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

Courts & crime, 1923

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R. and T. Tennis Court

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 15

The new tennis court for the Railway and Tramway Institute, which has been laid down on the land at the rear of the District Superintendent's…

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Alleged Theft of Overcoat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 10

Carl Wallace Thurlow Browne was charged with that on the 12th January he stole a garbadine overcoat, the property of Thomas J. S. Ranken…

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Hotel Accommodation Alleged Refusal to Pay Case at the Police Court

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

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Messrs A. Emmett and E. M. Fraser, J's.P.—…

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Fracas in the Street Constable and Civilian Four Charges at Police Court

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

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Thursday afternoon, before Messrs T. Dean and E. M. Fraser, J's.P.—…

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Rates on Soldiers' Court's Decision

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 10

The Gundagai soldiers have won their case in connection with a claim by the shire for rates (says an exchange). The matter…

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Sale of Motor Cycle Case in Small Debts Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 14

At the West Wyalong Small Debts Court on Wednesday, before Messrs A. Emmett, and E. M. Fraser, J's.P.:—…

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Forbes Court Matters. Tuesday, March 13, 1923 Before Mr. Helm, P.M. Riding on Footpath

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 10

Walter Murray, a colored mail from Dubbo, was charged with that on February 24th he rode a bicycle on a crowded footpath and thereby created…

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Country Wheat Agents Sentenced

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

At the Wagga Quarter Sessions, George Clarke and James Herbert Curtis, agents, of Coolamon, were charged with stealing 32 tons oft…

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The Warburton Mystery Young Man Charged With Murder of Mrs. Overall (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Night

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

MELBOURNE— David Kelly, aged 38, was charged at the City Court to-day with, the murder of Mrs. Ada Overall, at Millgrove,…

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The New P.m. Welcomed at This Morning's Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

Mr G. S. Shepherd, who succeeds Mr C. B. Helm as Police Magistrate at Forbes, occupied the Bench for the first time at the police court this…

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Last Week’s Court News. Law Work Over a Wheel

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 4

Francis John Kearns, of Blllimari, proceeded against William Henderon, a Iocal blacksmith, charging him with detaining a cart wheel that…

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

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

A man named John J. Hall was before the local Police Court this morning on three charges of false pretences. Accused was at rested in…

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Koorawatha News. Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 4

At the Koorawatha Police Court on 16th March, three young men were each fined 10/- and 2/- costs for travelling on a train between…

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Current Topics Alleged Assault

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 4

On a warrant issued at Sydney John Chamberlain, an ex-police constable, was charged with assault before Mr. W. T. Gilchrist, J.P., at the…

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Small Debts Court W. H. Beazley v. T. Ryan

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

At the West Wyalong Small Debts Court on Wednesday last, before Messrs E. M. Fraser, and A. Emmett, J's.P., the adjourned…

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Forbes Court Matters. Tuesday, March 20. Before Mr. Shepherd, P.M. Brer Rabbit Again

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

It was unfortunate for Herbert. Drabsch that the rabbit of to-day is unlike, the Brer Rabbit of they old fairy tale, in-as-much as the modern…

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Conucil Charged Breach of Health Act

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 1

Armidale.—Towards the end of January an inspector of the Public Health Department visited Armidale and inspected various parts…

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Found Dead in Hut Murder Suspected (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 4

A German named Harry Fisherman, was found dead in a hut near Barham. The body was decomposed…

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Iemora Murder Charge Case Opens in Sydney (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 4

John Edward Young, aged 35, laborer, was to-day charged, at the Central Criminal Court with the murder of George Hewson…

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Proposed Transfer of Hotel License. Case Sent Back to the Local Bench by the Supreme Court. Adjourned until April 17th

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 3

Before Mr. W. Scott (Chairman), Dr. Foley and Mr. H. S. Henley (Ms..L.B ) on Tuesday Thos. Newham applied for the transfer of the license…

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