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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1895

105 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 6

The Cootamundra Murder

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1895 · page 2

The detectives have been placed in possession of certain information which promises to lead to a solution of the mystery of the murder of a…

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Wyalong Police Court. Saturday, March 30, 1895. (Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 2

W. McDougall was charged with stealing by means of a trick from Thomas Thillips, at Wyalong West, on 29th inst. Mr. J. G. O'Ryan for accused Case dismissed…

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Warden's Court. Thursday, April 4Th, 1895. (Before Mr. Warden Clarke.) Peter Anderson v. D. TAYLOR

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1895 · page 2

Notice of withdrawal had been lodged three days pre[?] Mr. Connan for defendant claimed costs. David Taylor deposed that the he had only…

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Warden's Court. Thursday April 11Th, 1895. (Before Mr. Warden Clarke.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 2

W. J. NEELD AND F. W. NEELD v. ANDREW LONG AND FRANCES DIAMOND LUCAS. Mr. Coonan and Mr. Evans for plaintiff. Mr. Clark-Irving for F. D. Lucas…

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Wyalong District Court. Monday, April 8, 1895. (Before His Honor Judge Forbes.) Morris and Sons V. GAN[?]S

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 3

Commission and money paid for advertising, etc. Mr. Coonan for plaintiff. Mr. Griffiths for the defence…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, April 9, 1895. (Before Mr. Clarke, P.M., and Mr. R. Cassin, J.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1895 · page 3

James Marshall, a coloured man, on remand, was charged with assaulting one Mrs. Holding at Yalgogrin. Sergant McHardy said that owing to…

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Opening of the District Court at Wyalong

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1895 · page 2

ON Monday last the first sitting of a Wyalong District Court commenced. His Honor Judge Forbes occupied the Bench, and the members of the…

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District Court. [?]Day April 8, 1895. (His Honor Judge Forbes.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1895 · page 3

[?] v. GRACIE AND GARVILL [?]ages for services rendered. [?] in for plaintiff, Mr. Clark [?]ucted by Mr. Griffth, for…

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Wyalong Police Court. Wednesday, April 17, 1895. (Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M. and Mr. R. Cassing J.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 2

James Marshall on remand was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on Clara Holding at Yalgogrin on 31st March last…

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Wyalong Licensing Court. Wednesday, April 17, 1895. (Before Mr. W. Clarke, P.M. and Messrs. H. J. Woods and R. Cassion, J's.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 3

James Carrol was granted a publican's license for premises situated in West Wyalong. The Chairman informed the applicant that the majority of the Bench were…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, April 23, 1895. (Before W. Clarke, Esq., P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1895 · page 2

MARY ELIZABETH HALLIDAY was charged with the larceny of various articles of clothing to wit, one night dress, one pair of lady's combinations…

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Wyalong Police Court. Monday, April 29Th, 1895. (Before W. Clarke, Esq., P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1895 · page 2

John Coughlan was charged with behaving in a riotous manner at Wyalong West on 28th inst. He pleaded guilty and was fined £1…

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Murder in Melbourne

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1895 · page 3

EARLY on Sunday morning a dreadful tragedy occurred in Cecil-street, South Melbourne, by which a woman named Kate Northon, 27 years of age,…

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Shocking Murder at Walcha

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1895 · page 3

INFORMATION received from Walcha shows that a shocking murder was committed there on Wednesday week by a selector named Bernard Sweeney, It…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, May 8Th May, 1895. (Before W. Clarke, Esq., P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1895 · page 3

M. J. M'Mullan v. Patrick Craigend.—Illegal detention of property, viz., harness and a screw-wrench. Mr. Griffith for plaintiff, Mr. O'Ryan for…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 8Th May, 1895. (Before Messrs. W. Clark, P.M., and A. Smith, J.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1895 · page 3

Killender and Anthony v. Constantine—Goods, £3 2/2. Verdict for amount and 5/- costs. Gregson v. M'Nab—Goods, £3 17/2…

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Wyalong Police Court. Wednesday, March 15, 1895. (Before W. Clarke, Esq., P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1895 · page 2

Police v. Edward Madden.—Sly grog telling. Constable Laughlan deposed to serving defendant with a summons to attend the…

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Wyalong Police Court. Saturday, May 18. (Before W. Clarke, Esq., P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1895 · page 3

Andrew Armstrong pleaded guilty to being drunk and behaving in a disorderly manner on the previous day, and was fined 20/- or in default 7 days in the…

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Warden's Court. Thursday, May 16Th, 1895. (Before W. Clarke, Esq., Warden.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1895 · page 3

J. M. Wheelihan, Warden's Bailiff, v. Morris Knight. Emma J. Lindsay claimant. This was an interpleader case, the bailiff levied on a share in the…

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Licensing Court. (Before W. Clarke, Esq., Chairman, and R. Cassin, Esq, Licensing Magistrate.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1895 · page 3

An application by Patrick Barrett for a booth license for the sports meeting of the Wyalong Athletic Club on Queen's Birthday was granted. Mr. Manby appeared…

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