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

Courts & crime, 1917

388 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 20

About a Dog Case at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 2

At Forbes Court on Friday morning, Mrs Helen F. White sued "Chalker" Reynolds for the alleged stealing of a dog. Mr Moloney…

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Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 11

At the local Police Court on Wednesday, the 11th istant, before H. Halcombe, P.M. the following cases were dealt with…

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Alleged Stealing

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 2

James Byrnes was charged with stealing 8 gallons of kerosene, S gallons of oil anil 1 bag of sugar; accused was further charged wilh stealing…

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District Court. a Family Quarrel at Burnt Yards. FRIDAY. Before His Honor Acting Judge Coyle. THOMPSON v STOKES

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 4

Martha Thompson sued her brother, Thomas Stokes for alleged slander, claiming £400 damages. Jury: John Reid McDonald, James…

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Alleged Stealing

Western Champion · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 21

Bert Mobbs was charged with stealing a bicycle valued at £5 the property of Herbert Hill. Mr Crowther appeared for…

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Police Court. Wednesday, July 18th. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Rope and Saddle

Western Champion · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 21

William Charles Mobbs was charged with stealing a quantity of rope rallied at 2/6, the property of the Railway Commissioners…

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Police Court. Monday, July 16. (Before Mr. F. B. Treatt, P.M.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 6

Police v. Thos. Norton.—Riotous behaviour in Gaskill street on June 10. Pleaded guilty. Fined 10/, with 6/ costs…

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Small Debt's Court

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 6

P. G. Keighran v. J. J. Fleidner; claim £14, dishonored pro. note. Mr. Gilchrist, of Cowra, was for Fleidner, and Mr. Phillips (Cowra)…

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At the District Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 4

In the matter of the Strickland Estate and S. J. Lawson, it was stated that the rent had been agreed to The matter of John Newell against…

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Unemployed Parade. Police Take Action. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 4

About 500 unemployed paraded along Macquaric Street towards the Legislative Assembly last night, but the police prevented the crowd from…

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District Court. Tuesday, July 17th, 1917. Before His Honor Acting-Judge Coyle

Forbes Times · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 4

This District Court at Forbes was opened at 2 p.m. on Tuesday…

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District Court. Thursday, July 19. Before His Honor Acting-Judge Coyle. (Continued from page 8.) Dispute About a Jumper

Forbes Times · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 8

James Rogerson, of Began Gate, proceeded against A. Judd, of Mt. Desmond, Blayney, for the recovery of £5, balance on the sale of the show…

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Greg. M'Girr goes Dealing. Claim for Oommission. Forbes District Court Case "Someone is Telling Tales." says His Honor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 7

Before Mr Justice Coyle and a jury of four (consisting of Messrs H. Webster, J. Tuohey. S. M'Comiskey, and J. Donaghey), Messrs Moore…

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About a Dog Case at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 4

At Forbes Court yesterday morning, Mrs Helen F. White sued "Chalker" Reynolds for the alleged stealing of a dog. Mr Moloney…

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Domestic Amenities. Ventilated in the Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 July 1917 · page 2

Considerable interest was manifested at the police court on Thursday in the case in which Grace Flint proceeded against her husband, Thomas Langfield…

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District Court

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 20

The District Court sat at Parkes on Tuesday, His Honor Acting Judge Coyle, presiding. The legal profession were represented by Messrs…

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Diamond Theft. Pendant Necklet Worth £750

Forbes Times · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 8

A diamond pendant necklet, worth £750, has mysteriously disappeared from the jewellery shop of Messrs. Proud, Ltd., in Pitt-street, Sydney,…

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District Court. Alleged Abduction at Woodstock. (Before His Honor, Acting Judge Ccyle.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 4

At the Cowra District Court, Hilton Whiteman was charged with abducting Lucy Olive Poplin, a girl under the age of 10 years, with intent to…

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War[?] Court

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 2

The case of Rothery v. Harris, in connection with some paint deposits on Me[?] Rothery Bres' "Cliefden" property, was last week struck out, Mr…

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Police Court (Before Mr. F. B. Treatt, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1917 · page 4

Three cases brought by Forbes P. P. were held over till next Court, flood waters preventing the officials of the Board from…

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