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

Courts & crime, 1923

433 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 22

To-day’s Police Court (Before Mr. Walter Scott, S. M.)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 2

James McKenna was fined 20/-with 8/- costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours…

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In Conflict Police and Strikers (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 4

PARIS.—Fighting continues in Bokhum between the strikers and the police and firemen. Four were killed and many…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 31 May 1923 · page 12

At the Police Court on the 23rd inst, before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., the following defendants, who pleaded guilty, were fined for failing to…

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The Arncliffe Murder. Alleged Confession

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1923 · page 2

THE death of a five-year-old-boy, Percival Frederick Carratt, at Arnclifie, on Monday, had its sequal at the Central Police Court yesterday. when…

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Municipal Appeal Court Bank of Australasia's Appeal Lost. Other Appeals Heard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 7

The case in which H. C. Allen appealed against the U.C.V. valuation on the Bank of Australasia property was reopened for hearing on…

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Forbes Court Hatters Tuesday, May 29, 1923. Before Mr. Shepherd, P.M. Another Speed King

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 3

Frank Kelly, for whom Mr. Meillon appeared, pleaded guilty to riding a motor cycle in Lachlan Street, Forbes, on May 16th at a pace…

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Alleged Common Assault

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 6

Nesbitt Connolly, half caste, a thick set and intelligent looking young fellow, was charged with, common assault upon Nellie…

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Cootamundra Quarter Sessions (Before Judge Bevan) Sheep Stealing

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 6

Wagga O'Leary was charged with that he did, on 2nd May, near Carathool, steal one sheep, the property of George Chapman…

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Wheat Droppings. Who Owns Them Peculiar Theft Charge

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 2

Who owns the droppings of wheat on stack sites in railway yards? is a question which cropped up in the Cowra police court…

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Two Years! Half Caste Sentenced, for Attacking School Mistress. Judge Bevan Tells Prisoner He Is Lucky

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 4

Nesbitt Connolly, half-caste, a thick set and intelligent looking young fellow, was charged at the Cootamundra Sessions on Thursday with common…

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Lien on Seed Wheat Important High Court Decision. Forbes District Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 1

What was described as a case of importance to mercantile, pastoral, and agricultural interests in New South Wales was considered by the…

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Police Court Before Mr G. S. Shepherd, P.M.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 June 1923 · page 8

For failing to destroy rabbits, Rag King, William Joseph Mc Fadden, William. Fitzgibbons, John B. Edgar and Henry Humphry, were each…

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Passing of the County Gaol

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 June 1923 · page 9

There is to be no more gaol in Cook County. III. the county in which Chicago is situated. A survey just made by the Chicago Community…

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Appeal Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 June 1923 · page 8

Great interest was taken in the Municipal appeal cases The appeals against the lighting rate were dealt with and those against…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 7 June 1923 · page 14

The business sheet at the Police Court yesterday was a very light one. John Bier Furbier pleaded guilty to being on licensed premises during…

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Special Licensing Court

Western Champion · Thursday 7 June 1923 · page 14

A special licensing court was held yesterday, before Messrs. G. S. Shepherd and J. D. Boyd, to deal with, the applications for the renewal of the…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1923 · page 2

John Stokes sued P. Cannon for an amount of £3 allegedly owing to him by defendant. Mr. Meillon appeared for…

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Roy Governor Captured Shot by Police Battle in the Bush Police Sergt. Wounded

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 June 1923 · page 1

Retribiution came swiftly to Roy Governor on Wednesday morning when he was least expecting it. Like a bolt from the blue came…

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A Fowl Murder. Mrs. Chanticleer Found Bleeding in Back Yard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1923 · page 2

Peter Buckley pleaded not guilty to a charge of having attempted to steal a fowl, the property of Nathaniel Turner…

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Governor Shot Capture Follows Fight. Aborigine Badly Hurt. Police Sergeant Wounded

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 June 1923 · page 4

Roy Governor was captured at Mendooran on Wednesday morning after a lively fight with the police. He was shot in the back and badly…

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