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

Courts & crime, 1926

397 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 20

Charge of Assault Case from Ungarie

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Messrs H. R. Helyar and A. B. Grellman, J's.P., Anthony Karkoe (45) was charged…

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Political Rights for Police Favored by Police Conference

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 8

"That police be granted the same civil and political rights as other civil or public servants." Mr. N. McBurney moved this…

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The Drunken Motorist What Police Chief Can Do with Him

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 10

Mr. Boyd Edkins’ suggestion that drunken motor drivers should have their licenses cancelled, is one which has already been acted upon in scores…

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Victoriaw Coal Sirike Off Referred to Arbitration Court (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 1

The strike of 500 brown, coal miners at Yallourn, which threatened to put Melbourne in darkness, was declared off yesterday…

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Adventures of a Car Thief Car Stolen From Junee and Deserted at Koorawatha. Attempted Theft at Cowra, But Car Jibs. Desperate Criminal Assisted by Motorists Unaware of His Identity

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 5

On Saturday evening car No. 50604 was stolen from Junee, and such a good getaway did the thief make that by next morning he had reached…

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Sheep Stealing Charge Father and Son Before the Court. Constable Draws Revolver

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 2

George Patrick Smith and his son, William Michael Smith, were before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., at the Forbes Police Court this morning on…

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Sheep Stealing Charge Father and Son Before the Court. Constable Draws Revolver

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 2

George Patrick Smith and his son, William Michael Smith, were before. Mr. G, S. Shepherd, P.M., at the Forbes Police Court Tuesday on…

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The Bennett Case Second Trial Tn Sydney. Sentenced to Two Years

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 10

Percy Henry Tolmey Bennett, formerly manager of the Forbes branch of the Australian Bank of Commerce, appeared at Darlinghurst Sessions on…

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Sheep Stealing Charge. Father and Son Convicted. Sentenced to Twelve Months and Three Months Each

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 2

The case of alleged sheep stealing was continued this morning, at the Forbes Police Court, before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.. when George Patrick…

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Police Object

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 4

The polite at their conference in Sydney tarried a motion reaffirming heir decided objection to being exbetted to carry the baggage of…

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District Court Wanted at Griffith

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Griffith's Progress Association it was decided [?] ask the Minister for Justice to estab lish a district court at Griffith for the…

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Police Court William Harris Charged with Attempt to Commit Suicide Swears That His Wife Shot Him

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 2

Before Mr. Shepherd, P. M., last Wednesday, William Harris, whose shooting case caused such a sensation was charged as stated above…

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Unlawful Assault

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 3

Thomas William Wheeler v. Reginald Norris—Unlawful Assault. Thomas William Wheeler v. Wm. Bennett—Insulting Words…

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Police Court. Wednesday, 5th May. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.) Indecent Language

Western Champion · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 16

William Goodburn, charged with using indecent language in Clarinda-street on Saturday, May 1st., pleaded guilty and was fined 60/- or one…

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Grenfell Police Court. Wednesday, April 5th. (Before Mr. M. Nott S.m.) Dragged Along by the Hair of the Head!

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 3

Leslie Vesterman was charged with being drunk and disorderly. He pleaguilty, and was fined 10/- and 8/- costs. The Sergeant stated it was…

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Bimbi Police Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 9

At the monthly Police Court proceedings for April, the following cases were dealt with by Mr. E. Harrison P.M., for Cootamundra:--…

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Court of Petty Sessions for Ungarie

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 1

A Court of Petty Sessions has been established at Ungarie, dating from May 1, such court to have jurisdiction within the West Wyalong Police…

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British Coal Strike Baldwin Demands Call-off of General Strike Police Injured in Riots Special Newspapers Issued All Emergency Services Improving (By Cable) London, Thursday Night

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 1

An Austral Press message states that the Trade Union Congress Council has issued a statement, refusing unqualifiedly Mr. Baldwin's demand…

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Stealing by Finding

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 2

Before Mr. M. C. Nott, S.M., this morning, Thomas McGuinness and Alexander Williams, two dark-skinned individuals, were charged with…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 3

John Thomas Hughes was awarded a verdict for 116, for goods sold and delivered to R. Ainsley, together with court costs 7-; also for 109 and court…

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