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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1903

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Wellington Police Court. Friday, March 13. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.m.) Alleged Burglary

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1903 · page 3

John Winter, alias Writer, and Mary Vitnell were charged on remand with feloniously and burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling of Thomas Hugh…

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Police Items

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1903 · page 2

Constable R. Hammond arrived from Coonabarabran on Saturday to take over the duties of acting-goaler at Wellington, vice Constable Trebilcook. Constable…

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Warden's Court Friday, March 13. (Before the Warden.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1903 · page 2

An inquiry was held to show cause why authorities Nos. 201 and 189, parish Yarra[?]al, should not be cancelled for non-fulfilment of labor conditions. Authority 201…

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Police Court. Wednesday 11Th March. Before Messrs E. May-Steers and G. B, . McEwen J’s P, Assault

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 2

Annie Evanson was charged with assaulting Sarah Meyers, a child about 12 years of age, by hitting her on the arm with a stick…

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Licensing Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 3

A SPECIAL Licensing Court was held at the Court House on Tuesday before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M., and Mr. T. Baird, J.P. The following renewals were granted:—…

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Dubbo Police Court. Tuesday, March 17Th. (Before Mr. T. G. K. MoKell, P.M.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 2

A DAD named F. Furney, charged with stealing fruit (three melons) front the garden of John Graham, pleaded guilty. The Police Magistrate said this interference with other people's…

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Police News. Tuesday, March 17. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 3

Cor[?]e[?]us Power was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support at Dubbo on the 16th instant. Mr. D. McGuinn appeared for a[?]used,…

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The Inspector General of Police

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 5

The Premier states that he does no intend to appoint a successor to Mr. F[?]sbery at present. He hopes by relieving that gentleman of a number of his multifarious duties that he will…

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The Police Force. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 3

An effort is being made to keep Mr. Fosbery at the head of the police force. Sir J. See says he hopes to be able to make such arrangements as will ensure…

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Police News. Wednesday, March 18. (Before Mr, J. Heane, J.P.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

Mrs. Fanny Gindice was charged with stealing one gold chain and cross valued at £4 10s, the property of Mrs, Astill, on March 17th…

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Mr. Gale's Reply. Court House, Bourke, 17 th March, 1903

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

Dear Sergeant Miller,—I hardly know how sufficiently to thank you and the other gentlemen responsible for the kind sentiments expressed in the address received yesterday,…

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Murder

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 2

Additional particulars of the murder of the Syrian hawker, Sultan Allum, at Ballarat, show that the deceased was killed whilst asleep by a terrible blow behind the…

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Wellington Police Court. Friday, March 20. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 3

William Ivery was charged with unlawfully assaulting David William Austin on 9th instant. Mr. A. J. L. Stockwell appeared for…

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Small Debts Court Friday, March 20. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 3

Harris Levy v. A. Buckingham. Claim £3 12s, balance due for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount and costs. Same v. F. Holland. Claim 14s 5d, goods…

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Theft of Sheep

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 3

Five hundred sheep consigned to Homebush were stolen from a yard near Adelong on Saturday night…

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Licensing Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 3

AT the Court House on Tuesda, a special Licensing Court was held before Messrs. T. C. E. M'Kell, P.M., and Thos, Baird, J.P. The license of the Centennial Hotel,…

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Dubbo Police Court. Tuesday, March 24th. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 2

WILLIAN ALLEN, summoned John Delaney for travelling sheep without giving notice. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s, 4s 10d costs, 21 shillings professional costs, or 21…

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Daylight Theft on the Railway Station. Robbery from a Railway Employee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 2

A DARING robbery was perpetrated on the railway station promisee on Monday evening in the crowd that thronged the platform during the departure of the trains. In accordance…

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Land Appeal Court. Sitting at Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 3

Sittings of the Land Appeal Court will be held At the Court House, Dubbo, commencing at 10 a.m. on Thursday, 2nd April. The following cases will be…

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Police News. Tuesday, March 24. (Before Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 3

William Allen proceeded against John Delaney for travelling sheep without giving sufficient notice. Mr. Meillon, for Mr. Busby, appeared for…

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