Newspaper Tax Test Case in High Court
The "Sydney Morning Herald," "Daily Telegraph," "Sun and "Evening News," have decided to test the validity of the Newspaper Tax in the…
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Courts & crime, 1927
540 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 27
Police Court (Wednesday. Before Mr. J. B. Scobie, P.M.)
Arthur Bassett, insulting words; pleaded not guilty. Fined £5, costs 8/-, in default one month. James Lenehan, indecent language;…
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Quirk and Shaw, suspension of labor conditions granted for six months, in regard to leases No. 1800, 1611, 1594 and 1526, parish of Bogolong…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Wednesday, 5th JANUARY, 1927. ...(Before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.m.)... False Pretences
Arthur Lodding, alias Albert J. Cottam, was charged with obtaining money and goods from George Nicholas Shadie, at Condobolin, in February last, by…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →W.M. Police Court On Wednesday Next
The next regular Police Court day at West Wyalong is Wednesday next 12th January. The Police Magistrate Mr. E. Harrison, will preside,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sold to Butcher Cattle Stealing Charge
Sylvanius Stanford, and Thomas Ernest Stanford, at the Forbes Court on Tuesday were committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court At Yalgogrin North (Before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M.)
Thomas Samuel Folley, of Weethalle, was charged that on 11th December, 1926, at near Yalgogrin North he did drive a motor car whilst under…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Casual Defendants Magistrate Outspoken. "Will Take Drastic Steps."
"The question is whether I should not issue a warrant in these cases. These ex-parte hearings are becoming far too…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Writ for £1000 Trouble in Parliament Alleged Assault
There was a development on Tuesday in connection with the trouble which occurred within the preeints of Parliament on Christmas Eve,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Alleged Cattle Stealing Two Men Committed for Trial Sensational Evidence
Two men, Sylvanius and Thomas Ernest Stanford, were before Mr. C. A. Arnold, at the Forbes Court of Petty Sessions, on Tuesday, charged…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Court Returns For West Wyalong
Following is a list of the annual returns of business at the West Wyrlong Police Court for the year, 1926. Petty Sossions Court, 431…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Was He Drunk? He Was Fined Anyway Accusations Against Police
The question as to the drunkenness or sobriety of a young man named Douglas Vinn was freely argued at the Court of Petty Sessions on…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Canowindra’s Billiard Room License Opposed on Account of Gambling Conviction. Applicant Receives Flattering Testimonial From Leading Residents. Magistrate Grants Renewal Application
A case of considerable interest came before Mr. Scobie, S.M., last week, when Reginald Fletcher applied for the renewal of his…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Court Insulting Language
Before Mr. A. Emmett, J.P., at the West Wyalong Police Court on Monday, Stephen Horace Farrell, 23, pleaded guilty to using insulting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →(Published by Arrangement) Police and Prohibition
The Washington correspondent of the London "Morning Post," in a studied reflection puts it this way:— "The Moderation League, a non[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Homely Place City Coroner's Court
The court in Sydney with the most cheerful appearance, notwithstanding its mournful associations, is the City Coroner's Court, at George Stree[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Deal in Potatoes Lands Local Man in Court. He Is Fined £10 and Costs
Before Mr. Scobie, S.M., this morning, John McKay was charged with stealing four bags of potatoes, the property of Stanley Graham…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Wuff" Young Another Brutal Assault
Following upon the brutal assault made on Constable Eadie, something like a sensation was caused on Friday night and Saturday, when it…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dastardly Assault. Harold Powter the Victim
Harold ("Larry") Powter, the wellknown local motor driver, was the victim of a dastardly assault on Saturday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Police Court Breaches of Motor Act
The following pleaded guilty, and were fined 10/- and 8/ costs, for breaches of the Motor Act before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M., at the West…
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