Colac Court Hears Alleged Sheep Theft Case
In Colac Police Court on Monday before Messrs Tanner, St Moser Aristame and others, John Pratt faced charges of sheep theft. Witnesses described placing and pursuing the stolen flock near Cameron paddock, with Pratt accused of active involvement and resistance during arrest. The case continues with Pratt remanded for trial.
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St Moser Aristame
Stepenll Ounden
Michael “Srett
Activuer
Hanewck
Artnet
Bechbow
Wiederick Stoves
Palpety
Liege
Mat Lewis
Cameron
Mrures
Pest
Lancs
Gomner
Abe
Omer
Peter Alent
Yaris
Vili
Henan
Udea
Elewegegeaell
Waln Npeenien
Michoel Pratt
Lewis
Pratt
Sunday Trading Charge Heard at Colne Police Court
At Colne Police Court on Monday Benally Whitworth faced a charge of trading on Sunday February 23 under the Police Fences Act. Prosecution said grapes and drinks were sold for consumption at Whitworth’s shop on a hot Sunday February 28, with others present and witnesses detailing the scene.
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Colng
Benally Whitworth
T. Whatcock
A. Hi Unningham
Seddon
Colne
Mim Whitworth
Whitworth
Win Wilner
Consinghan
Theoung Mem
Consingham
Hatewek
Bern
Konny Whitworth
Colac
Case Delayed Reach Next Sitting On 16th Inst
The interests involved request a careful review and defer the decision to the next sitting on the 16th inst. The postponement aims to allow closer examination of the case.
Amusing Spanish War Drum Fiasco Ends With Injured Wrist
During the Spanish-American war a regiment praised a famed drummer who could “make a drum talk.” In a conquered town the drummer performed oddly. Captain orders Trooper Smith to investigate. Smith reports the drummer hid two geese and four turkeys in the drum, but the captain lets it pass after learning the drummer sprained his wrist.
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Smith
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Amateur Men in Blue Special Constable Des cribes His Watches
A first person account of becoming a special constable, receiving a warrant card and armlet, and patrolling the reservoir area at night. The narrator recalls training, discipline, and cautious duty with only a truncheon allowed as a weapon, plus an ironic encounter with a suspicious stranger. Also notes canal lock vessels towed by electric locomotives.
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Waa
Central Board of Discipline
London
Plasma Canal
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