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

Courts & crime, 1912

515 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 26

An Exhibit. Lady's Knee in Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 5

Mrs Sarah Lowe, aged thirty, a petite brunette, of Charlton, Massachusetts, sued the manufacturer of a bath-tub for L5000. says the New York…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, February 13th Before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M.

Forbes Times · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 3

Breach of Commons Regulations. Thomas Webb, commons ranger, proceeded against Alexander Smith on a charge of permitting a greater…

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Land Appeal Court Appointment. a Ministerial Explanation

Forbes Times · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 6

It will be remembered that exception has been taken in many directions to the appointment at the end of last year of Mr. C. B. R[?] to the position on the Land…

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Alleged Murder. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

The inquest concerning the death of Emanuel Polsen, at Ural la, comcluded yesterday. The Coroner committed Alexander Hancock for trial…

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A Stolen Cheque. Accused Before the Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

John Antram was charged with stealing a cheque for £2/10/-, the property of Annie Carroll. Mr D. J. Moloney for defendant…

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Forbes Police Court. Before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M. Tuesday, February 20th

Forbes Times · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Walter Luthje was summoned on a charge of not having provided sufficient lighting on building material stacked on the footpath in…

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Ashburnham Revision Court

Forbes Times · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

The revision court for the purpose of revising the electoral rolls for Ashburnham electorate was held on Monday before the Police Magistrate, Mr. J. Jamieson. The…

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The Cowra Free Press. Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1912. Local and General Quarter Sessions and District Court

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

The above will open before His Honor Judge Rogers to-morrow (Thursday). The only Sessions case is an appeal by Mr. T. M. Green…

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Way He Charged Fifteen Cents

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 3

One of the best after-dinner story-tellers in this country is Andrew Carnegie, whose intention of returning his millions to the public was recently…

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Wilful Murder. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 4

The coroner recorded a verdict of wilful murder against Whittingham, in connection with the death of Nathaniel Blair, who was alleged to…

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Ashburnham Revision Court

Western Champion · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 14

The revision court for the purpose of revising the electoral rolls for Ashbuenham electorate was held on Monday before the Police Magistrate, Mr…

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The Glebe Murder Appeal

Forbes Times · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 4

In the Full Court to-day argument was commenced in the appeal oil behalf of Moir against the sentence of death passed for the murder of Henry Trevascus at the…

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The Peacock Murder Trial

Forbes Times · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 4

The second trial of Dr. Peacock upon the charge of murder was concluded in Melbourne yesterday, when the jury were unable to agree. Accused is to be tried…

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Bill Sykes at Work Daring Burglary Attempted Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 4

A daring attempt was made by burglars last night, to force two safes at a warehouse in Park Street. They were apparently disturbed, or the job…

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District Court. THURSDAY. (Before Judge Rogers)

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 3

Mervin Battye v. Hugh Heavener. Trespass £20. Mr. Phillips for plaintiff, Mr. Gilcreest for defendant. The sum of £11 10s 6d…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, February 21 (Before Mr H. Giles Shaw, P.M.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 2

Marsh v McGeoch—Postponed by consent till next court Jas Thom v Henry Heidtman—Amount on pro. note. Verdict for…

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Land Appeal Court. Its Personnel

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 4

At the conclusion of the meeting of the Forbes branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Saturday, Mr R. Officer, who was elected…

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Accident to Police Constable

Forbes Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

Mounted Constable Cobcroft, attached to the Forbes police force, sustained an unfortunate accident on Monday morning, which has…

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A Trundle Land Case. Question of Compensation. Supreme Court Upholds Land Board

Forbes Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 4

In the Full Court in Sydney on Thursday last, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Cullen, Mr. Justice Pring and Mr Justice Sly, an appeal was heard in which…

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The Land Appeal Court. Objection to There Exunder Secretaries. a Forbes Protest

Forbes Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association branch in Forbes on Saturday after- ' noon, Mr. K. Officer, who was in…

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