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

Courts & crime, 1923

433 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 22

Industrial Magistrate's COURt

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 15

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court yesterday the case Simpson v. Bowditch, a claim for the payment of wages to an apprentice during the…

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MOTHER & DAUGHTERS Sentenced for Cattle Stealing (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 4

A Wellington (N.Z.) message states that Palemina Campbell, and her two daughters were sentenced at Blenheim for sheep…

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The Sheep Stealing Industry!

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 8

"They appear to be establishing it as a local industry," said Mr. Rupert Kiddle, of Carabost Station, when relating his losses…

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Wanted to Go to Gaol

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 1

If there is anyone who is anxious to go to gaol for 30 days, he will find several effective suggestions as to how to do it in the feature…

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Police Dispute. Case for the Men. Grievances of Long Standing. Urgent Appeal for Financial Help

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 6

FOR every life lost, for every person Injured, for the lost and destruction of property, and for the scenes of violence and outrage that have been enacted in the streets of Melbourne, the Government stands responsible,…

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Forbes Court Matters. Tuesday, 20th NOVEMBER Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. Too Much Drink

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 3

An application by Lillian Stirling for a prohibition warrant against John Stirling was allowed, to take effect from date for a period of twelve…

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70 AND 61 Aged Parties in Court £300 for Breach of Promise (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 4

£300 damages were awarded yesterday in Adelaide to Miss Agnes Mills, aged 61, who claimed £1000 from Henry Patterson, aiged…

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Gaol or Taxes Northerners' Choice Cross-country Railways

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 6

The North Coast residents who say that they will go to gaol rather than pay a shilling in taxation, as a protest against the…

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[?]Orbes Court Matters To-day's Cases. Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. Three Charges

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 2

Alfred Cotter pleaded not guilty to the following charges: Of behaving in an indecent manner, of using indecent language, and of unlawfully…

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Police Revolvers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Dr. Stopford asked the Chief Secretary if steps could be taken to provide the police with more…

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"Hit with Axe." Nimmatabel Tragedy Charge of Murder

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 5

The story of a tragedy at Nimmitabel was retold at the Central Criminal Court, Darlinghurst, on Monday, when Joseph Stephenson,…

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Murder Verdict Glenferrie Shooting Three Men Committed Buckley Still at Large

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 12

The story of the Glenferrie outrage on October 8, when Mr. T. R. V. Berriman, manager of the Hawthorn branch of the Commercia:…

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Murder at Carlton Man before Melbourne Court (By Wire). Sydney, Monday Evening

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

Charles Johnson, aged 29, was charged at the Melbourne City Court today with the murder of Kathleen Price, at Carlton on…

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Local & General To-day’s Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 December 1923 · page 2

Cowra seems to have slipped badly as a Court centre. To-day’s business occupied barely half-an-hour…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 15

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., Bert Spicer pleaded guilty to being found on the Parkes Hotel premises during…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court. SIMPSON V. BOWDITCH

Western Champion · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 11

Mr. Walter Scott, S.M., of Bathurst, presided at the Industrial Magistrate's Court yesterday, when the case Simpson v Bowditch, in which…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs. P. J. Mannell and Geo. Cousins, Js.P. I

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 2

DIVISIONAL Returning Officer V. T. M. Crowe, tailing to enrol. Mr. Moore appeared for defendant, and submitted that as…

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Murder Charge At Corowa

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 3

Thomas Roy Mitchell, aged 17 arrested on Monday, was charged before Mr L. R. Saul with the murder of Richard Pethybridge…

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Orbes Court Matters Tuesday, 4th DECEMBER. Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. Rabbit Prosecutions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 7

The Stock Inspector, Mr. W. G. Dowling, proceeded against T. Francis for having rabbits on his holding. Mr. Meillon appeared for the…

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Echo of Hillside Inquiry Case Against Boston High Court Upholds Crown Appeal (By Wire). Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 11 December 1923 · page 4

The High Court today gave its reserved judgment on the Crown's appeal against Mr Justice Ferguson's decision, whereby one of the…

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