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

Courts & crime, 1924

396 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 20

Forbes Court Matters Tuesday, April 29. Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. Indecent Language Cases. All Bring Fivers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 9

William Bailey was charged with using indecent language in Lachlan Street. Constable Blackman stated that he was on duty about 8.55 p.m…

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Electricity Air Charged with It at Monday’s Council Meeting. Ald. Thomas Resents Criticism by Ald. Newcombe

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 2

There was an exciting few minutes at last week’s meeting of the Municipal Council when Mayor Todhunter intimated that Mr. Lancaster,…

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Police Court. Wednesday Before Mr. Scott, P.M.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 2

ISAAC PIPE—carrying away liquor from licensed premises during unlawful hours pleaded guilty. Sergeant Tracey asked for a…

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Municipal Appeal Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 5

The following matters were amicably adjusted before Mr. Walter Scott. S.M., on Tuesday (Mr. R. B. Phillips appearing for the…

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Small Debts Court the Whiting on the Door

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 2

Edward Taylor, farmer, of Forbes, sued Henry John Chapman, wool and skin buyer, of Parkes, for an amount of £3189. stated to be due to him…

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The Wyalong Advocate Friday, May 9th, 1924. Verdict of Murder Taxi Driver's Death (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 4

Perth.—At the conclusion of the inquest on the body of John O'Neill the taxi driver whose body was found in the Swan River, the Cironer…

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Ten Communists Killed Clash with German Police (By Wire) Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 May 1924 · page 4

A Berlin message stated that, 10 Communists were killed in a collision with polices ear Galle. One policeman was killed…

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Regulating Traffic Council Takes Action Police Asked to Take Sole Control

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 May 1924 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Shire Council, the subject of traffic control caused some discussion. The Barmedman Progress Association…

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Six Years’ Gaol Man Arrested by Cowra Police Gets Big Sentence

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 5

At Goulburn Circuit Court, Edward James Preddy, who pleaded guilty to horse-stealing and two charge of Jarceny, was sentenced to six years’…

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Long Bay Murder No Arrest Yet (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 4

The police have not yet effected the arrest of May Anderson's murderer. It is a most difficult case to…

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Small Debts Court. Harris and Co v. BEULAH

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 9

F. Harris and Co. secured a verdict against Albert Beulah for goods sold amounting to £1585 in all. The costs of court were 7-…

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In a Chinese Garden Ah Tong's Taking Ways. Oriental Transgressor Gets Light Sentence. Tuesday's Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 9

It was nearly being no court day at Forbes last Tuesday, but sufficient cases poured in at the last minute and Mr. Shepherd took his place on…

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Gaol Revolt. Bathurst Again Bathurst

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 2

THE prisoners iu the Bathurst Gaol are in a state of revolt. Beginning on Thursday, the discontent among thorn assumed…

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Quarter Sessions & District Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 2

The above will open here on Thursday next and will be presided over by his Honor, Judge Bevan, while Captain Storkey, V.C., will be Crown…

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Daring Burglary. Large Sum of Money Stolen From Mr. J. Belcher. Absolutely No Clue to the Perpetrator

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 3

A very daring burglary took place at Mr. J. Belcher’s shop and residence in the early hours of Sunday morning, when the intruder got away,…

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No Arrest Yet Long Bay Murder Case. (By Wire.) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 4

Detectives working on the Long Bay murder case are now of the opinion that only one man is concerned. They believe that owing to the wide…

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Appeal Court

Western Champion · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 13

A court to determine appeals against Municipal and Shire valuations was held before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., yesterday. J. R. Lyell…

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Gaol Mutiny 30 Prisoners Injured Bayonetted Through Legs

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 13

Conditions at the Bathurst Gaol are normal, but, it must be added, that the ringleaders in Saturday's mutiny are all in their cells as a result of…

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Correspondence Duty of Police

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 3

Sir,--In reply to a paragraph in your last issue endeavoring to cast reflections upon the, police of Forbes, I have to say it is surprising to me…

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Teaching Children In Criminal Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 6

At the Orange Sessions on Tuesday, about 50 scholars from the District School were marched to the Court, and occupied the gallery while…

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