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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1903

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Police News. Monday, June 1. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1903 · page 3

John Robinson was charged with, using indecent language in Brisbane-street on May 30, and pleaded guilty. Constable Edwards stated that he was…

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Petty Debts Court. Monday June 1. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1903 · page 2

The following undefended cases were heard. John Hunter and Son v. Thomas Bramble, Amount of claim, 14s, Verdict for amount…

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Police Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 June 1903 · page 4

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. J. Collins, J.P., May Davis was charged with fraudulently appropriating the sum of £2, the property of James Hooper, of…

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Police Court. Tuesday, June 2, 1903. (Before W. Kierath, Esq, J.P.)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1903 · page 2

Nicholas Ryan, charged with having insufficient means of support, was sentenced to two months in Dubbo Gaol. THURSDAY, JUNE 4…

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The Auburn Murder Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 5

The appeal on behalf of Grand and Jones, found guilty of the murder of Constable Long, at Auburn is being heard before the Full Court to-day…

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Court Summary

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 3

TUESDAY last was rather a big day at the local Court House. Messrs. F. B. Treatt, P.M., and N. Norrison, J.P., were the presiding magistrates…

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At the Court of the Shah

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 6

There is an element of Persian picturesqueness in the reception of foreign envoys to the Court of the Shah, remarks the 'St. James's Budget,' and Mr…

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Are Cartridges Dutiable ? The Full Court Says " No."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 3

THE question whether cartridges are liable to Customs duty was before the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Owen, and Mr. Justice G. B. Simson, in the Full Court on Tuesday…

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Police News. Tuesday, June 2. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell. P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 4

James McKenzie, an old-aged pen[?]ioner, was charged with using obecene language in the bar of the Macquarie View Hotel whilst open to the public on the let instant,…

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Those Barricades in Front of the Court House Hotel Windows. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Dispatch.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 4

SIR,--When I trespassed on your space in a recent issue, to correct a report that had been industriously circulated in town, that the action of the Commercial Bank in blacking up those…

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Wellington Police Court. Friday, June 5. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1903 · page 3

Hogist Thunder was charged with fraudulently appropriating a purse valued at 5s, and a sum of £1 4s 4d, the property of James Robinson, near Wellington on 3rd…

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Warden's Court. Friday, June 5. (Before the Warden.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1903 · page 3

Andrew Fraser's application for suspension of labour conditions on authority to enter No. 226, county Gordon, parish Gandy, for three months was granted…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, JUNE 5. (Before Mr. T. C. K McKell. P.M.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1903 · page 3

Harriet Jane Heasenan v. John Wall. Claim, rent of house and damages to tenement, £3 10s. Verdict for amount and costs…

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Police Court. Wednesday 3Rd June 1903, Before Messrs R. Neilson and G. E, McEwen Js. P.

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 9 June 1903 · page 2

John O’Grady pleaded guilty to being drunk and was fined 10s or 43 hours Sergeant Ford applied for an order…

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Extraordinary Murder. London

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 June 1903 · page 4

At the police court at Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, to-day, Patrick Knowles, a boy only 10 years' old, described as a match seller, was charged with decoying and…

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Police Court. June 6Th, 1903. (Before R Griffith, Esq , J.P.)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 June 1903 · page 2

Ernest Allen Stuart was charged with stealing one pair of trousers, valued at 25s., the property of T. T. Henderson…

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Police News Friday, June 12. (Before Mr. J. A. Rran, J.P.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 2

JOHN KERR, 26, was to-day charged with tiling indecent language in Macquariestreet 911 the 11th inst., and was fined 20s, in default. 14 days' imprisonment with hard…

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Wellington Police Court. Friday, June 12. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.m.) Alleged Forgery

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 June 1903 · page 2

Norman Robert McPhillamy was charged with forging a cheque for £10 8s 6d and offering it with intent to defraud. Constable Byrne deposed : Saw accused…

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Police Court. Wednesday 10Th June. Before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, P.M. Selling Diseased Animals

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 2

James Paul pleaded guilty and asked to be allowed to give evidence in mitigation. Mr. Commins appeared for the…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 2

AT the Collie Police Court on the 8th inst., before Messrs. J. Patrick and W. Pearse, Js.P., Charles Rankmore and Edward Rankmore were charged with stealing eight…

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