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

Courts & crime, 1928

727 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 37

Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 6

Before Mr. C. A. Arnold, Police Magistrate, last Wednesday, the following cases were disposed of:-- For failing to destroy burrs,…

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Four Farmers Fined For P[?] Infestation None Escapes Conviction Forbes Police Court

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 4

Of four farmers who appeared at the Forbes Police Court yesterday on charges of failing to destroy burrs on their properties,…

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The Luscious Orange Orchards Raided Ten Young Men Charged

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 4

The basic as orange seems to hold a magnetic attraction for many of the young mer of this distict. And the oranges grown by Daniel Girot in…

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Police Court TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Scobie, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 2

John Grogan v, Edward Lynch and Leonard Thomas Lynch— assault. Mr. Harney appeared for Grogan, while Mr. Moore (Messrs…

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Industrial Court

Western Champion · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 15

At the Industrial Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr. Arnold, Inspector Baker proceeded against Lou Steiman, hairdresser, for several…

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Court News

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

When several charges against Ernest Martin were called on in the Police Court on Wednesday morning, Mr. Phillips, for defendant, asked for…

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Young Man Charged Articles Suspected of Having Been Stolen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 2

At the West Wyalong police court on Wednesday, before. Mr. L. E. Stapleton, J.P., Benjamin Castles (25), was charged with having on the…

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Paris Tragedy Police Inquiries (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

A Paris message states that the police of Calais, after making investigation into the Lowonstein tragedy, are giving their attention to other…

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Police Exams. Two Constables Dismissed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

As the result of an enquiry regarding a recent examination for promotion in the police force, two policemen have been dismissed from the…

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International Court of Justice Australians Nominated (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

The Chief Justice of the High Court and the New South Wales, Victoria, and Commonwealth Attorney Generals have been nominated for…

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Stealing Charge Case at Trundle Remanded to Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 1

Francis Hickey, who was arrested at a sawmill near Yambora, on June 29, by Sergt. Buchan and Constable Verey, of Trundle, appeared at the…

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Two-up Raid 26 Arrested Several Swim Murray River (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening. A strong posse of police raided a two-up school at the Hume weir near Albury

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 1

Players, numbering about 80, scattered in all directions. Several jumped into the river and swam to the Victorian bank…

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On Two Charges Woman Before Court Car Stealing Alleged DUBBO

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 5

Violet Ellen Ruth Langman, engaged in farming at Mogo Forest, was committed for trial at Dubbo Court, on two charges of having sold 650…

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Big Line Up Ten Young Men Charged Alleged Raid on Orchard Information Dismissed

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 1

The story of an alleged attempted raid on an orange orchard was told at the Forbes Police Court yesterday. Ten young men, all residents of Caragabal, were charged with attempting to steal oranges, the property of Daniel Girot, of Forbes, on June 10th…

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Ground for Tennis Court Granted by P.P. Board Keeping Young Folk in Country

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 4

"If we do not provide some sport or recreation for the young people in the country, they will naturally drift to the towns for the…

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Police Court. Thursday. (Before Messrs. W. H. Simpson and Woodlands)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 2

John Noonan—breaking and entering the dwelling house of George Hector Stephen McLeod, and stealing therein articles valued at £20/14/2,…

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Police Court Fines Imposed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 5

Before Messrs. A. E[?]ett and A. J. Josep[?]h, J's E. on Tuesday, R. Reynolds was fined £5 or one month for being drunk and disorderly…

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Police Tennis Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 6

Team to play Bonnie Doon III, (B. grade), at the police courts: Boylson. Twist, Moloney, Warboys. Miss Harrison, Miss Bid Smith. Team to…

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Definite Clue Dulwich Hill Murder Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 1

It is stated that the police have obtained a definite clue to the identity of the man who murdered Miss Esther Vaughan and her sister at Dulwich…

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Police Protection Addition to Local Force

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 4

As a result of the agitation made to the Department by the local Chamber of Commerce the services of an additional police officer, in the…

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