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Courts & crime, 1896

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District Court

Moruya Examiner · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 2

THE regular District Court was holden at Moruya on Monday last. Judge Fitzhardinge, presiding. The following cases were dealt with:— QUILTER V. CANTLEY…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Messrs J. H. Nisbett, P.M. and John Monaghan, J.P.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 July 1896 · page 2

Stowart and Morton v. Samuel D. Caines.—Claim, £8 10. Defendant did not appear. Mr. Marriott appeared for plaintiffs.—Mark F. Morton said the money had been lent,…

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District Court. Monday, July 6. (Before His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge.)

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 2

William Riley v. William M'Intosh, for £33, amount of dishonored pro. note. Struck out; summons not having been served since the case was continued from…

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Nowra District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge.) Wednesday, July 8

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 4

Elizabeth Frances Ryan v. William Barton, executor of the will of the late William Murray, miner, Nerriga.—This was an action to recover £80 12s, moneys lent, hire of…

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Police Court. Tuesday, July 21. (Before Messrs. Z. G. Bice, J. Greon, John Monaghan James Fraser, and John Maclean, Js P.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 22 July 1896 · page 2

INO[?]RING TO RESIST AND INDECENT LANGUAGE Joshna Groor was charged with the [?] offence. The police said they had been looking for…

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Small Debts Court

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 4

Joyce and Co. v. John Bailey. Claim, £5 11s 1½d. Verdict for plaintiff, with 5s costs, payable £1 a month. Mr. Blackmore for plaintiff…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, July 21. Before Messrs. T. Hobbs and C. F. Warden Licensing Magistrates

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 4

The Licensing Inspector's report was read as follows:—Milton—Henry Payten, the Commercial Hotel : premises, fittings, and furniture in…

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Police Court. Tuesday, July 28. (Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.m.) Drunk and Disorderly and Using Obscene Language

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 2

Thos. Greer answered "guilty" to the above charges. He was very drunk and he was sorry if he used the language. He wanted the Bench to issue a prohibition order…

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Police Magistrates. Mr. Maunsell Goes to Wollongong

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 4

Mr. G. Maunsell, P.M., whose duties at Wollongong were discharged temporarily by Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M., last week, will begin active work at Wollongong at once…

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The Jameson Reid. Dr. Jameson and His Associates Found Guilty. the Accused Sentenced

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 1 August 1896 · page 4

A London cable of July 28 says:— The trial of Dr. Jameson and his associates in connection with the raid into the Transvaal was continued, in the…

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Police Court. Tuesday, August 4. (Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M., and Mr. John Monaghan, J.p.) [?]Ch of the By-laws

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 5 August 1896 · page 3

Archibald Suffolk was charged with neglecting to destroy by fire a horse that died within the municipality. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Police Court. Tuesday, August 4. (Before the P.M. and Messrs. D. Kennedy, W. D. Warden, and J. Simmons, Js.P.)

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 8 August 1896 · page 6

Mr. Kennedy introduced Mr. Elliott, the new Police Magistrate, to his fellow-magistrates, and after according him a cordial welcome and mentioning the fact…

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The Doctor and the Patient. a Court Case

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 12 August 1896 · page 2

At the Small Dobts Court yesterday before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M., Mr. John Maclean, and Drs. Broreton and King. Js.P., Alex. Pollock, cordial manufacturer, proceeded against…

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The Kangaroo Valley Police Court. Thursday, July 30. (Before Messrs. T. Loveridge, T. Nelson, and T. Rendall, Js.P.) Small Debts Court

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 15 August 1896 · page 4

T. O'Brien v. Arthur Cooper. Goods sold and delivered. Claim, £2 9s 10d. Verdict for plaintiff, loss 6s 6d. DESTROYING PALINGS…

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Countrymen in Court. a Doctor and His Patient

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 August 1896 · page 2

At the Small Debts Court yesterday, before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M., and Mr. J. Green J.P., J.C. Klitzing, upholsterer proceeded against Hans Krneger medical practitioner to…

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Warden's Court. (Before the Deputy Warden, Mr. J. H. Nisbett). Applications for Suspension of Labour Conditions

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 August 1896 · page 2

Pioneer Gold Mining Co.—Mr. Heron, Manager made application for a suspension of the labour conditions for three months Suspension granted as asked…

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Dr. Krueger and Mr. Alex. Pollock. a Charge of Stealing

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday Alexander Pollock was charged before Messrs. Z.G. Bico, J. Green, and John Monoaghan, Js.P., with unlawfully stealing on the 16th instant, two…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, August 25

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 2

Walter Caltery v James Maguire, claim £8 13s, balance due on a promissory note. Verdict for amount, with costs. Benjamin Bewtell v. Jeremiah Green, claim…

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Police Court

Moruya Examiner · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

AT this court held on Tuesday last, Dan Dunn, who was arrested on Friday and remanded on Saturday, appeared in custody charged on warrant with having on the…

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Small Debts Court

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 2

Walter W. Ewm v. Wm Bennett.—Claim, £3 1s, goods sold and delivered.—Defendant did not appear.—Verdict for plaintiff with costs…

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