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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

515 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 26

Warned in Court. Wife Interrupts Evidence. Secret Marriage Sequel

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 4

There were painful scenes in the Divorce Court when the petition was heard of Dr. David Stacey, of Islington, who, when a medical student, had…

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Sentenced to Death. Melbourne

Forbes Times · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 5

The trial of Allan Moore, who burglariously entered the dwelling of Geoffrey Syme at Kew, has concluded. Accused was found guilty…

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District Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 2

The C.P.S. at Wyalong, Mr Sutherland, received word from His Honor Judge Rogers that the District Court at Wyalong, will be formally…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1912 · page 2

Alfred Parish, charged with alleged Larceny as a bailee. Mr. Crommelin for prosecution. John Byrne, labourer, residing at…

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Forbes Police Court. Saturday, September 21. (Before Mr J. J. Jamieson, P.M.)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1912 · page 4

Albert Norman Reynolds was charged with stealing two brooches, one gold ring, one cake of soap, and portion of a bottle of scent valued at…

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Before the Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1912 · page 2

At the police court this morning Albert Jones was charged with breaking and entering the warehouse. Mr. D. J. Moloney appeared for the…

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Sub-inspector Butler. Welcome to the Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1912 · page 2

Before the business of the Court opened this morning opportunity was taken of welcoming Sub-Inspector Butler to Forbes. Mr D. J. Moloney,…

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Police Court. MONDAY. (Before Messrs. J. T. West and Jas. Ousby

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 2

John Hyams (a stranger) was fined 10a for drunkenness. John Hayes was fined £1 for a like offence…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, September 24th. (Before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M.)

Forbes Times · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 2

Albert Jones was charged with breaking and entering the warehouse of Wright Heaton and Co., on 21st September, and stealing…

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Sheep Stealing at Hillston

Western Champion · Thursday 26 September 1912 · page 15

A man while wood gathering on Saturday stumbled across slaughtering yards, a gallows, and a shed erected in the mallee scrub about 14 miles…

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Grenfell District Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 2

Before his Honor Judge Rogers. Solicitors present:—Messrs Crommelin, Bertie, and Moffitt. The cases set down for hearing were…

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Policeman and Burglar. "Handkerchief" Jones Before the Court a Remand Granted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 4

At the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. J. J. Jamieson, P.M., Albert Jones ("Handkerchief") was charged with breaking and entering…

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Police Court

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 6

At the police Court on Thursday, the 19th instant, before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M., of Forbes. the sumons case of insulting words, Boy[?]…

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"Court your Wife "

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 1

"I have been a church-goer for 40 years," said Mr. A. Cocks, M.L.A., in the course of an address on "Critis cism" in the Lyceum Theatre,…

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Forbes Land Court

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 3

The Local Land Board commenced its sitting on Wednesday last when the following cases were dealt with: —…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, September 24. (Before Messrs. Jamieson and Dowling, L.M.'s.)

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 8

John William Spencer applied for a renewal of his publican's license. Mr. R. E. B. Raymond appeared for applicant. The application was…

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Gowra Police Court. a Betting Case

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1912 · page 4

At the Cowra Police Court on Monday, before Messrs J. S. West and James Ousby, Constable Cob[?]roft, of Forbes, proceeded against Thomas…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, October 1. "Handkerchief" Jones Committed for Trial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1912 · page 2

Before Mr J. J. Jamieson, P.M., Albert Jones, alias "Handkerchief," on remand, was charged with breaking, and entering the premises of…

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A City Burglary. Sydney

Forbes Times · Wednesday 2 October 1912 · page 2

A daring burglary was frustrated at MeIllwraith's grocery store at the corner of pitt and Goulburn streets early this morning. A light was noticed in the building…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, October 1st. (Before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M.) Prohibition Order

Forbes Times · Wednesday 2 October 1912 · page 2

Elizabeth Jane Nicolsou applied for the issue of a prohibition order against her husband, George, Nicolson. Mr. Moloney appeared…

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