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

Courts & crime, 1901

410 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 21

Parkes Police Court. Monday, October 14, 1901. (Before Messrs Close and Myers, J'sP.) Alleged Larceny

Western Champion · Friday 18 October 1901 · page 11

Mrs White and Joseph Carnell, on remand, were charged with having mutton in their possession reasonably supposed to be stolen…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, October 15. (Before M[?] Stevenson, P.M. and Mr. F. Neeld, sen. J.R.

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 18 October 1901 · page 2

M. [?] Claim for [?] promised donation towards a testimonial to Mr Beaver. After hearing the evidence, a verdict was…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday. (Before Mr. W. B. Lusk, J.p.) Drunkenness

Forbes Times · Saturday 19 October 1901 · page 6

ROBERT [?] pleaded guilty to being found drunk in Lachlan-street, and was fined [?] with the alternative of 24 hours DRUNK AND DISORDERLY…

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Police Court Tuesday.—Before the P.M. and Mr. F. Neeld, sen., J.P. Indecent Language

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 19 October 1901 · page 2

Thomas Toole[?] v. Thomas Murphy, using indecent language at West Wya long Recreation Ground on 7th Octo ber. Mr. Evans appeared for…

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Wyalong Police Court. Saturday, October 19Th, 1901. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1901 · page 2

Diseased carcase of a cow exhibited for sale. Sergt. Peterswald, Inspector of Slaughterhouses, deposed—Yesterday I went to…

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A Brutal Assault

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 2

Mr. Dudley, the Librarian of the Norwood (South Australia) School of Arts, was attacked by two men who gagged and bund the unfortunate…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, October 22. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M., and Mr. F. Neeld, sen., J.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1901 · page 2

W. G. Lillas was proceeded against by Sergeant Peterswald, Inspector of slaughterhouses, on a charge of neglect to give 12 hours notice of his intention to slaughter…

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Parkes Folice Court. Wednesday, October 23. (Before Messrs Thomas and Tait, J's,P) DRUNKENNESC

Western Champion · Friday 25 October 1901 · page 11

John O'Conner was charged with being drunk in Clarinda-street and using obscene language—fined 30s. OWNERSHIP OF A HORSE…

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Police Court. Tuesday—Before the P.M. and Mr. P. Neeld, sen., J.P. ASSAULT

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 2

Toole and Liunegar v. Murphy and B Cairnes—Alleged unlawful assault on Recreation ground, West Wyalong, on 7th October, Mr. Evans uppearod…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.) Drunkenness

Forbes Times · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 8

WILLIAM SLOANE, charged with being drunk in Lachlan-street, was fined 5s or 24 hours imprisonment. STRAYING HORSES…

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

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 2

Wright, Beaton & Co. v. C. Kellygoods sold, &c., £4 2s 6d. Continued to next court. Fresh summons to issue. P. Links, v. A. Lewis—money lent,…

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A Critical Case. a Senior-inspector of Police Submits His Evidence

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 12

Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills add one more name to the long list of their wonderful. cures. It is for those once placed on the verge of the grave, and who have…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, October 29Th, 1901. (Before Mr Stevenson, P.M., and Mr. Neeld, J.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1901 · page 2

Thomas Berry was charged, on warrant, with deserting his two children, aged 8 and 6 years respectively. Mr Coonan appeared for Mrs Foran, who…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, October 29. (Before Mr. Geo. Stevenson, P.M., and F. Neeld, sen., J.P.

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1901 · page 2

G. H. Forbes v. C. H. Irwin. Claim £27 [?] 6d for legal services. Mr. Coonan appeared for defendant, and took exception to the jurisdiction of the…

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Police Court. MONDAY. (Before this Police Magistrate )

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 9

Thos. Avis v. Dan Perry. Assault Fined 5s, costs, 5s 10d.. or 24 hours imprisonment. Fine paid. John Grant, Daniel Perry,…

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Police Court THURSDAY. Before Mr. Brynes, P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 2

SUSAN HESP v. MARY HURE.—Slander. This was a case postponed from last week, through indisposition of a witness (Lowe), when Mr. Jackson (for Mr. Crommelin) appeared for…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday. (Before Mr. Sharpe, P.m.) Indecent Language

Forbes Times · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 6

JAMES HENRY was charged with acting in an indecent manner in Lacblan-street on Saturday evening ; and also with using indecent tannage at the lark-up after his arrest…

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In a Wild West Law Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 5

Judge Fitzgerald, of Arizona, on coining to Tueson, found that formality was almost unknown in the court room. If the days were…

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District Court WEDNESDAY. (Before his Honor Judge Docker.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 7

Francis & McDonald v. E. H. Buchanan—Bricks supplied, £143 5s 6d. Defendant paid £90 into court in satisfaction of claim…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY.—Before the P.M.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 2

G. Forbes v. Claude Irwin.—Caim £27 10s, costs in the late Municipal case—lwein versus Pike. Mr Coonan appeared for defendant…

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