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

Courts & crime, 1901

410 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 21

He Called the Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 1

At a certain draper's shop they employ a small boy to run errands. The other day while he was waiting in the shop a young lady came in and…

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

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

The adjourned interplender case of Dr Kealey v Eraser was the only one that came before the Court. Mr [?] appeared for judgement…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

A music permit was granted to Sarah Allen, of the Royal Hotel for Monday next; and a billiard license was granted to Hugh De War for a room at the Oxford Hotel…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

E. H. Johnson and Co. v. David Field, goods sold and delivered £14 2s 0d. Verdict by co[?]nt for amount claimed and 5s. costs,…

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West Wyalong Warden's Court. Monday, May 20Th, 1901, (Before Mr. Warden Stevenson.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 2

R. Speirs.—Application for a residence area. Poetpone[?]till survey is made. h. Souden and others.—Application for suspension of la[?] conditions on Gold…

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The Young Murder

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

Horace Watt has been committed for trial on a charge of murdering Mr Jasprizza at Young…

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Land Appeal Court

Western Champion · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 11

At the sitting of the Land Appeal Court held in Sydney on Monday last, decisions were reserved in the appeals of E R Tabor and H R Doubleday, in…

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Police Court. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Hawkins, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 9

Pierce Maher and John Woodbridge pleaded guilty to drunkenness at Koorawatha. Constable Tait stated the circumstances which led to the…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday. (Before Mr. W. B. Lu[?]k, J.P.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 8

Joseph Gunn, charged with being drunk, was fined 10s, in default £4 hours’ imprisonment. On [?] further charge of using [?] language a fine of £4 was imposed, in…

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Anarchist Rumours, the Police on the Alert

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 9

A telegram from Perth (W.A.), dated Friday, 17th inst., states that a mysterious movement at Freemantle yesterday of Inspector Farley, head of…

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

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 6

W. H. Thoms v. T. Gong Lee.—Claim, £10, value of a horse alleged to have been poisoned. Case withdrawn. Mr. Phillips made an application for witnesses’…

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West Wyalong Warden's Court. Monday, May 27Th 1901. (Before Mr Warden Stevenson.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1901 · page 2

The court was engaged for several hours yesterday investigating a case in which Mrs. Norris proceeded against T. and M. Slade, of West Wyalong, for trespass…

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Parke; Police. Court

Western Champion · Friday 31 May 1901 · page 10

On Monday, before Mr M Coleman, J P, Herbert Fogarty, charged with the larceny of a saddle, was further remanded for 8 days— On the 29th…

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Wyalong Police Court. Monday, May 27, 1901. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1901 · page 3

Ann Baker, drunk in a public place. Fined 5s, or the rising…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Sherpe, P.m.) Horse Stealing

Forbes Times · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 2

Cyrns Huxley was charged with having committed the above offence. Ser[?] Moldoon applied for a remand for eight days, which his Worship granted…

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Police Court TUESDAY. Before Mr. Hawkins, P.M., and Mr. Taylor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 2

John Larkin v Henry Huckel.—Balance of wages, £10 7s. Mr. Crommelin for complainant. Defendant pleaded not indebted…

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Forbes Police Court. Friday (Before Mr. W. B. Lusk, J.p.) Shooting with Intent

Forbes Times · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 4

Thomas McMahon (on remand) was charged with the above offence. Sub-Inspector Webb applied for a remand until Tuesday next, which was granted…

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Small Debts Court TUESDAY. Same Bench

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 2

The following undefended cases were disposed of, Mr. Crommelin. appearing in the first two:— Waller and Co. v A. B. Smith.—Goods sold…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 2

The cast Strickland v. Porter, claiming damages for illegally impounding, was adjourned for 14 days. Mr. [?], who appeared for defendant…

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Supreme Court of Caricature. the Title of "Esquire," Snooks V. GRUBB

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 4

THIS was a petition to restrain the defendant, who is a cat's meat man, from assuming the title of Esquire, and the facts of the case are briefly as follows"—On the 23rd ultimo the…

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