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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

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Local & General Circuit Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 October 1924 · page 2

The Dubbo Circuit Court was opened to-day, when one of the smallest lists for yours was submitted. His Honor, Mr. Justice Ferguson, presided, and had…

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Circuit Court. Only One Defended Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1924 · page 2

His Honor Mr. Justice Ferguson presided at the Dubbo Cir[?]uit Court, which was opened this morning. Mr. G. Mitchell accompanied his Honor as…

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Pleas of Guilty Dubbo Circuit Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 October 1924 · page 2

Two of the three accused at the Dubbo Circuit Court this morning pleaded guilty. INDECENT ASSAULT…

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Charged With Theft of Motor Car. Also Motor Cycle

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 8

A young man named Edgar Ralph Shrives, who is alleged to be a motor mechanic, but is believed to have been working in the Wellington…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 3

The following cases were dealt with by Mr. Geo. Meeson, Police Magistrate, on Tuesday last:—An old man from Geurie, aged 75,…

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Revision Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 3

The rolls of the Wellington Municipal Council and the Cobbora Shire were revised. Mr. Miller appeared for the Municipal Council, and Mr…

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Disappearing Cars Five Arrests Made. Cases for Dubbo Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 6

No less than five men will appear before Mr. George Meesen, P.M., at the Dubbo Police Court on Monday, charged with illegal use of motor cars…

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"Annoyed Passengers" Game of Cards on River Bank. Peculiar Case at Dubbo Police Court

Western Age · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 2

A peculiar case was presented before Mr. George Messon. P.M., at the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, when…

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District Court TUESDAY, 7th OCTOBER (Before His Honor Judge Armstrong.) Workmen's Compensation Act Claim

Western Age · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 2

The only case listed was an arbitration matter under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916, between John Dudley, Canbelego, laborer (applicant),…

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Insurance Claim Important Decision at Dubbo Circuit Court. Sequel to Tal[?]agar Street Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 3

An important case to insurance companies and their clients was beard by his Honor, Mr. Justice Ferguson, and…

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Sent to Gaol for Illegal Use of Cars. Two Youths Sentenced. Mr. G. Meeson's Warning

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 October 1924 · page 2

In sentencing Leslie Montague Brooke (19) and Arthur Kinchella, at the Dubbo Police Court yesterady, to six months…

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District Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 October 1924 · page 2

His Honor, Judge Armstrong, presided at the Dubbo District Court, which opened to-day. Five cases were set down for hearing…

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District Court. Mr. Justice Armstrong Presides. Hilyard v. SIEMSEN

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1924 · page 2

His Honor Mr. Juutice Armstrong presided over the District Court, which opened this morning. There were several cases set down for hearing, some…

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Murder of Irene Tuckerman. Melbourne

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 6

New and startling developments are possible in the murder of Irene Tuckerman case, as a result of new information received by Detective Pigott…

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District Court. Chenery v. PHILLIPS

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 2

At the District Court, presided over by Mr. Justice Armstrong, which was resumed at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, his Honor gave his verdict finally…

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Fortunes Made by Police Officers (Published By Arrangement)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 5
Also in Western Age

Considerable prominence has been given by the English proas to on article written by the editor of the Macclesfield "Courier "in which is incorporated…

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SENSATION At the Council Meeting Mayor Takes Command Police Summoned Alderman Rogan Refuses

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 2

The Dubbo Municipal Council suffered something like disgrace, administered by one of its alderman, last Tuesday night…

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"Leave The Room" Ald, Rogan Ordered Out. Scene at Council Meeting. Threat to Call Police

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 6

Aid. A. Z. Rogan, at the meeting of the Dubbo Council on Tuesday night, come into conflict with the Mayor…

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Police Court. Monday, October 27th. DRUNKENNESS

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 2

Seven men were called to answer charges of having been found drunk in public places and were fined from 10/- to £1 for the charges…

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