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Courts & crime, 1899

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Small Debts Court[?]

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 2

The only matter to engage the attention of the Small Debts Court in Nowra yesterday was a case brought by George F. Smith, of Tom[?]…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, January 24. Before Messrs. J. H. Nisbett, P,M., Z. G. Bice, and John Monaghan, Js.P. Furious Driving

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 2

John Cramer was charged by Constable May with furious driving in Bridge-street on the 16th instant. Defendant pleaded guilty. Constable…

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Small Debts Court

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 2

The only master to engage the attention of the Small Debts Court in Nowra yesterday was a case brought by George F. Smith of Tomerong,…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, January 24. Before Messrs. J. H. Nisbett, P.M., Z. G. Bice, and John Monaghan, Js.P. Furious Driving

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 2

John Cramer was charged by Constable May with furious driving in Bridge-street on the 16th instant. Defendant pleaded guilty. Constable…

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Tee Murder of Maria Martin

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 4

Recent mention has been made in the columns of 'Truth' of the murder of Maria Marten, a crime known in English criminal annals as the murder at…

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A Retired Police Officer

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 1 February 1899 · page 4

The Pambula paper says:—“Sergeant S. Woods, of Pambula, who has been stationed in this district for many years, has retired on pension, having completed…

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Horse-straying. Cases at the Nowra Court

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 1 February 1899 · page 2

At the police court in Nowra yesterday (before Mr. Nisbett, P.M )George Hayes, inspector of nuisances, proceeded against Frederick Shadel for suffering five horses…

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A Retired Police Officer

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 2 February 1899 · page 4

The Pambula paper says:—“Sergeant S. Woods, of Pambula, who has been stationed in the district for many years, has retired on pension, having completed…

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Horse-straying. Cases at the Nowra Court

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 2 February 1899 · page 2

At the police court in Nowra yesterday (before Mr. Nisbett, P.M.) George Hayes, inspector of nuisances, proceeded against Frederick Shadel for suffering five horses…

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Unpunished Crimes. Murder of a Ballet Danger

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 4

An English writer says 'that the history of crime presents many instances of evil deeds the perpetration of which [?]emains, shrouded in mystery [?]…

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Brutal Assault

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 2

AT the Kiama Police Court on Tuesday before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. W. R. Hindmarsh and J. C. Johnson, J.sP., Oscar Scott, of Gerringong, was charged with…

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Police Court Returns

The Kangaroo Valley Times · Tuesday 7 February 1899 · page 2

Return of business transacted by the Clerk of Petty Sessions, Registrar of the District Count, &c., Kangaroo valley (exclusive of land agency business), and of money received by…

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Bankruptcy Court. Tuesday, Feb. 7. {Before Mr. R. Waddell, District Registrar.)Re James Afflick—Single Meeting

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 2

Bankrupt deposed that he had filed a Statement of his affairs and sent a copy of it to the official assignee; he did not desire to amend his statement in any way; his…

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Warden’s Court, Pambula. Important Decision. 9Th February, 1899. James M’kinnery V. the Falkner Gold Mining Company, Limited

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

THIS case was heard on the 6th of January last before Mr. Warden Hales. P.M., and is perhaps the most important case that has ever been decided by a Warden’s…

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Warden's Court, Pambula. 9Th February, 1899. James M'kinnery v. the Falkner Gold Mining Coy., Limited

Eden Free Press and Eden District Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

THIS case was [?]ard on the 6th of January last before Mr. Warden [?]ales, [?] M., and is perhaps the most important [?]se that has [?]ver [?]orn…

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Police Court. Tuesday, Feb. 14. (Before the P.M. and Messrs. F. W. and C. A. Cork, Js.P.)

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 3

Elizabeth Ellen Channon v, Henry M'Donald, claim for injury done by a dog belonging to defendant. Mr. Cocks (for plaintiff) announced that…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, February 21. Before Mr. Nisbett P.M. Drunkenness and Language

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

James Wilson, an itinerant tinker, appeared (under arrest) to answer charges of being drunk and using bad language at the Albion Hotel on…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, February 21. Before Mr. Nisbett, P.M. [?]Ness and Language

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

James Wilson, an itinerant tinker, appeared (under arrest) to answer charges of being drunk and using bad language at the Albion Hotel on…

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Small Debts Court

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

W. H. POOLE v J. W. Stephenson, wages due, £8 [?] 6d. Mr. C[?] bam for complainant, and Mr. Blomfield for defendant. This case lasted…

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Cobargo Police Court. Friday, 17th FEBRUARY. (Before Messrs F. B. Hales, P.M., F. G. Roberta, H. Street and W. A. Pass, J's.P.)

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

SMILLIE v Joshua Victory. Disobeying an order of the Court. Mr. Cunningham for plaintiff and Mr. Blomfield for defendant. This case was…

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