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

Courts & crime, 1923

433 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 22

Motoring--for Those Who Do Magistrate Frowns on Speed Hogs

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 2

When John William Anderson did a speed-hog stunt on his motor cycle in Sheriff Street, on April 9th last, little dreamed of the Nemesis…

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Six Months Gaol For Immoral Chinese (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Night

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 4

A Chinese named Tommy Lee, 55 was to-day sentenced to six months gaol on a charge of living on the immoral earnings of women…

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Forbes Court Matters. Monday, April 16th

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 2

For drunkenness and riotous behaviour Michael Joseph Parker was fined 30- before Mr. W. F. Britz, J.P…

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Police Court Monday, April 16. (Before Mr. E. H. Kelly, J.P., and Mr. W. Maitland, J.P.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 4

Thomas William Muir, age 17, was charged with stealing, at Condobolin, on April 15, one trousers and vest, the property of Edgar A. Gornall,…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court

Western Champion · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 13

At the Industrial Magistrates Court yesterday, before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, H. Seymour, for failing to apprentice E. Buckley, a youth employed by him,…

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Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 13

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., the following defendants were fined for faillug to destroy rabbits on their…

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Married Four Times Man Charged with Bigamy (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 4

AUCKLAND—A man was to-day remanded to Adelaide on a charge of bigamy. He admitted that he married…

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Defendants Charged with Stealing a Pig

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 3

The same defendants were further charged with stealing a pig, the property of Wm. Mills, valued at £1. Mr. Phillips for defendants, who…

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Police Court Romance

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 2

At the Coonamble Quarter Sessions an unusual climax to a charge of stealing put an end to proceedings somewhat abruptly. A woman,…

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

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 3

Harry Adams, when asked to plead to a charge of being found on the licensed premises of the Australian Hotel during prohibited hours, said he…

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Murder Charge Man Arrested in City (By Wire)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday Night. Francis Murphy, 24, arrested on a charge of murder, following on a brawl at Circular Quay on…

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Bogan Gate. a Popular Police Officer

Western Champion · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 17

A very pleasant function was held in the local hall on Wednesday night last, 18th instant, when Sergeant Dumont was entertained at a smoke…

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Stealing a Pig

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 3

The same defendants were then charged with stealing a pig, the property of Wm. Mills. Constable Auld gave evidence to…

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Police Court Romance. Prosecutor Marries Defendant

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 9

At the Coonamble Quarter Sessions an unusual climax to a charge of stealing put an end to the proceedings somewhat…

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Pigs, Pumpkins and Police. a Lively Time on the Lachlan at Warwick. Three Young Men Fined for Stealing Pumpkins and Committed for Trial for Stealing a Pig

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 3

Of the many rich spots on the Lachlan hereabouts one of the most prolific areas is the farm of Mr. William Mills, situated at Warwick, some ten miles from Cowra, and it was here three young men according to the evidence adduced in the Police Court on…

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Forbes Court Matters Tuesday, April 24th. Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. "T'was But a Little Faded Flower."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 7

An amble through Forbes park Is a treat which many people indulge in, and the fact that a youth named,William Hashes did likewise, would not…

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Hotel Accommodation Magistrate's Caustic Criticism

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 6

Wagga.—The police magistrate (Mr W. A. Flynn), speaking from the licensing bench, made some caustic remarks regarding the…

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Missing Motor Cars Alleged Theft from Temora

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 2

At North Sydney Police Court on Friday, Edgar David Wells was charged with stealing a motor car, valued at £350, from the…

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Forbes Court Matters. This Morning's Cases Before Mr- Shepherd. P.M. Costly Speeding

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 2

Francis Noel Meagher was charged with having driven a motor car, on, 26th April last, at a speed dangerous to the public. Mr. Meillon pleaded…

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W.A. Basic Wage Court Declines to Inquire. (By Wire) Sydney

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

The West Australian Arbitration Court declined to inquire into the cost of living, to determine the basic wage…

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