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

Courts & crime, 1923

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The Cootamundra Squabble Honorary Magistrate’s Removal. Sensation in the Assembly

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 8

Last week's “Sydney Morning Herald,” “Dally Telegraph” and “Dally Guardian” each had a column on the Cootamundra scandal. The…

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More Police Needed At Ariah Park

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 5

By bringing under the notice of the Inspector General the need of additional police protection for Ariah Park, the local brach of the…

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Melbourne Police Strike Special Legislation in Hand Melbourne

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 14

Melbourne proper was strikingly quiet last night. West Melbourne was the scene of an isolated disturbance during…

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The Police Strike Trades Hall behind Strikers (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 4

Police strike matters were before the Trades Hall last might when it was decided to place the whole resources of industry and…

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Forbes Court Matters. Tuesday, November 7. Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. Indecent Behaviour

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 3

Percy Sayers pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent behaviour in Lachlan Street on November 3. Constable Scarfe gave evidence of…

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Roy Governor’s Sentence Vigorous Criticism of Political Sympathisers. What Is a Bad Blackfellow ?—“Utmost Leniency” and Its Effect on Police and Public.—pandering to Human Scum

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 6

As Roy Governor’s exploits were carried out in the Mudgee district, the opinions of politicans regarding his sentence have aroused widespread interest. In the following article Mr. T. Nasmith, manager of Turee Vale Station, Coolah, vigorously…

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Current Topics Court Ok Abattoir

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 2

A particularly smelly joke was forced upon the reporters at the local court on Tuesday last. One man was to be charged with killing a…

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Ready to Resume Police Strikers Three Conditions Demanded Melbourne

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 8

The police strikers are reported to be ready to resume duty, but it is considered doubtful whether the Cabinet will agree to their…

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

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 3

William Maley (with 19 previous convictions) was fined 20/- or four days’ gaol for drunkenness. Another old offender, Patrick…

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The Melbourne Riots 50 Cases before Court (By Wire). Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 4

Melbourne.—Fifty cases arising out of the recent riots were heard in the City Court today, the most frequent charge being…

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Forbes Court Matters. This Morning's Cases. Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. Motor Act Breach

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 2

Henry Styles was charged with not returning a number plate and a license upon date of expiry. Mr. Meillon pleaded guilty for defendant, who…

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Forbes Court Matters Tuesday, November 13, 1923. Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 2

Leo Charles LeBrocque, for whom Mr. D. J. Moloney appeared, was charged with that on September 10th he did kill one red steer, the…

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Landlord and Tenant. Possession of Dwelling Wanted Case in Local Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 1

Charles Messner, for whom Mr. D. E. McKenzie appeared, applied to the P.M. at the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday last…

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W.W. Police Court (Before Messrs A. Emmett and W. J. Field, J's.P.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 15

Charles Gammell pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness and was fined £1 in default seven days imprisonment…

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No Reinstatement Melbourne Police Strikers Government Emphatic

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 1

Melbourne.—The State Treasurer Sir William M'Pherson. speaking at a municipal dinner at Hawthorn on Tuesday, said the…

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W.W. Licensing Court Wednesday, November 14. (Before Mr. Macdougall, P.M., and Dr. Fisher, J.P.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 1

An application was made by Mr Englert for leave of absence on behalf of Ellen K. Wheeler, licensee of the Queensland Hotel,…

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Noonan’s Night Out Costs Him Over £10 at the Police Court. Constable O’brien Kicked in the Eye. a Cowardly Assault

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 2

A sturdily built young man who answered to the name of Jack Noonan, appeared at the. Police Court this morning to answer charges of…

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Government's Defeat Progressives Charged with Breach Speaker Says House Properly Adjourned (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 4

Colonel Bruxner is now charged by some of Sir George Fuller's followers with a direct breach with the Government on Friday…

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Charge of Attempted Murder Ex-Policeman Remanded Two Policemen Wounded (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 4

Peter Hannan, an ex-policeman aged 37, at the Melbourne City Court today, was remanded for a week on a charge of having…

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"Polly" Goes to Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 November 1923 · page 9

A front-page sensation, though nearly two hundred years old, the ballad opera called .''Polly" owes its prominence in the London papers to…

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