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

Courts & crime, 1922

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The Melbourne Murder No Clue of Culprit (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 4

No clue has been discovered of the murderer of the 10 year old girl, Alma Tertschke, in Melbourne, whose naked outraged body…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 12

At the police court, on Wednesday, before Messrs Stewart and Whitmill, J.P's, Daniel Curry was charged with having a bicycle tyre in his…

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Melbourne Murder Extraordinary Scenes (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 6

There were extraordinary scenes iu Melbourne at the scene of the murder of Alma Tirtschke, whose naked outraged body was found…

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Police Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 2

At the police court this morning before Mr. Longfield, Relieving P.M. (Everett Sidney LeBrocque was fined £1 and 8- costs for being found on…

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Coota. Sensation Charge of Intent to Murder

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 1

At the Cootamundra police court on Thursday Edward Moran was fined £1 for having a loaded revolver in his possession…

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Quarterily Licensing Court

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 2

Mr. A. H. Cooley applied for a renewal of the license fee of the Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr. Westphalen, for applicant, said the…

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Tuesday’s Court News

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 3

A case in the Children’s Court was adjourned until 24th inst., as a prohibition order has been applied for. Robert Sinclair was fined 10/- with…

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“A Pig in a Bag” What Happened to a Xmas Sucker. A Joke Ended in the Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 2

Before Mr. Hamblin, S.M., on Tuesday, Luther Ernest Mitchell was charged with stealing a pig, the property of Alfred Moriarty…

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Man With Thirty Convictions A Hardened Criminal. Sentenced to Three Months Hard Labor

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 3

A dissipated individual named Patrick Ryan, appeared before Mr. Hamblin, S.M., on Tuesday, charged with indecent behaviour…

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Alleged Assault

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

Martha Kavanagh proceeded against Louis Tardy for assault. Mr. Broderick appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty…

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Sensational Escape From Cairns Gaol. (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

During the early hours of Thursday morning three prisoners made a sensational escape from Cairns Gaol by boring a hole in the floor…

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Police and Firemen's Art Union

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 2

The townspeople owe something to the members of the local police force for their efforts in connection with the sale of tickets in the Police and…

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The Melbourne Murder. An Arrest Made. (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

The Melbourne police have arrested Colin Ross in connection with the Tirtschke murder. He appears before the court…

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Struck by Lightning Police Sergeant's Death (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

Sergeant Brandon, at Brewarrina, was struck dead by lightning yesterday…

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Forbes Court Matters. Tuesday, January 10, 1922. (Before Mr. Longfield, Relieving P.m.) a Bedgerabong Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

Wm. Lawless, for whom Mr. Brodeack appeared to plead guilty, was [?]ned 10- and 8- for being drunk and disorderly at Bedgerabong on…

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Tuesday’s Police Court. (B[?] Mr. Hamblin, S.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 2

Sidney Langham was. fined 20/-, with 8/- costs on a charge of using [?] language at Woodstock. His excuse was that he became excited…

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“Two-Up” at Woodstock. A Very Weak Police Case Fails. Youths Engaged In a Harmless Game

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 2

Three young Woodstock residents were before Mr. Hamblin, S.M., on Tuesday, charged with playing “two up.” Their names were Augustine…

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Small Debts Court Tuesday, January 16, 1922. (Before Mr. Longfield, Relieving P.M.)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 2

M. Markwort and E. Dukes v. Louis Tardy, claim for £4216- work and labor done. Mr. Meilion appeared for plaintiff…

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Forbes Court Matters. Tuesday, January 17, 1922. (Before Mr. Longfield, Relieving P.M.) Rabbit Prosecutions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 1

Robert M'Cauley pleaded guilty to not destroying rabbits. Mr. Meillon (of Messrs Robinson and Meillon), appeared for the P.P…

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(Published by Arrangement) Dram Chicago Gaol As Liquor Store Police as Sly Grog Traders

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 8

The London "Daily Mail" in reviewing the recent exposures of the "dry" conditions in Chicago says:—"The eomie opera…

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