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

Courts & crime, 1928

727 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 37

Mutiny of Prisoners In Bathurst Gaol (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 1

During the past week a mutiny occurred among 20 prisoners in the Bathurst goal. The men overpowered the warden…

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A Local Scare Sounds from Shaft Police Investigate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

What eventually created a scare in local circles on Saturday was the report to the Wyalong police that continued and distinct tappings were…

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A Sad Sight Little Girl in Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 8

There was a pathetic sight at the Narromine Police Court, the facts of which, owing to the case being dealt with in the Children's Court, cannot…

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Land Valuation Court Some Big Cases for Monday Next

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 3

Before his Honor, Judge Pike, the following appeals against the Shire valuations will be heard, commencing on Monday next: John O’Neil,…

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District Terrorised Organised Wool Stealing Sydney Detective's Story

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 4

About August and September last year, graziers in the Forbes and Parkes districts were terrorised by two organised gangs of sheep and…

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Cannon Was "Shot" Fowl Stealing Episode Caught Red-Handed

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 2

"I was drunk," was the only excuse offered by Joseph Cannon when he pleaded guilty at Parkes to a charge of stealing two…

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Marriage Making in Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 8

Moses Pemberton, 42, described on the charge sheet as an "artist on glass," was charged before Mr. Paul Taylor, at South wark Police Court, with refusing and…

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Liquor Act Case Police Persist in Charge Hotflkeeper's Misfortune

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 4

According to Section 9 of the Liquor Act of 1919, a hotel keeper is liable to a maximum fine of £100 for failing to keep his bar closed to the…

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£50 for a Leg of Mutton! Police Allege Defendant was Leader of Organised Gang of Thieves a Young Woman Witness Changes Her Story

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 1

Henry John Chapman, described as a dealer, of Parkes, was fined £139 on four charges by Mr. Arnold, P.M., at the Forbes Police Court yesterday. The most serious offence alleged against Chapman, was that of having a piece of mutton in his possession,…

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Police Court. Yesterday's Proceedings. Claim for Wages

Western Champion · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 17

William Lindsay claimed £10/10/wages due for work done from Thomas Gallagher, who did not put in an appearance. Mr. C. P. Emerton…

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Magistrate and Bed Clothes

Western Champion · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 11

Arising out of the Licensing Inspec tor's quarterly report Mr. C. A. Arnold, police magistrate, said that he had just concluded a tour of inspection of…

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DOCTOR & WOMAN Charged with Malpractice (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 1

Dr. W. F. Bottomley and Alice Reisemauer have been committed for trial at the Melbourne police court for alleged malpractice…

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Law Report High Court of Australia Alteration of Assessment (Before his Honour the Chief Justice)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

Dorothy Mary Smith and William Russell Campbell, of Orange, executors of the estate of Cecil Machattie Smith, grazier, appealed against an…

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Lighting the Police Station

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

It is learned through the good offices of Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., that -the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mitchell, has given approval for the…

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Gaol Governor Suspended Sensation at Bathurst "Lack of Discipline" Bathurst

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 3

The Governor of the Bathurst gaol (Mr. Geo. Smith), has been suspended from duty, pending investigations into his…

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Griggs Acquitted Omeo Murder Trial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 1

Ronald Grieres Griggs, formerly Methodist Minister at Omeo, who had been on trial for his life on a charge of wife murder, walked from the dock…

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Attempted Murder Of Young Girl Report from Robertson (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 1

Polico headquarters this morning received a message from Robertson, to the effect that a sensational attempt was made yesterday to…

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Current Topics Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 4

At the Forbes Police Court yesterday morning, Frank Rogers was fined £1 and 8- costs for being found on licensed premises after hours. John…

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Charge of Murder the Ungarie Affray Egan Before the Court Remanded for Eight Days

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

In our last issue reference was made to a serious affray which took place at the construction camp on the Ungarie-Naradhan railway line,…

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Before the Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

On Thursday morning Egan was brought before the court. His left arm was in a sling, due, it is alleged, to several bones being broken in his…

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