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

Courts & crime, 1928

727 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 25 of 37

District Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 4

Sher Mahommed versus Norman King—dispute re purchase and deliy ery of motor lorry. Mr. H. E. Moore (Messrs…

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District Court. Before Judge Coyle

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 2

Robert W. King v. Thomas Hayes and Emily Hayes—balance due on suit of clothes. Mr. Weaver (Messrs. Crommelin,…

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Police Court WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 9

P. J. Fitzpatrick, licensee of the Fitzroy Hotel, was charged with allowing unauthorised persons on his promises during prohibited hours…

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Disputed Motor Deal Settled in Grenfell District Court Mahommet v. KING

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 6

This was a claim for £400 damages for non-delivery of a Chevrolet truck. Mr. Moore (Crommelin, Moore and Weaver) for claimant ; Mr. Harney (Harney and Moffitt for defendant…

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Chemist Called a Thief Insulting Language Optician in Court "Objectionable Thing"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 9

The story of how a local chemist was insulted and called a thief in his own shop, was told at the Forbes Police Court last…

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Publican Fined Men Were on Premises He Refused Them Drinks Police Found Door Closed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 9

Whether prohibition meetings make individuals in the audience dry or not is a moot point, but the theory seemed to be proved at the…

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Alleged Assault Forbes Girl's Pitiful Story While on Visit to Parkes Four Men Charged

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 2

The story of how a Forbes girl, on a visit to Parkes, was allegedly ravished and criminally assaulted, last Friday, was referred to at the Parkes Police Court this morning, when four men were charged with carnally knowing the girl…

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Cairns Murder Afghan Charged (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 1

Agna Chan, an Afghan, who has been charged at Cairns (Queensland) with the murder of Charlie Pingi, is alleged to have stated he thought that…

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Garden Charged Case Dismissed (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 1

Stipendiary Magistrate Perry to-day dismissed the case against J. S. Garden for alleged intimidation in connection with the transport of goods…

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Dog Registration Warning by Police

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 1

The local police have asked us to remind owners of dogs that the period for rigistering same has arrived, and prompt compliance with…

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Motor Licenses Victorians Before the Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 4

At the West Wyalong police court on Saturday, before Messrs A. Emmett and A. J. Joseph J's.P., William Edward Lovell (30) was charged with…

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Central Parking Magistrate Says "Is Illegal" Mine Host Charged Case Dismissed

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 1

A motor traffic case, which will create widespread interest through out the State was heard at the Forbes Police Court yesterday…

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Canines in Court Dog Stealing Charge Missing Witness--Case Adjourned

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 1

A fox-terrier bitch and two of her pups were prominent exhibits in the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday. The case, which had to be adjourned…

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Alleged Assault Has Humorous Side Two Farmers in Court "Like Two School Kids"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

A case of alleged assault, heard at the Forbes Police Court yesterday morning, had its amusing interludes. It was the case in which William Henry Rath charged William Alexander with unlawful assault, and with using insulting…

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Trading After Hours Police to be Approached Businessmen Angry

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

Many complaints were made by businessmen at the last meeting of the Forbes Traders' Association, in connection with after…

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Forbes 32 Years Ago the Days of Yore Licensing Court

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 7

At the Licensing Court, on Monday, before the Police Magistrate and Dr. McDonnell, J.P., permission to have music and dancing on their licensed…

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Like Canker-worm "Eating Into Country Towns" Police Named For City Firms Trading

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

"This same thing is eating into every country town, just as it is doing in Forbes. Thus Mr. H. K. Ford, secretary of…

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"How About a Bob?" Old Man in Court Sent For Finger Prints

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 5

George Mitchell, an elderly white-haired man, appeared before Mr. Arnold at the Forbes Police Court yesterday morning,…

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A Parkes Outrage. Girl Alleges Assault

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 2

A 16-years-old girl told a sensational story to the Parkes police, as a result of which four men were arrested on Saturday night…

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Central Parking. Magistrate says "Is Illegal." Case Dismissed

Western Champion · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 5

A motor traffic case, which will create widespread interest throughout the State was heard at the Forbes Police Court yesterday morning…

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