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

Courts & crime, 1899

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 21

Wyalong Police Court. Wednesday. January-18, 1899

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

The Police Court was formally opened, but there was no Court business. Mr, G. Stevenson, P.M., and Mr. W. Clarke, the lute P.M., occupied seats on the…

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Warden's Court

Western Champion · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 10

On Wednesday at the local Warden's Court, Charles J. Jonveau secured three, months' suspension in connection with his prospecting protection area…

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Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 10

On Wednesday the only case dealt with locally was that of John Westcott v. W. J. Myors, claim £9 7s, dishonored promissory note. A…

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Wyalong Wardens' Court. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1899. (Before Mr. Warden Stephenson.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 3

Benjamin Ba[?]s' application for suspension for, labor conditions at the Called Back Ciani Adam. Anderson deposed—Am…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Sharpe; P.m.) Assault

Forbes Times · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 6

RALPH CLAY V. Thomas Hill, assault. Mr. Lamrock appeared for defendant and pleaded guilty to the assault, which they contended was justifiable…

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Police Court. TUESDAY. (Before Messrs. Ryall and Miller, Js.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 8

Inspector of Nuisances v. W. Robertson.— Allowing a cow to stray in the streets. Pleaded guilty. Fined 5/- and 4/10 costs. Same v. Patrick Healey.—Similar charge…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 6

The following transfers of licenses were granted:— Oxford hotel from Charles R. Kerr to Charles H. Kerr and the Metropolitan hotel from Thomas Farnswotth to Charles R. Kerr…

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Grenfell Small Debts Court TUEDAY. Before Mr. Folev. P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 2

Edward Durham v Stanley Pyne.— Balance due, sale of horse and saddle, £2 15s. " Mr. Crommelin for plantiff. Defendant acknowledged the debit…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY.(Before Messrs. West and Ryall, Js.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 4

Wm. We[?] and Wife v. Stewart Farquharson and Wife.—Claim £10, slander. Mr. Phillips for plaintiffs and Mr. Mason for defendants…

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Alleged Wheat Stealing

Western Champion · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 10

George Wilson was charged at the Parkes Police Court, on Wednesday, with stealing eight bags of wheat, the property of Robert and John…

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Licensing Court

Western Champion · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 10

On Friday, before Messrs. Lackey and Howard, renewals of hotel licenses were granted to H. Hooper, J. McDonald, C. J. E. Palmer, W…

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Revision Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 10

THE annual Municipal Revision Court was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon. Present--Aldermen Tasker (Mayor), Marlin,…

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Police Court. Tuesday 24Th January, 1899. (Before H. W. Grey Innes and T. Watson, Esqs., Js.P.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 7

John Galvin (Constable of Police) v. James Foster, assault. From the evidence in this case it appeared that defendant called at the…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY.(Before the Police Magistrate.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 6

Reid and Thomas v. Win. Johnson—Goods. £9 17s. Continued. Same v. J, M, Byrne.— Goods, £1 10s 1d. Continued…

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Forbes Police Court. MONDAY.(Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.)indecent Behaviour

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 5

JOHN KEENAN, for behaving indecently in Stevens’ lane on Saturday afternoon, was ordered to pay a fine of 20s. or go to gaol for 14 days. As Keenan was 81 years of age, the P.M. said…

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Forbes District Court

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 3

THE District Court opened at Forbes on Monday last before Mr. District Court Judge Docker. The legal profession was represented by Messrs. Murray, Veech, and Dr. Calder, barristers ; and…

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De Rougemont’s Romances. Identified by a New South Wales Magistrate. Scene in a Brighton Hall

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 2

In the early [?]art of last month a London cable message published in the “Herald” stated that Mr. Alexander Ogden, a New South Wales magistrate, had publicly met…

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Warden’s Court. Tuesday (Before Mr. Warden Sharpe)

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 January 1899 · page 5

Application by Webb and party for suspension of labor conditions on G.L. No. 877. William [?], on oath, deposed—I am one of the lessees of G.L. No. 877; we have been…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 10

During the week the following cases were dealt with locally:—Thomas Nelson and Harry Bolton, stealing fruit from Mr. Cooke's orchard; fined…

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Alleged Wheat Stealing

Western Champion · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 11

The adjourned case of George Wilson, charged with stealing eight bags of wheat, the property of R. and J. Thornbury, came on for hearing at the…

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