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Courts & crime, 1920

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Shire Appeal Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 4

Appeals lodged by the Commissioners of New South Wales Government Railways, which assessments had been arranged with the Shire Council, were…

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Police Court. Tuesday, November 2. (Before Messrs V. J. McKenzie and J. F. Davison, Js.P.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 6

Norman Petersen pleaded guilty to having been drunk and disorderly in Mann Street, Gosford, the previous night, and with behaving indecently…

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Gosford Court. Friday, October 20. (Before Mr. T. B. Clegg, P.M.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 4

F. J. Atkinson, charged with indecent behavior at Woy Woy, pleaded not guilty, but stated that he had been drinking and did not remember things…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 13

At Newcastle Police Court on Thursday James Thomas, aged 22, a laborer, was charged with the theft of a pony mare, a saddle and bridle, the…

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The Court Martial

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 15

Old Dad is fairly off his head, Out at Bulgandra Flat; He's roaring all around the town In Sunday coat and hat…

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Alleged Breach of Stamp Act Special Case in Banco Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 19

In the Banco Court, Sydney, an appeal, in the nature of a special case, was made to the Chief Justice (Sir Wm. Cullen), Mr. Justice Pring, and Mr…

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Gosford Police Court. (Before Mr. F. B. Clegg, P.m.) Larceny and Fraud

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1920 · page 7

James Thomas, alias Percy Johnson, was charged with, on 1st November, larceny as bailee of a horse, saddle and bridle, valued at £16, the property of…

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Children's Court. (Before Mr. Clegg, P.M.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1920 · page 7

In a case, in which a defendant was charged with disobeying an order of maintenance for wife and children, he was ordered to be sent to gaol until…

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Licensing Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 12

Application by J. A. Mould for transfer of publican's license of Royal Hotel, Gosford, to Edward Yarde Buller.—Granted…

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Auctioneers' Licensing Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 12

Several auctioneers lodged fresh applications for renewal of their licenses. Mr. H. L. Whittell, on behalf of certain applicants, mentioned that the…

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Small Debts Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 12

Charles Ramman Khan v. Harley King.—Claim for £16/18/, cattle agistment fees. Mr. Adrian appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Ward (Cessnock) for…

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A Site for a Tennis Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 4

We noticed some men doing some measuring and peg-driving near the water trough, and it is said the ugly split rail fence is to be removed and a…

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Gosford Court. Friday, November 26. Before Mr. T. B. Clegg, P.M., and Messrs Fagan and Archbold, J's.P

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 12

Allen Archibald pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour in a fish shop at 11 a.m. on 22nd November, and was fined £2, in default one month's gaol…

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Licensing Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 12

Police v. John Beattie and Edward Moane.—Found drinking on Licensed premises (Royal Hotel, Ourimbah).— Defendants pleaded guilty and each…

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Proposed Licensing Court at Wyong

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 5

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has received the following letter, dated 7th. instant, from the Under-Secretary of Justice:—…

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Small Debts Court. Before Mr. T. B. Clegg, P.M.

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 12

James Hastings v. Leah Dawson.— Work and labor done, £8/17/.—Mr. Adrian appeared for plaintiff and Mr. Young for defendant. Evidence was…

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Special Licensing Court. Before Messrs T. B. Clegg, D.M., F. R. Archbold and W. E. Kirkness, J's.P., Members

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 12

Application by P. B. McCauley for Booth License for Gosford races.— Granted. Application by A. H. Scanlon for…

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Gosford Court News. DECEMBER 17, 1920. Before Messrs T. B. Clegg, P.M., F. R. Archbold and W. E. Kirkness, J's.P

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 12

Walter Webb and William Williams. —Vagrancy.—Betting at a trick played with cards. Remanded until January 14, 1921…

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