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

Courts & crime, 1928

727 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 29 of 37

Man Sentenced Charge of Manslaughter (By Wire) Sydney Monday Evening

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

Henry Latham Barnes was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at Darlinghurst sessions to day for the manslaughter to William Kirby, who…

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A Boy's Find Near Long Bay Gaol (By Wire) Sydney Monday Evening

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

A boy found the body, of an unknown man lying in the scrub at Long Bay gaol last night. Death had evidently taken, place five…

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Wool Stealing! Two Forbes Men Convicted One Fined £30; The Other £5 Police Congratulated

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 4

"There have been many complaints of wool-stealing in the Forbes district, but it is most difficult to catch the thieves at their practice, I must compliment the police on their excellent work in bringing substantial evidence before me. I feel certain that Brown…

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A Last Chance Old Man in Court Police Lend a Hand

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 4

Patrick Steuttler, the elderly and unshaven old gentleman who appeared at the Police Court last week on a charge of vagrancy,…

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"Beds Must Have Nets" Magistrate Speaks of Hotels

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 4

"I hope that you will see that every bed has a mosquito net and that the beds and bedding receive particular attention."…

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Dairymen Fined for Unclean Premises Case at Court "Flies Everywhere"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 1

for failing ti keep their dairy premises clean, J. D. Low and H. Wheatley were fined 30- each at the Forbes Court House yesterday…

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After Many Days Alleged Car Theft. Townsend Committed

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 6

Frances Stanley Townsend, at present serving a sentence in Bathurst gaol, was before Mr. Arnold, P.M., at the court yesterday morning (says…

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Police Needed. Mayor Thanked. Wheat Thieving

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 5

"Farmers in the season lose a lot of wheat from their paddocks. The primary producers should have protection as much as the shopkeepers, and…

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Police Force. Parkes and Forbes. Misleading Statement

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 15

From the "Western Sun" (Forbes) we take the following report (which appears under the heading, "Parkes Benefit—Forbes Loss":—…

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Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 7

Before Mr. Scobie, S.M., on Wednesday morning, John Reid (38) was charged with having been found drunk in Macquarie street the day…

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EXPLANATION Local Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 6

Purely by an oversight the association of Mr. Frank Harris' name with an unsavory motoring situation at the local Police Court on Tuesday was…

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Alleged Murder. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 6

Thomas Lindsay Smith, who is alleged to have, killed his employer, John Ibbott, near Perth, West Australia, says that Ibbott suggested that he…

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Danger of Fire Police Warning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

The local police have asked us to draw attention to the danger of fire during the next few months. There is a good growth of grass, herbage and…

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Arbitration Court's jurisdiction. Taxation Anomaly

Western Champion · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 1

If a farmer employs a man, but does not supply his board, he must pay him 26/6 a week. If he does board him, he is allowed to count it as £1 only…

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Stolen Wool. Initerant Dealer Menace. Smart Police Work

Western Champion · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 8

An itinerant wool buyer, William. Lee Brown, was fined £30, at Forbes Police Court, when convicted of stealing wool from Manna Station, a…

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Batons Used Police Charge in. Melbourne (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 1

At Melbourne this morning there were several clashes between unionists and volunteer wharf laborers. The police charged the crowd with…

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Tom Walsh Elected Secretary of Seamen's Union Injunction by Court (By Wire) Sydney, Monday, Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 1

Mr. Justice Longtimes, at the Equity Court to-day, held that Thom as Walsh was entitled to be elected General Secretary of the Seamen's…

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Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 1

Before Mr. Grugeon, J.P., at Cowra Court on Monday, John Pressick (60) pleaded guilty to a charge of having been drunk in Kendall street…

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Police Court Before Mr. C. A. ARNOLD, P.M.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 2

There was a big list of cases at the court last Wednesday. We give the most important ones: SHOW SEQUEL…

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Fireman Trapped Outbreak in Powerhouse Police Aid Sought SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 4

A mysterious fire broke out in Bun nerong power-house last night, causing thousands of pounds worth .oi damage among the switch gear and…

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