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

Courts & crime, 1909

183 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 10

Small Delots Court

Western Champion · Friday 23 April 1909 · page 13

At the sittings of the Small Debts Court on Wednesday, before Mr C. Jennings, P.M. the following business was disposed of:— Pearce and…

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Some Law Court Humors

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 6

Mr Fox Russell contributes to the July "Pall Mall Magazine" "Some Humors of the Law Courts." Among other things, Mr Russell tells of a…

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In Cupid's Court. Painting Master's Suit. for Breach of Promise

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 6

The "Express" of 10th March writes:— When the associate in Mr Justice Lawrance's court called "Bull versus Har-vey" yesterday morning there was a…

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District Appeal Court. Monday, April 26 Before Judge Hamilton. CUZNER v. POLICE

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 2

This was an appeal against a conviction gained by the police against Ellen Cuzner, of the White Tank Hotel, West Wyalong, in December last,…

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District Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 2

The cases of Donnelly versus Hayes and Donnelly versus Sawyer were put back until the following day…

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A Sydney Sensation Attempted Murder. (By Telegram.) Sydney, Tuesday Night

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 5

W. N. Willis was found at an early hour this morning lying unconscious in a paddock with lacerated wounds about the region of his heart. It is…

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Guns for Belfast. Highlanders Hold the City Against Disaffected Police. Grave Strike Sequel. Police Leader Dismissed and Men's Demands Refused

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 6

The situation in Belfast has become very grave. The discontent among the younger members of the Police Force, following the strike of the carters and dockers, has…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 12

At the Police Court on Monday, before Mr T H Lane J.P, William Town-send pleaded "not guilty" to a charge of staling an overcoat, the property of…

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The Children's Court. (Written Specially for this Paper.)

Western Champion · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 7

Every social relation has its ethics, and the general needs of society as a whole are the base of ethics. This profound truism, voiced by an…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 4

The following cases came before Mr H. J. Jeffreys during the week:—Charles Clifton, drunkenness, fined 10s or 24 hours…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 5 May 1909 · page 2

There was a good roll up at the West Wyalong Police Court on Mondaymorning. D J Ryan was the first to face the footlights on a charge…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 7 May 1909 · page 13

At the Police Court on Wednesday before Mr C Jennings P.M., Arthur Spicer, for drinking in a bar during the currency of a prohibition order…

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Aerial Police Duties

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 6

Law and order on the earth are maintained in the last resort by force majeure and the policeman's truncheon. But when it comes to burglars, or…

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Police Court. Wednesday May 12, 1909. (Before C. Jennings Esq., P. M.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 May 1909 · page 5

P. V. Wood proceeded against S. Foreland for trespass. Mr Driffi[?]ld appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Cummins for defendant…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 12

A lengthy sitting of the Police Court wag hold on Wednesday lasting until a late hour at night. Owing to the Important conference of the Calare…

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Licensing Court

Western Champion · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 12

At the Licensing Court on Wednesday, before Messrs Jennings and Balcombe, the application of A Clifton for a provisional license for premises to be…

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Aerial Police Duties

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 4

Law and order on the earth are maintained in the last resort by force majeure and the policeman's truncheon. But when it conies to burglars, or…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 May 1909 · page 2

There was again a fair attendance at the Police Court on Monday morning, the gallery being well filled…

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Wardens Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 May 1909 · page 2

The Wynlong New Homeward Bound applied for suspension of labour conditions. Mr J Kelly appeared on behalf of…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 13

At the Police Court on the 24th inst John Wheeler wag fined 2s 6d or 24 hours for drunkenness. On the 25th Michael O'Neill was fined 5s or 24…

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