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

Courts & crime, 1903

418 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 21

A Problem for the Police

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 5

An American correspondent gives the following as an example of the rigid formality with which the officials in some parts of Russia act:—…

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Small Debts Court Friday Before the P.M.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 2

G. C. Driffield v. Rogers.--Claim for professional costs due. Verdict for amount and costs. Joseph Walsh, chairman of the Rabbit…

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The Storyteller. A Bushgirl's Romance. Chapter Xi (Continued) Police Instructions

Western Champion · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 17

'Companions,' resumed the squatter, 'Sam Belger, undersized and whitefaced, originally a London pickpocket, Rory Murdoch, a garrotter, six feet…

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A Problem for the Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 5

An American correspondent gives the following as an example of the rigid formality with which tho officials in some parts of Russia act:—…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 10

At the local Police Court on Monday, Robert Wheeler was sentenced to 14 days hard labor for stealing a pair of bellows, the property of Thomas…

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Murder of a Paramour

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 3

Brigham Young's grandson has pleaded guilty to the Murder of his paramour and has been sentenced to penal servitude for life…

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Police Court, Friday, February 6Th, 1903. (Before 13. A. L. Sharpe, Esq., P.m.) Small Debts Court

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 3

Bomber v. Crowhurst. Amount claimed £9 5s 2d. J. A. Bomber, on oath deposed, that he was a Solicitor practising his…

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The Auburn Murder. SYDNEY

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 3

Jones, the man who has so long evaded capture in connection with the murder of Constable Long at Auburn, was arrested in a house at…

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Licensing Court

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 3

Mr. Kennedy, application for Auctioneer's License.—Granted…

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Court Day WEDNESDAY [?] FEB. 19[?]. (Before Captain Byrnes. P.M.)

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 2

J. Worrall and Son v. J. T. Rue, an amount due on dishonored P.N. Settled. A. J. Davis v. Packenham, medical…

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THE Western Champion and Parkes and Forbes Representative. Friday, February 13, 1903. Licensing Court

Western Champion · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 10

At the Licensing Court held during the week, H. Blamey was granted permission for six months to carry on in temporary bar in premises on site of…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. Byrnes P.M.).SATURDAY

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 6

Jno. O’Brien and Thomas Wilson charged with being drunk in Kendal Street were admonished and discharged. MONDAY…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. Byrnes P.m.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 6

Holte & Co., v. Edward Morey, good sold £3/10/ Verdict for amount and costs 5/. Caroline Poole v. S. Burgess. [?] £24…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 10

At the local Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M., John Whitehead, an old age pensioner, charged with drunkenness,…

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Police Rules

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

THE police will be strictly impartial in the discharge of their duties towards all classes-the preservation of order and the prevention or detection of crime being…

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Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 10

The following cases were dealt with on Wednesday, before Mr. E. A. L. Sharpe, P.M.: —Elizabeth Kerr v. T. Earle; verdict for £1 18s with costs…

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Land Appeal Court

Western Champion · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 13

At this Court at Sydney, on Monday the Forbes Land Board submitted a reference for direction in request of Denis Darcy's H S. application, No…

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Cudal Police Court. Thursday, February 19Th. (Before Mr. Marriott, P.M., and F. Landauer, J.P.)

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 4

Police v. H. Sands.—Allowing pigs to stray in Belmore street, Cargo.—Fined [?] J. R. Worrall v. J. Mayne.—Assault…

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Police Court WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs. Fisher and Taylor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 2

W. S Ryall (Forest Guard) v Hargraves (two charges): breach of Reg. 13, by removing 11 logs without consent, or paying royalty; 2nd, neglecting to brand the stumps of 11 pine trees…

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District Court

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 3

D. T. [?] v. J. Rose. Professional Fees 15/6. Mr, Phillips for [?] Defendant paid 6/8 into Court and…

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