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

Courts & crime, 1899

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

Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 22 December 1899 · page 11

At this Court on. Wednesday, before Mr. E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M., the following orders were made:—Bransgrove and Co. v J S Williamson, £5…

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A Magistrate's Opinion. Proves Clements Tonic A Genuine Remedy. The Case of John J. Fitzpatrick, Esq., J.P.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 22 December 1899 · page 1

Mr. Fitzpatrick is one of the oldest and best-known residents of Windsor. Formerly inspector of Police, he has long since given up that position…

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Equity Court. WILLIAMS v Bors and Anoother. (Before Judge Simpson)

Western Champion · Friday 22 December 1899 · page 16

This was an application for an injunction in a suit brought by the plaintiff, Williamson, against the defendants, H. K. Bors, and Moses…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 23 December 1899 · page 2

Before Mr. C. Robertson. P.M., and Mr. Clode. William Lynch—Vagrancy. Constable Kennedy deposed to arrest of accused who, he said, had been doing nothing for the past…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.) Supplying Liquor to an Aboriginal

Forbes Times · Saturday 23 December 1899 · page 4

POLICE v. James Lyell, supplying an aboriginal with liquor. Adjourned for a fortnight. ASSAULT. John Holmes v. Wm. Hampton, assault…

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Warden's Court Before Mr. Warden Robertson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 23 December 1899 · page 2

Ernest Brevern v. James Joseph Wood. The proceedings in connection with this matter have already been fully reported by us. Complainant sought to prevent dofendant's alleged unlawful interference with…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 23 December 1899 · page 4

A transfer of the license of the Grudgery Hotel was granted from Mrs. Pasley to Herbert W, Hodges…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 23 December 1899 · page 4

C. A. Turner v. George Black, goods sold 11s. Plaintiff did not appear; verdict for defendant for 30s and costs…

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Parkes Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 29 December 1899 · page 8

At this Court, on the 27th inst., before Mr. E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M., Thomas Buffrey was sent to the Forbes Gaol for three months for using…

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Revision Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 29 December 1899 · page 4

Four names were added to the Condobolin electoral roll…

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Warden's Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 29 December 1899 · page 4

Phil. Cannell v. Julia Reuben--claim £3 15s, for 5 weeks wages as per an alleged contract. Mr Driffield for defendant…

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Police Court. Thursday, 28Th December, 1899. (Before E. A. L. Sharpe, Esq., P.M.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 29 December 1899 · page 8

W. Stevens, charged with riotous conduct, and with resisting the police in the execution of their duty, pleaded guilty…

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Small Debts Court. Damages for Dog Bite

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 29 December 1899 · page 4

H. Doyle v. E. M. Sinclair,--Claim £4, for keeping a biting dog and for injuries done by it to plaintiff. Mr. Ford for plaintiff, Mr. Driffield…

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Police Court. Friday, 29Th December, 1899. (Before E. A. L. Sharpe, Esq., P.M., and T. Johnstone and W. Maitland, Esqs., Js. P.) Legacy From Christmas

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 29 December 1899 · page 4

W. Lord was charged with (1) using indecent language in Bathurst Street on 23rd December, and (2) with assaulting the police. He was also…

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

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 30 December 1899 · page 4

Edward Campbell drunk and disorderly at Koorawathe Admonished and discharged. TUESDAY…

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