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

Courts & crime, 1918

428 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 22

Barmedman court. Friday, November 16. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 November 1918 · page 2

The legal profession was represented by Mr. G. P. Evans and Inspector Moroney appeared on behalf of the police…

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Alleged Assault & Robbery. A Flimsy Case. S.M. Jennings Declines to Convict

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 6

At the police court on Tuesday, James Smith Horan and Charles Fallon (both railway employees) were charged with having assaulted in…

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Forbes Police Court To-day's Cases. (Before Mr. Helm, P.m.) Rabbit Prosecution

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 3

The Forbes P.P. Board, represented by Mr. Dowling, Stock Inspector, proceeded against Joseph Elliott, for failing to destroy rabbits on his…

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Wheat Frauds. 4000 Bags Stolen. Three Men Charged at Goulburn

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 3

Goulburn, Saturday.—At the police court this morning, before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M., William Cross, wheat superintendent, and Neils Juel…

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Forbes Court Matters. Rabbit Act Prosecution

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 2

At the Forbes Court this morning, before Mr Helm, P.M., the Forbes Pastures Protection Board proceeded against Joseph Elliott, for failing to…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. Helm, P.M.)

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 3

Municipal Council of Forbes versus Jas. Corbitts. Claim, £2/7/9 for rates and interest due. No appearance of defendant. Mr. Mills, Town…

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A Field Day at this Police Court. On Licensed Premises

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 December 1918 · page 3

Tuesday was quite a field day at the local police court, when the following offences under the Liquor Act were dealt with:—…

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Forbes Police Court. a Mixed-up Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 3

At the Forbes Police Court on Wednesday morning, before Mr Coghlan, J.P., a man whose name was called as that of George Edward…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY Before. Mr. C. Jennings, S.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

Joseph Marks, Municipal Inspector, v. James Hall—straying stock. Defendant pleaded not guilty. The charge was altered to one of…

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Constable Assaulted. Accused Sent to Bathurst Gaol

Forbes Times · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 4

This morning, before Mr. Coghlan, J.P., John Donovan pleaded guilty to being drunk and was fined £2 or one month…

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Schooner Afire. Four Seamen Charged. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 4

Four seamen belonging to the schooner Edward West which was afire in Sydney Harbour on Wednesday night, have been arrested and…

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Forbes Police Court. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1918. (Before Mn Coglan, J.p.) the Wrong Man

Forbes Times · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 4

Elizabeth Ann Lowe proceeded against George Edward Lowe for failing to maintain herself and children…

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A "Drunk's" Ingratitude Police Inspector Let Down

Forbes Times · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 4

Michael O'Keefe has lost a good friend in Inspector Jones. Some time ago the burly son of Erin was before the court and ordered to pay a fine…

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Licemsing Court. WEDNESDAY Before Messrs C. Jennings, S.M., and Jas. Bradley

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

ROBERT FRAZER applied for renewal of license for Royal Hotel. Mr. H. E. Moore appeared for applicant.ion granted…

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Late Wires. Four Seamen Charged. with Setting Fire to Ship. Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 2

Four seamen belonging to the schoo ner "Edward West," which arrived in Sydney Harbor on Wednesday night, have been arrested and…

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Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 2

Before Messrs Maitland and Kelly, J's:P,, at the local Court on Nov, 22, Hock Ting pleaded guilty to the charge that, on the 21st November,…

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Jury Revision Court

Western Champion · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 12

The annual meeting of Justices for the revision of the Jury list was held on Tuesday. Seats on the Bench were occupied by Messrs. G. W…

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Forbes Police Court. Three Charges Against Long

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 4

Harry Long, who appeared before Mr Coghlan, J.P., at Forbes Court yesterday, had three charges to an sweir. Long was an aged man, and…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, December 10, 1918. (Before P.m.) Prohibition Order

Forbes Times · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 8

Fanny Higgins asked for an order prohibiting the sale of intoxicating [?]nors to her husband, John Higgins, residing at Wombat Street,…

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Dispute Over Rent Claim at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 1

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday, John Stokes sued O. C. Jex, claiming £ 3/7/6 for rent plaintiff claimed was due. Mr Broderick appeared…

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