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

Courts & crime, 1915

402 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 21

Small Debts Court. Butcher Non-Suited

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 3

In the Small Debts Court on Tuesday, C. A. Turner, butcher, Forbes, proceeded against Orwell B. Patterson, of Carrawobitty, seeking…

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Small Debts Court Trouble Over an Assigned Estate

Forbes Times · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 8

In the local Small Debts Court on Tuesday, berore Mr. H. Holcombe, P M., C. A. Turner, butcher, of Forbes, proceeded against Orwell B…

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Forbes Court Matters. Cruelty to a Horse. "Handkerchief" Jones Fined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 3

At the Forbes Police Court, on Tuesday morning, Albert Jones, better known as "Handkerchief" Jones, was charged with cruelty to a horse…

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Court News

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 June 1915 · page 2

At the local police court this morning, before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M., Clara Black obtained a prohibition order for 12 months against…

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Bankruptcy Court. Thursday, 16th June, 1915. (Before Mr. J. H. Jeffreys, District Registrar.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1915 · page 2

IN the bankrupt estate of Mrs. M. Ticehurst, of Goolagong, the bankrupt represented by Mr. D. W. Macpherson, appeared for her public…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1915 · page 18

At the Police Court on Wednesday the following defendants were fined 7/6 and 3/- costs for allowing stock to stray on the streets:—B. A…

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Licensing Court

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1915 · page 18

At the Licensing Court on Wednesday the following renewals of publican's licenses were granted:—E. Francis, Tattersall's Hotel, ree £55;…

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Police Court. Wednesday, June [?]th (Before Mr. H. [?], P.m.) Penalising a Trainee

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1915 · page 22

Abdullsh Mellick pleaded not guilty to a charge of penalising a trainee by dismissal for wearing a uniform. Mr. McIntosh appeared for the…

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Current Topics. Forbes Police Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 4

At the Forbes Cuort this morning, "Handkerchief" Jones and Ernest Woods were charged with being found on the premises of essrs Wright,…

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Turkeys at Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 4

During the hearing of the case concerning the disputed ownership ofturkeys, which is reported elsewhere in this issue, the birds outside the…

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Branded on the Toenails. Miss Green's Turkeys. Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 2

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday morning, an interesting case concerning the ownership of turkeys, was heard before Mr Harcourt Holcombe,…

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An Assault Case

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 2

At the police court on Thursday, before the P.M., John Phillips proceeded against William O'Brien for unlawful assault…

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Licensing Court

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 2

At the above court on Thursday, before Mr. F. B. Treatt, L.M., and Dr. Foley, the following renewals of licenses were granted:—…

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Illegally on Premises. Forbes Court Case. "Handkerchief" Jones and Ernie Woods Sentenced

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1915 · page 1

At the Forbes Police Court on Friday morning, before Mr Harcourt Holcombe, P.M., "Handkerchief" Jones and Ernie Woods were charged…

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The Dardanelles. Important Headway Expected. Liner and Submarine. De Wet Sentenced. Sydney, Wednesday 8.47 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 11

After fierce attacks on the Australasian positions in Gallipoli the Turks lay dead everywhere. They came within point blank range and were…

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Burglary at Fraser's. Proceedings in the Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 4

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. McMahon, P M.—George Broad was charged that…

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Police Charge Fails

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 4

At the West Wyalong Police Court, on Wednesday, before Mr. McMahon, P.M.—George Broad was charged with…

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A Bet on the Elections Case in the Small Debts Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 4

At the West Wyalong Police Court, on Wednesday, before Mr. McMalion, P.M.—Crowley and Co. v Russell…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, June 23rd. (Before Mr. McMahon P.M.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 4

Crowley and Co. v Edward Botterill—claim for £9 8s 6d advertising. No appearance of defendant…

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Police Court. THURRSDAY. Before Mr Treatt, P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1915 · page 2

Albert Victor Nichols v George Mason Goward. Wages due, £2. Verdict for complainant for amount claimed, with £2, 28 professional costs, 6s court…

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