf of the Crown…

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Police Magistrates. (From the Gulgong Guardian.)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1873 · page 3

THERE has been one item of the estimates under consideration which it was near time was criticised; we allude to the vote for Police Magistrates. This class of public…

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Metropolitan District Court. Thursday, February 13Th. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Simpson.)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1873 · page 2

CHRISTOPHER MURRAY V. BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES.—This was an action to recover £50, damaged for defendants’ negligence in dishonouring a cheque draw by plaintiff for £7…

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Law & Police Intelligence. Petty Sessions.—tuesday, Feb. 18. (BEFORE Dr. Peers, and Messrs, Elyard, Glenville, Bice, and Fraser.)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1873 · page 2

FURIOUS RIDING.—William George Tipping, David Cordial, Edward Ellis and Louis Levy were charged by constable Board, with furious riding in the public streets on Sunday, the 9th…

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Broughton Creek. Court of Petty Sessions.—friday, Feb. 14. (Before their Worships Messrs. Z. G. Bi[?], James Frazer, and William Stewart.)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1873 · page 2

Police v. J. Sullivan. — The information charged Sullivan with being drunk on the public rend on Friday, the 31st January. [?] was admonished and discharged…

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District Court. Thursday, Feb 20Th

The Bega Gazette and Eden District or Southern Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1873 · page 2

C. H. Dale, of Panbul[?], was sworn in as a magistrate of the territory…

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Supreme Court. Friday, February 14, Lering and Wife V Kelly—for Assess—ment

The Bega Gazette and Eden District or Southern Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1873 · page 4

This was an undefended action in which damages were claimed for an assault upon the female plaintiff. The case was called on for assessment…

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Bega Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, March 4. Before Mr. C. T. Stiles. J.P. Work and Labour

The Bega Gazette and Eden District or Southern Coast Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1873 · page 2

MANNING V. MALCOLM—Plaintiff was ngaged as arbitrator in a case of dispute between defendant and W. Ellis; Mr. Thomson was the other arbitrator; they…

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Police Intelligence. Tuesday, March 4. (Before Messrs. J. Thomson, Glanville, and John Monaghan, J.P.’s.)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1873 · page 2

AFFILIATION CASE. — Hannah Montgomery [?]ummpmed a young man named Waddington to show cause [?] he should not contribute towards the maintenance of her illegitimate…

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Broughton Creek Court of Petty Sessions.—feiday, Feb. 28. (BEFORE William Stewart, Esq., J.P.)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1873 · page 2

Constable Fowler v. Peter Perkins, charged with making use of obscene language at Broughton Creek. Fined five shillings, and costs 3s. 6d. The Court dealt leniently in this…

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Small Debts Court

The Bega Gazette and Eden District or Southern Coast Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1873 · page 2

H. MILLER V. JOHN MOLYNEAUX, Claim for meat supplied, £2 Is. Id. Judgment by Plnintiff applied for immediate execution believing…

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Bega P0lice Court. Tuesday, March 18. Before Messrs. Ritchie, Lane, D'Arcy find Jauncey, J.P's

The Bega Gazette and Eden District or Southern Coast Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1873 · page 2

Mr. Orridge, Superintendent of Police, occupied a seat on the dais, as a visitor merely. PKBJCTRY…

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Murder Near Belfast

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1873 · page 4

A HORRIBLE double murder was discovered in the town of Holywood, a watering place in the county of Down, Ireland, on the 30th ult. The victims of the crime are…

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Court of Requests

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1873 · page 5

J. ROBINSON V. M. GLANVILLE.—Claim £5 5s. for work and labor, and rest of farming implements. After hearing the case between the parties their worships gave a verdict for…

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Police Intelligence. Tuesday, March 18. (BEFORE Glanville and J. Monaghan, J.P.’s)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1873 · page 5

OBSCENE LANGUAGE. — Matthew Thompson was charged with using abusive language towards constable Grieves, and pleaded not guilty. Constable Grieves deposed that on the 12th…

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Broughton Creek Court of Petty Sessions.—wednesday, 12Th March. (Before William Stewart, Esq., J.P.)

The Shoalhaven News, Ulladulla and Southern Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1873 · page 5

Owen Connolly was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Broughton Creek. Plea guilty. Fined 2s. 6d. or 24 hours confinement in the lock-up. Fine paid…

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