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

Courts & crime, 1916

446 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 23

A Constable Charged with Assault. the Defendant Fined. Talk of Attempted Settlements

Forbes Times · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 6

At the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday last John Reynolds proceeded again st Michael Thos. McGannon a constable in he local police force, for assault at…

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A Mean Theft

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 4

Several new motor cars have appeared in the Forbes district lately, and some owners have determined (as is usual) to thoroughly grasp…

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Constable Fined. Forbes Court Case. Reynolds Gets a Punch

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 7

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday morning, John William ("Chalker") Reynolds, a groom, appeared against Constable Michael Thomas…

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Wyalong Police Court. Tuesday, May 16th. (Before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 4

Peter Simpson Henderson (for whom Mr. Evans appeared), was charged with not delivering certificate of registration and number…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday, May 22nd. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Stealing From an Hotel

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

Percy Radcliffo Norris (33), was charged with stealing a pair of rousers, valued at 7/6, the property of Geo. Jackson…

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Forbes Court Matters. Norms Makes a Haul. But is Hauled Before Magistrate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

Robert R. Norris was charged at Forbes Court yesterday morning with stealing a pair of trousers, valued at 7/6, the property of George…

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Censuring a Magistrate. Forbes P.l.l. Motions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of members of Forbes Labor League on Friday night, the following motions were carried: That this League disapproves of…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

Kinnaird and Hughes v. E. J. Cook-Verdict for amount claimed, £8/1/3, with 7/9) costs. John Hugo v Edward Lozell,…

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A Woman Sentenced

Forbes Times · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 8

Millie McLeod, charged with conducting herself in an immira manner, with Ah Kee in Rankin-street, Forbes, on the 20th instant, pleaded not guilty, and…

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Curious Court Case. Was It a "Frame Up"? Magistrate's Strong Remarks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 7

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday morning, Constable M'Gannon appeared against John W. Reynolds, the charge being for using indecent…

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Sequel to Assault Case

Forbes Times · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 8

Michael Thos. McGannon, a constable in the local police force who was last week summoned by John Wm. Reynolds for assault, was the complainant…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday, May 23rd. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Collector's License

Forbes Times · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 8

A collector's license was granted to J. B. Reymond and Sons, Ltd…

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Magistrate and P.L.L. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 4

Sir,—In connection with the recent court proceedings, in which the local Bench, consisting of the Police Magistrate, convicted and fined one…

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At the Police Court

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 2

Hewitt and Stone were presented at, the police court on Saturday morning, the charge preferred against them being that of feloniously slaying Jack…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 2

Commonwealth Returning-Officer v. Edith Bridget Brown—Failing to en rol. Mr B. G. McKeon appeared for the…

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Forbes Police Court. Monday, May 29th. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Indecent Language

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 2

Wm. Edward Bing, pleaded guilty to using indecent language, in Rankin-st., and was fined 10/ or three days…

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Forbes Court Matters. Unlawfully on Premises. Cases This Morning

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 2

Before Mr H. Holcombe, P.M., this morning, Samuel W. Stewart was charged with being on the licensed premises of the Royal Hotel during…

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Forbes Police Court. Tuesday. May 30. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M.) Liquor Act Cases

Forbes Times · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 6

Michael J. Lynch. licensee of the Royal Hotel, was charged with permitting Samuel Wilson Stewart on his l[?]ccused premises during prohibited hours…

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Licensing Court. P.M. Butler Welcomed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

A Special licensing Court was held at Wyalong on Thursday, before Mr A. Ormonde Butler, P.M. (Chairman), Dr. F. C. S. Shaw…

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"How Servia Died." Rapine and Murder of the German Army. Soldier Ghouls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 9

There are still a number of simple-minded people among us who try to excuse the Germans' unmentionable cruelty during their invasion of Belgium on the ground that it was…

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