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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1900

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Police Magistrate for Wellington

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 January 1900 · page 2

THE following correspondence in reference to a Police Magistrate from Wellington, is taken from the "Times." "Department of Justice,…

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Dubbo Police Court. Saturday, January 27. (Before Mr. R. T. McNevin. J. P.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 January 1900 · page 2

William AINSWORTH who had been remanded, on it charge of lunacy, for medical treatment was brought up, and after Dr. Tressider had testified that accused was now in his right…

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Police Court. Saturday, Jan. 27. (Before Mr. R. T. MacNevin, J.P.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1900 · page 4

William Ainsworth, on remand on suspicion of being of unsound mind, was discharged on the recommendation of Dr. Tresidder, Government Medical Officer…

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Police Court. Monday, January 29. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.m.) Summons Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1900 · page 2

THE Municipal District of Dubbo proceeded against George Palmer for infringement of by-laws under the N. P. Act, i.e., erecting a closet without giving seven days' notice as…

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Burglary

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 5

Burglars entered the residence of Mr. Henders, at Neutral Bay, and secured jewellery valued at £120…

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Wednesday, January 31. Stealing Sheepsking

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 4

J. Behan and G. Gain were charged with stealing and receiving a number of sheepskins the property of Mrs. McVi[?]ar, of Oxley farm. Mr. McGuinn appeared for Bohan, and Mr…

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Alleged Stealing a Mark

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

At the close of the Quarter Suasions, Charles Martia was charged with stealing, on the 2nd February, 1899 at Nymagce, one mare the preperty of William West…

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Alleged Stealing From the Person

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

George Hamiston and Frink Henry Johnston were then each charged with stealing £11, the property of Patrick O'Neill…

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Suspected Murder at Nymagee

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

Sergeant Young, on Wednesday, received at telegram from Nymangee in reference to a supposed murder. The body of a Chinese gardner at Nymagee…

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Police Court. Monday. Jan. 29. (Before Mr. J. F. Makinson, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 6

James Hobbs, a simple-looking lad, was charged with stealing 22s, the property of Mrs. Kenny, on the 28th instant. Sergeant MacDonnell gare evidence of…

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Quarter Sessions. (Continued from Another page.) Alleged Stealing of Shrepskins

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

Joseph Beshan and George Gain were arraigned on a charge of stealing on Dec. 12, 25 sheepskins, the property of Mary I. M'Vicar, of Whylandra. A further count…

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Quarter Sessions. (Before His Honor Mr. Acting Justice Harris.) [Continued from last issue.] Tuesday, Jan. 30. Alleged Sheep Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 6

Richard Cole was charged with stealing on October 29 at Little River, 29 sheep, the property of J. C. Hunt and others. A second count charged him with feloniously…

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A Resident Police Magistrate

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1900 · page 2

We are glad to see that townsmen are not prepared to quietly submit to the Department's adverse reply to the petition for the appointment of a resident P.M. in Wellington. On Friday morning last…

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Wellington Police Court. FRIDAY. 2nd FEBRUARY. (Before Messrs J. Asrons and R. Porter J's.P.) Delaying Admittance

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1900 · page 3

John Chiplin, Licensing Inspector for Wellington, proceeded against Reidy on a charge of unreasonably delaying admission to the Railway Hotel, to a Licensing Inspector, on the 31st…

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Police Court. Monday, 29Th January. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1900 · page 2

GEORGE PALMER was charged with a breach of the Municipal By-laws. A ratepayer had complained to the Council about the position fo an outhouse recently erected by Mr. Palmer on…

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Police Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1900 · page 2

James Hobbs was charged with breaking and entering the dwelling of Mary Kenny, in Talbragar-street, and stealing 22s therein. Mr. McGainn appeared for accused, wo was a more…

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Police Court. Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Before Messrs. E. H. Utley and R. Hunt, J'sP.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

WILLIAM M'GUINNESS, for unlawfully assaulting John Flaherty, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment…

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The New Court House. the Opening

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

There was a very large attendance of the public at the new Courthonse on Monday morning, the first day of the Quarter Sessions and District Court. Under ordinary…

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District Court. (Before His Honor Acting-Judge Harris.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

THE sittings of the District Court were opened at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, and the Court was then adjourned till 2.30 p.m…

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Bourke Quarter Sessions. Monday, February 5. Before Mr. Acting District Court Judge Browning

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 4

BOURKE QUARTER SESSIONS. (Continued from page 4.) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. ALLEGED ARSON…

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