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

Courts & crime, 1911

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Police Court. Wednesday, January 4. (Before Mr H. Giles Shaw, P.m)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 2

ROBERT GEORGE LINDSAY was charged with neglecting to pay arrears for maintenance of insane patient, Florence Edith Lynch…

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Novel in Real Life Confession of Murder

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 4

The confession of George Breeze, now in custody on a charge of murdering, Margaret Chisholm, the wife of a Seaham Harbor collier, is an extraordinary…

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In the Divorce Court. an Australian Wedding

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 3

Sir Gorell Barnes, in the Divorce Court Division of the English High Court, on 13th January, heard the undefended petition for a divorce brought by Mrs…

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Police Court. Monday. Before Messrs Bembrick and Fisher

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 2

William Turner, charged by constable Ford with being drunk, pleaded guilty. Two previous charges. Fined 10s, or 48 hours…

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Cudal Police Court

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 5

At the Police Court, before Messrs A H T Sherwin and J Landnuer, Js.P., the police proceeded against Harry Anderson for having attempted to…

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Police Court. Friday, 6Th January. (Before Mr F. B. Treatt, P,M.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 3

Police v. W P Casey, drunk and disorderly. Fined 20s, and 6s costs, in default 14 days' hard labor. Police v. W Calvert, drunk and…

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Gorse Hall Murder. Wilde Acquitted

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 3

After a trial lasting five days, Marie Wilde was at the Chester Assizes to-day, writes the "Dally News" on October 29, found not guilty of the charge…

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Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr. Troatt, P.M., and Mr. J. T. West, J.P.[?]

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 6

I.O.N. v. Frances Collins. Permitting a cow to trespass in the park. Fined 10s, and 6s costs. James Farrell was fined 10s, in…

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Police and Press. Latter's Aid Invoked

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 4

On the 14th February the Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Mail" wrote:—The Berlin police headquarters request the "Daily Mail" to give…

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Small Debts Court. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Treatt, P.M., and Mr. J. T. West, J.P.)

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 11

W. Neale v. K. O'Leary, Claim, horse hire, etc., £2 12s 6d. Mr. Gil[?] from plaintiff. Verdict for amount claimed and costs…

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Police Court. Wednesday, January 11Th, Before C. Jennings, Esq., P.m

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 1

H. Cameron, Inspector of Nuisances versus W. Pound, for allowing six bullocks to stray near Railway Station. Mr Driffield appeared for complainant…

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Police Court. Saturday Before Mr. F. B. Treatt, P.M. and Mr Stanley

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 2

The business comprised a good number of cases from Bimbi, the result of Christmas-eve conviviality: Frederick Causer—Riotous behaviour…

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Stealing From the Person

Western Champion · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 16

Charles Street was charged with stealing a gun metal watch, and a gold chain and locket, valued at £14, from the person of Alfred James Hockey at…

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Licensing Court

Western Champion · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 12

At the Licensing Court on Wednesday, before Messrs C. Jennings, P. M., and H. H. Balcombe, L.M., the following renewals were granted:—George…

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Police Court, Wednesday, January 18Th (Before Mr C Jennings, P.m.) Rabbit Prosecution

Western Champion · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 16

H H Giles, manager of Nelangaloo, was summoned at the instance of Stock Inspector Dowling, for failing to continuously destroy rabbits…

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Police and Press. Latter's Aid Invoked

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 4

On the 14th February the Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Mall" wrote:- The Berlin police headquarters request the "Daily Mail" to give…

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Police Court. (Wednesday January 18th.) (Before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, P.M. Alleged Assault

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 2

THOS. MANOIN v. Arthur Smith. Mr Coonan for defendant and Mr Evans for plaintiff. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 9

John Hayes. Having insufficient visible means of support. Sentenced to 14 days in Cowra lock-up…

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Lost Actor. Mystery of a Well-known Comedian. Flight or Murder?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 3

The New York correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" wired on 31st October:— What has become of Mr Raymond…

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Police Court. MONDAY. (Before the P.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 2

William Tindall was fined 10/-, in default 7 days gaol for drunkenness. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. J. T. West, J.P.)…

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