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

Courts & crime, 1899

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 21

Small Debts Court. Tuesday, May 16, 1899. (Before G. Stevenson P.M. and Dr A. Greives J.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 2

G. H. Forbes v. F. H. Shoobridge £3 18s 5d, professional services in connection with the Napoleon mine, verdict for amount together with 5s…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 7

Since our last issue the following cases were dealt with at the local "Temple of Justice":—John McLean, drunkenness, fined 5s; Alfred…

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Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 7

The following cases were dealt with locally, on Wednesday before the Police Magistrate:—W. H. Hudson and Co. v. W. H. Bligh, Claim £8 16s 11d,…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 2

Before Messrs. Vaughn, Fisher, and Robertson. JAMES O'NEILL charged with not having proper name, etc, painted on his stage coach. Mr. Moffitt appeared for defendant who…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday. (Before Dr. McDonnell, J.P.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 3

SAMUEL LEES, indecent language. Pleaded guilty. Fined 20s. or 14 days. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Armstrong, J.P.)…

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Grenfell Small Debts Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 4

Before Messrs. Vaughn, T. Bombrick, Fisher, and Robertson. Robert Goddard v. O'Neil—Dishonoured p.n. —£5…

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Yalgogrin Warden's Court Friday, May 19. (Before Mr. Warden Stevenson)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 2

Mary Mott and others v. J. Clarke and others. Calling upon defendants to show cause why complainants should not be entitled to their shares…

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Licensing Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 9

A special Licensing Court was held at Condobolin on Monday, when the Acting Chairman, T. Johnston, E q, J P., granted a transfer of the Commercial Hotel license…

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An Appeal Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 10

A FULL complement of Sheep Board Directors--Messrs. R. Hope (chair) Burcher, Scott, McLean, and Whitehead--met at Mr. Stanley's office on…

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Police Court. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M., and West and Miller, Js.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 4

William Biddle was charged with indecent behaviour in Redfern-street cm the 9th inst.. and pleaded not guilty. Mr. Phillips appeared for defendant…

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Forbes Police Court. MONDAY.(Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.) Breach of the Slaughtering Act

Forbes Times · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 2

HUBERT CROLLICK was charged with slaughtering one cow without giving the requisite notice. Mr. Moloney appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty…

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British South Africa Police

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 3

For service in the territory known as Rhodesia, with recruiting offices at Buluwayo and Salisbury, is established the British South Africa Police, which is one of…

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The Red Court Robbery

Forbes Times · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 6

‘OH, Mr. Ainsley ! what “do” you think? Lady Millbury’s jewels have been stolen whilst we were at dinner ! Isn’t it awful !’ So spoke pretty Blanche Stainton, her lovely…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 3

William R. Kerr v. Matthew Hayes, slander £10 Postponed till next Court…

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

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 5

The following undefended cases were dealt with :— John Paton v. Jas. O’Neil.—£11 5/, forage, age &c. Mr. Phillips for plaintiff, whose…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, May 30. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M., and Dr. A. Grieves, J.P., J. Smethurst, J.P., and F.E. Welby, J.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1899 · page 2

G. Hanley was charged with being the owner of a dog which had bitten Constable Toby. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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West Wyalong Warden's Court. Monday May 29th, 1899. (Before Mr. Warden Stevenson.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1899 · page 2

George J. Morgan, Application for the issue of a certificate of title for portion 146, as a residence area, being 1 rood Central Wyalong…

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Local Police Court. Friday, 26Th May, 1899. (Before E. A. L. Sharpe, Esq., P.m.) an Illegal Game

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 9

Police v. A. Reynolds--Allowing an illegal game, viz., throwing of dice, on his licensed premises on 29th April. Mr Chauncy. who appeared for de…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, 26Th May, 1899. (Before E. A. L, Sharps, Esq., P.M)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 4

S. Byrnes v. -- Nicholson--Claim £5 8s, for beer delivered. Mr Ford for plaintiff No appearance for defendant…

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Local News. Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1899 · page 2

Before Messrs. T. Bembrick, Vaughn, and Fisher. JOHN MACINTYRE and JOSEPH MONDAY, on remand—Alleged horse-stealing…

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