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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

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Melbourne Murder

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 6

The police have detained three men on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of Alma Tirtschke…

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Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 4

In the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, Mr. G. Meeson, P.M., occupied the Bench, and the following cases who heard:--…

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Alleged Assault

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 3

Emily Davis proceeded against Violet Langman for an alleged assault at Mogo Forst. Mr. N. A. C. Bootle appeared for…

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Police Court. Monday, January 9th, 1922. Before Mr. G. Mooson, P.M. DRUNKENN[?]SS

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 3

Ernest Smith pleaded guilty to a charge of having been drunk in a public place. H[?] had 5 pro[?]us conviction[?] and a fine of 10s or 7 days was [?]posed…

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Wellington Police Court Oases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 January 1922 · page 2

The following cases wore dealt with I at the police court on Tuesday last, before Mr. Geo., Meeson, P.M.: Constable Furner proceeded against…

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Licensing Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 January 1922 · page 2

In the Licensing Court a renewal of the Grand Central Hotel was granted to Enoch Fletcher, and a renewal of Colonial wine license to Thos. R…

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Tirtschke Murder

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 6

There was a suggestion of hope and excitement at police headquarters in Melbourne yesterday, for rumor said that the murderer of Alma Tirtschke…

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The Police

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 6

Constable Sam Guthrie, of Dubbo, may get his dues at last. Mr. Dooley has given instructions to the Inspector General to prepare immediately a list…

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Court House Business for 1921

Western Age · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 2

Particulars of business transacted at C.P.S. Office, Cobar, during the year 1921:—Petty Sessions Court: Charge cases…

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Police Court

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate on Wednesday last, two persons were fined for being on licensed premises during unlawful hour, one was fined…

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Alleged Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 2

Alfred Dell was charged with that he did steal four pairs of serge trousers, four coats, ond two vests, valued at £40 the property of Alexander Wileher…

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Stealing Harvester Pole

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 2

Matthew Evans was charged with stealing a harvester pole on January 1st, 1922, the property of John Harper, of Cockleshell Corner, and valued at…

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Licensing Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 2

In the Dubbo Licensing Court yesterday Mr. Thos. Harper was granted a renewal of his auction[?]ing license…

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Police Courtf. Monday, January 16, 1922. Before Mr. g. Meeson, P.M. DRUNKENNES

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 2

Sidney Brynes Pleaded guilty to a charge of having beeb drunk He was fined £1 or 14 days…

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(Published by arraugement) Dram Chicago. Gaol As Liquor Store. Police as Sly Grog Traders."

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 8

The London "Daily Mail" in reviewing the recent exposures of the "dry " conditions in Chicago says:—The comic opera situation created…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 6

The following cases were dealt with at the police court on Tuesday,before Mr. Geo. Meeson, P.M. FALLING TO DESTROY RABBITS…

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Tirtschke Murder

Western Age · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 4

There was a suggestion of hope and excitement at police headquarters in Melbourne' yesterday, for rumor said that the murderer of Alma Tirtschko…

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Assault on a Woman

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 2

An Adelaide telegram says a sensational story of a swagman's daring assault on a farmer's wife is reported from Labuk. A man called at the farm…

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Police Commended

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 5

Those who were engaged in fighting the recent fires between Warren and Collie, to a man agree that splendid services were rendered by Sergeant…

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Police Beliovals

Western Age · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 2

Police officers leaving Cobar during this month are:—Constables James Enwright to Nyngan, William White, of Wrightville, to Dubbo, and Constable…

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