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

Courts & crime, 1903

418 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 21

Police Court. Monday, October 26. (Before Mr. J. McKensey, P.m.) Drunkenness

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 October 1903 · page 2

Charles Murphy, a middle-aged man, pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk in Slee-street, Wyalong on Saturday, 24th inst., and was fined…

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The High Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 October 1903 · page 2

The proceedings of the Federal High Court are evidently not looked upon with that great respect which should be due to such an important…

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Warden's Court. West Wyalong, Monday Oct. 26 [Before Mr. Warden McKensey.] Suspension of Work

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 October 1903 · page 2

G. K. Duncan, the local Secretary of the Sham[?]ock-Waratah Gold Mining Co., (No Liability) applied for a suspension of labour conditions in…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 30 October 1903 · page 11

At this Court on Saturday last, before Mr W Tait, J.P., David Cockle was fined £2 for using obscene language, and Charles W Troy 2s 6d for…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 2

WILLIAM S. THOMSON was charged with having disposed of a buggy by means of a lottery, such not being for raising funds in aid of any eleemosynary or charitable institution of a public character…

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Warden's Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 2

Before Mr. Warden Robertson. Charles Jackson (one of the registered owners) applied for suspension of work on a mining tenement on private land. Applicant, in answer to the Warden…

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Police Court. TUESDAY.(Before Messrs. Byrnes, P.M. and J. T. West J.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 1

W. H. Thorns on two charges for neglecting to register his dogs pleaded guilty and wa[?] 10/- and 4/10 costs of court for each offence…

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Licensing Court TUESDAY West J.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 1

Renewals of publican’s licenses were granted to G. S. B, Wood, Commercial Hotel, Woodstock, and Matthew Dwyer, Junction Hotel, Canowindra…

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Small Debts Court Before the P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 2

I. A. McKnight v. H. Gullen, The summons was served on defendant's sister-in-law, and this was insufficient. Continued…

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Licensing Court (The P.M. and Messrs. Boland and Rygate.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 2

The Inspector's report ws generally satisfactory, except mention that two or three outside places required attention. Robert Dixson applied for a colonial wine license…

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Small Debts Court Tuesday, 27Th October, 1903 (Before Mr J McKensey P M) James V Wright

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 2

In this case William James proceeded against William Wright for the recovery of £7 money lent Defendant admitted owing amount sued for, but…

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Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 November 1903 · page 4

The only case before the court last week was the adjourned case of J. G. Stanley, Stock Inspector, v. G. M. Gavel, for travelling 376 sheep without…

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Parkes Police Court. Alleged Horse Stealing

Western Champion · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 11

On Wednesday last, before the P.M., Robert Wright was charged with horse stealing. Mr McIntosh defended. The evidence was as follows:—…

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Parkes Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 10

At this Court on Wednesday before the P M., Eliza J. Ross proceeded against John Ross for the maintenance of his illegitimate child. Mr Comans…

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Cudal Police Court. Friday, October 23. Before the P.M. (Mr. E. Marriott) and Mr. L. N. Smith, J.P. EMBEZZLEMENT

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 1

Harry Pemberton, late Council Clerk, was charged with embezzling £1 0s 7d, the property of the Cudal Council. Inspector Saunders watched the case…

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Parkes Circuit Court. Mining Appeal Case

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 2

Margaret Banks appealed against the docision of the Mining Warden at Peak Hill, by which Joseph Jackson was placed in possession of a certain…

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District Court. TUESDAY. (Before His Honor, Judge Docker.) Mining Appeal

Western Champion · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 12

Margaret Banks appealed against the decision of the Mining Warden at Peak Mill, by which Joseph Jackson was placed in possession of a…

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Police Court, TUESDAY. (Before Mr J. Miller J.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 2

Margaret Hart, an old age pensioner, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was discharged and cautioned that if she came before the Court again, a…

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Residence for the Police Magistrate Action by the Council. "Should Not Be Forced to Live in an Hotel"

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wyalong Municipal Council on Tuesday night, Ald. Hunter moved a motion affirming the desirability of the Council's impressing…

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Court Fixtures

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 4

Courts of Quarter Sessions will be held at Young on the 22nd February, 1904,and the 30the June, 1904;at Cootamundra, on the 12th April, 4th…

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