Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

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

Courts & crime, 1928

727 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 28 of 37

Wonthaggi Murder Carr Committed Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 1

William Watson Carr was committed for trial at Wonthaggi, Victoria, for the alleged murder of Margaret Williams, whose throat he was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Alleged Assault and Robbery Case from Cargelligo One Convicted, One Discharged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 1

The Wyalong Quarter Sessions opened at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, before his Honor Judge Coyle. Francis Patrick Kelly and Peter…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Rankin Street Parking Traders' Appeal to Police Commissioner Refuses Alteration

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 6

At a recent meeting the Forbes Traders Association decided to ask that the parking signs in Rankin Street be changed so that…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

More Police. Two Extra Men. Mayor Succeeds

Western Champion · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 6

At least temporary success has met the efforts of the Mayor, Ald. Spicer, M.L.C., to obtain greater police protection for Parkes, two extra…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Court Case

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 1

Mr. James Howard, of Grenfel[?] Street, West Wyalong, has [?]ed [?] to announce that he is not [?]dentical with the James Howard convicted at…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

£800 CLAIMED As Damages for Assault Case from Barmedman Verdict for Plaintiff for £25 EACH

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 4

At the Wyalong District Court on Thursday night and Friday, before his Honor Judge Coyle, and a jury of four, Arthur Webster, of Barmedman,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Prepared For Bomb Outrages (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 1

Special police are concentrating in localities where bomb outrages may be expected. Police officials [?]and motor cycle…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Licensing Court Hotel for Weethalle Up-to-Date Premises

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Licensing Court on Thursday morning, before Mr. S. W. Arnott, Licensing Magistrate, a new license was granted to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

£50,000 CLAIM In Supreme Court (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 1

In the Supreme Court to-day Jerimiah Jackson claimed £50,000 from James Hackett and Frank Alldrift, well-known bookmakers, and several…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

New Uses for Radio Expeditions--Police--Fire Notable Achievement

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 7

What might be called the "civilising" influence of radio is demonstrated, not only in every notable achievement in contemporary life, but also…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Two Old Men Appear in Court Vagrancy Charges Both Cautioned

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 4

Two elderly be whiskered men, who showed unmistakable evidence of losing bouts with Fortune, appeared before Mr. C. A…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Indecent Behaviour Maximum Fine Imposed Forbes Youth in Court "Scandalous Thing"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 1

For behaving in an indecent manner before three women, in Rankin Street, on the night of October 2, Todd Lloyd, of Forbes,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 11

At the Police Court yesterday Charles Albert Kelly was remanded until November 7th on a charge of assaulting Jack Kelly, occasioning…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

To-day's Court

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 11

Eileen Bailey, aged 19, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment with hard labour at the Parkes Police Court this morning upon a charge of…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Magistrate's Power

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 12

Says a Sydney report—Can a juvenile offender be ordered to attend church or Sunday school as part of his [?]rrection a punishmenet—whatever…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Magistrate’s Warning to Doctors and Dentists

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 4

A warning to dentists and doctors who fail to keep a register of the drugs they use in connection with their business was issued by Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fond of Neighbor's Fowls. Justified, Says Magistrate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 1

"I consider the defendant was justified in shooting this dog for two reasons. One, that he had no malicious intention against the owner of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Police Under Strength Mayor's Action Appeal to Commissioners

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 2

"Forbes has been without a fully Staffed police force during the past ten months," said Ald. Twogood at Thursday night's Council meeting…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 3

Before Messrs. Muggridge and Grugeon, J’s.P., Herbert William Lee pleaded guilty to a charge of having been drunk in Kendall street on the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Assault Case At West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 1

Before Messrs A. Emmett and A. J. Joseph, J's.P., on 15th inst., Austin McFadzean, 29, pleaded not guilty to a charge of having assaulted Maud…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →