Series S559 - CHARGE SHEETS - COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS

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AU WA S559

Title

CHARGE SHEETS - COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS

Date(s)

  • 1910-01-01 - (Creation)

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Name of creator

AU WA A307 - BROOME CLERK OF COURTS (1893-01-01 -)

Administrative history

The magisterial district of West Kimberley was proclaimed in 1886 and the magisterial district of Broome was established in 1894 with corresponding adjustments to the boundaries of the West Kimberley district. In 1893 the Broome Local Court was constituted and from 1894 the Court of General Sessions was held in Broome.

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Charge sheets for Broome Police Court (including Children's Court). Shows number of charge, name of accused, nature of charge, name and occupation of person charging, how disposed of (plea and court finding), signature of magistrate, date. For indexes see WAS 561.

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Numerical

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Restricted 50 years

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1910-01-01 -

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1931-01-01 -

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Range Control Symbol = 1 -

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