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

Courts & crime, 1918

428 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 22

Forbes Court Matters. Yesterday's Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 1

At Forbes Police Court yesterday, before Mr H. Holcombe, P.M., Daniel Casey was fined 2/6 for being drank on 23rd inst. On a…

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Forbes Court Matters Alleged Bodily Harm

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 4

At the Forbes Court yesterday, Percy Nels Glauder was charged with unlawfully assaulting Nels Glauder, and occasioning actual…

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Forbes Police Court Before Mr. Holcombe, P.M. Son Assaults Father

Forbes Times · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

Percy Nels Glauder was before the court on Wednesday afternoon, charged with assaulting Nels Glauder on the 26th instant, thereby…

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[All Rights Reserved.] the Unspoken Word. Anther of "The Secret of Castle Court" "For England," "Doctor Manton," "The Crowning of Esther," "John Montcalm," &c. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter XI—(Continued)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

"What Lady Mary Clyde did not know about the social world, and human nature, as it was presented in that circle, was not worth…

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Porter Charged with Stealing

Western Champion · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 7

In November of 1916, Mr. and Mrs. Price and family removed from Trangie to Orange to take [?] their residence in Sampson street. Their…

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Forbes Police Court Friday, March 29, 1918. Before Mr. Holcombe, P.M. DRUNKENNESS

Forbes Times · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 6

The following fines for drunkenness were imposed:—John Kelly, 2/6 or 24 hours; Thos. Feeney, 5/- or three days; James Ryan, 2/6 or 24 hours…

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Forbes Court Matters. Martin's Day Out

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 7

Martin Butler had a day out on Thursday last, when he started celebrating Easter. He did not reign long, however, for during the day he…

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Quarter Sessions and Dis. Trict Court

Forbes Times · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 4

The Forbes Quarter Sessions and District Court opens on Tuesday next. In the latter court there were three defended damage cases, but two…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, April 2nd. Before Mr. Holcombe, P.M. Support of a Child

Forbes Times · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 8

Mrs. Louis White proceeded against James McCarthy for the recovery of £15/10/, support of a child. Defendant did not appear…

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[All Rights Reserved.] the Unspoken Word. Author of "The Secret of Castle Court," "For England," "Doctor Manton," "The Crowning of Esther," "John Monlcalm," &c. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xii —(Continued)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 2

"She was my mother," he answered; "a friend, even the dearest friend in the world, is different."…

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Alleged Assault

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 2

The case against G. Pepper, for alleged assault on Arthur Elwyn Channon, is proceeding…

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[?]Rbes Police Court Saturday April 6, 1918. Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M. [?]Leged Horse Stealing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 3

Henry Harlow was charged with [?]aling one saddle and bridle valued £2, the property of Win. N. [?]mas; also with stealing one horse…

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Alleged Horse Stealing Saddle and Bridle Also Missing. Cases at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 4

At the Forbes Police Court on Saturday morning, a young man named Henry Harlow, was charged with stealing a saddle and bridle,…

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Forbers Court Matters. Defendant Discharged

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 1

About six weeks ago, a man named Frederick West Atkins was charged with assaulting a man named Charles Ed. Bergstrom, occasioning…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

Forbes Times · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 8

Christopher Shaw (oh bail) was charged with that he did at Parkes, on 16th August, 1913, steal one heifer the property of James C. Clancy…

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Police Dogs

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

A fine piece of work by one of the Paris police dogs is reported. A constable noticed two individuals acting in a suspicious manner. He…

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Appeal Court Liquor Act Cases

Forbes Times · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

A couple of appeals against convictions under the Liquor Act were heard at the close of the Forbes Quarter Sessions this week…

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Forbes Quarter Sessions. a Goolana Case. Charge of Stealing Watch and Chain. Verdict of Not-Guilty

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

At the Forbes Quarter Sessions, the first case dealt with was that in which Edward M'Kenzie was charged with having, at Coolana on…

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[?]T Teleg[?]ic. [?] Loan Figures Sydney's Population. Adelaide Murder Case. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

Damage amounting to tnousand of pounds has been done by flooeds at Opotike, New Zealand. Two, Island steamers are reported…

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About a Wheel. District Court Case. Claim for Damages

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 1

At the Forbes District Court on Wednesday, before His Honor, Judge Scholes, Albert E. Cantrill claimed. £50 from Frederick J. Peters, for…

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