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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Licensing Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 8

Lillie H. Sloane, application for booth license for races at Eucharcena, on the 10th February, 1921—granted; John J. Ryan, application for booth license for…

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Our Police Inspector

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 1

Mr. Griffin, Police Inspector, Orange, is soon to retire, and it is currently rumored that Mr. Inspector Grenenger, of Dubbo, will succeed him. Of course,…

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Police Court

The Western Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Monday morning, a drover in charge of 10,000 sheep was proceeded against by the Stock Inspector, for failing to…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

The following caeca were dealt with at the police court on Tuesday, before Mr. G. Meeson, P.M. PLEAS OF GUILTY…

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Charge of Assault

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 4

In the Dubbo police court yesterday before Mr. Meeson, P.M., Mary Louisa Ingram, for whom Mr. McManamey appeared, proceeded against her husband,…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. Mc[?]son, P.M., Yesterday)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 2

James Dargan pleaded guilty to a charge of having been found drunk. Two previous convictions were read against him. A fine of 5s, in default…

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A Muronburg Case Alleged Assault

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. M[?]sou, P.M., four men, Ernest Hunn, Norman St[?]loy, James Olsen, and Edward Pakin, were charged with…

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North Sydney Murder

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 1

Coley, who was arrested in Brisbane in connection with the murder of Miss McGrath at North Sydney on Christmas Eve, has confused to having…

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Wellington Police Court Only One Case

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 2

There was an extremely light list before the court on Tuesday, one case only being listed, which was dealt with by Mr. G. Meeson, P.M…

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Indecent Assault

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 3

Aides Sylvester Shumack pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault, on a child, alleged to have been committed by him at Tooraweenah on 24th…

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Cobar Police Court. Thursday, March 3, 1921. Before Mr. Flynn, P.M.

Western Age · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 2

James Eves and Chas. Stuart for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours were each fined 15s with 8s costs of court, in default 7…

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District Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 5

The Dubbo District Court opened on Wednesday morning before his Honor Judge Armstrong. CLAIM FOR £136…

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District Court. (Before his Honor Judge Armstrong)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 3

The District Court opened on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, when, eight casesm were set down for hearing. A DISPUTED CLAIM…

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warden's Court. Thursday, March 3, 1921 Before Mr. Warden Flynn, P.M.

Western Age · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 2

Alexander Banks complained that labor conditions had not been complied with on the Great Cobar's Cobar Gold and Chesney leases…

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Police Court. Monday, March 7. (Before Mr. G. Meeson, P.m.) [?]Har[?]e of Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 2

Albert Jones was charged with stealing a razor on February 27th, valued at 15s, the properly of Alexander Langdon…

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Scene in a Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 4

Mr. Angus Campbell, of Nesowa, Claudia, was recently charged at the Walgett Quarter Sessions with stealing some paddies, and acquitted by…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with before Mr. G. Meeson, P.M., on Tuesday. DAMAGING A POLICE UNIFORM…

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Stuart Town Police Court. Three Residents Committed for Trial

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 4

An important case was heard at Stuart Town police court yesterday when four well known residents of the district were up on a charge of breaking…

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North Sydney Murder

Western Age · Friday 11 March 1921 · page 4

Coley, who was arrested in Brisbane in connection with the murder of Miss McGrath at North Sydney on Christmas Eve, has confessed to having…

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New Police District. Headquarters at Dubbo. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 March 1921 · page 2

The Acting Premier, Mr. Dooley, has approved of the formation of a new police district, with headquarters at Dubbo. This new district will include…

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