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

Courts & crime, 1898

171 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 9

Local News. Grentell Police Court Wednesday. Before Mr. Boileau

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 2

FREDERICK RlCHARD CAUSER (aged ten) was charged with stealing the sum of 35s, the property of Maud Chesher. Constable Guerin, stationed at Bimbi, deposed…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 10

At the Parkes Police Court, since oar last issue, the following cases were dealt with:—Edward Devereux, drunkenness, fined 5s; Robert…

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Court Cases

Western Champion · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 10

In the year just ended 205 Small Debts cases, 240 police charges, and 115 summons cases were heard at the local Court…

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Local News. Grenfell Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 2

Before Messrs. Halls, Richardson, ans Watt. FREDERICK RICHARD CAUSER (aged ton) was charged with stealing the sum of 35s, the property of Maud Chesher…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 14 January 1898 · page 10

The following cases have bean dealt with at the local "Temple of Justice" since our last issue:—Constable Armstrong v. W. Metcalfe, insulting…

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Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 14 January 1898 · page 10

The following cases were dealt with at the local Small Debts Court on Wednesday:—G. S. Willacy v. F. S. Hegarty, claim £8 4s 6d goods sold;…

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Police Court. MONDAY. (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M.

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 5

William Stanley (in custody), was charged with [?]tealing a wooden box, meerschaum pipe and case, two cakes of scented soap, and a pack of playing cards, valued at 13/6, the property of William…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 4

Wright, Heaton. & Co. v, J. Haylan.-£6 15/1, goods sold. Verdict, and 5s costs. Borough of Cowra v. Thomas Turner,—£5 7/4, [?]ates…

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Assault and Robbery

Western Champion · Friday 21 January 1898 · page 8

An advice from Ungarie reads:—An old Chinaman in charge of a store at Ungarie, was badly assaulted and robbed on Sunday night last. Two…

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Grenfell Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

Before Mr. Foley P.M.and Messrs. Clode and The case Priddle v Anderson was on application of Mr. Crommelin, and with the consent of both parties,…

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Police Court Wednesday, 12Th JANUARY.(Before Mr. Miller, J.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 7

Mary Eleme, 13 years and [?] mouths, was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. Remanded for eight days. THURSDAY, 13TH JANUARY…

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Licensing Court. TUESDAY. (Before Messrs West and Francis.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 7

A renewal of the license of the Royal Exchange Hotel, Kendal-street, Cowra, was [?] to Thomas Tasker. A booth license was granted to J. Marshall,…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 10

At the local Police Court, during the week, Albert Pike, a lad, was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. He was discharged…

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Police Court. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 9

Thomas St. John was charged with stealing a watch valued at £4 10s, the property of W. Johnstone. The evidence of Constable Shee[?]y, who…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 9

E. J. Brien v. William Jones.—Claim £1 8s 7d, goods sold and money lent. Mr. Phillips for plaintiff, The P.M. read a telegram received from defendant admitting the debt, and…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 4 February 1898 · page 8

At the local Police Court, since our last issue the following cases were dealt with:—John Miners, indecent language, fined £3; Alice Peckham,…

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Warden's Court

Western Champion · Friday 4 February 1898 · page 8

On Wednesday and Thursday a Warden's Court was held in Parkes Edward William Venables v. Martin D. Doyle, and Richard Venables v…

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Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 4 February 1898 · page 8

The following cases were disposed of on Wednesday before the Police Magistrate:—Municipal Council of Parkes v. E Boo[?], claim £1 8s 5d,…

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Police Court. MONDAY. (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 4

P. Quinn pleaded not guilty to [?] of riotous behaviour [?] language. Constable Meagher [?] that between 10 and 11 o’clock on Saturday night last…

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Police Court. Thursday, Jan. 27. (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 8

The [?]ase of the boy Arthur Thompson, remanded [?] the previous. Tuesday on a charge of having [?] lawful visible means of support, for the production of further evidence, was again before the…

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