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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

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Dubbo District Court

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 3

His Honor, Mr. Justice Armstrong, took his seat on the Bench, sitting as District Court Judge at Dubbo, when the following cases were dealt…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 4

At the Mining Warden's Court on Tuesday afternoon, William Henry Trewenack applied for authority to enter on 40 acres of portion 4…

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Police Magistrate Retired. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 6

The dispute between Mr. Peisley, police magistrate, and the Crown Law Department, has resulted in the decision by the Minister for Justice to…

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Police Court Cases

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 6

At the Dubbo Court of Petty Sesions yesterday before Mr. A. K. Lof[?] tus, J.P., Anthony Burge was fined 40- for having used indecent language…

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Davies Sentenced Wife's Agonised Cry

Western Age · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The agonised cry of the wife he had so long deserted, broke the hush at the Darlinghurst Sessions on Friday, when Maurice Liewellyn Davies (33),…

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Police Court Monday, July 26th, 1926, Before Mr. R. C Atkinson, P.M. DRUNKENESS

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

John Kllda[?] pleaded guilty to a charge of having been found drunk in a public place A fine of £l in default 3 days imprs[?]ment was imposed…

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Dubbo Police Court Monday, July 26, 1926. (Before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P.m.). Motor Licenses

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

Mrs. M. Broadhurst, for failing to return her motor license, was fined 10-, with 8- costs. Mr. McGuinn, who represented defendant, explained…

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Dubbo the Mecca Hard Court Tennis Championships. Interstate Flavor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 4

Dubbo is the only country town in Australia which is honored with permission to stage State championships. There, at the "Chicago of the West,"…

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Petty Debts Court. Astley and co., LTD., v. Eli Carter

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

In the Petty Debts Court yesterday, before Mr. R. Atkinson, P.M., Astley nod Co. Ltd. proceeded against Eli Carter for the recovery of £39/9/2…

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The Dubbo Ciberal and Macquarie Advocate Tuesday, July 27, 1926. Local and General Licensing Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

Before Mr. Atkinson, P.M., yesterday morning the licensc of the Federal Hotel, Narromine, Was transferred to Sudic Frn[?]kel from lvo Errol Sexty…

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Wellington Police Court. Motorists Heavily Fined

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 9

The following cases were dealt with at the Wellington Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. Atkinson, relieving Magistrate:—…

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Charged with Larceny

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 9

Allan Archibald Williams (18), in company with another youth, under the age of sixteen, was charged with larceny, to wit passing a valueless…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 9

J. B. Anderson applied for authority to enter five acres on portion 1, parish Nanima to search for gold for six months.—Application granted,…

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Dogs Worry Sheep. Leads to Court Case

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 9

In the Small Debts Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. Atkinson, relieving Police Magistrate, William Herbert Potts, senr., proceeded…

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Warden's Court

Western Age · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 2

Before the Warden the Peak Mines, N.L., were granted six months suspension of labor conditions. Arthur Artlett was grunted suspension for a…

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Licensing Court

Western Age · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 2

At the Cobar Licensing Court Mrs. H. Kelly was grunted permission to manage the Empire Hotel during the absence of the licensee…

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Municipal Appeal Court

Western Age · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 2

An appeal court against the valuations of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Court House on Monday. Thirty-five appeals were heard…

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District Court

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 August 1926 · page 2

The District Court opens at 9.30 to-morrow morning, several cases, including one to be heard before a jury, are listed. One appeal case…

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Theft of Skins

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 6

Charged with stealing, over £1000 worth of skins and horsehair, William James Towner, head shunter, and Reginald Morton, a shunter,…

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