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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1897

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Cassilis Murder

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 2

THE trial of the brothers Phillips, at Mudgee on Wednesday, for the murder of their father at Cassili[?], was continued on Thursday. Fourteen witnesses were examined. The strongest evidence…

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Police Court. Monday, April 5. (Before Messrs. L. S. Donaldson, P.M., and D. Soane, J.p.) Assaulting a Wife

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 2

GEORGE BAKER was charged with assaulting Ellen Baker, his wife. The complainant stated that she lived with her husband at Hyandra Creek. On…

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Circuit Court. Tuesday, April 6. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Cohen, and juries.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 3

Mr. L. S. Donaldson, P.M., Deputy Sheriff, attended his Honor on the bench. Mr. T. Rolin prosecuted for the Grewn. PLEADED GUILTY…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, April 5. (Before Mr. L. S. Donaldson, P.m.) Day and Taylor V. MACE

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 2

MR. M'GUINN appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. R. Booth for the defendant, Albert Mack. This was a claim for the recovery of £9 7s 5d for…

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Quarterly Licrnsing Court. Monday, April 5. (Before Mesers. L. S. Donaldson, P.M., and T. Baird, J.p.) Renewals

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 2

THE applications of the following for renewals were granted:—James Boland, N. J. Barry, B. M.O'Brien, Peter Gillies, George Howard, junr., William Phelan, Edward…

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Dubbo Circuit Court. Tuesday, April 6Th. (Before His Honour Mr. Justice Cohen)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 4

THIS Court opened on Tuesday last. Mr. T. B. Rolin (who prosecuted for the Crown) presented his commission, which was duly recorded by the associate (Mr. Allan), Mr. L. S. Donaldson. P.M.,…

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Police Items

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 2

There was quite a plethora of summons cases at the Police Court yesterday morning. Afred A. T. Payno was charged by Win. Gale for using obscene language in the bar…

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Police Court. Friday, April 9. (Before Mr. L. S. Donaldson P.m.) Discharged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 2

MARGARET CLARK, charged with being an idle and disorderly person, having no lawful vi[?] ble meand of support, was discharged…

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Circuit Court. Tuesday, April 6. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Cohen, and juries.) Mr. T. Rolin prosecuted for the Crown. the Brennan's Benb Murder

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 4

CIRCUIT COURT. THE BEENNAN'S BEND MURDER. [Continued from page 4.] William Mathews, recalled, said he never…

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The Brennan Bend Murder. Moore Found Guilty. (By Telegraph.) Dubbo, April 9

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 2

The trial of Thomas Moore, charged with the murder of Edward Smith, at Brennan's Bend, near Bourke, in November last, was commenced on Tuesday last before Mr…

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Dubbo Circuit Court. Thursday, April 8Th. (Before His Honour Mr. Justice Cohen)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1897 · page 2

WHEN we went to press last Thursday, Thomas Moore charged with the murder of Edward Smith, at Brennau's Bend, Darling River, wag giving evidence on his own behalf. The following is a…

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Circuit Court. Saturday, April, 10. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Uohen and juries,)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 4

Mr. T. Rolin prosecuted for the Crown. AFTER MAKY, DAYS. John Wild pleaded not guilty to a…

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Dubbo Bankruptcy Court. Monday, April 12. (Before Mr. E. T. MacNerai, J.P., District Registrar.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 2

SINGLE MEETINGS AND EXAMINATION, Re Thomas Green. Mr. R. J. J. Ryan appeared for the bankrupt. Mr. John Liudsay, a creditor, appeared…

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Dubbo Circuit Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 April 1897 · page 4

THIS Court will be resumed before Mr. Justice Cohen on Tuesday next, 20th April. The following are the cases to be dealt with:--.William Burchett, stealing a document and…

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Dubbo Police Court. Thursday, April 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 2

WILLIAM SIMPER and Henry Bishop were charged with obtaining, by means of false pretences, £7 from James Uttley, Mr. C. H. Fitz-Gerald appeared for accused. Sergeant Butler deposed to…

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Police Court. Wednesday, April 14. (Before Mr. L. S. Donaldson, P.m.) Drunk and Language

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 2

Margaret Clarke was charged with Being drunk and using obscene language in Darling-street Fined fis or 24 hours for the drunkenness, and…

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Land Appeal Court of New South Wales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 2

A SITTING of the Land Appeal Court of New South Wales will be [?]olden at the Court House, Dubbo, commencing at 10 a.m. on Thursday, the 29th day of April inst., for the hearing of all appeals and…

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Supreme Court. Wednesday, April 14. In Equity.--(Before Mr. Justice Manning.) MORGAN V. WALL

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 2

MR. WANT, Q C., and Mr. Lunger Owen, instructed by Messrs. Johnson, Minter, and Simpson, were for the plaintiff; and Mr. Lingen and Mr. Thompson, instructed by Mr. T. M. Slattery, were for the…

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Police Court. Tuesday, April 20. (Before Mr. L. S. Donaldson, P.m.) Language. William Callan, charged with using obscene language, was discharged. Summons Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1897 · page 2

R. Sim, J[?]n., c. p. inspector and forester, proceeded against John Campbell for catting timber without a license. Defendant pleaded guilty,…

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Circuit Court. Tuesday, April, 20. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Cohen and juries)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1897 · page 3

Mr. G. H. Taylor, J.P., Deputy Sheriff, attended his Honor on the bench. Mr. T. Rolin, instructed by Mr. W. R. Beaver, Clerk of the Peace, prosecuted for…

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