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Courts & crime, 1876

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Court of Requests. Friday, August 11

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1876 · page 2

(Before Z. G, Bice, W. Stewart, and A. Boyd, Esqrs J.P.’s) W. Whitmore w. John Wiley, for work done by splitting shingles. Postponed for a…

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Numba Court of Petty Sessions. Friday 18Th AUGUST.(Before their Worships H. G. Morton, and J. Aldcorn, Esqrs.)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1876 · page 2

Constable William Wicks v. Richard Nelson, James Peek, James Devannie, and William Lewis,—On summons charged with riotous and disorderly behaviour, in a public place, early…

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The Case of the Man Burns and the Sydney Police

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1876 · page 2

THE public meeting hold in Sydney, on Saturday last, reveals a state of things which it should be the duty of every journalist in the colony to expose ; and if we are to belie ve only…

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Court of Requests and Petty Sessions. Friday, August 25. (Before their Worships W. Stewart, and James Wilson)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1876 · page 2

W. Whitmore v. J. Wiley, for £4 Is, work done by splitting shingles; 4,500, at 18s per thousand. Defence filed not indebted, and never gave an order for the work…

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Police Intelligence. Court of Petty Sessions, Nowra. Tuesday, September 12Th, 1872. (Before their Worships Jas. Aldcorn, chairman, Michael Hyam, Joint Glanville, Z. G. Bi[?]. John Monaghan, and [?]ampi Frazer, Esqs.)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1876 · page 2

Sergeant Grieve v. William Thomas.—On information under the Nowra Municipal By-Jaws, for furions riding through Kingborn-street, Nowra, Plea, not guilty. On heming the…

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Police Intelligence Court of Putty Sessions, Nowra. Tuesday, September, 19Th, 1872,. (Before James Aldcorn, chairman, John Glanville, and Henry G. Morton, J.P’s.)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1876 · page 2

The consideration of Mr. John Bradley’s application for a publican’s license was the only business for the day which was again brought up. Applicant was in attendance. Sergeant…

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Police Intelligence Court of Petty Sessions, Nowra. Wednesday, September 27Th, 1876.(Before Messrs. John Glanville and Michael Hyam J.P.’s)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1876 · page 2

UTTERING A VALUELESS CHEQUE.—David Brown Walker, solicitor, who was arrested on the proceeding day, in virtue of a warrant issued by the Braid wood Bench, at the instance of…

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Court of Petty Sessions Tuesday 22Nd SEPT.(Before W. Stewart, J. Wilson, and Adam Boyd Esqis., J.P.’s.)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1876 · page 2

Constable W. Board, Inspector of Nuisances, v. John Francis.—This was an information charging defendant with a breach of the Municipal By-laws,, by neglecting to remove and…

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Braidwood Police Court Tuesday, October 3, 1876.(Before their Worships Messrs. De Boos and Larmer.) Obtaining Money by False Pretences.—

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1876 · page 3

David Brown Walker was charged with having obtained from William Darke the sum of £1 15s by means of a valueless cheque. Mr. Fell appeared for defendant, and desired…

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Police Intelligence Court of Petty Sessions, Nowra. Tuesday, October 3Rd, 1876. (Before Michael Hyam and John Monaghan, Esqs., J.P.’s)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1876 · page 3

James Armstrong v. Patrick Caney.—Dishonoured order for the Sum of £6. No appearance by defendant. Verdict for plaintiff, and 8s 6d costs…

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District Court Nowra. Monday, October 9th. (Before his Honor Judge Macfarland.)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1876 · page 2

Legal profession represented by M. T. M. Richards and Mr. D. B. Walker, the [?] solicitors. Court opened with twelve cases, on the list…

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Police Intelligence Court of Petty Sessions, Nowra. Tuesday, October 17, 1876. (Before John Glanville, Z. G. Bice, J.P.’s.)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1876 · page 2

Countable Wicks v. A. Hyam. — Information for Sunday selling. Plea not guilty. Proved to the satisfaction of the Bench, by both the constable and his witnesses, the parties…

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Court of Requests, and Petty Sessions. Friday, 6Th OCTOBER.(Before Z. G. Bice, W. Stewart,, and A, Boyd. Esqrs., justices.)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1876 · page 2

John Gray v. J. W, Sprowle,—for £5,. being note of hand undorsed by defendant, No appearance by defendant. Verdict for amount with cost…

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Police Court . Tuesday, October 24( Before Mosses. Lane, Paden, and Jounce,)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1876 · page 2

William Burton was charged by Charles Challiuor with assaulting him on Saturday last. The charge , arose out of a disturbance, Zorn's entertainment the previous night,…

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Police Court. Tuesday, October 24. (BeforeMessrs. Lane, Peden, and Jauncey.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1876 · page 2

William Burton was changed by Charles Challinor with assaulting him on Saturday last. The charge arose out of a disturbance, caused by the complainant at Lu…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Friday, October 20.(Before W. Stewart, and J. Wilson Esquires, J.P.’s)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1876 · page 2

Constable W. Board-v. W. Welsh, charged on information with having used obscene language within hearing of the public road, at Broughton Creek…

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Police Court. Tuesday, Nov. 7. (Before Messrs. Ritchie and D'Arcy) POLICE V. MORRIS

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1876 · page 2

This case, for obstructing a watercourse, was withdrawn. HAMMOND V IRWIN. This was an assault case in which…

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Police Intelligence. Court of Petty Sessions, Nowra. Tuesday, November 7. 1876

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1876 · page 2

MB. Bernard Brown was sworn in a Justice of the Pence under a writ of Drdumns Patestatens from the Supreme Court, directed to John Glanville Esq.. J. P., and MichaI Hvam, Esq , J.P…

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Broughton Creek Police Court. Friday, 3Rd NOVEMBER.(Before W. Stewart, Esq., J.P.)

The News, Shoalhaven, Broughton Creek and Ulladulla Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1876 · page 2

Constable William Board, v. James Kelly.— charted on information with using obscene [?] guage in a public place, at Broughton Creek, on the 25th ultimo…

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Police Count. Tuesday, Nov. 7. (Before Messrs. Ritchie and D’Aroy.) POLICE V. MORRIS

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1876 · page 2

This case, for obstructing a watercourse, was withdrawn. HAMMOND V IRWIN. This was an assault case in which…

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