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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1915

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Canbelego Police Court. Before the P.M.

Western Age · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 2

Arthur Ryan, charged with being on the premises of the Federal Hotel during prohibited hours, was fined 10s, and 6s costs, in default three…

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Small Debts Court

Western Age · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 2

Levy mid Sons v. J. Knight.—Claim for £8 7s 10d, goods sold and delivered. Plaintiff nonsuited. L. Hamilton (dentist) v. Morrice…

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Licensing Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 1

Before Mr. W, F. Robertson, P.M., yesterday Ed. Aitken applied for the transfer of the license of the Duncdoo Hotel from his son William. The…

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Police Court. Poundkeeper v. Paul

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 1

In the case of S. M. Hicks versus J. Paul, for the alleged unlawful release of a horse impounded at the local pound, M. Robertson, P.M., to-day…

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Important Police Changes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 4

An important series of changes is notified in connection with the rank of police officers and men. The rank of sub-inspector is abolished, in…

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Licensing Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 4

In the Licensing Court this morning, Mr. W. F. Robertson, L.M., granted William Wish Aiken, of the Dunedoo Hotel, a license for a publican's booth…

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Sheep Stealing

Western Age · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 2

At the Cobar Police Court yesterday morning, before Messrs. N. Morrison and John Leah, J.'sP., Robert Glashen and Leslie Hooker were…

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Dubbo Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 1

Before Mr. W. F. Robertson, P.M., yesterday, Henry Perry pleaded guilty to being drunk in Talbragarust., and was fined as, in default 44 hours…

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The Police Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

Half a dozen somewhat forlorn looking gentlemen had to to[?] the line in the Brisbane-street dispensary yesterday morning. Mr. W. F. Robertson,…

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Brutal Murder. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

Harry Ballott, a white settler, 35 miles from Port Morisby, was [?]tally murdered by-natives. Eight boys and a gin were implicated in the murder…

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Dubbo Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 1

Before Mr. A. T. Cochrane, C.M., to-day, several defendants were charged with failing to comply with the compulsory enrolment provisions of…

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A Brutal Assault

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 2

John McNamara (28), a contractor, was treated leniently at the Yass Police Court, where he was found £10, in default four months' gaol, for…

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Progress Association. Western District Hospital. Dubbo Gaol

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 1

An important and well attended meeting of the Dubbo Progress Association was held last might. Mr. D. McGuinn was voted to the chair. An…

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Dubbo District Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 1

The following cases are listed for hearing at the Dubbo District Court next week:--Baker and Co. v. Bourke, goods sold; Municipality of Dubbo v…

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Warden's Court. Application for [?]Sion by Great Cobar. Three Months Granted

Western Age · Saturday 13 March 1915 · page 2

At the Warden's Court on Thursday, before Mr. Warden Laidlaw. P.M., Great Cobar Limited applied for three months, suspension of labor…

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Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

On Saturday a number of defendants were fined for failing to comply with the compulsory enrollment provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral…

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Stealing From a Dwelling

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

Otto Schricter pleaded guilty to a charge of slealing certain money and property from the residence of Luvina May, Wellington…

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Alleged Stealing From the Person

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

William wheeler was charged with that he did, at Trangie on 5th February, steal from George Brownlow the sum of 15s…

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Serious Charges. Allieged Assault and Robbery

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 3

John James and William John Clinton were together at the Police Court on Saturday—Mr. W. F. Robertson P.M., on the bench—with having…

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Licensing Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

At the Licensing Court yesterday morning—before Messrs W. F. Robertson, P.M and W.T. LEWIS, L.M.— Mr. W.O. Catlia was granted a booth license…

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