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

Courts & crime, 1899

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 21

Warden's Court

Western Champion · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 10

At the Warden's Court, on Wednesday, the application of the new Bushman's Hill Gold-mining Company, for three months' suspension of…

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Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 11

On Wednesday the only case heard was that of Spicer Bros. v. F. Goodwin clam of £1 13s 5d, goods sold; verdict for amount claimed and costs…

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Police Court. Saturday, 18Th Jan

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 9

John Joseph Wool, unsound mind. Ordered to be sent to the Hospital for Insane at Parra[?] MONDAY. John Maloney, obscene language at Woodstock…

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Claremont Murder

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1899 · page 2

The Perth police display great reticence with regard to the many details of the murder of Mrs. Fox at Claremont. The murdered woman's…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 10

During the week the following cases were dealt with: Percy Atkins, drunkeness, fined, 10s; George Purse, sentenced to be imprisoned for two…

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

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 9

Catherine Byrne v. Pierce Maher.—Affiliation. Mr. Phillips for complainant. After hearing the evidence of both parties an order was made against defendant for 6/- a week…

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West Wyalong Warden's Court. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1899. (Before Mr. Warden Stevenson.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

F. W. Reay and Others.—Application for suspension of labor conditions. Mr. F.W. Reay, who represented the All Nations Company, gave evidence…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 10

Since our last issue the following cases have been dealt with:—John Asgill, riotous behaviour, fined 10s. Elizabeth Payne v. J. P. Ryan,…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday. (Before Mr. Sharps, P.M.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 6

ROBERT COTTERILL, absconding from the hired service of one Henry Wright. Remanded for eight days. LARCENY…

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District Court

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 8

Immediately after the adjournment of the Court at Quarter Sessions on Tuesday morning, this court was opened before his Honor Judge Ducker…

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An Amusing Scene at Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 5

A barrister tells a good story of his own discomfiture. In examining a refactory who said he had been "ten minutes in the company" of…

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Murder

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 2

An examination held on the victim of the Mount Marry (S.A.) murder, shows that death was probably due to a blow from an axe…

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Wyalong Police Court. Monday, February 20, 1899. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 3

Police v. E.Hodge. Riotous behavior in Main-street, Wyalong west, on 18th instant. Mr. Dighton for accused…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 11

During the week Charles Avery was fined 10s for drunkenness. For a similar offence Daniel McElligott was fined 10s, and on a charge of failing…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1899. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

Police v. H. Kruger, Keeping licensed premises open for the sale of liquor after hours. Mr. Forbes for defendant…

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Grenfell Police Court TUESDAY. Before Mr. Foley, P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 4

WILLIAM NEALON, charged with neglecting to send his sun Clarence to school the required number of days. Mr. Lewis, late of the Quandong school, but…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday. (Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.) Assaulting in Company

Forbes Times · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 6

CHARLES MCLEAN, Mury McLean, Nancy McLean, and Marin Teresa Mc Lean were charged with assaulting in company Constables Brandon and MoRae and endeavouring to prevent the lawful…

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Boral News. Grenfell Small Debts Court TUESDAY. Before Mr. Foley, P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 4

A. E. Burrett v Robert Lee.—Balance due on sale of horse. Mr. Crommelin for plaintiff, Mr. Moffitt for defendant…

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Wyalong Police Court. Thursday February 28. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson. P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 2

William Joseph Sibcas was charged by the police with maliciously killing a man the property of Nora Sibcaa Mr. Forbes appeared for accused…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 8

Site daily for charge cases. Summons cases every Tuesday…

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