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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

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Assault Cases

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 8

A stranger named Alexander McCrendie, who stated he was a laborer and came from Orange, arrived per bike from that town on Anniversary Day…

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Wellington Police Court Heavy Fines Inflicted

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 8

There was quite a field day at the police court on Tuesday, when Police I Magistrate G. Mecson had no leas, than live cases of unlawful assault to deal…

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Three Other Assault Cases

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 8

Joseph Albert then preceded against James Fabar, John H. Burnes, and Alex McGreadie, on charges of unlawful assault. Mr. Kelly appeared for Albert…

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Stuart Town Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 6

At the Stuart Town Court yesterday before Mr. Mecson, P.M. Cecil Davis proceeded against John. Hughes, of Stuart Town, on a charge of using…

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Poultry Stealing

Western Age · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

A resident has had several visits from poultry thieves within the last few1 weeks. He had poultry to the number of 100, but owing to the cause…

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Melbourne Murder

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 6

A man brought into Sydney Police Headquarters from Ashfield was recognised by Detective Brennan as Ernest White, the witness in the Gun Alley…

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Curious Season for Murder

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

A cabled message from Paris states that a farmer near Dinan, in the Cotes-du-Nord, drowned his four children, whose ages ranged from 8 years to 20…

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Charged with Being a J.p

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

A local J.P. gave evidence at the Goulburn Quarter Sessions last week. Examining the witness counsel for the defence asked: "You hold the…

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Alleged Assault

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 2

Reginald Beer was proceeded against by Joseph Teni for alleged assault at Mount Leo, near Dubbo, on Friday last. Mr. A. D. Booth prosecuted and Mr. D…

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Police Court. Monday, February 13, 1[?]21. Before Mr. G. Mec[?]on, P.M. DRUNKENNESS

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 2

Francis Cleve and Andrew Davis pleaded entity to charges of drunkenness. Fines of 10/- and £1 respectively were imposed…

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Curious Reason for Murder

Western Age · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 4

A cabled message from Paris, states that a farmer near Dinan, in the Cotes-du-Nord, drowned his four children, whose ages ranged from 8 years to 20…

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Charged with Being a J.p

Western Age · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 4

A local J.P. gave evidence at the Goulburn Quarter Sessions last week. Examining the witness counsel for the defence asked: "You hold the…

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Bourke Police Court. Alleged Stealing

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 2

Before Mr. R. W. S. Kelly, J.P., on Saturday last, the following cases were dealt with. John William Gibes, Kevin Dwyer…

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Police and Firemen's Union

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 6

The sale of tickets in the Police and Firemen's art union will be closing within a week or two and those who desire to try their luck, and, at the…

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New Licensing Magistrate

Western Age · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 2

Mr. John Thomas Maidens has been appointed as a member of the Licensing Court for the Licensing District of Cobar, vice Mr. John Leah, resigned…

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Deputy Licensing Magistrate

Western Age · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 2

Mr. Wm. McDonald, J.P., has received word from the Department the Attorney General and Justice, that his Excellency the Governor, with the…

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Police Promotions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 2

Constable Pollard, of Dubbo, has been promoted to first class. The promotion has been well merited. Constable Pollard is a man who has no time…

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Murder of Alma Tirtschke

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 4

The trial of Colin Campbell Ross, who is charged with the murder of Alma Tirtschke in Melbourne on December 31 last, was commenced in Melbourne…

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The Murder Of Alma Tirtschke

Western Age · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 3

The trial of Colin Campbell Ross, who in charged with the murder of Alma Tirtschke in Melbourne on December 31 last, was commenced iu Melbourne…

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The Police Force

Western Age · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 2

Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the letter from the Chief Secretary's Department:—"Dear Sir,—In reply to you representations in…

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