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

Courts & crime, 1918

428 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 22

Wheat Stealing. Cases at Eugowra Court

Forbes Times · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

At the Eugowra police court on Friday last, 22nd instant, before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M., Elias Shrimptou (on bail) and Eliza Yates (by…

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Wheat Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 6

Since the wheat harvest, we have heard of numerous cases of alleged wheat stealing. The avenues for operation in this class of thieving…

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Appeal Case. Magistrate's Decision Upheld

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 4

Michael Henry Prest, licensee of the Club Hotel, West Wyalong, appealed against the conviction recorded against him by Mr. H…

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District Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 4

At the District Court on Wendesdny night, and Thursday, before his Honor Judge Bevan, John Matthew Barney proceeded against…

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New Recruiting Scheme High Court Judge to Determine Requirements

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 6

On Monday last Mr. Hughes outlined the following as the Federal Government's new recruiting proposals:—…

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Police Court (Thursday) (Before Mr. Fincham, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

Application by James Goodman for an auctioneer's license. Mr. G. Grenenger (Messrs. Moffitt & Grenenger) for applicant…

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Forbes Police Court Monday, March 4th. (Before Mr. Holcombe, P.m.) Further Remanded

Forbes Times · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 4

Frederick West Atkins (on remand) was charged with assaulting a Russian Finn named Bergstrom and occasioning him actual bodily harm…

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Warden's Court. Tenement Application

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 3

D. J. Moloney, solicitor for Sarah Field, applied to Mr Holcombe, Warden, on Monday morning, to declare lot 9 of section 48 (Orange-road,…

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Special Licensing Court Excising Rooms From Hotel

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

A special Licensing Coart, consisting of Messrs H. Holcombe. P.M., and Messrs Wallace Hunter and W. G. Dowling. members of the Bench…

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District Court. Wednesday, February 27 th (Before His Honor, Judge Bevan). Alleged Breach of Contract

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

John Matthew Barney proceeded against Charles Bennett to recover the sum of £100 damages for alleged breach of contract…

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Forbes Court Matters Monday, 4th MARCH. (Before Mr H. Holcombe, P.m.). Assaulting a Finn

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 3

Frederick West Atkins, on remand, on a charge of occasioning actual bodily harm to one Frederick Bergstrom (a Russian Finn), was…

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Police Court. Wednesday, March 6th. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Stolen Motor Horn

Western Champion · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 20

Edward Nicholson was charged with stealing a motor horn valued at 35/- the property of John Ireland. Mr. McIntosh for defendant…

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Charge of Stealing. Defendants Committed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. H. Chippendall, P.M., James Roscarel and Herman…

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Motorists in Court. Alleged Dangerous Driving

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. H. H. Chippendall, P.M.:—Robert Armstrong was charged…

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Alleged Pig Stealing

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

At the instance of Percy Rawsthorne Field, before the P.M. on Thursday, Peter Links was charged with stealing 15 pigs, the property of complainant's…

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The Liquor Act. Police Magistrate's Warning. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 3

Tho Police Magistrate at Goulburn, dealing with a liquor case, stated that in accordance with the authrities, a person could purchase liquor…

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Alleged Assault Case

Forbes Times · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

At the local, police court this morning Alderman Ed. Faccy was proceeded against by Norman Reedy for alleged assault. Mr. Mcillon…

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Charge of Assault

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

Norman Reidy appeared against Edward Facey, charging him with assault at Forbes on February 23. Mr. Meillon (of Messrd Robinson &…

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Victorian Tragedy. Murder of Station Manager. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 3

The police at Yarran, Victoria, have detained the missing cook, John Bamford, who it is alleged was the last man seen in the company of the…

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Forbes Court Matters Solicitor Welcomed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

Before the business of the Court opened this morning, Mr D. J. Moloney, on behalf of the legal profession, extended a welcome to Mr…

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