Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

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

Courts & crime, 1915

402 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 21

Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 8 April 1915 · page 18

At the Police Court on Saturday Augustus Francis was fined 2/6 for drunkenness, and 40/- or one month for using indecent language.—On…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Patriotic Police

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

The Forbes police are doing a big share towards the patriotic funds. It is known, of course, that any policeman who persuades a man to enlist…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Forbes Court Matters. Industrial Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 1

Before Mr Harcourt Holcombe, industrial magistrate, at Forbes Court yesterday morning, inspector Lynch, an industrial inspector, proceeded…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire Appeal Court

Western Champion · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 19

At the Shire Appeal Court on Thursday last before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:—W. H. Packham, 372 ac…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Alleged Attempted Murder. Baby in a Basket. Queer Doings on Eugowra Road. "Don't Tell the Police!"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon Mr Jim Clark was driving along the Eugowra-road when, near the eight-mile peg, he saw a woman walking along carrying…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A Suspicious Case. Alleged Attempted Murder

Forbes Times · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 4

A very suspicious case was reported to the Forbes police yesterday evening. About four o'clock in the afternoon Mr. Jas. Clark was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coroner's Court. Saturday, April 10

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 10

Mr. T. J Finn held an inquiry into the burning of two haystacks, on April 7, the property of Mr. R. Cramoton of "Sunton." Walli. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Municipal Appeal Court. Thcrsday. (Before, the P.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 2

Robert Anderson appealed against the assessment of £250 on his property in Lachlan-st., next to the Great Western Hotel…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

District Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 3

Before his Honor Judge Scholes. Barrister present— Mr. Breckenridge Solicitors present— Messrs. R. D. Bertie, L. L. Hogan, D. W…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Forbes Court Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

Before Mr Holcombe, P.M., this morning, Ernest A. Clarke was fined 20/- for using indecent language in Sheriff-street. Four lads, Andrew…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local and General The Attempted Murder Case

Forbes Times · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

No further developments have occurred in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a baby at Forbes on Thursday last. In…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local Law Case at Dubbo Circuit Court

Forbes Times · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 4

Before Mr. Justice Sly and a jury of four yesterday (says last Friday's Dubbo "Dispatch"), E. S. Hall, of Willeroon Station, Nyngan,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Promotions

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 2

First-class Constable McLean who has been officer in charge of police at Koorawat[?]a for the past two years, is promoted to the rank of Sergeant 2C…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Late Court News. Alleged Arson

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 2

George Aquilla Smith was found not guilty of setting fire to a stack of hay, the property of Richard Crampton…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

District Court. Monday, April 19th, 1915. (Before His Honor Judge Rogers.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 3

The legal profession was represented by Messrs. G. P. Evans, W. T. Coonan, and J. P. McCarthy, Solicitors. West Wyalong…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 17

At the Police Court on Wednesday before Mr. Holcombe, P.M., the fellowing cases were dealt with. NEGLECTING TO DESTROY…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Forbes Police Court Tuesday, April 20 (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Indecent Language

Forbes Times · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 8

Ernest A. Clarke pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Sheriff Street, and was fiued £1 and 6/costs of court, in default seven days…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Industrial Court Wednesday. (Before Mr. F. Treatt, Industrial Magistrate)

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 2

Inspector McEvoy v. Alfred Austin. Failing to keep time and pay sheets correctly written up. Mr. Moutgomerie for, defendant,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Matters Feminine. Gaol or Matrimony

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 2

When a Siamese girl attains the age of thirty-five without marrying she is placed in a privileged class under the special care of the King, who binds…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, April 20th. (Before Mr. McMahon, P.M.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 5

It will be remembered, that on the night of Wednesday, March 31st, a dance was held at Mallee plains in aid of the Belgian Relief…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →