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Central Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1917

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Gosford Court News. Friday, December 22. Before Mr. C. F. Butler, P.M., and Mr. F. R. Archbold, J.P.

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 4

Inspector of Railways v. S. Latta. —Travelling without a ticket. Continued for service. Erina Shire Council v. B[?] Fraser…

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Gosford Court. Friday, January 7. Before Messrs. C. F. Butler, P.M., Fagan, Baker and Archbold. J's P.

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 15

Railway Commissioners v. S. Latta —Travelling without a ticket. Continued for service. Police v. F. Eden, sen., F. Eden,…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 12

Present : Messrs. C. F. Butler, L.M , and F. R. Archbold, J.P. Transfers of publican's licenses were granted from Chwydd Wilson,…

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Wyong Police Co[?] Thursday, January 18. Before Mr. C. F. Butler, P.M., and Mr. H. Street, J.P.

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 4

When the Yarramalong cases for alleged drinking on unlicensed premises, &c, were called on— postponed from previous Courts—Inspector…

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Gosford Court News. Friday, January 19. Before Messrs. C. F. Butler, P.M., Messrs. J. J. Fagan and W. Beveridge, J's P.

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 12

Railway Commissioners v. Stanley Latta.—Travelling without a ticket. Defendant pleaded not guilty. The Bench after hearing evidence for…

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Noted Police Officer

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 10

Mr. Thomas King, ex sergeant of police, died at Fraser Island (Q ) early in the week. He was 65 years of age, and was one of the best-known figures…

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Licensing Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

The following applications were granted:—Mary M. Anderson, Sunday trading license; Abraham Anderson, collector's license; Francis J…

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Children's Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. Whittell, Sydney, appeared on behalf on behalf a complainant, and Mr. Inspector Egan, of State Children's Department, appeared for defendant,…

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Court News. Friday, February 2. Before Mr. C. F. Butler, P.M.

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

A. Wright was charged by A. Bromley and A. Laytham with the alleged larceny of fruit ca[?], and was defended by Mr. Monk[?], of…

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Court News

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 5

At the Police Court on Friday, before Mr. C. F. Butler, P.M., and Messrs. J. J. Fagan, F. R. Archbold, and W. Beveridge, J's.P., the…

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Wyong Police Court. Thursday, February 15. Before Mr. C. F. Butler, P.M.

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 14

M. Foley, charged with having used obscene language and having been drunk and disorderly, was fined [?] and 6s costs in each case…

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Cooranbong. Police Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 7

At the Cooranbong Police Court on Friday, before Mr. Adrian, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:— Police v. William McMullen.—…

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Small Debts Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 2

A. M. Petch v. W. Morling and wife. Mr. Whittell for plaintiff Case was settled in Court between the parties…

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Gosford Court. Friday, March 16. Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., and Mr. F. R. Archbold, J.P.

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 2

H. Lisson v. Ethel Hod son and E. J. Hodson.—Taking oysters from an oyster lease. Mr. Whittell appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr. Braye for the…

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Licensing Court. Friday, March 16 Before Messrs C. H. Gale (Deputy L.M.) F. R. Archbold and R. J. Baker, J'sP. (Members)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 2

Renewal of publican's licenses, with reduction of license fee, granted to:— T. A. Akers, Royal Exchange Hotel, Ourimbah. Assessed at £168,…

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Court News. Friday, March 30. Before Mr. Gale, P.M., and Messrs. Fagan, Archbold and Beveridge, [?].P

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

Poli[?] v. Bromley, R. Burns and [?]itchcock—Found on licensed' ho[?] premises after hours. Each defendant pleaded guilty and was fined…

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Small Debts Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 14

Wilkinson Bros. v. Aubrey Pescud. —Order for examination of judgment debtor. Continued for service until May 10…

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Easter at Earl's Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 7

During the holidays a fancy dress ball was held at Earl's Court, Woy Woy, which was much enjoyed by the many visitors, between 70 and 80…

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Gosford Police Court. Friday, April 16. Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M. Mr. Ches of Poisons Act

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 3

N. M. Miller, Inspector under the Poisons Act, charged a number of [?]perkeepers with selling poisons without a certificate. F. S. Smith (Point…

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Recent Court Case. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 15

Sir,—Report of Court news in your issue of April 5th was somewhat misleading. As I kept no notes of this matter when on oath in the…

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