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

Courts & crime, 1912

515 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 25 of 26

Auctioneers' Licensing Court. Applicants Who Do Not Appear Drastic Treatment Advocated

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 8

The annual meeting of Justices for the purpose of dealing with applications for auctioneers' licenses was held at the local Court House…

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Arbitration Court Congestion. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 2

Mr Hughes states that the congestion in the Federal Arbitration Court is receiving his very earnest consideration…

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Bocan Gate. Alleged Sheep Stealing

Western Champion · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 15

At the Bogan Gate Police Court on Friday, 29th ult., before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M., Ernest Asgill, Archibald Vane and William Asgill, were…

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He Wanted Gaol—and Got It

Western Champion · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 19

On Friday morning last an elderly man named James Pilling approached the local police with a request that he should be locked-up, giving as a…

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Police Court. Wednesday, December 4th. (Before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.m.) Motor Cases

Western Champion · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 22

Harry Cannon, through Mr. McIntosh, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving a motor car through Clarinda street on Wednesday, October 16th,…

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The "Pandora" Case. Owner Charged with Theft

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 4

Mr Thomas Caradoc Kerry, of the Royal Colonial Institute, the explorer, the only Englishman known to have crossed New Guinea from sea…

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The High Court. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 5

It is stated that two extra High Court judges will probably be appointed shortly…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, December 4th Before Mr H. Giles Shaw, P.M.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 2

E. M. FRASER v Thomas Scott, claim for £6 4s 10s goods sold. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for £5 19s l0d and 5s…

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Industrial Court Before Mr Elliott, Stipendiary Magistrate, Wollongong

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 December 1912 · page 2

Mr John Wallace, Inspector under the Industrial Arbitration Act, appeared to prosecute. There were four cases against James…

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The High Court. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 4

Mr M'Mahon Glynn is considered certain to be appointed to the High Court bench in place of the late Justice O'Connor…

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How They Court in London East

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 4

"That is the way they conduct courtship in this part," said a juryman at an inquest at the London Hospital. The inquiry had Reference to the death…

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Venice-murder. Countess's 'Life Story. History of the Plot Amazing Confession

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 3

Remarkable details (remarks the "Daily Mail" of 11th September) are given by our Vienna correspondent concerning the Countess Tarnowska, the…

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Police Court News

Forbes Times · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 4

At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr J. Jamieson. P.M., B. Dooley pleaded guilty to being drunk, and was fihed 2/6…

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Sentenced to Death

Forbes Times · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 4

At the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday Albert O'Grady was placed on trial on a charge of murdering his wife,…

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Sentenced to Death. London

Forbes Times · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 4

Edward Hopewood, a London business man, who shot Flo Dudley, a music hall artist, in a cab, was senteneed to death. He wept bitterly in the dock…

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High Court. Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 4

In the High Court judgment was delivered on application of J. C. Williamson, Ltd, Theatrical Managers, for writ of prohibition against the…

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Local and General Warden's Court

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 1

Authorities to enter parish Illunie, County of Montoagle, portion 107, 117, and 119 were granted to Donald D'Elboux and Louis D'Elboux by Mr…

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Municipal and Shire Revision Court

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 1

The above was held on 5th inst. before Mr. Treatt, P.M., when there was no appearance of officials or the public…

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Industrial Court. Country Butchers' Award. Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 4

In the Industrial Court, Judge Heydon granted the application of Messrs Kidman Bros., for variation in the Country.Butchering Wages…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. Treatt, P.M., and Mr. W. H. Wordsworth, M's.L.B.)

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 1

Following renewals were granted Mary Ann Hore, Royal Exchange Hotel, Cowra. Walter Robert Riddle, Great Western Hotel, Cowra. John…

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