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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1900

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Petty Debts Court. Tuesday, August 7. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 2

R. J. J. Ryan v G. Patefora, professional costs, £11 1s. After hearing evidence the P.M. reserved his decision till 2 p.m. Ho then gave judgment for…

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Land Appeal Court. [Before the Chairman (Mr. Commissioner Oliver) and Commissioners Brandis and Houston.]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 2

The sittings of the Land Appeal Court were continued on Tuesday. The following is the business dealt with since the close of report in last issue:—…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, August 7. (Before Messrs. J. F. Makinson, P.M., and F. E. Body, L.Ms.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 2

The Bench delivered its reserved decision in the matter of the application of J. C. Roth for a wine license for premises situated in Talbragar-street, and refused…

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Wellington police Court Friday, August 10. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.M.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1900 · page 2

Theresa Breen v. Phillip Breen—application [?] vary order for maintenance made on 27th April, 1900, whereby the defendant was ordered to pay[?] the complainant for her use, maintenance and…

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Warden's Court. (Before the Warden.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1900 · page 2

Thomas Moran v. Michael Doolan and p[?] Jawbone. Claim, as shareholder, for £3, being [?]ceeds of gold won from a gold lease in Know[?] paddock, known as Doolan'a lease…

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Bank Officers Sentenced. Auckland

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 3

Allan and Hay, officers of the Rangaroora branch of the Bank of New Zealand, hare been sentenced to five and three years respectively on a charge of…

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Police Court. Saturday, August 11. (Before Mr. R. T. MacNevin J.P.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 2

PATRICK PEPPER was before the Court on a charge of using indecent language. He pleadea guilty, and was fined 10s in default 48 hours' imprisonment…

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Dubbo Gaol. Extract From the Gaoler's Last Annual Report

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 4

THE Comptroller-General of Prisons visited the gaol on 5th April, 1899; the Deputy Comptroller of Prisons visited the gaol on 5th January and…

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Full Court Decisions in Land Casks

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 2

A SPECIAL case stated by the Land Appeal Court was before the Full Court, in the matter in which one C. G. Cousins appealed against the decision of the Wellington Land Board…

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Summons Court. Tuesday, August 14. (Before Mr. J. W. Makinson, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 3

G. E. Ross proceeded against P. J. Flannery for assault. Mr. Booth appeared for complainant, Mr. Ryan for the defendant. The information charged defendant…

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Petty Debts Court. Monday, August 18. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.m.) Undefended Cases

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 2

M. Ward v. D Pulley, goods sold and delivered £4 12s 11d. Verdict for amount, with 7s 6d expenses, and 8s Court costs. Bonner, Buckham and Co. v. T. Ming…

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Alleged Sheep- Stealing Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 4

AT the Albury Court on Tuesday, the hearing of the charge of sheep -stealing against Patrick Cavanagh, a well-known stock dealer, was resumed. Accused was…

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Police Court. Thursday, August 11. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 2

Joseph Ward, sen., for drunkenness, was fined 5s, in default 24 hours' imprisonment; and, for using indecent language in Church-street, was further fined 20s, in…

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The War. To-day's News. Murder by Boers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 5

Lord Roberts reports that the Boers have murdered Colonel Hellyer, commanding a battalion of Imperial Yeomanry. Two Boers have been arrested on suspicion,…

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Summons Court. Tuesday, August 14. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 6

JOHN FINLAYSON was charged with keeping his licensed premises open at unlawful hours, viz., on Sunday August 5. He pleaded not guilty, but after consultation…

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Licensing Court

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 August 1900 · page 2

James Connor was granted a billiard license for the Grand Central Hotel…

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Wellington Police Court Friday, August 17. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.M.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 August 1900 · page 2

Thomas Knowles v. Richard Gosdon—for alleged trespass on enclosed lands at Jawbone. Mr. Chauncy for prosecutor Mr. Kelly for defendant…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, August 17

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 August 1900 · page 2

Harris Levy v. Edwin Watkins—claim, breach of agreement, £10. Verdict for defendant, complainant to pay defendant's costs court 2s, and witnesses £2 16s…

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Bourke Police Court Monday, August 20. (Before J. F. Kenyon, E[?]q., P.M.)

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 August 1900 · page 2

Ada Benham, an old boozy offender, was fined 10.4 or seven days gaol for drunkenness. There was a string of previous convictions Against " Ada " as long as a…

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Bankruptcy Court Monday, August 11. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1900 · page 3

IN the matter of Jas. Ostler of Collie. Bankrupt did not appear. The case was adjourned from 11 a.m. (the hour originally set down for the hearing) till 11.30 to allow…

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