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

Courts & crime, 1925

369 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 19

Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 7 May 1925 · page 9

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Shephered, P.M., John Huggard (through Mr. M. J. Maguire), Walter Kable, Ray Pritchard, J…

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Too Clever for the French Police. Astonishing Exploits of a Pretty Adventuress

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 3

Australia has, from time to time, had its young and pretty adventuresses, but hardly one equal to the French girl, who is impersonating…

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District Court Dates

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 10

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., forwards us the following copy of a letter received by him from the Attorney-General's Department:—…

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Charges of Stealing Heavy Fines at Lake Cargelligo

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 2

At the Lake Cargelligo Police Court on the 8th inst., before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M., William O'Brien and Frank Brown…

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Small Debts Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 4

At the West Wyalong Small Debts Court on Wednesday, before Mr. W. H. Cleeve, P.M., John Tambakis proceeded against…

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Wanted Gaol Two Foodless Unemployed (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 2

Jack Gregson set fire to a haystack in order to get into goal, as he was unable to get work or food. Another man smashed a window in…

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W. Licensing Court Two Hotels Change Hands

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Licensing Court on Wednesday, before Mr. W. H. Cleeve, P.M., the license of the Wyalong Hotel, Wyalong, was…

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Black and White Man and Woman on the Spree. End Up in Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 3

Before Mr. Walter Scott, S.M., this morning Charles Jones (an aboriginal) pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk in a railway carriage and…

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The Wyalong "Advocate" Tuesday, May 19th, 1925. Detectives Sentenced Melbourne Conspiracy Case (By Wire) Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 2

Melbourne.—Detective Olholm was sentenced to twelve months' gaol, and Detective Macpherson to nine minths in connection with the attempted…

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Alleged Attempted Murder Case at Cargelligo Accused Committed for Trial

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 2

At the Lake Cargelligo Police Court on Wednesday, before Messrs. S. E. Bailey and W. G. Piper, J's.P., David Smith, aged 30, was charged with…

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District Court. FRIDAY. (Before Judge Bevan.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1925 · page 2

NORMAN LESLIE FORBES v. R. Jamieson claim for commission. Mr. L. L. Hogan (Young) for plaintiff; Mr. Dibbs (Messrs Dibbs and Farrell,…

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To-day’s Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 3

Before Mr. Walter Scott, S.M., this morning, Frank Day was fined 40/, with 8/ costs, for driving on the wrong side in Kendall Street; Charlie Lum…

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Lithgow Robberies. Police Surprise Burglars. Lithgow

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 2

A sequel to the big robbery at Lithgow Supply Stores was that two constables searched the neighboring hills and came upon three men hiding…

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Appeal To High Court. FACEY v. RAWSTHORNE

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1925 · page 8

An appeal of local interest was recently heard in the High Court of Australia, by Sir Adrian Knox, C. J., Mr. Justice Isaacs, and Mr. Justice…

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Shire Appeal Court a Tullamore Block

Western Champion · Thursday 28 May 1925 · page 12

The Shire Appeal Court was held on Wednesday, 20th inst., before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. The principal case-was an appeal…

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Forbes Court Matters Victoria Hotel Charged. Charge Dismissed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 8

At the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. T. M. Coben, relieving P.M., William H. Baker, licensee, of the Victoria Hotel, Forbes, was…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. W. Scott, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1925 · page 2

A. E. SLATYER applied for a hawker's license Granted. Patrick Thomas Shaonon—stealing rug the property of Thomas Murray…

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Forbes Court Matters Hallcroft Charged with Stealing. Pleads "Not Guilty," But Convicted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1925 · page 11

James Hallcroft, aged 59, was charged, with stealing 2 rugs, 1 pair trousers, 3 shirts, 1 flannel, 11b. of tea, 1 tin fish, and 2 pair…

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Police Sergeant's Residence At West Wyalong Chief Secretary's Department, Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 June 1925 · page 4

Dear Sir,—In reply to your representations in relation to the communication received by you from the West Wyalong Chamber of Commerce,…

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At the Police Court To-day

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 2

At the Forbes Police Court this morning, before Mr. Cohen, Relieving P.M., Cyril Moloney pleaded guilty to driving a car without a license and…

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