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

Courts & crime, 1903

418 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 21

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

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 6

James Brien, on remand, charged with obtaining money by means of false representation with intend to defraud. Mr. Phillips appeared for the…

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Police Court SATURDAY. Before Messrs. Ridley and Fisher

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

THOMAS GIRDLER, on remand, charged with assaulting William Dane. Mr. Jackson, appearing on behalf of Mr. Crommelin for the defendant, asked for a…

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Police Court SATURDAY. Before Messrs. Ridley and Fisher

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

THOMAS GIRDLER, on remand, charged with assaulting William Dane. Mr Moffitt for complainant, Mr Crommelin for defendant. The evidence for the prosecution appeared…

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Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Messrs. Byrnes, P.M., Tucker, Mawby and Purcel Js.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 6

John Woodbridge, Indecent behaviour at Koorawatha was fined 5/and costs 4/10. John McLaren Drunk and…

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Wyalong Police Court. Friday, March 27, 1903. (Before Mr G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 31 March 1903 · page 3

John E. Hall, on bail, was charged with throwing stones in a public place. Constable Poulton deposed—Know the accused. About 8.15 last night the accused…

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Dr. Dill-Macky at Temora. Meeting Broken Up. Police Protection Required. Several Persons Injured

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 31 March 1903 · page 2

ON Saturday last we received the following wire from Temora:— "The Rev. Dr. Dill-Macky attempted to hold a meeting in the Salvation Army…

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Police Court. (Before H. N. Gibson Esq., J.P.)

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 3

Thos. P. Kennedy charged with setting fire to certain slaughtering premises, the property of Ed. Dunn of Peak Hill, on or about the 14th March…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, March 31St (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 2

Sanitary Inspector v. Michael Lyons. For a broach of the sanitary by-laws within the West Wyalong sanitary area. Defendant stated that he had leased the…

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Farkes Police Court. WEDNESDAY, 1st APRIL. [Before Mr. C, E. Oslear, P.M., and Mr W. Tait, J.P.] Education Act

Western Champion · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 12

A number of parents were fined as follows for neglecting to send their children to school the required number of days: —C. Griffiths, is and 5s 6d costs; John…

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At the Court of Louis Xiv

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 5

One of the difficulties of Royalties—one of the things that account for the tendency to selfishness which has been considered a weakness of the Royal caste—is…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, March 27. Before C. E. Oslear, Esq. P.M.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 2

As it was Mr. Oslear's first visit to the Condobolin Court Mr. G. C. Driffield, on behalf of the legal profession extended a hearty welcome to him…

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Police Court. THURSDAY. Before Messrs. Ridley and Fisher

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1903 · page 2

I. A. McKnight v WILLIAM M. DWYER—Alleged larceny of a coat and vest. Mr. Crommelin for complainant,—Mr. Moffitt for defendant…

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Small Debts Court THURSDAY. Before Messrs. Ridley and FISHER

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1903 · page 2

I. A. McKnight v Sidney Marks.—Balance (if account, £1. Verdict for amount, and costs, payment to be made in instalments of 5s per week…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, April 7, 1903. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1903 · page 2

Thos, Murray was charged with nsing obscene language at West Wyalong. Mr Coonan for defendant. Constable E. Clarke deposed—On the…

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Police Court

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 3

Thos. P. Kennedy, on bail, charged with maliciously setting fire to slaughtering premises, the property of E. Dunn…

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Peak Hill. Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 11

Before the P.M. on Friday last, Thomas Kennedy, charged with setting fire to Dunn's slaughter yard, was committed; bail allowed…

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Burglary at Melbourne

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 2

A drapery store at Melbourne was completely ransacked by burglars on Monday night. An entry was gained by climbing up a drain pipe…

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Police Court, Friday 3Rd. April, 1903. (Before the P.M. Mr. Oslear.)

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 3

Upon the P.M. taking his seat, Mr. Gibson J.P., on behalf of the Magistrates of the district, spoke a few words of welcome. He said that he trusted…

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Wardens Court

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 3

Joseph Jackson v. Margaret Banks. Mr. T. Pearce for the complainant. Mr. Gilchrist for the defendant. After considerable arguments the case…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, April 7Th, 1903. (Before Mr, G. Stevenson, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 2

Police t. P. Bolte. Police t. L. D. Mullan. Riotous behaviour in a public place. Mr Coonan appeared for Mr Mullan…

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