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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1918

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Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. S. J. Hamblin, L.M., and Poolman and Sutton, members.)

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1918 · page 2

John James Pugh was summoned by the Licensing Inspector to show cause why his publican's license of the Post Office Hotel, Louth, should not…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. S. J. Hamblin, P.m.) Huggins v. Hales, Ltd

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1918 · page 2

This was a claim by Huggins for £5 4s 1d, being for £1 19s 1s return of railway fare and £3 5s, one week's wags in lieu of notice of dismissal…

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Police Magistrate Perry. Welcome at Courthouse

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 3

Mr. Perry, P.M., who has been appointed to the Wellington district, made his first appearance oh the Bench on Tuesday morning, and received a warm…

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Wellington Police Court. Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 6

The following cases were dealt with at the local Police Court on Tuesday last before Mr. Perry, P.M…

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Charge of Stealing Dismissed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 6

William Roberts, who was defended by Mr. Kelly was charged with stealing a travelling rug, valued at 30/, the property of James Gashell…

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Local and General Court House Grounds

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

Mr. Geo. Johnston, caretaker of the Court House and premises, has the grounds in a condition that does credit to his energy and good taste. It is a…

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Licensing Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 1

At the Dubbo Licensing Court yesterday a renewal of the license of the Federal Hotel, Narromine, was granted to Mr. P. R. Nolan--annual rental…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 6

The following cases were dealt with at the local police court on Tuesday, before Mr. Perry, P.M.:— ASSAULT CASES…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 5

The following cases were dealt with at the Wellington Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Perry, P.M. LIQUOR CASES…

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Licensing Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 1

At the Licensing Court yesterday, Mr. McGuinn, who appeared for S. Kent and W. Kilkelly, applied for the transfer of the license of the Railway…

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Court Cases

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 4

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., Major G. Cornhill was fined 10s for riding a motor bicycle with the cut out open…

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Police Court. Monday, September 2. (Before Mr. A. R, Perry, P.M.) Drunk and Disorderly

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 3

A man named Ryan, wearing the uniform of the A.I.F., was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Saturday, in Macquaric-street. Constable…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 6

The following cases were dealt with at the police court on Tuesday, before Mr. Perry, P.M. LIQUOR CASE…

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Escaped Prisoner Sentenced

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 4

Walter Sutherland, a prisoner from Bethurst gaol, undergoing ten years imprisonment for breaking and entering and stealing, has been sentenced to…

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Police on Strike

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 3

The police in London declared they would strike at midnight last Thursday unless an increase in pay was granted. Scotland Yard announced…

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Stealing One's Own Goods

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 1

Paradoxical as it may seem, a man may commit larceny by stealing his own property. A good illustration is afforded by the following case. The…

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Court Cases

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 2

In the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., quite a heavy list of cases was dealt with…

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Police Court. Monday, September 9. (Before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M.) P.P. Board Prosecutions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 3

Edward Murray was proceeded against by the Dubbo P.P. Board for failing to perform sufficient work in the extermination of rabbits on his…

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District Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 4

His Honor Judge Scholes occupied the Bench at the Dubbo District Court on Wednesday. Mr. A. T. Cochrane being registrar. The following cases…

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District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Scholes)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 4

A sitting of the District Court was opened at the Dubbo Court House on Wednesday morning. Mr, A. T. Cochrane appeared as Registrar…

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