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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

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Dubbo Circuit Court. (Before his Honor Judge Ferguson) Stealing Chaff

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 3

When the Court adjourned for lunch on Friday counsel had finished addressing the jury in the case in which Rex Wilfred Porter was charged with…

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Police Complimented

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 3

Beneath the veneer of their police jackets, Sergt. T. J. Tracey and Const. Bob Bell, of Wellington, have the hearts of men. The regular…

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Circuit Court Sex Porter's Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 2

As stated in last issue, Rex William porter, a returned solider was charged with [?] and entering the [?]…

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District Court Civil Cases. Samuels v. Railway Commissioners

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 2

This was a case in which Arthur Samuels lately and for some time in the employ of the Dublin Milling Co. sued the Railway Commissioners,…

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GALLOWAY V. Irvine. Who Is "Enos"? Verdict for Defendant. (Supreme Court, continued from another page.) (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Ferguson.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 1

In thin case. R. G. Galloway, Chairman of the Dubbo Land Board, sued Abraham Irvine, proprietor of Dubbo "Liberal," claiming £1000 damages…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 3

The following cases were dealt with at the Police Court on Tuesday, be fore Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M.:—STOCK STRAYING…

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Small Debts Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 3

In the Small Debts Court John Wilson sued Say Long for the recovery of £3 15/, money paid for board. There was no appearance of defendant…

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Supreme Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 1

The sittings of the Supremo Court in Dubbo concluded on Tuesday. In the last case Overall and McCrae, well-borers, sued J. F. Rawson, of Avondale,…

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Land Appeal Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 1

In the Land Appeal Court J. L. Pye appealed against the decision of the Local Land Board in respect to his application to perform the conditions of…

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Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 October 1919 · page 3

At the Dubbo Police Court yesterday before Mr. A. R. Perry, P. M. Frank Jance McGuize was charged with [?] and uttering…

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Police Court. Alleged Forging and Uttering

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1919 · page 3

In the Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., Frank James McGuire was charged with that he did between June 29th and October…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 October 1919 · page 2

The following cases wore listed before Mr. A. E. Perry, at the Police Court on Tuesday:— CASES ADJOURNED…

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Resisting the Police

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 October 1919 · page 4

Thomas Mullarkey was before the court this morning on a charge of being drunk, and also resisting the police. Constable Mair gave evidence that when…

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Alleged False Pratences. Accused Sentenced to Two Months' Imprisonment

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 3

Ju tho Police Court yesterday rnorniug, before Mr. A. E. Perry, P.M., George Thompson was charged with that he did on August. 4th, at Dubbo,…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 6

The following cases were dealt with before Mr. A. B. Perry, P.M., on Tuesday:— STEALING HAY…

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Warden's Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 4

At the Mining Warden's Court this morning, the following authorities to enter were granted for six months, to search for gold:—John Bromley, five…

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Licensing Court. an Application Opposed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 3

Before the Licensing Bench, comprising Mr. A. R. Perry, L.M., Messrs. Fuller and Colreavy, M's.L.B., the application of William Ambrose Powell for…

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Cobar District Court. Tuesday, November 4. Before His Honor: Judge Armstrong. HODGE v. EVES

Western Age · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

Mr Crawford (instructed by Mr. Duffy) appeared for the plaintiff and, Mr. Fishman, Nyngan, appeared for the defendant. This was an action…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1919 · page 6

The following cases wore listed before Mr. A. R. Perry, at the Wellington Police Court on Tuesday:— CASES ADJOURNED…

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Police Court. (Continued from Another Page.) Liquor Cases

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 November 1919 · page 1

Peter Turner and Chas. Burn were charged with being on licensed premises in contravention of the Liquor Act. Both pleaded not guilty, and were…

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