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

Courts & crime, 1924

396 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 20

Police Court BRADY v. BAXTER Must stock travel by the route specified by the Permit

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 4

A case of great interest and importance was before the Police Magistrate, Mr G, S. Shepherd, at the local court last Wednesday. Terence…

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Police v E. A. Dodd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 3

Charge--Supplying liquor to a person having apparently admixture of aboriginal blood. Mr Emerton, Parkes, for defence…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Chippendale, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 2

PATRICK MICHAEL TUNNEY—breach of the Traffic Act, in that he did not pass a waggou on the right side…

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Small Debts Court. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Chippendale, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 2

O'CONNEL V HUCKEL—claim for delivery of hay. Mr. Phillips (Cowra) for plaintiff ; Mr. Moore for defendant…

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W.w. Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Police Court this morning, before Messrs A. Emmet and A. Josephs, J's.P. Michael O'Hallonan was…

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Charge of Wheat Stealing

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 4

A mild sensation was caused in town last week-end in connection with the reported theft of wheat from Mogongong Siding. It is alleged that…

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District Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 2

IN the District Court at Grenfell on Thursday, before his Honor Judge Bevan, Hill and Halls Ltd. sued W. J. L. Sloper…

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W.W. Police Court Monday, February 11th Before Messrs Emmett and Josephs, J's.P

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 1

H. S. Wilcox, charged with using indecent language in Main Street on Saturday night, was lined £1 and costs, or seven days…

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To-day’s Police Court (Before Mr. Chippendall, S.m.). a “Speed Merchant” Comes to Grief

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 2

Eric Arthur Crisp was charged with riding a motor cycle at a pace dangerous to the public. S.M.: How do you plead?…

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Three Years For Steal inn £5000 Benjamm Sentenced (By Wire). Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 4

Wililam Benjamin, aged 44, acconstant who pleaded guilty of robbing his employers of over £5000 by stealing and forging…

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Grenfell Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 5

Monday February 11, before Messrs. W. H. Simuson and F. J. Mannell, Ts.P. Leslie Norman Nicholls and Edward…

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W.w. Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 6

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday before Mr. Cohen P.M.—Kate Goodman was charged with…

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Local & General Alleged Wheat Stealing

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 4

At the Grenfell Police Court, Leslie Norman Nicholls and Edward Gunning were charged with on or about 31st January, 1924, stealing 40 bags…

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Murder at Orange

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 4

Under the clonk of darkness a terrible crime was committed at Orange on Tuesday night in an old shed alongside the residence of Mr…

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Murder at Orange Man's Head Battered

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 1

Joseph Quinlan, aged 36, a widower with four children, was found dead at his residence, William St., East Orange, at 7 a.m. on…

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Wednesday, February 13. Wandering Winkers "All a Mistake." Stealing Charge Dismissed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

Before Messrs. H. K. Ford and D. J. Murphy, Js.P., an old man named John McDonald pleaded not guilty to a charge, of having stolen one pair…

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Girral Assault Case Charge Reduced Fine £10—Costs £13/12

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 3

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Cohen, P.M.—Victor Mjllyn was charged that…

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The Orange Murder Newtons Alleged Confession (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 4

An Orange message states that though the police are reticent, it is understood that Newton. when confronted with Quinlan's body, gave…

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Appeal Upheld Lower Court Decision Upset in Liquor Case the Question of “Lawful Purpose

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 2

At the Quarter Sessions yesterday afternoon, before Judge Bevan, Charles Edmund Mason, licensee of the Commercial Hotel, Young, appealed…

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Forbes Court Matters Tuesday, February 12th. Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. Riotous Behaviour

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

Patrick Macalister was fined £2, With 8- court costs, for behaving in a riotous manner, in default 14 days. For a similar offence Bernard Flood…

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