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

Courts & crime, 1904

372 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 19

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

ANOTHER batch of land-holders were proceeded against by Inspector Dowling for failing to comply with the provisions of the Act providing for the suppression nnd destruction of rabbits…

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Licensing Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

The P.M., Mr. Boland and Dr Rygate A number of renewals of publicans's and wine licenses granted. Mr. O'Sullivan says that the See Government…

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District Court

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

H. J. Byrnes v. H. Kelly, alleged libel. Damages £200. Mr Edmunds instructed by Mr. Phillips for plaintiff. Dr. Brinsenden, instructed by…

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Police Court. (Before Mr J. McKensey. P.M. TUESDAY: June 21st. DRUNKENNESS

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

John Byrnes, 60, charged having been drunk in Main[?] West Wyalong, on the previous was fined 10s; in default, three…

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Small Debts Court Before the P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

R. E. Rygate v Phillip Jamieson.—Balance of account £2 3s. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed, and 5s costs. Commissioners of Taxation v Augusta Burrett…

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Police v. People

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1904 · page 2

Quite recently we referred to the manner in which the conducting of Police Court cases is carried out at Wyalong, On that occasion we contended that…

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Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

On Friday before Messrs. R. J. Parker, W. Maitland, E. H. Davies, and G. R. Porter, Js.P. Stewart Smythe, charged with…

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Bulgandramine Murder

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 7

The closing scene of the Bulgandramine murder, which was perpetrated on the 17th February, and which sent a thrill of honor through the…

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District Court

Western Champion · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 7

The June sittings of the District Court were held on Tuesday, before His Honor Judge Docker. The legal profession were repres[?]nted…

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Wyalong Police Court. Wednesday, June 29th, 1904 (Before Mr J. McKensey, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 2

William Duuleary, on remand, appeared to answer a charge of false swearing, preferred against him in connection with a case of indecent language, is which he was…

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THE Western Champion and Parkes and Forbes Representative Friday, July 1, 1904 Licensing Court

Western Champion · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 10

At the above Court on Wednesday, 24th ult., before Messrs G W Seaborn, J G Lackey, and H H Balcombe, J'sP the following renewals of licenses were…

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Police Court MONDAY Before Mr, H. B. Copeland

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 2

HUBERT WATT and ANDREW McCLELLAND were charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on John Jeffries. Mr. Crommelin appeared for the defence…

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Police Court WEDNESDAY: June 29. (Before Mr J. McKensey, P.m.) Alleged Perjury

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 4

This was the case in which a remand was granted from the previous Wednesday on the application of the police…

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A Kiandra Sensation. Gaol Breaker Chased on Snow-shoes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 2

A man named Baker, who is believed to be identical with James Eilis, wanted in connection with a New Zealand murder, escaped from…

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District Court. Friday, 24Th Inst. (Before His Honor, Judge Murray). Libel Case

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 4

J. Byrnes v. Henry Kelly—claim £200 —alleged libel. Dr. Edmunds, instructed by Mr. M. T. Philips, appeared far [?] and…

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Land Appeal Court. THURSDAY, 23rd JUNE ’04 (Before the President, Mr. H. A. G. Curry, and Commissioners Brandis and Houston.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 1

Mr. Hanbury Davies. instructed by the Crown Solicitor, appeared for the Minister for Lands. APPEALS…

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District Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 July 1904 · page 5

The District Court opened on Monday. before His Honor, Mr Justice Docker. The . Bar was represented by Mr Boyce and the other…

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Police Court. TUESDAY: July 5, (Before Mr J. McKensey, P.m) Language

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 6 July 1904 · page 2

R. G. Lindsay, charged with making use of obscene language, was fined £[?] with 6s 8d coats; in default 14 days, John Butler pleaded not guilty to [?]…

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Alleged Stealing

Western Champion · Friday 8 July 1904 · page 11

At the police court on Wednesday before Mr C E Oslear P.M, Henry Dunstan, horse-trainer, was charged with stealing the sum of L32, the…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, Joly 5Ta, 1904. (Before Mr. J. McKensey, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1904 · page 2

Robert G. Lindsay was charged with using obscene language. Defenant pleaded guilty. Fined £2 6s 3d costs, or 14 days. John Butler, was charted with using…

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