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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
2
A damaged notice advertises a sale on Wednesday June 25 with details about cattle and dairy items. The text names Corley and auctioneer George, and mentions buyers, gasd creama and mile cows. the full items are unclear but indicate a public sale by auction with limited readable specifics.
William Taylor faced trial for alleged theft from the railway yard. Witnesses described horses, a consignment note, and a trackside incident near a goods shed. The Crown Prosecution was led by Mr Mason with Mr Pilcher defending the accused who pleaded not guilty.
An accused Cowes resident faced a magistrate with a police case alleging pilfering and deception. Witnesses testified including Alfred Moriarty and B. My Smith, with the judge recommending mercy but condemning perjury and premeditated theft as the case concluded with a 12 month labor sentence.
In a defanged trial at the district court, Jamon Staniala O'Brien was acquitted while John Patrick Farrell was found guilty of sheep theft from Denis Murphy of Piuw Gross. Key witnesses described the murder of a ram and the recovery of skins. Farrell received a 12 month hard labour sentence.
The document reports on a chaotic council meeting over the Whitney case with confusion over claims and withdrawals. President and others discuss confidence in the council and a ban on Whitney related matters while a theatrical screening is announced for the night at the Lyris Theatre.
A district court session notes delays and juror substitutions. The case adjourned due to lack of service of summons, while defendants request a normal from His Honor. A telegram reported illness preventing attendance, and several participants failed to appear, affecting hearings and payments for work and duties.
The Cowra District Court sat in February with Mone Welaney Bros of Cowra suing T P Fagn arazier for 2117 Lax 4. Defendant claimed 250 ax compansation for interior boy and traiight jysi. Manon instructed by Montgomerie for plaintiff, Pilcher for defense. Evidence heard over a month and a half adjourned until after the judge’s return.
The judge directed the jury at Coonsuibiy to assess marketability of property amid conflicting statements. A verdict for the defendant for 42 pounds plus freight was returned with additional sums noted. the claimant timelines and further claims appear unsettled. The record reflects procedural steps and remarks by Judge Bevan on Monday.
A transcript shows defendants accused of sheep theft and related offenses. The judge notes lengthy delay and the accused deny guilt while pleading for leniency, with remarks on prior conduct and potential jail time as punishment.
The fragment lists players and scores from a team contest with partial names and numbers. It mentions positions and two lowest scores, noting competitors in a thin mouth and ends. Specifics are garbled leaving only scattered scores such as 70 49 and 70 67.
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