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

Courts & crime, 1927

540 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 27

The Leslie Murder Latest Developments

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 6

It is alleged that certain parcels were thrown into Sydney Harbor recently, the contents of which may have a bearing on the murder of Mr…

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Importance of the Police

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 7

Speaking at Young at the farewell to Inspector McMillan, Sergeant Christian said:— “You hear these politicians on the…

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ACQUITTED Melbourne Murder Charge (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 1

Peter Rasmusson, 45, a Danish miner, who was charged at the Melbourne Criminal Court with the murder of Cordon Jenner, was acquitted…

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"LANGUAGE" And Resisting the Police Young Man in Trouble

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 7

Constable Wm. Sharkey, (late of Wallarawang, and successor to Firstclass Constable Ryder) figured in his first case at West Wyalong on…

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Lice in Sheep Interesting Court Decision P.M. Rules against Department

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 1

The hearing of the cases in which landholders were charged with having sheep which were lice infested occupied the whole of the day at the…

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"Roll Ball." Not a Game of Chance Is Magistrate's Ruling

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 2

At the Newcastle Police Court last week, "tabletelle," which is known variously as "Gogly'—Mo," "rolldown," and other names, was…

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Fought at 70 Fined for Assault

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 October 1927 · page 4

Francis Johnson, aged 59, and Briton Spencer, aged 70, neighbors at Sawpit Gully, sued each other in the Young Court last week for assault…

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The Leslie Murder Date of Inquest Fixed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1927 · page 5

The inquiry into the death of Ronald Lachlan Leslie, of Forbes, who was murdered at Blaxland recently will be held at Penrith on Thursday…

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Trial at Moscow Five Russians Charged Four Plead Guilty (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 October 1927 · page 1

The trial at Moscow has begun, where five Russians are accused with British espionage work. Four pleaded guilty to supplying…

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Ex-Secretary Charged CARCOAR P. P. Board Prosecuting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 October 1927 · page 7

At the Carcoar Police Court last Thursday before Mr. Scobie, S. M., John B. Cruickshank, a one-leged man, apeared to answer a charge of…

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Bankruptcy Court Frederick Corr's Examination

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 October 1927 · page 9

In the Bankruptcy Court held at Forbes last week before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.M., the public examination and the first meeting of creditors in…

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Farm Hands' Pay. a Word of Caution. Upheld by Court

Western Champion · Thursday 27 October 1927 · page 7

The Deputy Industrial Commissioner Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, on Monday, upheld the appeal of the Farmers and Settlers' Association against the…

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Gaoled by Baby Hotelkeeper Sentenced

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 9

The evidence of his own child aged three years, was accepted before the monte, Carlo criminal Court against Etienne, Blangino, a wealthy Riviera…

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Murder of Infant Woman Charged Young Man Agrees to Marry Her (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 1

When Florence Jenkins, 22, was charged with the murder of an infant by leaving it exposed on a lawn at Adelaide, a young man in Court promised…

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Six Charges Ex-Detective Sentenced Formerly of Scotland Yard (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 1

Arthur Ernest Parsons, 40, a private Inquiry agent, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment at Melbourne on six charges of housebreaking, the…

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The Leslie Murder Accused Men's Application. "Scandal-mongering and Sensationalism."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 6

The three men accused of the murder of Ronald Lachlan Leslie, Hubert William Higgs, Brice Doubleday Higgs and William Guy Higgs, at present on…

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Decision Given Recent District Court Case Building Contract

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 4

In connection on with the case at the recent Wyalong District Court, where in A. R. McIntosh sought to recover from: M. White the sum of £201 in…

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Farm Hands’ Pay Employers’ Appeal. Upheld by Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 7

The Deputy Industrial Commissioner, Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, yesterday upheld the appeal of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association against the…

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Liquor Act Cases Hotelkeepers Before Court One Case Dismissed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 1

A charge of having allowed a person on his licensed premises during prohibited hours was preferred against James Brown Reid. licensee of the…

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Court Issues a Warning No High Handed Action Against Officers of the Law

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 2

The Chief Justice, in giving judgment in the Full Court on an attachment motion made it clear that it was necessary that persons should know,…

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