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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1920

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Small Debts Court

Western Age · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 3

In the Small Debts Court, Janet Palmar sued W. Beslich for £l, the price of a bicycle tyre. Defendant denied being indebted on the grounds…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 6

The following cases were dealt with at the Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. Meeson, P.M. ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF…

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Cobar Police Court. Friday, June 11.—Before Mr. W. A. Flynn, P.M.

Western Age · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 3

Byron John Griffiths and George Albert Wilkie appeared, on remand, charged that on the 3rd June, 1920, at Amphitheatre station, they did…

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Cobar Police Court. Friday, June 11.—Before Mr. W. A. Flynn, P.M.

Western Age · Tuesday 15 June 1920 · page 3

Byron John Griffiths and George Albert Wilkie appeared, on remand, charged that on the 3rd June, 1920, at Amphitheatre station, they did…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1920 · page 6

The following cases were dealt with at the Police Court, on Tuesday, before Mr. Meeson, P.M.:—STOCK STRAYING…

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Small Debts Court. Motor Car Transaction

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1920 · page 6

In the Small Debts Court, on Tuesday, before Mr. Meesom, P.M., Edward Joseph Grimes sued F. C. Wall for £5 10/ being balance duo for wages, and…

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Sentenced to Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 2

The jury at Adelaide convicted Alexander Lee, who was charged with wife murder. The evidence showed that the prisoner poisoned his wife and…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 6

The following applications were granted at the Warden's Court this morning, before Mr. A. B. C. Burke:—Permission was granted, to the…

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Police Experiences

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 3

Const. Pollard of Dubbo who was one of the many country police called to Sydney for duty during the first week of the Prince's visit could hold…

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Local and General Quarterly Licensing Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 2

The Quarterly Licensing Court for the Licensing District of Dubbo will be held at the Court House on Monday, July 19th, at 10 a.m…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 July 1920 · page 6

The following cases wore dealt with at the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Mccson, P.M.:— ALLEGED THEFT OF AXES…

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Howard Speight Charged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 2

One of the best known men of the west, Howard Speight, land agent of Coonamble, was charged at the Central Police Court, Sydney, on Wednesday,…

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Cobar Police Court. Thursday, July 1.—Before Mr. W. A. Flynn, P.M.

Western Age · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 3

Bryon John Griffiths, on remand, was charged with having in his possession on 4th June, 1920, at Double Gates Hotel, Double Gates…

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Warden's Court. Thursday, July 1.—Before Mr. Warden Flynn, P.M. Gladstone Copper Mining Co

Western Age · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 2

The Gladstone Copper Mining Company, No Liability, applied for six months suspension of labor conditions on their leases at Wrightville…

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Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 July 1920 · page 3

In the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. Mecson, P.M., a number of charges under the Liquor Act were heard, Mr. Inspector…

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Splendid Police Work

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1920 · page 3

The splendid services rendered by the police in Dubbo are deserving of the highest commendation. The office was in constant communication with towns…

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Licensing Court. (Before the P.M. and Mr. J. J. Gay, L.M.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 July 1920 · page 1

Before the business of the Court was proceeded with yesterday, Mr. Meenon, P.M., said he desired to congratulate Mr. Gay on his appointment…

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Charged with Stealing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 July 1920 · page 4

At the Police Court this morning, before Mr. Barnett, J.P., Peter Woodhridge (25) was charged with stealing three blankets, the property of Mrs. M…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 July 1920 · page 6

The following cases wore dealt with at the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Mccson, P.M.:— A drunk was fined £1, in default 14…

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Court Cases

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 July 1920 · page 2

In the Small Debts Court yesterday George Stevens claimed [?] from F. [?] Clode--bonus due for work done. Mr. McGuiun represented plaintiff, and…

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