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

Courts & crime, 1901

410 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 21

Police Court. Thursday. (Before C. St. Baker, J.P.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 July 1901 · page 8

H, H. Walcott and James Jones were charged with committing a breach of the peace in Lachlan-street on the previous evening, and were each-fined 1s with the…

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Plot to Murder Lord Roberts

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 July 1901 · page 4

At the Foreigners Compensation Commission, Lord Roberts affirmed the existence of a plot to destroy with dynamite a church in Johannesburg during the mid day service on a certain Sunday if…

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What Is "Cognac Brandy?" a Recent Court Case

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 6 July 1901 · page 1

Some interesting information has lately been given at Dublin concerning the usual composition of brandy, and a grocer has obtained damages from a…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Sharpe L.M. and Dr. McDonnell J.P.) [?]

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 July 1901 · page 6

Benjamin Dolman, Warroo Hotel. This application was granted, but the Bench pointed out that several complaints had been made as to the conduct of the house, and…

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Court Fixtures

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1901 · page 4

Wyalong—Summons, Warden's, and Small Debts Court every Tuesday at 10. West Wyalong—Warden's Court every…

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Assault

Western Champion · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 10

On Monday last, at the local Police Court, before Messrs Nicholson and Myers, J's.P, Robert MeGreggor was charged with having assaulted a…

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Parkes District Court, Saturday, July 5, 1901. [Before His Honor, Judge Rogers.]

Western Champion · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 15

The following legal gentlemen were present:—Mr F. S. Boyce, barrister, and Messrs J. L. Lamrock, A. M'Laughlin, M. J. Gilcreest, M. C…

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Police Court. Monday (Before Mr. Sharpe P.M.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 5

HARRY RIVERS was charged with stealing two gallons of whisky, the property of O[?]vor Stanley. Oliver Stanley, hotelkeeper, Eugowra, on…

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Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.) Maintenance

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 8

John Sayers Reynolds, on remand appeared to answer a charge of disobeying an order of the Court in connection with his wife’s maintenance. He was ordered to pay 10s. per week and 19s…

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The Court House Trouble

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 6

THE persistent regularity with which we have to refer to the condition of the local Temple of Justice is becoming positively painful. As each Criminal Court comes round we are reminded of…

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Forbes District Court Monday, 8Th July

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 8

THE Forbes District Court opened on Monday morning last before Mr. District Court Judge Rogers., The legal profession was represented by Messrs. Boyce (barrister), McLachlan, Robinson, Lamrock,…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. T. C. McKell, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 7

A. Gordon v. Thos. Drummond.— £9 2s 6d, commission on the sale of a property Hear Young. Mr Phillips for plaintiff and Mr. Hogan (Young) for…

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Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 6

At the Police Court on Tuesday one Wm. Cassidy was committed to "durance vile" for three months by Messrs Maitland and Styles, Js.P., for annexing another person's…

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Parkes Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 11

At this Court on Wednesday, before Mr E A L Sharpe, P.M., Pearce and Williams, represented by Mr M C Comans, sought to recover £4 from…

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Stealing a Saddle

Western Champion · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 5

Herbert Fogarty was charged with stealing a saddle; a second count of receiving was added. Accused, who pleaded not guilty,…

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Stealing From This Person

Western Champion · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 5

Dennis Desmond, charged with stealing,£10, pleaded not guilty. John Jackson, labourer, Parkos. deposed: I remember coining to Parkes…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, July 16Th. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 2

Patrick [?] appeared under warrant charged with [?]ting as wife Mary Ann O'Hare, [?] Mr. Evans appeared for accused…

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A Verdict of Wilful Murder

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 1

The inquest on the body of the Chinaman found dead near Buddigower road, under circumstances pointing to murder, was concluded on…

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Parkes District Court, Monday 15Th July. [Before His Honor, Judge Rogers.] Alleged Illegal Detention

Western Champion · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 11

Edward Birmingham proceeded against Joseph W Fletcher for the recovery of a cow and calf, which the former said the latter was illegally…

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Police Court. Tuesday, July 9. (Before Mr. T. C. McKell, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 20 July 1901 · page 9

Arthur E. Gordon v. Thos. Drummond. £9 2s 6d, commission on sale of property. Mr. Phillips for plaintiff and Mr…

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