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

Courts & crime, 1918

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The War Germany's Next Gaol. Help of Indians and Chinese Advocated. London

Forbes Times · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 3

Sir Douglas Haig reports a successful raid southward of St. Quentin, in which several of the enemy were killed and prisoners were taken…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 17

At the Police Court this morning [?]efore Messrs. Kendall and Heel, J's.P James O'Hea was fined 1/- or the [?]ising of the court for using indecent…

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Police Court. Wednesday, March 13th. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Alleged Cattle Stealing

Western Champion · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 13

Christopher Shaw was charged with stealing one red and white cow, the property of James Clancy. Mr. Connellan appeared for the…

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District Court. Tuesday, March 12th

Western Champion · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 18

The March sittings of the District Court were held on Tuesday, before his Honor Judge Scholes. The legal gentlemen present were…

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Alleged Assault. an Alderman Charged. the Case Dismissed

Forbes Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 8

As briefly stated in our last issue, Norman Reedy proceeded against Edward Facey at the local police court on1 Tuesday last on a charge of…

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Alleged Assault. Reidy v. FACEY. Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 7

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr H. Holcombe. P.M., Norman Reidy, a farmer; proceeded against Edward Facey, of…

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Trundle Court Case. (From the Parkes "Champion.")

Forbes Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 3

In the Parkes District Court on Tuesday last, before his Honor Judge Schotes, W. A. Tohnic and may K. Tolmie sought to recover £40/0/ for…

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A Motor Car Dash. Against the Police at Balmain. Opium Smugglers Smart Work

Forbes Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 4

A sensational affair happened at Balmain early yesterday morning, when two smugglers got away with £3000 worth of opium…

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TOLMIE v. Beale. Case at Parkes District Court. (From Our Special Representative)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 6

At the Parkes District Court on Tuesday, before his Honor, Judge Scholes, William Alexander Tolmie and Mary Katharine Tolmie sough…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, March 12, 1918. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M.

Forbes Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 8

Ed.Faecy v. Daniel Reedy, claim for £8/7/6, machinery deuplicates, etc. Mr. Broderick appeared for…

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Forbes Court Matters Charges of Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

At the Forbes Court yesterday morning, James Leslie Williams was before the P.M. on the following charges:…

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P.m. Leaving Forbes Orange Magistrate to Act

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

There are several changes foreshadowed in the Justice Department of the State. It is stated on the best of authority that Mr Harcourt…

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Forbes Police Court Monay, March 18, 1918. (Before Mr. Hol[?]ombe, P.m.) Alleged Stealng

Forbes Times · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 3

[?] Jas. Leslie Williams was charged [?]th stealing the following goods on [?]arch 16th instant:—[?] (1) Two pairs of trousers, valued…

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Late Wires. Alleged Big Cattle Stealing. Arrest at Bathurst. Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

The Bathurst police have made an arrest in connection with an alleged most daring cattle-stealing case…

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Police & Firemen's Art Union

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 4

A social in connection with the above will be held in the L.C.B. Hall on Tuesday next. Tickets are 3s and 2s, and the purchaser will be…

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Marguerite Alice Dixon. Will before Probate Court. Husband Sole Legattee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 4

An application was made on Monday afternoon to Mr. Justice Street, in the Probate Court, in respect of the will of the late…

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The Police Magistrate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 2

The Orange "Leader" states:—Mr Holcombe, P.M., of Forbes, is shortly to be placed on the retired list. It is reported that the Justices…

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Numerous Theft[?]

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 1

James Leslie Williams was [?] ged with stealing goods, the pr[?] ty of Edward Hays, at Fitzgera Bridge, on 18th inst…

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Wholesale. Stealing. Accused Admits His Guilt

Forbes Times · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 3

James Leslie Williams, on remand, was charged with stealing an overcoat and macintosh, the property of Edward Hayes…

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Forbes Police Court (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Monday, March 25, 1918. Indecent Language. Young Man Convicted

Forbes Times · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 3

Frank Callanian pleaded not guilty to using indecent language in Templar Street, Forbes, on 9th instant. Mr. Meillon appeared for…

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