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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

402 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 2 of 21

Had Nothing to Wear. Unable to Attend Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 7

Throughout the centuries woman's unceasing complaint has been that she has had "nothing to wear." As an excuse for non-attendace at social…

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Melbourne Murder Sensational Evidence

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 4

Never in any case in the history of Melbourne crimes has there been so much public interest displayed as in the case of the brutal murder of the…

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Police Court, Alleged Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2

At the Police Court on Wednesday morning, before Messrs. J. Field and A. G. Daniels, J's.P., John Carr was charged with stealing two hats, the…

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Alleged Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

Henry Harold William Neville, a youth 19 years of age, was charged with that he did steal a pocket knife and 9/6 from the dwelling of John Henry…

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Alleged Assault

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

T. Carroll proceeded against Aunie O'Neill for alleged unlawful assault. Mr. McMaramey appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bootle for defendant…

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Theft of Clothing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 6

In the police court this morning, Thomas Gibbons, was charged that on the 25th January he did at Dubbo steal from the dwelling house of Alexander…

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The Courts. Alleged Stealing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

At the Police Court on Wednesday morning, before Messrs. Joseph Field and A. G. Dallinels, a [?]boring man named John Carr, appeared to answer…

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Assault on a Woman

Western Age · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

An Adelaide telegram says a sensational story of a swagman's daring assault 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 Court. Monday, January 23, 1922 Before Mr. G. Meeson, P.M. Breach of Traffic Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

William John Edwards was charged with having ridden a motor cycle on a footpath. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10/- with 8/- costs, in default 7…

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Police and Firemen's Art Union

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 4

A meeting of the Hospital Committee and representatives of the police and firemen, was held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening last. Mr. T. A…

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Local and General Local Police Force

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 4

Constable White, of Cobar, has been transferred to Dubbo, and arrived here by yesterday afternoon's train. Dubbo Public School…

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Letter to the Editor. Wheat Stealing at Rawsonville

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 4

Sir,—In reference to tiip paragraph in your issue of 20th January regarding wheat stolen at Rnwesonvill. I with lo make a reply…

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"Police Farce." Beating the Dry Laws

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 6

The correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" his cabled the following message to his paper from New York:—…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 8

The following cases were dealt with at the police court on Tuesday, before Mr. Geo. Meeson, P.M. INDECENT LANGUAGE…

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District Court

Western Age · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 2

A District Court will be held at the Court House, Cobar, on Tuesday, March 14, 1922, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon. The last day for filing plaints…

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Warden's Court

Western Age · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 2

At the Wardens Court on Tuesday, 24th January, the following suspensions were granted:—Great Cobar, Ltd., suspension granted…

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Police Court. [?]Onday, January 30. (Before Mr. G. Mceson, P.m.) Alleged Grievous Bodily Harm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 3

A Chinaman named Low So[?]ey was charged with having Inflicted grievous bodily harm on Chong A[?] On. Mr. A. D. Booth (Booth and Nelson)…

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Polles Court. Monday, February 6th. Before Mr. G. Meeson, P.M. DRUNKSNNESS

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 3

John Murphy, Joseph Hall and Alfred Frederick Davis wer charged with having been drunk Each pleaded guilty and were fined sume ranging from 5/- to…

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Pr[?]gress Ass[?]ciation. Water Conservation Scheme. Dub[?]o Court House Grounds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 4

The regular meeting of the executive of "the Dubbo and District Progress Association was hold on Friday night. Mr. T. A. Nicholas presided, and thore…

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Wanted a Gaol Job

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 2

At the Yass Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, before Judge Bevan, Gordon William Brown pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a dwelling…

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