Stealing Cigarettes
Francis J. W. Smith, charged with stealing a box containing 50 packets of Capstan cigarettes, valued at 11/- the propery of Annie Davies, of the Parkes…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1917
388 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 20
Police Court. Wednesday, May 2nd. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Alleged Stealing in Company
David Pritchard and Jas. O'Brien, alias Vincent William Peard, were charged with stealing (in company) the sum of £2 10/- the property of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Police Court. MONDAY. (Before Mr. F. B. Treatt, P.M.)
James Patrick McCue, on remand, charged with forcing and [?]ttering a will and testament purporting to be the last will and testament of Michael…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →W.W. Police Court Weneaday, May 9th. (Before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M.)
Archie White for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, was fined 20/- and 6/- costs, in default of 7 days hard labor…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Forbes Police Court Monday, May 14, 1917. (Before Mr.H. Helcombe, P. M.)
Alexander Ross was charged with being drunk in Victoria Lane, Forbes, on Saturday evening last. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5/- or 24 hours'…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Forbes Court Matters
Albert Edward Cole was lined 10/-, or 24 hours, for being drunk in Lachlan-street, on Saturday night. The same defendant pleaded not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court
In the Small Debts Court this morning, Smith and Teasdale v. P. Sullivan, work done, £1/3/6. Mr. broderick appeared for plaintiffs, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court. Tuesday, May 15th, (Before Mr. H. Holecombe, P. M.)
Henry Smithm, of the firm of smith and Teasdalo, blacksmiths Forbes, sought to recover the sum of £1/3/6 from Patrick Sullivan, for work done…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Forbes Advocate Tuesday, May 15, 1917. Monday Court Day. a Word of Thanks
At the Police Court yesterday morning, Mr D. J. Moloney mentioned to Mr Warcourt Holcombe, P.M., that the parties in a case listed tor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Wednesday, May 16th. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Cropping Sheep's Ears
W. C. Tullay pleaded guilty to a charge of cutting off the tops of sheep's ears. Constable Dixon produced a…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Licensing Court. Cunich's Wine License
At the Licensing Court on Wednesday, before Messrs. Holcombe, Boyd and Balcombe, the application of Nicholas Cunich for a colonial wine…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Round About London. Forbes Soldier's Impressions World's Greatest Newspaper.—Visit to the London "Times" Office.— Old Bailey Court.—Some Historic and Sensational Trials.—London Girls and Women.—A Serious Sex Problem.—How the Germans Treat Prisoners
Sergeant Major G. W. Brownhill, proprietor of "The Forbes Advocate," who is on active service, writes concerning a visit to London:—…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Forbes Police Court Tuesday, May 22, 1917. (Before Mr. Holecombe, P.M.
At the local police court thin morning Barney Withers was charged with riding a motor cycle without a license. Defendant did not answer to his…
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Michael Lee v. J. Mulqueeney goods sold £10/8/7. A verdict for the full amount was given…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Forbes Court Matters. a Mining Matter
At the Forbes Warden's Court yesterday, George Francisco Hayes was granted three months' suspension of labor conditions in connection with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Strange Murder Mystery. Burglar's Wife Killed by a Burglar
A man who was suspected of murdering his wife at Salt Lake City has surrendered to the police at Chicago, declaring that his wife was murdered by a burglar while he himself was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Court. Wednesday, May 16th. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Bush Rugs Stolen
Rachel Howarth, charged with stealing two rugs the property of James F. Barr, valued at £1 14/6, was defended by Mr. McIntosh…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →EUGOWRA. (From Our Own Correspondent) Eugowra Police Court
A court was held in the local Courthouse on Friday last, 18th inst., Mr Holcombe, P.M., presiding., O. L. Morton was proceeded against…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Court. THURSDAY. (Before Mr. F. B. Treatt, P.M.)
ARTHUR BROWN, charged with stealing a rug, the property of R. W. Bradley and Co. Constable Ford deposed: About…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Forbes Police Court Monday, MAy 28, 1917. (Before Mr. H Holcombe, P.m.) Drunkenness
On a charge of drunkenness, Michael O'Keefe, a sturdy son of the Emerald Isle, was fined 20/-. BREACH OF THE INFLAMMABLE…
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