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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

421 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 9 of 22

A Mean Theft

The Western Herald · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 2

We regret to learn of a sneak thief's "work" on Monday last in Bourke. At the Presbyterian Manse the church car was in the moto-shed with a new…

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Fined for Stealing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 8 June 1926 · page 2

William Ah See, a laborer, was before the Dubbo Police Court on Friday morning charged with having stolen a canvas fly, the property of Reginald…

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Police Visit

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 5

Sergeant Jones, of Coonamble, was in Gilgandra last week, carrying out an inspection in connection with the Weights and Measures Act…

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Another Arrest. West Australia Murder. Kalgoorlie

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 6

The police yesterday arrested William Coulter in connection with the murder of Detectives Walsh and Pitman. Coulter is a well-known figure at…

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Police Court

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate on Wednesday last the reserved decision in the case Board of Health v Municipality of Bourke for suff ring the…

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Licensing Court

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 2

On Wednesday last before the Licensing Bench renewals of publican's licenses were granted [?] the local hotels. The fees have been…

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Unlawful Assault

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

Charged with having unlawfully assaulfed Michael Edward Nunan, in Macquarie-strecte Dobbo Jack Lawes pleaded not guilty Evidence was given…

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Dubbo, Police Court. Monday June 14, 1926. (Before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P. m.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

Frank Hammond, who answered guilty for a vagrancy charge, was at lowed to go if he left the town immediately. His offence, according to…

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The Unwanted Babe. Young Woman on Murder Charge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

An arrest was made by the police on Sunday in connection with the recent find at the sanitary depot of the body, of o newly-born male child. The…

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Police .Court Days. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 7

Sir.—I note in last issue of the "Times", that a new Police Magistrate is to be appointed to the Western district," and it is hoped that…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. Atkinson, P.m.). Tuesday, June 15

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 3

There were two charges against W. T. Gilchrist, licensee of the Caledonian Hotel, Wongarbon, the first being that Alfred. Hunt was found on the hotel…

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Charge of Murder. Girl Committed for Tral

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 4

We understand that on Tueday afternoon last a young woman was charged in the Childern's court with the wllful murder of a newly born…

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Were in Dubbo Gaol and Are' Crown Ministers. J. B. Macdonald's Revelation

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 6

"Is it in your knowledge, Mr. Mayor, that Mr. Willis, Vice-President of the Executive Council Mr. Laza[?], Chief Secretary: the Hon. J. F. Coates…

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Police Court

The Western Herald · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate at the local Court on 9th June, Thomas Jomes Synott and William Blake were charged with being suspected persons…

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Wellington Police Court Cases Dealt with

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 5

The following cases were dealt with at the Wellington Police Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr. Atkinson, relieving P.M…

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Licensing Court

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 5

At the Licensing Court on Tuesday morning last, a renewal of all hotels in Wellington was granted for the year ending, June 30th., 1927…

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Supreme Court Sitting Two cases of murder

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

There is a sitting of the Supreme Court to Dubbo to-day, under the presidency, of Mr. Justice Ferguson. Two cases of alleged murder are set down…

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Alleged Murder at Brewarrina

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

Charles MacDonald, a colored [?] was charged with that he did at Brewarrina on December 24th, 1925, [?]onlously and maliciously murder Robert…

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Police Court Monday, June 21st, 1926, (Before his Worship, Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P.m.) Drunkenness

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

Alan Austin pleaded guilty to a charge of drank[?]ess, and was fined 5/- or 24 hours. Juck Taylor was fined £2 or 14 days…

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Municipal Valuations Appeal Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

A municipal appeal court was presided over by Mr. Atkinson, P.M., yesterday, when adjustments of rates were made in respect to application by J…

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