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

Courts & crime, 1929

753 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 38

Vexed Question "Under the Influence" Car Driver Charged Doctors Give Evidence

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 1

The vexed question concerning the effects of liquor on a man, cropped up at Forbes Court yesterday, when James Webster was charged with driving a car whilst under the influence of drink. Four police officers swore that Webster was the worse for drink…

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Wrong Name Police Weren't Deceived "Nice Conduct"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 4

"Nice conduct for a boy 18 years of 'age," exclaimed Magistrate Arnold, at Forbes Court yesterday when Sergeant Rowley…

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Industrial Court One Baker and Another

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 16

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.M., William Woodward pleaded guilty, through Mr. Callachor, to (1)…

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"Jack the Ripper" Mystery Solved. Alleged Confession. Coincides with Police View

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 4

Jack the Ripper's Whitechapel murders—one of the most profound mysteries of London crime—are recalled by a book by Leonard Matters…

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STEALING "An Accomplishment" Magistrate's Remarks PARKES

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

A railway employee named Francis George Green, was convicted at Parkes Court on a charge of having in his custody…

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Stolen Car Man Charged

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

Eugowra police have arrested a young man and charged him in connection with the alleged stealing of a car belonging to Wilton Hedloy…

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Assault and Robbery Kicked Into Insensibility SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

Five men entered a garage at Rushcutters' Bay early this, morning. After assaulting Harley Roberts, who was incharge, and kicking him almost into…

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Indecent Language Loud Voiced John Police Reviled

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

John James McCarthy holds a poor opinion of the police, judging by remarks he made in Lachlan Street, yesterday…

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Kendall St. Collision Car Drivers in Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

On Wednesday, May 8th, Albert Boyd appeared before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M., in the Cowra Police Court, charged with having, on 14th April, driven a car in a negligent manner in Kendall street. He pleaded not guilty and, owing to the fact that the Police…

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Warden’s Court Wednesday. (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

Mr. Walker Dun, Wattamondara, applied for authority to enter and search for petroleum and natural gas on 7½ acres, being part of Portion 10, Parish…

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Brutal Assault. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 6

Michael Ferris (25) was admitted to Prince Alfred Hospital, suffering from a fractured skull and other injuries. It is alleged that he was set…

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Cowardly Assault Man Seriously Injured SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 2

Michael Ferris, 25, was admitted to Prince Alfred Hospital, suffering from a fractured skull and other serious in juries. It is alleged that he was set…

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Alleged Coat Stealing Defendant Remanded Until

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 2

At the Cowra Police Court on Monday, Thomas Baines appeared before Mr. F. Grugeon, J.P., charged with having, on the 26th inst., stolen a…

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Bomb Thrown At Police Station in Vic. (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 1

A bomb was thrown at the Ivanhoe police station (Victoria) last night. Although it exploded with great…

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Afghan Acquitted Murder Charge Broken Hill

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 4

Said Hassan, an Afghan, was acquitted at the Broken Hill Circuit Court, when charged with murdering his countryman, Mahomet Ameen who…

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Police Raid "Betting Carried on" Men Fined WELLINGTON

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 8

On a recent Saturday afternoon, a number of Wellington residents, who were gathered in a local shop, received shocks when a posse of…

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Three Months' Gaol "A Subtle Craft"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 10

Arthur Herbert Buckley (39) who described himself as a salesman, but was accused by the Crown of deep piaictices, was sentenced at the…

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Grenfell Stolen Trousers Gaol for Culprit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 8

The school children of Grenfell and district had a very merry time on Wednesday last, the occasion being the annual picnic" organised by the…

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Youth Charged £3500 Involved SCONE

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 5

At the Scone Police Court yesterday, Oswald Laurence Coulton, a youth, was charged with forging cheques in the name of J. J. Mackay,…

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Licensing Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 9

Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M., at the Cowra Licensing Court on Wednesday, Joseph Jacobs was granted a hawker’s license…

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