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

Courts & crime, 1928

727 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 37

Assault Cases Jack Roberts Committed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

At the Police Court yesterday morning, Messrs. Tasker and Bryant, Justices of the Peace, presiding, jack Roberts, aged 30, was charged that, on…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing Richard Thomas Tobin Committed for Trial

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 9

At the local police court on Thursday last, Richard Thomas Tobin, of Barratta, was charged that, between the 1st September and 31st of…

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Stranger in Trouble Alleged Assault and Robbery Remand to Canowindra

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 8

Edward Williams, aged about 35, a stranger to the district, was arrested in Parkes last Sunday afternoon and appeared at the local police court…

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Fire Inquiry Contempt of Court Warning "Evidence Most Unsatisfactory."

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 6

An inquiry into the fire that occurred in a house in Johnson St rot, the property of Mrs. Le Brocque, recently, was held at the Forbes court on Monday…

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A "Sultry" Day: In Local Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

Police Magistrate Harrison had his patience severly tested while presiding at the local court on Wednesday. There was a multiplicity of…

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Smart Work By Local Police

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

In common with many other country centres West Wyalong, during the past few weeks, has experienced a series of robberies of a more of…

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Breaking and Entering Robbery at West Wyalong Three Men Sentenced to 12 Months

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 13

Wednesday was an unusually busy day at the West Wyalong police court When Mr. Harrison, took his seat on the Bench, a corner of the…

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Quarter Sessions And District Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

The Quarter Sessions will open at Wyalong at 2 p.m. on Tuesday next, before his Honor Judge Coyle. The District Court will commence…

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Pistol Licenses Young Wan Before Court. Alleged Threatening Remarks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

Several months ago the Gun License Act was amended, and the details concerning the changes were published in these columns…

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The Wyalong Advocate Friday, February 17, 1928 Court and Land Board Clash

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

For the third time within a comparatively short period, the sittings of the Quarter Sessions and District Court, and the Local Land Board, will…

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Police Raid "Bull" Gunn Charged. Forbes Police on Warpath. Big Haul on

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

A big police raid was carried out by the Forbes police on Saturday afternoon when the premises of Mr. Athol Gunn, in Lachlan Street, were…

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Police at Council Engineer's Suspension

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 3

Sergeant Brodie and Constable Wells were present to keep order at a special meeting of the Bathurst council, held for the purpose of…

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Vicar Charged By Hooting Crown of 8000 Church Trouble in England (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

LONDON, 19th Feb.—Further disgraceful scenes occurred at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darwen, Lancashire, to-day, when 1200 protesters hooted…

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Death From Lysol Man Wanted for Murder of Daughter (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

John Green, who was wanted by the police for the murder of his nine year old daughter, Ellane, was found in the Newington College grounds at…

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When Black Jay Lost a Chinaman Also Loses His Ticket. Bookmaker’s Clerk Charged with Being a Suspected Person. But Case Is Dismissed

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 3

This morning, before Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.M., Francis Jackson (30) was charged with being a suspected person found in a place of public…

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Drunken Drivers Magistrate's Warning Prophecy. the Different' Effects of Liquor. Unusual Argument Propounded

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 5

Robert Bing was fined £10, at the Forbes Police Court yesterday, for driving a motor lorry while under the influence of liquor…

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Vagrancy! "Treated It As a Joke'' Magistrate Utters a Warning "Get Clear Of Forbes"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 3

Some startling developments came out in a case at the Forbes Police Court yesterday, when Edward John Braund was charged with having insufficient…

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"Ears Assaulted" by Noisy Motor Cycles. Young Man Fined at Forbes. Magistrate Comments on Motor Cycles

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

"Ninety per cent, of the motor cycles about the country to-day should not be allowed on the streets at all."…

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Industrial Court. "Trying to Evade Awarp." Industrial Inspector Take's Action

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 5

Three defendants were fined varying amounts on various charges at the Industrial Court at Forbes yesterday. The cases came before Mr. C. A…

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Licensing Court

Western Champion · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 13

At the Licensing Court yesterday, before Mr. C. A, Arnold; P.M., a district auctioneers' license was granted to A. Radnedge. An application for the…

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