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

Courts & crime, 1926

397 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 20

A Serous Charge Accused- Sentenced to 12 Months

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 6

At the Cootamundra Quarter Sessions on Thursday, before His Honor Judge Bevan, Vincent Michael de Britt pleaded not guilty to an alleged…

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Watson Insane Not Guilty of Murder (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Court to-day, Alfred Thomas Watson, former ly Schoolmaster at Kingsword, near Penrith, who murdered his daughter,…

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Valuation Court Municipal Valuations Upheld

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 June 1926 · page 2

The appeals against the valuations of the Municipal Valuer, postponed from last month, were heard before Mr. Shepherd in the local court last…

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Insurance Company Manager and Salesman Charged

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 2

The affairs of the General Finance and Mercantile Insurance Co., Ltd., were related in the Central Police Court yesterday, when Alfred…

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Charged with Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 10

At the Forbes Police Court yesterday morning, Frederick Parker was charged with stealing a sweater, valued at 10-, on June 2nd. The police…

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Two Charges of Stealing Sentenced to Six Months' Gaol

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Messrs A. Emmett and A. B. Grellman, J's.P., Patrick Walsh (28) was charged that on…

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POSTPONED Quarter Sessions and District Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

Mr. Palser, C.P.S. at Wyalong, informs us that the Quarter Sessions and District Court at Wyalong have been postponed till Monday, l4th…

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Forbes Court Matters Alleged Indecent Assault. Accused Committed for Trial £200 BAIL

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1926 · page 2

Before Mr. D. W. Read, Relieving police Magistrate, at the Forbes Pollen Court, this morning Frederick Parker, a young, man of 18, was…

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Caragabal Police Station

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1926 · page 2

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., has forwarded the following letter, which he received from the Police Department on June 2nd:--"With reference…

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"Resisted Arrest." "Kicked, Fought, and Broke Handcuffs." Police and Dalton in Mix Up

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1926 · page 2

George Dalton was charged with using indecent language on the balcony of the Globe Hotel on June 7th. Mr. R. Meillon appeared for the…

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An Assize Court Story

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 June 1926 · page 3

There is a story told on one of the circuits of how not long ago a very young barrister rose to examine one off his witnesses with an unaccountably hazy notion…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. M. Nott, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 2

Frederick John Watson—False Pretences. Mr. Harney for accused. Charles Frederick Morgan, manager…

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Police Court. Wednesday, 9th JUNE. (Before Mr. D. W. Reed, Relieving P.M.) Liquor Case

Western Champion · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 11

Alfred Murphy pleaded guilty to being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, and was fined 10/- and 8/- costs…

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Licensing Court (Before Mr. Nott)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 2

Renewals of publicans' licenses and wine and spirit licenses, were granted to local and district hotelkeepers, and storekeepers. The P.M. remarked…

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Small Debts Court (Before Mr. Nott)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 2

W. E. Devenish v. A. Clulow, goods sold and delivered, £7/11/8. Verdict for full amount, and 8/ costs…

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Robbed a Till Trundle Police Court Case "Did" £45 on Clare D.

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 11

William Ross, alias William Jones, was charged at the Trundle Police Court on Monday, 7th inst., before Messrs. J. T. Medlyn and H. W…

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Murder Suspected Young Girl's Body Founds (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 1

The body of Christian Dade, or Wade, aged 17, was found at Ipswich yesterday afternoon with a large wound in the back of her head…

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Trundle Wheat Scandals Accused Before Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 10

George William Smith, silo manager, Samuel Foster Money, wheat buyer; George Knight, farmer; and Vincent Oswald Ingram, barman, were…

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Police Station for Caragabal Plans and Specifications Being Prepared

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 9

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A, forwards the following:- Dear Sir,—With reference to repretations made by you on behalf of the…

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Forbes Court Matters Failing to Destroy Rabbits. McCONNELL FINED £2

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 9

William McCounell pleaded not guilty to a charge of failing to destroy rabbits on his holding, in accordance with the Act…

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