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

Courts & crime, 1928

727 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 31 of 37

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 4

J. Shanahan, charged with driving motor car while under the influence of liquor. Mr. H. E. Moore (Messrs…

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Licensing Court

Western Champion · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 11

The application by William B. Wynne for permission to transfer the Exchange Hotel license.to Mrs. Mary Woodbridge was granted by the…

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Defacing Earmark. Butcher Charged., Was Shearer to Blame?

Western Champion · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 8

That The ewe's ear had been cut practically to, the bone by a shearer whom he had employed was the defence of Benjamin James Wallace…

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Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 10

Before Mr. Grugeon, J.P., at the Cowra Police Court this morning, the following persons, called on drunkenness charges, failed to…

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Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

Before Mr. Scobie, S.M., at Cowra Police Court on Wednesday morning, William Patrick Murphy (33) was charged with having been drunk in…

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Walsh Threatened Police Protection Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

Mr. Tom Walsh, who was recently declared the duly elected Secretary of the Seamen's Union, informed the police last night that he understood…

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Natives Acquitted On Murder Trial at Darwin Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

The trial at Darwin of two natives charged with the murder of a settler named Brooks, at Alice Springs, has concluded…

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Timely Discovery Fire at Court House Last Night's Thrill

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 6

On returning to the Forbes Court House last night to secure a parcel from the C.P.S. office, where he to employed, Mr. Jack Boylson was…

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Warden’s Court. W. J. Smith v. W. R. Harris

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

Before Mr. Scobie, Warden, at Cowra Police Court on Wednesday, William James Smith deposed that he was a Stock Inspector resident at…

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Whose Bull? Butcher Charged. Cattle Stealing Case

Western Champion · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 8

Benjamin James Wallace, butcher, residing at Parkes, was before the Parkes Police Court on Friday, charged with having on or about October…

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"The Canary Murder Case."

Western Champion · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 4

A recent addition to the cast of the Paramount picture, "The Canary Murder Case," is Oscar Smith, the studio boot-black. E. H. Calvert will also…

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Absconding Solicitor. Surrenders to Police. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 6

A Geelong soli[?]tor, [?]. Vernon Purnell, who had been missing from his home for several weeks, surrendered to the police yesterday…

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Hectic Party "Birds of Passage" Police Haul

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 2

Seven men, who had been having a hectic time in the vicinity of one of the local hotels on Friday night, were presented at the Forbes Court on…

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Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 2

On Monday morning, 12th instant, Edward Ryan was brought before Mr. Grugeon, J.P., charged with being drunk. There were further charges…

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Local Police Officers Farewelled

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 2

On Saturday night, the 10th inst., the members of the local Police Force held an informal gathering for the purpose of wishing Sergeant H…

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Embezzlement Charge Bewley Found Guilty and Sentenced to Twelve Months

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 3

At the Quarter Sessions to-day befor His Honor, Judge Thompson, Thomas Bewley (34) formerly manager of the Cowra branch of the…

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Missing Witnesses Attempted Murder v Charge Warrants out at Griffith

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 7

Samuel George Robison, farmer of Griffith appeared at the Griffith police court last week, charged with having shot at his son, George Samuel…

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Alleged Concealment of Birth Three Bumbaldry Residents Charged. Jury Find Three Not Guilty

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 3

To-day before His Honor, Judge Thompson, Evelyn May Barker, Thomas Barker and May Barker were charged with concealing the birth of…

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Missing Solicitor Surrenders to Police Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 1

A Geelong solicitor, E. Vernon Pur nell, who has been missing from his home for several weeks, surrendered to the police yesterday and was…

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Some Woodstock Wants Brought Before Saturday’s Meeting of Waugoola Shire Council. Extra Police Protection to Be Asked For. Also a Railway Subway

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 3

The following matters of importance to the Woodstock ratepayers were dealt with at Saturday’s Shire Council meeting:—…

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