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

Courts & crime, 1902

468 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 24

Raffle of a Tea Kettle. a Case Stated for the Supreme Court

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 4

In connection with the recent police court charge of an altered breach of the Lottery Act, brought against Andrew Duncan, secretary of the Presbyterian…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 2

Before the P.M. yesterday George Hick[?] was charged with being drunk and orderly in Main street, West Wyalong…

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Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Wednesday, before Messrs. T. Johnston, W. Maitland, and J. Holloway, Js.P., J. S. M'Comiskey proceeded against Annie M'Comiskey, as…

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Police Court. Wednesday, July 23Rd, 1902. [Before Mr. E. A. L. Sbarpe, P.m.] Alleged Hoese Stealing

Western Champion · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 11

Patrick Sullivan was charged with stealing a yellow-bay mare, the property of William Hall. Sergeant Thom prosecuted, and Mr…

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The Redfern Murder. a Reward Offered

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

IN the Government Gazette the following notice was published:- MURDER.—£200 REWARD. Whereas on the evening of the 19th…

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Local and General. Licensing Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

The quarterly Licensing Court was held at Condobolin last Wednesday before Messrs. T. Johnston (Chairman); W. Maitland, and J. Holloway, Js.P., when Mr. W. Stewart…

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Police Court. TUESDAY. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 6

Alfred Benjamin Felstead and Hugh McGovern were charged with stealing in company about [?] money from one Robert Argent, a boarder at Kelly’s…

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Small Debts Court TUESDAY.(Before the Police Magistrate)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 6

Bridget Hill v. Charles Cardwell. Money lent £5. Mr. James Hill, who represented plaintiff, stated that defendant had paid…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 2

Before the P.M. on Thursday George Hicks pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Evidence of arrest was given, and a…

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Police Court WEDNESDAY. Before Mr. C. Robertson, P M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 2

JAMES HALL, PAUL BRYANT, and WILLIAM GRAHAM, charged by constable Bain with riotous behaviour, pleaded guilty. Constable Bain stated that at midnight on the…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 6

WILLIAM CABEW, charged with using obscene language, was fined 20s or 14 days. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. William Pennington v. Emily Dalton,…

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Small Debts Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 2

Thomas Dodd v Frank Filby.—Goods sold, £5 3s 11d. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed, and 9s costs : £1 to be paid 1st August, and afterwards 10s per…

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Licensing Court The P.M. and Mr. Boland

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 2

The report submitted by the inspector was generally satisfactory. Two houses required attention, namely, the Albion and Tattersall's Hotel…

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The Redfern Murder a Capture Near Queenbeyan. One of the Suspects Shot Dead .(By Wire). Quee[?] Friday, 2.45 p.m

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 6

Yesterday evening two strangers were observed at Ginnibderra. Their movements aroused sus[?] and some residents reported the matter to the…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 10

At this Court on Monday last, before Messrs W. Tait ami H. B. Pulver, J's.P., J. Ford proceeded against W. Hughes for wages due. Defendant…

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Petty Theft

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 2

One of those petty thefts which annoy from their absolute meanness occurred on Wednesday evening last, the victim being Mr. H. B[?]ton. It appears Mr…

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Redfern Murder

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 2

A terrible tragedy, even more so than the shooting of Constable Guildfoyle by coiners reported in last issue has been the outcome of the escape and the search for…

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Police Court. Friday, 25Th July, 1902. Before E. A. L. Sharpe, Esq., P.M.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 6

Municipal Council v. W. Mathison.--Breach of sanitary bye-laws, to wit non-compliance with Inspector of Nuisances order to convert cess pit into…

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Small Debts Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 6

J. Flynn v. G. Baxter.--Claim £20 5s, for cutting and felling pine logs. This case had been called on six previous occasions, and, on the…

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Electoral Revision Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 6

25 names were added to the provisional list…

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