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South Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1908

220 stories in South Coast's papers · page 10 of 11

Licensing Court. Friday, October 31. (Before the P.M., Messrs H. M'Kenzie, and J. Graham, L.M.'s)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 6

The Licensing Inspector's report was read, which showed that all the hotels were well conducted, and in good condition. The Licensing Inspector remarked that…

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Queensland Murder Case

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 4

Further startling developments have taken place in connection with the murder at Carpentaria Downs Station. Mrs Wilson was charged at…

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Police Dogs. for Night Duty

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 6

Major E. H. Richardson, F.R.S., writes in the "Daily Mail" of August, 8th:— The value of dogs for military…

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Police Court. TUESDAY, 10th NOVEMBER. (Before Mr. H. G. Shaw, P.M.)

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 2

CALEB HAWKINS, on remand, deemed to be of unsound mind. Dr. Evershed gave evidence that the patient had been under his…

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Licensing Court

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 2

W. J. Hergenhan applied for a wine license. Mr. Blomfield for applicant. Application granted…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Thursday. Attempted Murder

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 4

William McLean, after being sentenced to twenty years’ imprisonment for attempting to murder a constable made an attempt, to escape, and it took…

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Tuesday’s Court

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 4

CALEB HAWKINS, on remand, was deemed to be of unsound mind. Dr. Evershed, Government Medical Officer, deposed : Have had…

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Municipal Appeal Court. TUESDAY, 10th NOVEMBER.(Before Mr. Giles Shaw, P.M.) (Before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, P.M.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 2

Before any cases were called, Mr. T. Rawlinson, solicitor, of Sydney, pointed out to his Worship that he was appearing for several, and it…

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Solicitors at Feud. in Open Court

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 3

Two solicitors rame to blows at the Dundalk Petty Sessions yesterday (writes the "Daily Mail" of August 15). Mr. Moynagh, representing the…

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Court. [Before Colonel Chisholm, P.m.]

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 1

Oliver Sinclair sued Herbert Claydon for £3, value of watch. Mr. Lander for complainant, Mr. Blunden for defendant. From the evidence it appeared…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Tuesday 10Th November. (Before Mr. H. G. Shaw, P.M.)

The Bega Budget · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 4

After hearing argument by Mr. T. Rawlinson, as to whether the Court could take into consideration whether the additional rate was properly…

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John Vane Bushranger, Being a [?] narrative of his career—illustrative of [?] phases of country life fifty years ago, in which his experiences as bush boy, gold socker cattle stealer, and a member of the Notorious gang of bushrangers led by [?] Hall, which [?] be [?] in the early si[?]es are faithfully depicted [All Rights Reserved.] Chapter Vi. the Cave Party and the Police

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 4

About a week after the cattle bunt a party of six (pairs) arranged for a trip to the Abererumlic caves, Grove Creek, which were…

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Amusing Assault Case Peeress’ Doughier

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 2

An amusing case, in which the defendant, a woman, was charged with assault, was lately h[?] before the magistrates at Chehasford. Es[?]…

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The Hampton Court Vine

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 3

The famous vine at Hampton Court, writes the "Westminster Gazette," still continues to thrive, in spite of its advanced years. Of course, if it were…

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Yesterday’s Court. (Before Mr H. Giles Shaw, P.m.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1908 · page 2

The adjourned case against F. W. Zingel for having short-weight bread in his possession was proceeded with…

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Stealing Hides

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 2

Archibald Brodie and Samuel Miller charged with on 11th September at Rocky Hall stealing five hides the property of John…

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Police Court. Monday 23Rd November. Before Mr. H. G. Shaw, P.M. Light Bread

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 3

Mr. F. W. Zingel, baker, was charged with having in his possession on 10th November in his bake house, Carp Street, certain bread, to wit, eight 3lb…

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District Court. Wednesday, 25th NOVEMBER. (Before His Honor, Judge Fitzhardinge)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 4

M. A. J. Black v. W. Smith. claim of £7/6/3, goods supplied. Mr. Bland for plaintiff, Mr. Curtis for defendant…

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District Court. Wednesday, 25Th November. (Before His Honor. Judge Fitzbardinge)

The Bega Budget · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 4

Black v. Smith, Claim £7 6s, 3d. Mr. Bland for plantiff, Mr. Curtis for the defence, The defence relied on the Truck Act…

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District Court. Eden, Monday, Nov. 23. (Before his Honour Judge Fitzhardinge.)

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1908 · page 6

L. F. Dive[?]si (Executor J. Hopkins, deceased) v, W. Stafford. Claim for £17 6s 10d, goods sold and delivered. Verdict for plaintiff, by consent, for…

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