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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1920

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Police Court. Wednesday, January 28

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

Before Mr. L. A. McDougall, C.M., and Mr. B. G. McKeon. NO TAIL LIGHT. Henry Pidoux pleaded guilty to driving…

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Yass District Court. JANUARY 27, 1920. (Before His Honor Judge Bevan)

The Yass Courier · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

Dorothy Crossley v. Sydney Crossley. —Mr. Howard applied for a postponement till next Court. Postponed accordingly…

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Wheat Scandal Arrests. Grenfell Citizen Before Court

Young Witness · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

Two more of the warrants issued in connection with the recent wheat revelations. Thomas Smith (50), a merchant and William Alexander…

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Comedian in Court. "Who Says I'm Drunk."

Young Witness · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

When Thomas Charles Foote, 42, a laborer, was called upon to answer to his ball at the [?] Batburst Police Court on Wednesday morning, on a charge…

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Forbes licensing Court Mr. James Hardiman's License Granted. for the Vandenberg Hotel

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

At the Forbes Licensing Court on Tuesday of last week, before Messrs C. Helm (chairman), and Wallace Hunter and W. G…

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Police Court. Friday, January 30, 1920

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 4

Before Mr. Arnott, P.M. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Florence May Gladwell was charged with being drunk and disorderly in…

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District Court. January Sittings

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

The sittings of the District Court opened on Friday morning before his Honour Judge Bevan. Mr. L. A. McDougall was Registrar…

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Theft of Blouses

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

Thieves gained an entrance to Phillip's clothing factory. Kent-street, and got away with blouses valued at £250…

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Charge of Sheep Stealing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

Cecil Gorman Byrnes was charged with stealing four ewes and a lamb, the property of Joseph Smith, at Reid's Flat, on November 24, 1919…

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Crookwell Police Court Thursday, January 29th Before Mr W. S. Arnott, P.M.

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

Charles A. Neville proceeded against Harold Gordon on a charge of unlawful assault. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Small Debts Court

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

T. E. Campbell v. Edward Hosie. Claim £2. Verdict for amount with 6- costs…

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Yass Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M.

The Yass Courier · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

Syd. Car[?]oll was charged with using indecent language in a public street of Yass. Plea, not guilty. William Sa[?]isbury deposed : I live…

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The Railway Case. Alleged Assault and Robbery. Accused Committed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

Charles John Hallman and John David Warren, on remand, were charged before Mr. L. A. McDougall, C.M. and Mr. B. G. McKeon at the…

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District Court. ADAMS v. AYLIFFE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 4

In the above case the following evidence was given on Tuesday afternoon In addition to that already published:—…

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War Service Homes. Employee Before the Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

At the Goulburn Police Court on Wednesday afternoon, before Mr. G. R. Williams, P.M., William Henry Mc Lachlan was charged on warrant that…

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Small Debts Court. WEDNESDAY.—(Before the P.M.)

The Yass Courier · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

Joseph John Meale v. Best Bros. —Claim ,£26 16s for wages. Mr. Howard for plaintiff, Mr. Whytt for defendants…

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Abduction. Married Man Sentenced

Young Witness · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 6

Isaac [?]aiah Roberts was arraigned at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions before Judge Armstrong and a Jury, with having at Lithgow, on…

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Police News

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

First-class Sergeant A. Smith, who has been in charge of the Crookwell Police Station for the past three years has been transferred to Yass and leaves…

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Police Court. TO-DAY. (Before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

Septimus Harding aud Frederick Harding, both pleaded guilty to driving; motor cycles without lights…

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Well Sinking Dispute. Parties Before Court

Young Witness · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 1

A dispute with regard to payment for a well sinking contract was aired in the Small Debts Court this morning, when William Sneddon junior,…

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