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

Courts & crime, 1902

468 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 24

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

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 6

Police v. F. Morton-- Language. Case withdrawn. N. Z. Loan Association v. William Bassett Trespass on Borambil holing…

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Land Appeal Court

Western Champion · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 10

The following local cases were considered during the week:—The Minister, made a reference to the return to the local board for rehearsing, with a view…

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Small De[?]ts Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 6

William Rogers v. R. W. Taylor.-- Wood supplied Amount £12 12s Mr. Moloney for plaintiff, Mr. Di[?]ffield for defendant…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 3

June Martin wan brought up on a charge of absconding from bail, and failing to appear at the QuarterSessions on 14th April. Accused said she thought the Court was to…

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Police Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. J. T. West, J.P.

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 4

James Catley and William Richardson were charged with stealing in company on the 22nd April one rug valued at £1 ls Od the property of Walter Riddle…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 6

William George Zoest pleaded guilty to using indecent language in a public place, and was-fined £3, with the alternative of one month’s imprisonment…

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Small Debts Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 3

King v Griffiths—£1 7s 3d. Verdict for amount, costs 5s, witness 10s Meagher and Co v W. Collins—£18 4/11. Defendant said he owed the amount but…

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

Forbes Times · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 6

J. Shannahan used W. Wakened for the sum of £1 16. Mr. Raymond (instructed by Mr. Maloney appeared for plaintiy) and explained that…

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Wyalong Police Court. Wednesday, May 7, 1902. (Before Mr. Stevenson. P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 2

Nicholas Maher, on bail appeared to answer a charge of false pretences in connection with the purchase of some stock from Mr. R. Gagie…

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Local Court

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 2

Wardens Court and Police Court will be held at the local Court House on Wednesday next…

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District Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 2

The next District Court will be held in Condobolin on Saturday, 12th July, and several cases have already been set down for the event. Plaints have to be taken out on…

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Parkes Police Court. Monday May 5, 1902. [Before Mr W Tait, J.p.] Larceny

Western Champion · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 11

Mary Nicholls, alias Mobbs, was charged with baling a dipper, the property of Edward Davies, of the Parkes Hotel, Sergeant Thom…

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Original Poetry. [The following lines were written by Lieut. H Morant, while in gaol, and but a few hours before his execution]. Butchered to Make a DUTCHMAN's HOLIDAY

Western Champion · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 4

In prison cell I sadly sit, A d—d crestfallen chappie! And own to you I feel a bit — A little bit—unhappy!…

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Forbes Police Court Saturday. (Before Mr. E. Nathen, J P.)assault

Forbes Times · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 6

ON the information of William Egan, Thomas Munro was charged with having assaulted him on the previous evening. Defendant piraded guilty, end was fined…

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Police Court TUESDAY.—Before the P.M. and Mr. R. A. Collie, J.P.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 2

John Bray, for indecent behaviour pleaded guilty, and was ordered to contribute 5s towards the revenue with 4s 10d costs, or serve a sentence of…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday—Before the P.M. and Mr R. A. Collie, J.P.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 2

Tucker v. Crouch.—Defendant pleaded that the amount had been paid. The court decided it had no jurisdiction…

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Police Court. Saturday, May 10Th. [Before Mr W Tait, J.p.] Alleged Horse-stealing

Western Champion · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 7

James A Pender was charged with having stolen a mare, the property of Khmon Perry. Mr McIntosh appeared for accused…

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Assault and Robbery

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 2

Mrs. Forland, fruit shop proprietor in Bathurst-street, had a rather exciting experience with a burgular just after dark on Wednesday evening last. While…

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Appeal Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 2

Ratepayers who are not satisfied with the amount of the Municipal a[?]sessment are reminded that they can appeal against the same by notifying the Council Clerk to that…

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Police Court. Wednesday May 14. (Before Messrs Burns P.M., and T. J. Finn J.P.)

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 2

Leaving wife without means of support Izavd v. Izard. Mr. Phillips (Cowra) for plaintiff. Mr. C. Bull (Sydney) for defendant…

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