Page 17 - Keeping the Peace

JPs power out of sessions included:
To issue a summons
Issue a warrant to apprehend or search
Commit an accused person to trial
Admit any accused person to bail
Remand people who have been arrested
Take or receive voluntary declarations
Order inspection of any property
Hold an inquest
Some of the crimes and Acts of the time included:
Bakers and Millers Act 1915
Using weight other than avoir dupois
Not providing scales and weights in shop
Delivering bread and not having means of weighing
Selling bread made of unwholesome flour
Crimes Act 1915
Taking, using or working cattle or goat without consent of the owner
Stealing a dog
Dog Act 1915
Non registration
No collar
Worrying, chasing any person or horse, cattle or sheep
Education Act 1915
Failing to cause child to attend school
Licensing Act 1915
Selling liquor during prohibited hours; or not in accordance with license or to an aboriginal
Police Offences Act 1915
Offences related to good order including placing rubbish in a public place, driving on the footpath
Drunk in a public place
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