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

Courts & crime, 1919

491 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 25

Police Wound Escapee

Forbes Times · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 1

Two shots were fired at a man who attempted to escape from custody at Hay on Saturday last. He was wounded, and subsequently recaptured…

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Forbes District Court Various Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 3

At Forbes District Court on Tuesday, before his Honor Judge Armstrong, couple of cases were adjourned until next Court. These…

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Forbes District Court. Tuesday, August 5, 1919

Forbes Times · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 6

plaintiffs and Mr. Meillon for defend(Before His Honor Judge Armstrong.) POSTPONED CASES. P. Walsh and another v. Moore, Brooke and Co. Mr. Hawkins for ants. Postponed by consent of both…

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Alleged Abduction Case at Forbes District Court Jury Fail to Agree

Forbes Times · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 4

In the Forbes District Court yesterday, before his Honor Judge Armstrong and a jury of four, Thomas Frame sued Armand Bland Woodhouse for the…

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Forbes District Court. Tuesday, August 7, 1919. (Before His Honor Judge Armstrong). (Continued From Another Page)

Forbes Times · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 4

In addition to the District Court to be found on page six and the seduction case, Frame v. Woodhouse, under a separate heading, other matters in this…

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Police Court Monday, August 11. (Before Mr. Arnold, J.P.)

Forbes Times · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 2

John R. McGovern v. John Robb, claim for wages amounting to £22/10 and £6/10 as lost time. Mr. Moloney for complainant. No appearance of…

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Forbes District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Armstrong.) Alleged Assault a Case From Ooma

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 2

H. C. N. Reynolds, a grazier of Grenfoll, proceeded against B. Lodger, of Ooma, claiming damages for assault. Mr M'Kean (instructed by Mr C. T. H…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 2
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Before Mr Helm, P.M., this morning, John R. M'Govern proceeded against John W. Robb, claiming £22/10/- for wages due, and £6…

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Forbes Court Matters. Alleged False Pretences

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 2

At the Forbes Court yesterday, before Mr C. A. Arnold, J.P., John Rooney Toohey was charged that he did, at Forbes, on July 9, falsely…

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Forbes District Court a Heavy List

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 4

The Forbes District Court, Judge Armstrong presiding, concluded a busy session on Friday afternoon, when all the business was cleared…

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Chief Justice of the High Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 1

A prominent figure in Federal and State politics and in the judiciary of Australia is about to disappear from active public life, in the…

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District Court. Since our last issue the following cases (before his Honor Judge Armstrong) were decided:—A Case From Weelong. Sold[?]r Settler Seeks Damages

Forbes Times · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 3

Kenneth Conway v. John W. Parsons, claim for damages, £150. Mr. Power ([?]structed by Mr. Moillon) for plaintiff. Mr. Cowan…

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Man Charged

Forbes Times · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 7

Walter Gibbs was charged at the Wagga police court on Wednesday morning with the murder of Jack Tasker, and the attempted murder of…

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Forbes District Court. Alleged Trespass

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

John FERGUSON MACALISTER sued William J. Sloper claiming £120 damages for alleged trespass, on his farm at Ooma…

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Bombardment of Stones at the Peace Ball. Where Were the Police?

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

One of the most disgraceful acts ever perpetrated locally was the stone-throw ing at the Peace Ball on Tuesday night held under the auspices of the…

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Forbes Court Matters Alleged False Pretences. Sentence of Six Months

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 4

John Rooney Toohey was before Mr Arrold, J.P., at Forbes Court yesterday, on a charge of false pretences…

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Forbes Court Matters. Claim for Wages. Drover Wants His Pay

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 3

John R. M'Govern sued John William Robb, claiming £22/10/- for wages due, and 6/5/- damages for lost time. The case was heard…

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Gundagai Murder Charge

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 August 1919 · page 2

An application made for bail on behalf of Mrs. Elliott, the Gundngai woman who is charged with having poisoned her husband, who died…

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Police Court. Friday, August 15, 1919. (Before Mr. Araold, J.p.) Drunk

Forbes Times · Tuesday 19 August 1919 · page 3

On a charge of drunkenness Chas. B. Kerr was fined 20/- or seven days. DRUNK ON SUNDAY. Willianr Clement Hodge, who was…

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