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

Courts & crime, 1904

372 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 19

Licensing Court. Tuesday 12Th INST.(Before Messrs. Byrnes, P.M., and I. J. West and I, J. Sloan, Js.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 2

The Inspector’s quarterly report was produced. The following licenses were granted :— Wm. McLean, Royal Hotel, Woodstock,…

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Parkes Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 10

At this Court on Wednesday, before Mr C E Oslear, P.M., Thomas Bourke was fine [?] ls for being drunk, and T Daly 5a with 2s 61 costs for a…

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Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 10

At the above Court on Wednesday, before the P.M., the Municipal Council of Parkes obtained the following orders against defaulting ratepayers:—Henry…

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Licensing Court

Western Champion · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 11

A local Licensing Court was held on Friday last, Messrs G W Seaborn (chairman) and H H Balcombe, licensing magistrates, occupying the…

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Where are the Police?

Western Champion · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 11

A letter by "Citizen" appeared in our issue of the 15th inst., under the above heading, and the general opinion, as far as we can gather, is…

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Whitaker Wright Sentenced to Imprisonment Commits Suicide in Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 2

Whitaker Wright, the one-time financial magnate, was sentenced to imprisonment on Tuesday. HE DIES SUDDENLY…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 2

ANN SMITH v JAMES REEVE. — Alleged indecent language, &c. Mr. Crommolin for complainant; Mr. Hogan (of Young) for defendant…

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Small Debts Court Before the P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 2

The Municipal Council proceeded against a number of persons for recovery of overdue rates. Mr. Crommelin appeared for the Council and Mr. Cousins, C.C., proved the claims…

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A Shocking Assault

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 3

A man named Stevens, employed on the Bulgandramine Station, attacked his wife with a mattock on Saturday night…

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Parkes Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 10

At this Court on Wednesday, before the P.M., Mary Bartlett was sued for school fees, 12s 9d; order for amount with £l 03 6d costs.—W J Milligan…

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Small Debts Court

Western Champion · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 10

At the above Court on Wednesday, before the P.M., the following cases were dealt with:—Chas. Boyd v. C Rich, verdict for 8s costs only, the…

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Warden's Court. West Wyalong, February 8. (Before Mr. Warden McKensey.) JAMES v. WRIGHT

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 3

William James proceeded against Maria Wright to recover the sum of £13 odd, being amount of tribute money due to him for working defend…

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Assault Case

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

Sidney' Stephens, charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm to one Emma Reefe. Constable Williams, of Tomingley…

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Police Court. Friday, 5Th February, 1904. DRUNKENNESS

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

Henry Pears, charged with being drunk, pleaded guilty and was fined 5s…

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Murder at Germanton

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

A Japanese was arrested at Germanton for the murder of a countryman…

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Canowindra Police Court. Wednesday, 10th February. (Before Capt. Byrnes, P.m.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 2

John Boardaman appeared in response on a summons, charging him that he did on January 26th, 1991, leave a fire which he had lighted and used in the open air…

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Licensing Court

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

Application for the transfer of license of Carrington Hotel from J. Collier to W. Norris.—Postponed…

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The Arbitration Court

Western Champion · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 11

The evidence before fcho Arbitration Court Commission nukes it abundantly clear that neither shearers nor paafcoralists have the slightest; desire to go to…

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Small Debts Court

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

Wm. Seaford v. Simon Cherry.—Postponed. Moses Woods v. G. Furner.—Postponed…

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Police Court MONDAY. Before Messrs. Halls and Fisher

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 1

ROBERT JOSEPH LINDSAY, charged with entering the dwelling house of William Redfern Watt with intent to commit a felony. Mr. Crommelin for accused…

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