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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

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Charges of Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court on Friday, before Mr. R. Hushes, J.P., Robert Little was sent to Bathurst Cabl for a month's "hard" on each of three charges of…

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Interesting Land Court Decision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

At the last meeting of the local Land Board at Oberon, war Bathurst, application was made by Michael Joseph Ryan for permission under…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Tuesday, January 30, 1912. Local and General Small Debts Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

Before Messrs. R. Hughes and A. Tyers Wood, J's.P., on Monday morn-, ing J. J. Salkeld and Co. got a verdict SOT £9 and 7b 9d costs against J…

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The Glebe Murder. Moir Sentenced to Death

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 8

The trial of Campbell Nairn Moir, charged with the murder of Henry Trevasens at the Glebe, was commenced on Monday morning at the Central…

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Bell Park Projects. a Tennis Court Suggested

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 8

The resignation of the gardener led to a discussion in the municipal council on Monday evening regarding Bell Park…

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Charged with Stealing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

At the Police Court this morning, a youth named Stephen Mallampy was charged with stealing a bicycle from James Kilfoyle, Dubbo, and property to the value…

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The Glebe Murder. Moir Sentenced to Death, Recommended to Mercy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 5

The Glebe murder trial was concluded on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. McLaurin addressed the jury on behalf of accused. He said the only…

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Sentenced to Death

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 7

The trial of the young man Moir, who was charged with the murder of Henry Trevascus at the Glebe, on October 31st, was concluded at Darlinghurst on Tuesday…

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Tried at a Higher Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

The case in which Henry Anley was to have appeared in answer to a charge of horse-stealing was brought before his Honor Judge Gibson at the Quarter…

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The Glebe Tragedy. Moir Found Guilty. Sentenced to Death. the Judge's Comments. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 5

The trial of Campbell Moir, charged with the murder of Henry Trevascus, concluded at the Criminal Court,…

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Divorce Court. (Before his Honor Judge Gibson.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 7

At the sittings of the Dubbo Divorce Court on Wednesday, George Robert Whitley petitioned to nullify his marriage with Rachel O'Neil (nee Thompson) and falsely…

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District Court (Before his Honor Judge Gibson.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

The case in which A. Morris appealed against an order to deliver up a horse to J. Doney was withdrawn. His Honor confirmed the original order,…

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Dubbed District Court (Before His Honor Judge Gibson). Wednesday, January 31. Divorce Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 5

G. R. Wheatley sought to have his marriage with Milly Tompson annulled on the grounds of a former marriage with Jas. O'Neill…

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The Brisbane Strike Police Disperse the Mob with Drawn Swords Military to be Called Out Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

Latest particulars from Brisbane concerning the general strike state that the Premoer may inovke the aid of the military in the event of the strikes…

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Latest Particulars. Alarming Situation. Fisher Considers Strike Unnecessary. Railway Men Out. Brisbane Shut Up. Butter Factory Windows Broken. Mounted Police Called Out. Grog Supply Cut Off. Government Determined to Maintain Order. Possibility of Sydney and Melbourne Tramway Men Joining in. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 5

The situation at Brisbane is rapidly becoming more alarming. Mr. Finlayson, M.H.R., wired Mr. Fisher suggesting that a…

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Jewel Theft. Story Told to Court

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 3

A strange story was told at the Swindon Police Court to-day (wired the "News" correspondent on November 2), when Robert Wilson (42) and…

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Police Pay

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

The Premier and Mr. Flowers, M.L.C., are closely considering the question of increasing the rates of pay for the police force generally. A large amount of money…

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Police Court Saturday February 3, 1912. (Before Mr. R. Hughes, J.P.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

William Robertson, who was remanded form the previous day, was charged with using profane luggage in the Protestant Hall on Thursday night. Mr. MeGniun…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 6. (Before Mr. A. Gates, P.M.) Larceny

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

Stephen Mellampy appeared on remand charged with stealing at Rawsonville on or albout the 8th January, from the dwelling of Alfred Wright,…

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The Brisbane Strike. Police Again Charge the Mob. Constables Injured. Procession Stopped. Brisbane

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 3

A crowd of 7000 people assembled in the Trades Hall this morning to join a monster procession arranged for by the union leaders. Their…

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