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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 1

In the Dubbo police court yesterday before Mr. G. Meeson, P .M., a lad named Harold William Neville was charged with stealing a pipe,…

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Licensing Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 1

In the Dubbo licensing court yesterday before Messrs. G. Meeson and W. N. Wilkins a music permit was granted to Mr. E. J. Murphy, of the club…

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Alleged House Stealing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 9

Edvard Donn was charged with having, on October 21, 1920, stolon one mare, the property of Mary Cowan. Mr Kelly appeared for accused who…

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Sheep Stealing Charge

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 9

Charles Forbes was charged with stealing one sheep, the property of Sidney John Devenish, near Wellington, in April last…

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Wellington District Court. Two Cases Listed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 5

The District Court opened yesterday morning before Judge Armstrong when the following cases were dealt with…

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Chapter V.—murder

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 8

The day had closed in with a misty rain that spent a sharp splash now and again against the window of Sir George Wilmot's study in Wilmot Ledge, The…

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Supreme Court Dubbo Sittings

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 2

Mr. Justice Wade presided at the Dubbo sittings of the Supreme Court, which opened on Wednesday, and concluded that afternoon. Mr. W. T…

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Circuit Court. Durbo Sittings. (Before Mr. Justice Wade)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 2

At 10 a.m. on Wednesday his Honor Justice Wade took his s[?]t. Mr. W. T.Lowis (Deputy Sheriff) occupied a s[?]t on the Bench…

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Wellington Police Court. Cases Dealt with

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 6

The following cases were dealt with at the Wellington police court on Tuesday, before Mr G. Meeson, P.M. Sergt Williams proceeded against…

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Hospital Tennis Court (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 5

Sir,—In fairness to the Hospital Committee and those responsible for the above work please grant me space to reply to Plain Bill, for his letter is…

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(All Rights Reserved). a Remorseless Accuser CHAPTER-[?].—MURDER

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 6

They had entered the study as ho spoke, and, pointing to a chair, his visitor sented herself, her face being usually pale that night. Sir George…

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Small Debts Court. Claim for Wages

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 3

Frederick Cross proceded against Milton Salter and Robert K[?]nedy, as part[?]ers, to recover the sum of £15, claimed to be dun to him for Work and…

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Wellington Police Court. Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 6

The following cases were before Mr. G. Meeson, P.M. at the court on Tuesday. REMANDED ON A CHARGE OF…

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Acquitted on a Charge of Stealing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 6

Two strangers named Claude Smith and William Parker, were charged with stealing one suit of clothes, one silk shirt and one pair of braces, valued at…

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Licensing Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 6

A booth license was granted to O. Neich, of the Royal Hotel, for the Picnic races on May 11 and 12…

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Police Court News Tuesday Last. Alleged Stealing. (Before the P.M.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

William Brown was charged with stealing at the Finger Post a horse collar, valued at £1, 15, the property of Harold Broome…

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Brig.-general Killed in Co. Court Ambush. Many Deaths in Attacks on Forces of the Crown

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

Brigadier-General H. R. Cumming, D. S. O Commandant of the Kerry Brigade, was shot dead with another officer and two soldiers in an ambush…

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Wellington Police Court. Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with in the police court on Tuesday, before Mr G. Meeson, P.M. SMALL DEBTS…

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Sentenced to a Month

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

In the Dubbo Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Meeson, P.M., Thomas Henry, a man 60 years of age, of rags and tatters, but apparently keen of…

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Wellington Police Court. Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with at the police court on Tuesday last:—DIRTY PREMISES. S. L. Parsons, an inspector for the…

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