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

Courts & crime, 1919

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When Brothers Quarrel Bookmaker Tries to Stop Row Case at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 4

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday, the P.M. heard a charge against Robert Fitzgerald, the charge being that he had behaved in a riotous…

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Wheatley's Lone Hand Went to Hotel to See His Girl. Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 4

George Wheatley was before Mr Helm, P.M., at the Forbes Court on Tuesday morning, on a chrage of being on the premises of the Albion…

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Ticket No. 35315 Wins a Hudson Super Six Motor Gar. Mr. Phil Andrews the Holder of the Winning Ticket in the Police and Firemen's Art Union

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 5

On Thursday afternoon the local police received a telegram congratulafcing them on having sold the winning ticket in the Police and…

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Forbes Police Court Saturday, June 17th, 1919. Offensive Behaviour

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 4

Annie Buckman, a domestic, was charged with offensive behaviour in, Lachlan Street, Forbes, on the previous evening…

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Forbes Court Matters. Cases This Morning. Drunk and Indecent

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

James Braddon, on charge of being drunk and behaving in an indecent manner in Lachlan-street, was fined 15/-, or three days…

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Tuesday's Police Court. (Before Mr. Jennings, S.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 11 June 1919 · page 3

John Simcou was fined 10s and 6s coats on a charge of allowing two cows to stray. Frederick Frost, who was charged…

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Alleged Stealing and Breaking Out. An Unusual Charge. Revolver Shots and Tins. a Woodstock Case

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 11 June 1919 · page 2

Before Mr. Jennings, S.M., on Tuesday, Thomas Vane (a returned soldier) was charged with stealing a key and breaking out of the residence…

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Forbes Court Matters. Alleged Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 4

At the Forbes Court on Wednesday, George Patrick Smith was charged with stealing one cow hide, valued at £1, the property of J. B…

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Police Court Larceny of a Whip

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 5

At the local Police Court on Monday last, before Messrs. T. J. Finn and T. M. Woodlands, J's.P., Teresa Davis, married woman, was charged…

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Alleged Hide Theft. Accused Remanded

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

George Patrick Smith, at the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Arnold, J.P. was charged with having [?] or about 24th May, 1919, stolen one…

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Trouble Over Dog. Young Man Charged

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

A well-dressed young man, named Richard Wells, was before the Forbes Police Court on Wednesday, on a charge of having, at Forbes, on 14th…

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Prohibited Father and Son Charged. Drink Responsible

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

Before Mr.Arnold, J.P., on Wednesday, at the local police court, John F[?]eney, a returned soldier was charged With being found on the licensed…

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Police Court Tuesday, June 10, 1919. (Before the P.m.) Drunk & Indecent Behaviour

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 4

James Braddon was charged with being drunk in Lachlan Street on the previous evening; and further, with having behaved in an indecent manner…

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Brothers Fall Out. and Oppose Each Other in Court

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 4

At the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. Helm, P.M., Albert Reynolds proceeded against John W, Reynolds for unlawful assault. The…

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When Brothers Quarrel Forbes Court Case. "Give Him One for Major Ball!"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 7

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday morning, John W. Reynolds appeared against his brother, Albert Reynolds, the charge being one of…

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Licensing Court

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 2

Before Messrs Jennings (Chairman), and Wordsworth. John Connolly. Renewal of license of the Imperial Hotel…

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Wyalong Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 June 1919 · page 2

At the Wyalong Police Court on Thursday, before the P.M., the case—Police v. Minnie Taylor, charge of permitting liquor to be consumed on…

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Theft of Hide. Accused Convicted

Forbes Times · Tuesday 17 June 1919 · page 3

On a charge of stealing a cow hide, the property of J. B. Farrand, of Forbes, George Patrick Smith was convicted and fined £5, in default two…

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Special Licensing Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 June 1919 · page 2

A special Licensing Court was held at Wyalong on Thursday last, before Mr. H. Holcombe (Chairman) and Dr. Shaw and Mr D. A. Gagie,…

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Greenfell District Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1919 · page 2

Before his Honor Judge Bevan Thomas Elliott v Abraham B. Berry— Claiming £11 10s, balance due for, hire of a mare…

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