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

Courts & crime, 1913

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New Court House

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 6

The Crown have agreed with Mrs Duggan to build a new court house and office in the main street, adjoining the Bank of N.S.W. The work…

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Forbes Police Court. Thursday, Sept. 25th, 1913. (Before Mr. A. S. Wickham, J.P.) Alleged Larceny as a Bailee

Forbes Times · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 2

Harry Prince was charged by warrant with stealing one pair of boots, valued at 25s, the property of one F. F. Herrmnan, at…

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Alleged Murder. Perth

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 3

Walter Surridge has been committed for trial at Perth for the alleged murder of his wife. Accused, according to the evidence, cut the…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, September 30. (Before Mr J. Jamieson, P.M.)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

Robert Bing pleaded guilty to a charge of using indecent language in Lachlan-street, on the night of September 20…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, September 30th. Before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M. Indecent Language

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

Robert Bing, for whom Mr. Moloney appeared, pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Lachlan-street on the 20th instant and…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

Samuel W. Morris.v. Harry Little, claim for £7/10/-. Mr C. T. H. Broderick appeared for defendant. Plaintiff went into the box, and…

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Licensing Court. Before Messrs Jamieson and Dowling

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

George Dunn applied for a renewal of the license of Tatfersall's Hotel, Forbes. There was no objection. The license was granted: Assessment…

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Refused to Kiss the Bible Incident at Forbes Court House

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

At the local Small Debts Court this morning, before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M., S. W. Morris proceeded against H. Little for £7 10s, work…

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Don't Bribe the Police. Motorists, Shop-lifters, and Gamblers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 October 1913 · page 9

There is nothing against giving a policeman a present for services rendered in England, and in big towns police do earn handsome presents. For instance, two detectives…

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Murder Mystery

Western Champion · Thursday 2 October 1913 · page 4

When the trial of Daniel Jones on a charge of murdering William James Mullins at Tyne River, near Mathinna Tasmania, on June 20, was heard on…

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Police Court. Tuesday, September 30th. (Before-Mr. W. H. Adams, J.p.) Attempted Suicide

Western Champion · Thursday 2 October 1913 · page 21

Ethel Emily Aitken was charged with attempting to commit suicide by taking lysol. Dr. A. S. Walker stated: On the…

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Licensing Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 8

A hawker's license was granted to Jimmy Ah Hee, Tullamore…

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Trundle Police Court. (Before Mr Jamieson, P.m.). Thursday, September 25, 1913

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 8

Eveline Townsend v. Nabob Moulabox.—Insulting language. Nabob Moulabox v. Eveline Townsend.—Same'charge. Mr Hodgkinson and…

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Small 'Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 8

Dr. Leonard v. Stanley M'Kay.—£2/2/-, professional fee. Verdict for amount and costs. Frank Tully v. M'Kay.—Claim for…

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Grenfell District Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

Before His Honor Judge Scholes. parristers present: Dr. Brissenden and Mr. James, M.L.A. Solicitors present: Messrs. F. Crommelin, R. D. Bertie, L. L. Hogan…

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Forbes Licensing Court. S. J. Lawson's Application Objected To

Forbes Times · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

The Forbes Licensing Court (Messrs. J. Jamieson, P.M., and W. G. Dowling J.P.) was engaged on Tuesday morning and afternoon…

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Unlawful Assault

Forbes Times · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

Thomas Bing was charged with unlawfully assaulting Constable Duncan with a bottle whilst in the execution of his duty. Mr. Moloney appeared for the…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday, October 6

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 4

There was a bit of a disturbance in Templar-street on Saturday night, and as a result two brothers were before the court yesterday, the…

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Grenfell District Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

Before His Honor Judge Scholes. John Henderson and Joseph Johnson v. E. Harding; claim for damages for misrepresentation over exchange…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday, October 6th, 1913. Before Mr. A. S. Wickham and Mr. Robert Officer, J's.P. Drunkenness

Forbes Times · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

Ernest Clarke pleaded guilty to being drunk in Sheriff-street, and was fined 5s or "the rising"…

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