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

Courts & crime, 1928

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WARNING From Police Magistrate To Orchard Raiders

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 1

"The penalties for stealing oranges will not be so light as this if I have to deal with any more," said Mr .E. A. Arnold, P.M., at Forbes Police…

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Police Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 4

Police team to meet School at Police courts on Saturday at 2 p.m. is as follows: J. Unwin, J. Watson, V. Tadich, 11. McDonald, and Mrs…

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Small Debts Court[?]

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 4

In the Small Debts Court yesterday, before Mr. E. A. Arnold, P.M., E. W. Venables proceeded against Roy Baker for a sum of £2, for goods…

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Roaming Country Looking For Work Man Fined on Two Charges Orange Stealing Case

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 1

"Men are rambling all over the country in lorries, and we don't know what they are up to," said Mr. Woods, police…

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Theft From Church

Western Champion · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 13

While service was in progress at St. George's Church on Sunday a thief made his way into the curate's vestry and rifled the pockets of the Rev. Mr…

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Comfort in Court

Western Champion · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 13

Yesterday afternoon, at the Coroner's Court, the atmosphere was a bit "raw" and the proceedings monotonous, but the monotony was tempered…

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Charged With Stealing Tale of an Oakland. a Condobolin Car

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 10

At the Forbes Police Court on Wednesday last, Harold McIntosh was charged with stealing an Oakland car, the property of Otto…

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Charges of Stealing All Dismissed Gases at Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 2

Before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M., at the Wyalong Police Court on Thursday, Arthur Keen and Thomas Michea[?] Kennedy were charged with having…

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For the Poor Blankets at Police Station

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

For poor persons in Forbes who are in need of aid, the Chief Secretary has forwarded to Forbes Police Station,…

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Police Coup Arrest of Alleged Safe Blowers (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

Police effected a sensational coup at Hurstville late last night, arresting members of a gang or sate, blowers who are thought to be concerned in…

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Arrested Yesterday Three Young Men Charged Alleged Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 3

Constable O' Neill arrested three young men yesterday who were camped near the Mulyandry hall…

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Car Driver Charged

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

A charge of driving a car whilst under the influence of drink, was preferred against a well-known local resident on Saturday night. The…

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Ungarie Police Station

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

Advice has been received through the Hon E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., that the Public Works Department is about to invite tenders for the…

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Woman Charged With Malicious Wounding (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

Jean Ryan 24, was remanded at the Central Criminal Court on a charge of having maliciously wounded Joseph Thompson yesterday…

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(Published by Arrangements) Police Officer's Warning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

Mrs. E. Field, Protective Officer of the Providence, Rhode Island (U.S.A.) police, is thus reported in the Providence "News":—…

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Smoking in Court New Practice at Parkes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 6

"Smoke up." This announcement by the Parkes Coroner (Mr. Swann) during an inquiry into a fire, startled the occupants…

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Two Men Arrested Williamstown Murder Victim Shot Through Window (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

Charles Jackson, 21, was changed at Newcastlo with having feloniously murdered Richard Moxey, Jun, at Williamslown, and James Dent with…

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Breeze in Court Magistrate and M.L.C. Condemnation of Council Interjections Stopped

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 5

There was a breeze in the Forbes Police Court yesterday between the Magistrate, Mr. E. A. Arnold, and Patrick…

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Skin Stealing Two Men Caught Fined £10 Each

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 5

For stealing rabbit skins from Robert Bing, at Grawlin, Cyril Hosier and James Murphy were each fined £10 at the Police Court yesterday…

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Wool and Skin Buyers Would Welcome Scheme For Compulsory Licensing Preventing Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 7

That wool and skin buyers should he registered and that they should be forced to keep books with the signatures of all…

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