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

Courts & crime, 1921

379 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 19

Small Debts Court. Claim for Pine Logs

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 8

At the West Wyalong Small Debts Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Cohen, P.M.:— V. L. Connellan claimed from…

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Forbes District Court M'phee v. Clifford. Knocking Down a Cheque

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 2

In the District Court on Tuesday before Judge Armstrong, Alex M'Phee proceeded against Edward T. Clifford claiming £54/7/9, balance of a…

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Alleged Horse Stealing Charge Against a Teamster

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 4

Before Mr. Longfield, S.M., on Tuesday, William Thomas Hetherington was charged with stealing a brown mare, the property of Thomas…

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Alleged Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1921 · page 1

Francis Reed and John Edward M'Grath were charged on Friday with having stolen an overcoat and pair of gloves valued at £2/5/, the…

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Forbes Court Matters. Drunk and Language

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1921 · page 1

Before Mr. W. F. Britz, J.P., at the Forbes Court on Saturday, Charles Beckman was fined 5/- for being drunk In Lachlan Street, and £2 for…

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Forbes Court Matters Drunk and Disorderly

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1921 · page 2

At the Forbes Court this morning before Mr. Helm, P.M., William Smith was fined 10/- or seven, days for being drunk and disorderly in…

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District Court

Western Champion · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 15

The October sittings of the District Court were held on Thursday last before his Honor Judge Armstrong. Of three causes listed one was…

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Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 6

On Thursday last before Messrs A. Josephs and A. Emmett, J's.P, William Walters (41) and Annie Walters (36) were charged that on…

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Charge of Receiving. Aftermath of Temora Burglary Verdict of Not Guilty

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 1

At the Wyalong Quarter Sessions on Tuesday last, before his Honor Judge Bevan, and a jury of 12, Mary Catherine Stephens was charg…

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"I've Battled with Rabbits for 20 Years," Morongla Farmer Charged with Failing to Destroy Rabbits. Says He Adjoins Rough Country for Miles and Miles

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 22 October 1921 · page 2

The words mentioned above were used by Henry Langfield, of "Warrarook," Morongla, at the Police Court on Wednesday, when he was…

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V.wyalong Police Court Thursday, October 20th (Before Messrs A. Josephs and A. Emmett, J'o. P.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 October 1921 · page 6

On Thursday last before Messrs A. Josephs and A. Emmett, J's.P, William Waltera (41) and Annie Walters (36) were charged that on…

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Forbes Court Matters Cases This Morning

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1921 · page 2

Alfred Boland, Goolagong, was charged under the P.P. Act this morning, with allowing 250 sheep to trespass on a reserve adjoining his…

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An Audacious Theft. Money Stolen from the Police Station Thief Threatens to Blow Mate's Brains Out

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 26 October 1921 · page 3

One of the cheekiest thefts that has ever come under our notice Was perpetrated at the Police Station on Sunday last by a man named Henry…

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Very Much Married. Woman Charged With Bigamy. Three Husbands Alleged to be Living

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 3

Before Mr. Reed, C.M., on Thursday, Jane Smithers (43) was charged with on December 21st, 1892, at Parkes, in the State of N.S.W., she…

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Court House Lighting. Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 2

Two three-arm gas brackets on an elaborate scale have been installed at the Forbes Court House in place of the antiquated arrangements for…

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Current Topics Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 2

At the local police court this morning, a number of persons were finect for failing to register-their dogs. A goodly number of defendants,…

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Case of Miss Partridge Police Investigations

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 6

The uncertainty over what would be the next move in the ease of Miss Partridge, arising out of the sensational events of last week, has…

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Forbes Court Matters Unregistered Dogs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 3

Before Mr. Helm, P.M., on Tuesday, the following were fined 10/- and 8/ costs for failing to register their dogs: Robert Caldwell, George Casey,…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 2

Before Mr. Reed C.M., on Thursday, Horace Godfrey Carrigan (19), alias Dolph Carr, was charged with stealing on October 15th at Elong…

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Charge of Assault Case at Barmedman Fine of £5

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 1

At the Barmedman Police Court on the 24th ult., before Messrs Witts and Penberthy, J's. P.:—John Lawrence Home, who said…

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