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

Courts & crime, 1916

446 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 23

Forbes District Court Claim for Commission. a Eugowra Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 3

In the District Court yesterday, J. J. Sheehy appeared against J. J. O'Malley, claiming £9G commission in connection with the sale of…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 2

Edward Ireland Cade was charged. with stealing one chestnut gelding the property of C. A. Turner. Cade was committed for trial, bail being…

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Convicted of Stealing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 3

Kelly was further charged with that he did, at Carrawobbity Station, near Forbes, on or about 9th July, steal one silver mounted pipe, the property of…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, July 25th. (Before Mr. Holcombe, P.m.) Committed Fof Trial

Forbes Times · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 3

Edward Ireland Cade (on remand) was charged with stealing one chestnut, horse, the properly of C. A. Tumor, at Forbes on July 16th…

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Forbes Court Matters. a Dear Smoke

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 2

Frank Kelly, on a charge of stealing a gun, the property of Reginald Coward, was turther remanded for a week. Mr Moloney appeared for…

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McDade's Boot Sale District Court Arbitration Case

Forbes Times · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 2

At the Forbes District Court last week Chas. E. McLean proceeded against Josiah Field under a partnership agreement for the recovery of £40…

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Cade Copped. Alleged Horse Stealing. Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 7

At Forbes Police Court on Tuesday Edward Ireland Cade was charged with stealing a chestnut gelding, the property of C. A. Turner…

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Police Court Thursday. (Before Mr. P. B. Treatt, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 2

Henry O'Hara, behaving in an offensive manner. First-class Sergeant Grenenger said the offence consisted of accused…

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The Fryatt Murder American Execration

Forbes Times · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 3

The "New Youk Herald" commonting on Captain Fryatt's murder, says it adds another to the list of German [?]ssinations, and is the crowning…

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Court Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 2

At Forbes Court this morning, Claude Cabot was fined 2/-, and 3/costs, for failing to have his name on the Federal roll. Frank Kelly was…

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In the Court of Humanity. a Vast Public Opinion At. Whose Bar Kaisers, Kings, Presidents Cabinets, Churches, and All Must Stand for Scrutiny and Impartial Award

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 August 1916 · page 4

"It is perfectly certain that the peace which follows this war would be the greatest failure in history, unless it could command and employ that very fellowship…

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W. Police Court Tuesday, August 1st. Before Mr A. O. Butler, P.M.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 4

Police v Cecil Porter—charged with driving a motor car, not being a licensed driver. Fined 5/- and 6/- costs…

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Licensing Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 2

A special meeting of the Licensing Court was held at the Court House, Wyalong, on Thursday, before Mr. A. O. Butler, P.M.,…

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Wyalong Police Court. Thursday Augnst 3rd. Before Mr. A. O. Butler, P. M.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 2

Police v. Roy Irwin—charge of furious riding, it being stated that he rode a horse along Neeld Street at the rate of 10 miles an hour…

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W. Police Court Tuesday, August 1st. Before Mr A. O. Butler, P.M.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 2

Henry Joseph Kent v John Hurley—alleged assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Mr. Evans for plaintiff and Mr…

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Alleged Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 4

At Forbes court on Wednesday, William T. Betland (or Bettleton) was charged with having stolen £3/10/-, from Edward Ireland Cade…

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Forbes Police Court. Wednesday, August 9th. (Before Mr. W. G. Patterson, J.p.) Alleged Stealing From the Person

Forbes Times · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 6

Wm. Thos. Bottleton was charged that he did at Forbes, on the 17 July, steal the sum of £3 10 from the person of Edward Ireland Cade…

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District Court. Wednesday, August 9th. Before His Honor Judge Rogers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 4

Dr. Shaw, Deputy Sheriff, occupied a seat on the Bench. When tlie list of jurors summoned was called out, George Sturgeon…

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An Audacious Theft

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

A number of petty thefts have been reported locally of late, but a case of thieving which absolutely takes the cake occurred on Friday night…

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Wilful Murder

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 August 1916 · page 3

"Since the world began to move in its orbit there have been no such massacres on the high seas, as those callously planned and executed by the bloodthirsty…

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