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

Courts & crime, 1926

463 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 13 of 24

Indecent Assault Alleged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 4

Among the cases listed for next Monday is one to be held in the Children's Court of alleged indecent assault on a girl of eight years of age…

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Yass Court of Petty Sessions. July 7.—Before Mr G. R. Williams, P.M.

The Yass Courier · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 4

Gladys Pitman v Christina Brown Mr Howard said the case had been settled. Struck out. Inspector O’Leary v George Holden…

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Police Court

The Burrowa News · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 4

There is a long list of cases set down for hearing at the Borrowa Police Court to-day, and the evidence in each case will appear in our next…

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Charge of Stealing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 8

On the application of the police remand was granted by Mr. L. A. M. Dougall at the Goulburn Police Court this morning till next Monday in the…

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Binalong Police Court Thursday, July 8th (Before Mr. G. R. Williams, P.M.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 2

William Malyon, of Galong, pleaded guilty to using indecent language at Galong. Fined £3 and 8/- court costs…

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Did Not Like Work Man Sent to Gaol

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 4

Constable Agnew: "This man won't work your worship." Defendant (eagerly): "There's my hands, look at them."…

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The Goldfields Murder

The Yass Courier · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 1

At the inquest last Thursday op the victims of the Goldfields murder, Evan Clarke, one of the accused men, detailed illicit ore operations engaged…

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"I Was Hungry" a Stealing Charge

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 2

At the Goulburn Police Court this morning before Mr. G. R. Williams P.M. Edward Abraham Pearce, who had been remanded until to-day on a…

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Police Charge Fails "Evidence Very Weak"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 2

"Yes, your worship, the evidence is very weak.'' Inspector Sinclair made that admission at the Police Court this…

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A Misunderstanding Cases Withdrawn at Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 2

"It was all a misunderstanding", was the remark of Mr. Thomas, solicitor for A. Campbell, at the Goulburn Police Court this morning,…

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Alleged Mail Thefts Power to Stand Trial Police Are Congatulated

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 4

Major Alban Power (39), railway guard, of Goulburn, who was arrested in sensational circumstances at Ascot races recently, was committed…

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"Infamous Conduct" Doctor Found Guilty by Medical Board Appeal to Supreme Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 5

The Medical Board of New South Wales announced on Monday, that it had found Dr. James Hamilton-Fleming, of North Sydney, guilty of two…

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Yass Police Court. July 13—Before Messrs D. Ledger and G. J. Johnstone, J’s.P

The Yass Courier · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 4

Albert Donald Westcott was charged with false pretences. Herbert Archie James Wilson deposed: I am a storekeeper at…

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Frogmore Police Court Before Messrs. J. G. MacPherson and E. Evans, J.P.'s

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 5

Arthur Bennett was ordered to pay £1 or do seven days in Frogmore Lock-up, for being drunk on the 6th June…

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Wanted Petrol-Not Liquor Burrowa Police Court Friday, July, 9th (Before Mr. G. B. Williams, P.M.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 6

Licensing Inspector v. Edward Ernest Horne, found on licensed premises, to wit, Court House, Burrowa, during prohibited hours, on 23rd…

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Four Months Gaol for Killing Persian Cat Story of Fiendish Cruelty

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 4

J. K. Smith (28), a rabbiter from Cooma, was lodged in Goulburn Gaol yesterday morning, for fiendish cruelty to a dumb animal…

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Licensing Court Transfer of Licenses

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 5

At the Burrowa Licensing Court on Friday last, before Mr. G. R. Williams. Licensing Magistrate, the license of the Court House Hotel was…

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"Wanted's" Will Dodge Young Police There too Smart

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 2

Young is getting a reputation as being a very dangerous territory for any man wanted by the police (says the Witness"). The local police force is…

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Frogmore Court (Before Messrs. J. G. MacPherson and E. Evans, J.P.'s.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 9

Lorne Fenwick, a drover, of Goulburn, was charged for that on 31st May last, he being a drover, in charge of 400 head of travelling…

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Bumped the Minister's Car an Intoxicated Motor Driver Is Fined £5 and Costs at the Local Court

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 7

Police Sergeant T. Johnston v. Francis Johnson, driving a motor car (No. 87715) upon a public road whilst under the influence of…

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