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

Courts & crime, 1928

727 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 32 of 37

Sheep Stealing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 12

At the Parkes Police Court on Wednesday last, William James Barber, was charged before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.M., for stealing one…

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Stole a Camera Six Months' Gaol Parkes Man Sentenced ORANGE

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 5

When Espy Fergus McDonnell, a tail thin young man, whose home is in Parkes, but who works at Orange, stole a camera worth something over…

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Police Visit

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 4

Sergeants Ferris and McCarron paid a visit to a shop occupied as a hairdressing saloon by Mr. A. Johnson, in Clarinda Street, Parkes on…

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Two Fires Police Investigations Inquiry at Parkes PARKES

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 4

A closed shop, two empty petrol, tins, and two allegedly distinct fires were the features of an inquiry which was commenced by the Parkes…

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More Police Wanted

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 11

The Shire President (Councillor Richard Job) has addressed the following letter to the Commissioner of Police:—"Dear Sir,—Owing to the…

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General News Bush Fires. Instructions to Police. Duties Are Multifarious

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 6

Recently the Yass Bush Fire Brigade suggested that a motor patrol boat be put on the Murrumbidgee as a precaution against bush fires. The…

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Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting. Police Shortage and Straying Stock

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 4

The monthy meeting of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce, which had been poetponed from the 5th inst., was held at the Council…

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Found in Dwelling. Allegation in Court. Local Man Remanded

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 11

Matthew Pease, restaurant keeper of Parkes, was before the Parkes Police Court this morning, charged with having been found in the…

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Magistrate Indignant Because Police Chief Instructs Withdrawal Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 1

When H. Arkins appeared before the oMlong court to answer a charge of breaking motor regulations it was announced that the Commissioner of…

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Embezzlement Charge Bewley Found Guilty and , Sentenced to Twelve Months. with Hard Labor in Bathurst Gaol

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 5

At the Quarter Sessions on Tues. Thomson, Thomas Bewley (34), for-Thompson, Thomas Bewle y(34), formerly manager of the Cowra branch…

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Alleged Assault Sister Sues Brother Case at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 2

An extraordinary case of alleged assault, which was characterised by a deal of contradictory evidence, was heard before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M., at…

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

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 8

On Tuesday before His Honor, Judge Thompson, Evelyn May Barker, Thomas Barker and May Barker were charged with concealing the…

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Police Ruse Posed as Wrestler Betting Charge Fails

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 12

When Kevin Lynch of the Western Sports Depot, was charged at Dubbo Court with keeping and using premises for betting purposes, a constable…

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Police Protection Bruce at Box Hill Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 1

When Mr. Bruce addressed a meeting at Box Hill, Victoria, last night, the police turned up in full force and prevented anything in the way of…

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Girl Missing Seen at Bondi? Police Investigations SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

Katherine Dyke, aged 13 years, who is missing from her sister's home at Leichhardt, was reported to police last night as having been seen at…

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Garden Plots For Court Street Council Accepts Plans

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

The special plans prepared by the Town improvement Committee for the beautification of Court Street, Forbes, were shown to the…

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Polling Arrangements Hints for To-morrow Booth at Court House Voting is Compulsory

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 12

The Court House at Forbes will present an animated scene all day to-morrow. It has been set aside for polling at the at the Federal…

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"The Canary Murder Case."

Western Champion · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 11

Lawrence Grant is the last player to be added to the cast of "The Canary Murder Case," the S. S. van Dine mystery story now in production at…

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To-day's Court

Western Champion · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 6

Alfrod Murphy, aged 50, shearer, pleaded guilty at the Parkes Police Court this morning to a charge of having used insulting words to…

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Police Buildings. Successful Tenderers Getting a Move On

Western Champion · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 12

The successful tenderer for the erection of wire gauze doors and windows at the Sergeant's residence, Police station, is S. Hill…

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