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

Courts & crime, 1919

491 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 25

Alle Woll Stealing. at Yarrandale. Accused Committed for Trial

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 2

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M.:—Benjamin Castles was charged that…

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Cade Sells a Horse Charge of Larceny. Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 2

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday, Edward Ireland Cade was charged with that while being the bailee of a mare belonging to George Shead,…

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Progress of New South Wales Administrations of the Chief Secretary. Fisheries Administration, Police, and Friendly Societies, New Electoral Act Protection of Wild Animals

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 1

The administrative activities of my department, said the Chief Secretary Sir George Fuller, in the course of an interview given to the Couulry…

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Forbes Court Matters. Pat Glynn's Cheque. Man Charged With Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 2

At the Forbes Court this morning, before Mr Helm, P.M., Joseph Smith was charged with stealing a cheque, the property of Patrick…

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Stealing a Cheque

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 3

Joseph Smith, on remand, was charged with having at Forbes, on 17th July, 1919 stolen a cheque, to the amount of £17/4/2 the property of…

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Police Court. This Moring's Cases. (Before the P.m.). a Trespass Case

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 3

John Wright, a drover, was charged with having driven a number of sheep on Mr. Wallace Hunter's "Prai[?]e Land" property, without permission…

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Licensing Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 2

At the Licensing Court this morning, James Pascoe was granted a renewal of the license of the South Forbes Hotel. Mr D. J. Moloney…

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Police Court Wednesday, July 23rd. (Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.m.) Indecent Language

Western Champion · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 18

John Sheean was charged with using indecent language outside West's Hall on Saturday night. Constable McRae gave evidence of the words…

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Pat. Glynn's Cheque. Man Charged with Stealing Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 1

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr Helm, P.M., Joseph Smith was charged with stealing a cheque, the property of…

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Police Court

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 5

Mr. Jennings, P.M., presided at the local court on Wednesday last. Police v. S. Whittingham, charged with being on the licensed premises…

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Police Court MONDAY (Before Messrs. J. Bradley and W. L. Twigg, J's P.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

ALBERT JAMES RINTOUL, on remand, was charged with false pretences. After hearing evidence of the arresting constable, Mr A. McNeill (manager of…

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Alleged Dog Stealing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

The case against Richard Wells (on remand) charged with stealing a greyhound dog, the property of John Shanahan, of Forbes, was dismissed,…

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Forbes Police Court This Morning's Cases. (Befor the P.M.)

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

Thomas Molloy, charged with being drunk in Templar-street on 28th inst., pleaded guilty, and was fined 5/- or 24 hours…

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Forbes Police Court All Over a Dog. a Flimsy Case

Forbes Times · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 6

At Tuesday's local Police Court, before Mr. He[?], P.M., Richard Wells ([?] Harold Holmes) on remond, was changed with having, on or about 14th…

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About a Dog Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 3

A Forbes Court on Tuesday, betore Mr Helm, P.M., Richard Wells was charged with stealing a dog, valued at £6, the property of John…

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WAMBOYNE (From Our Own Correspondent). Picturesque Tennis Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 4

The Dinkum Tennis Club opened the court on Saturday by a picnic luncheon, which was largely attended. The day was bright and…

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Forbes Court Matters. Cases on Tuesday. Too Many Rabbits

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 1

At the Forbes Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr Helm, P.M., Stephen Wallace Howard was fined £8, and 3/- costs of court, for not…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 7 August 1919 · page 17

At the Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. C. J. B. Helm the following defendants, who pleaded guilty to being illegally on licensed premises on…

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Alleged Assault. a Case from Ooma

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 4

R. C. N. Reynolds, a grazier of Grenfell, proceeded against H. Ledger, of Ooma, claiming £400 damages for assault…

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Alleged Assault. Case From Come Soldier Settlement

Forbes Times · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 4

R C. Reynolds v. H. Lodger, claim for damages for assault. Mr. Mukean (instructed by Mr. Broderick) for plaintiff, and Mr. Power…

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