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

Courts & crime, 1909

183 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 10

Lust of Murder

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 7

A factory of the North Packing Company's abattoir at Somerville (Mass.) has (says "Lloyd's Weekly") been the scene of a terrible exhibition of blood…

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Trundle Court

Western Champion · Friday 27 August 1909 · page 14

Mr A. J. Kelly, M.L.A., forwards the following letter, received by him from the Department of Justice:—Dear Sir.—'With reference to your…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 28 August 1909 · page 4

The charge against Barkosky for an alleged offence committed against a child 10½ years of age, was heard at the Wyalong Count on Tuesday It…

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Solicitor Sentenced. Parliamentary Candidate Acquitted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 28 August 1909 · page 7

The trial was concluded at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, June 15, of Charles Richard Stevens, fifty-eight, solicitor, of Queen Victoria street, and Frank…

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Wardens Court

Western Champion · Friday 3 September 1909 · page 11

At the Wardens Court on Wednesday, (before Warden Jennings) C T Woodward was granted six months suspension on his London leases, and…

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Police Court. Wednesday, September 1St. (Before Mr C. Jennings, P.m.) About a Hat

Western Champion · Friday 3 September 1909 · page 9

Cecil Mulally was charged with having a hat in his possession reasonably suspected of being stolen. Mr McIntosh appeared for the…

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Diamond's Sinister History. Trail of Murder and Misery

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 4 September 1909 · page 2

The sinister history of the Blue, or Hope diamond, which was sold in Paris recently for L16,000, though it was valued at L30,000 at least, is traced in the…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 8 September 1909 · page 2

A number of parents were charged with neglecting to send their children to school the required number of days. Fines were impresed in most cases…

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Police Court. BEFORe R. M. GIBSON Esq. P. M.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 15 September 1909 · page 2

A E Emmett was charged with riotous behaviour in a public place Pleaded—guilty under grave provocations…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Friday 17 September 1909 · page 13

At the Police Court on Wednesday (before Mr C. Jennings, P.M.) Mary Mobbs, charged with the larceny of a number of articles of wearing apparel,…

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Police Court. POLICE v. Elizabeth Crowley

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 September 1909 · page 4

Elizaheth Crowley, wife of the licenser of the Grand Central Hotel, was charged with using instilling language to Constables Beazley and Westbuty…

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Great Jewel Theft. Robbery From Restaurant

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 September 1909 · page 2

The biggest jewel robbery in London in recent years was effected yesterday afternoon, when Mr Frederic James Goldschrnklt, a well-known diamond…

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Police Court Monday. Before Mr. J. Taylor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1909 · page 2

CHARLES LETTE, charged with assaulting and robbing Henry Long of the sum of £3 10s. Harry Long, laborer, deposed: Did not know accused; first saw him on Saturday at…

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Police Court. Wednesday October 6Th. (Before Mr C Jenninga p.m.) Mepcalfe V Bowditch

Western Champion · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 11

This was a case in which Ald W Metcalfe proceeded against Ald H Bowditch for insulting language, alleged to be used on the 10th…

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THE Western Champion and Parkes and Forres Representative. Friday, October, 8, 1909 Licensing Court

Western Champion · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 12

At the Licensing Court on Wednesday (before Messrs C. Jennings P.M., and H. H. Balcombe L.M.) T H Mullins, Cookamidgeras and [?]…

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Grenfelldistrict Court Saturday. Before Judge Rogers. Miles and Another V Chapman and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1909 · page 2

ANOTHER—Breach of Agreement. Mr. Hogan (Young) for plaintiffs. Mr. Bertie for defendants. Plea—Denial of breach. A nonsuit…

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Police Court. Wednesday October 20Th. (Before Mr C. Jennings P.M. Alleged Larceny

Western Champion · Friday 22 October 1909 · page 8

Mary Mobbs and Maud Mobbs were charged with stealing certain articles of wearing apparel, valued at £1 16s the property of Margaret Garrett…

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Candor From the Dock. Mysterious Theft Solved

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 23 October 1909 · page 7

A prisoner of a particularly candid type, William Mumford, 34, described as a carman, was committed for trial from Old street (London) police court on…

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Police Court. Monday. October 25th Before Mr Gibbson P. M.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 27 October 1909 · page 2

An elderly woman was charged with stoaling a bowl [?] the property of Winnie King. John Quail deposed—From some…

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Warden's Court. Monday, November 1 (Before Mr. Warden Gibson)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 2

Application far susprision of Labor conditions by the B[?]rrier G.M. Co. Mr Evans (representing the A M. A) appeared in objection…

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