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

Courts & crime, 1899

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 21

Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 10

At the Parkes Police Court, on Tuesday, Chas. Jarratt proceeded against Elizabeth Clifford for the fraudulenremoval of furniture, to evade…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 4

BEforE Messrs. Fisher, Vaughm, and Robertson. GEORGE STEVENS, charged with stealing from the person. Defenced by Mr. Moffitt. Constable Hawkins, residing at Grenfell, deposed…

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In The Ballihooley Police - Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 1

Magistrate: ' Who is it brings the allegation against the prisoner at the bar ?" Constable Patsy Boru: ' Well, plaze,…

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A Novel Theft

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 5

" Something funny ?" And, says the " Nashville Banner," the advance agent looked at the" ceiling for a moment. " The funniest thing I've run against in some time…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday. (Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.) No Lawful Visible Means

Forbes Times · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

CHARLES MONIVEN, an old man, pleaded guilty to having no lawful visible means of support., and was remanded pending the arrival of an order for admission to the Benevolent Asylum…

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Licensing Court. Monday, (Before Mr. Sharpe, L.M.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

A booth license was granted to John Smith, of the Club House Hotel, for the military sports on Wednesday and Thursday. A music permit was also granted to John…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday (Before Mr. Sharpe, P.M.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

Manson & Co. v. F. Anthress, goods sold £4 Ss [?] Mr. Moloney appeared for defendant and admitted owing £2 4s 4d, but stated that the balance…

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West Wyalong Warden's Court. Monday, Sept. 4 (Before Mr. Warden Stevenson.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

In the case of Caspersonn and others v. T. Shade and others, the warden gave his reserved decision. Mr. Evans for plaintiffs…

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Police Court. Alleged Assault

Western Champion · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 11

At the Parkes Police Court, on Wednesday, before E. A. L. Sharpe Esq., P.M., William Maule Webster, a lad about 13 years of age, proceeded…

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Warden's Court

Western Champion · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 11

At this Court on Wednesday, the Warden, Mr. E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M., granted John Medlyn and others six months' suspension of labor conditions…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.)non-payment of School [?]

Forbes Times · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 4

POLICE v.. Richard Baker, non-payment of school [?] 13s 3d. Verdict for amount claimed and 5s 6d costs. CHILD DESERTION…

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Warden’s Court. MONDAY.(Before Mr. Warden Sharps.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 4

Charles E. Rowley applied for a suspension of labour conditions on Gold Lease No. 398 Lachlan, on the grounds that a sale and amalgamation with other leases was pending. The lease had been…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY.(Before Mr. Sharpe P.M.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 4

Mary Lovatt v. Forbes Co-Operative Milling Company, application for a garnishee, ,H. Mc-Donald judgement debator The amount of the claim was £3 5s and as the defendant company did…

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West Wyalong Warden's Court. Monday, September 11, 1899. (Before Mr. Warden Stevenson.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 3

Application for abandoned mining tenement. William Edmonds, miner, West Wyalong, deposed—Know mining tenement 128,…

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Parkes Police Court. Wednesday, September 13, 1899. [Before Messrs G. W. Seaborn (chair) and M. Coleman, J's.P.] Maliciously Damaging Property

Western Champion · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 11

Paul By rant and Walter Aylett, two youths, were charged with maliciously damaging two pairs of blacksmith's bellows, the property of Arthur…

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Police Court, Friday, Sept. 8. (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 4

[?] to send his daughter, aged 11…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Dr. Calder and Mr. Armstrong, J’s.P.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 4

NEGLECTING TO SEND CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. POLICE v. James Catts, neglecting to send child to school. Fined 1s and 5s 6d costs. Police v. John Goddard, same offence. Fined Is…

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

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 7

P. Links v. Chas. Newham.—Goods sold £2 10s 11d. Verdict for amount and 6s. costs. Same v. Peterson.—Goods sold, £2…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday. (Before Dr. Calder and Mr. Armstrong, J’s.P.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 4

Municipal Council of Forbes v. Amen Mallick. rates due £3 2s. Verdict for amount claimed and costs. C. A. Turner v. L. White, goods sold £1 0s 7d…

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Wool Stealing

Western Champion · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 11

Paul Bryant, Herbert Jones and Christopher Pratt, on remand, were charged with stealing dead wool, the property of James Ewan,…

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