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

Courts & crime, 1905

355 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 18

Sentenced to Death

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 7

“Lionel Terry was before the court on Monday charged with the murder of a Chinaman at Wellington (N.Z.) on Sunday, September 24 last. The accused shot…

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No Theft From a Book-maker

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 3

In a case heard at the Old Bailey re­cently a novel point was raised. Ernest Davidson was charged with stealing L9 13s 10d from his employer, a…

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Police Court. Friday. 17Th Instant. (Before Messrs, West and Mawby, J’s.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 2

James De Silva v. Richard Berkerey. Wages due £3/12/5. Mr. Gilcreest for complainant and Mr. Momgomeric for defendant…

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Cost of London City Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 7

The City of London police force, which serves as the model for police organisations all over the world cost the citizens for the protection of their one square…

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Women at Bay. House Defended Against the Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 7

The Paris correspondent of the "Dally Mail" wrote on 6th September:—A remarkable case of two women holding about policemen at bay for…

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Stealing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 4

Sydney King was charged with stealing one bicycle, the property of Henry Piddington, at Eugowra. A second count of receiving was entered…

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Police Court. Friday, November 24, 1905. (Before W. N. Dove Esq., P.m.) Small Debts Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 4

D. H. Tasker Se[?] v. H. Whitehead £11 2s. Case withdrawn. D. H. Tasker Jan. v. R. Whitehead £2 14s hotel accommodation…

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Cost of London City Police

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 1 December 1905 · page 6

The City of London police force, which serves as the model for police organisations all over the world, cost the citizens for the protection of their one square…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, November 28Th. (Before Mr J. McKensey, P.M., and Mr F. Neeld, senr. J.P.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1905 · page 2

Renewals of auctioneers license were granted to Thomas A. Crowe, Sydney H. Ruddock, Fred. Dempster, W. J. Elliott, West Wyalong, and…

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Women at Bay. House Defended Against the Police

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 1 December 1905 · page 6

The Paris correspondent of the "Dally Mail" wrote on 6th September:— A remarkable case of two women holding about a dozen policemen at bay for…

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Small Debts' Court. Tuesday, November 28Th. (Before Mr McKensey, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1905 · page 2

Meagher & Co. v. Richard Neeld, rent due, £2 17s 6d. Verdict for amount, 5s Costs of Court, and 2s 6d witnesses expenses…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY, 20th Instant,(Before Mr.Byrnes, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 2 December 1905 · page 4

J no. Rose pleaded not guilty en a change of neglecting to register his dog. Constable Boatwright deposed : On the llth instant I called . at Mr. Rose’s…

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He Brought Cholera. a Police Story

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1905 · page 4

A comical misunderstanding leading to a exciting sequel is related by the Berlin "Tageblatt" as having happened in a small town in the valley of the Vist[?]…

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The Watt-beauchamp Case. Charge of Inciting to Murder. Details of Evidence

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1905 · page 3

The charge against Mr Hugh Watt, at one time M.R for onc of the divisions of Glasgow, "that he did on August 11 unlawfully attempt to procure one Herbert…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 29th Instant. , (Before Mr. Byrnes, P.M.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 2 December 1905 · page 4

Assignees in the Estate of W. J. Smith and Co. v. B. Cramp. Claim £2,10/. Verdict for amount and 5/- costs. Same v George Henderson, junr. Claim…

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Small Debts' Court. Tuesday, December 5Th. (Before Mr McKensey, P.M.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1905 · page 3

Meagher and Co., Ltd.. v. Nap. Durand. Goods supplied, £11 15s 5d. Mr Coonan for plaintiffs. Verdict for amount, with 5s costs and 5s…

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Parkes Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 8 December 1905 · page 13

At this Court on the 6th inst, before Mr W N Dove, acting P.M., the following were fined for non-registration of dogs: William Churchward,…

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Police Court. FRIDAY. (Before Mr. J. T. West, J.P.)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 9 December 1905 · page 4

Charles short and Francis Barker were charged in company with stealing money and goods of the value of £9 from the dwelling of Aubrey Dawson on the 7th instant…

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Murder in a Hotel. Utterly Unprovoked

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 December 1905 · page 4

The "Daily Mall" corespondent wrote from New York on October 4:— Anthony Olesen, a young Swede, shot and mortally wounded Hugh…

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The Raphael Tapestries. Magnificent Gift to the Nation. Exhibition at Hampton Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 December 1905 · page 7

The tapestries presented to the nation by Baron d'Erlanger, of Paris, are nine in number, and form part of a series woven by Joan Raes, of Brussels. They…

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