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

Courts & crime, 1929

753 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 37 of 38

Our Member Asks Questions Charge Against Police Officer at Young

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 1

Major Reid: Has the attention of the Chief Secretary been directed to the report that a charge was made by two young women residing at…

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Burglary at Albert

Western Champion · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 6

Word has been received that burglars effected an entry to Hutchinson's store, at Albert, last night. An unsuccessful attempt was made to…

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Golden Grain. Alleged Theft. Action by Summons

Western Champion · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 1

There was an unexpected move in wheat last Thursday night, when several bags containing grain Just harvested were stolen from Mr…

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Bogan Street. Alleged Assault. Did He Put the Boot In?

Western Champion · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 12

Week-end disturbances are growing in frequency in Parkes. Yet another "row" took place in the small hours of Saturday morning,…

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Latest Telegrams Riot at Rothbury Police Fire Fifty Shots. Two Miners Wounded. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 7

Shortly after daybreak a big body of miners raced into Rothbury colliery. The Police used their batons freely and fired fifty shots. Two miners were wounded, while Police Sergeant Booth…

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Fond of Gaol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 6

Central Australian aborigines are very ofnd of gaol. The difficulty of the police there is not a get them into gaol but to try to keep [?] out…

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Case for Conviction But None Recorded Assault on Female

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 4

"This is a case for conviction, but I intend to exercise the provisions of the new Section and will not record one. I'll discharge…

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Serious Charge Against Police Officer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 1

The Mayor of Young has addressed a letter of protest to the Chief Secretary alleging "outrageous methods" ofpolice investigation and demanding…

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“Thought I’d Get Pinched!” Was Young Man’s Excuse for Running Away From Police. Magistrate Tells Him Not to Be So Silly in Future

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 1

Yesterday morning a young man named Raymond McKay, whom Sergeant Burke stated had been before [?] Court 15 previous occasions, was…

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Affray at Rothbury Police Fire Shots Several Injured 70 Extra Police Despatched (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 1

Shortly after daylight this morning a big body of minors ran into the Rothbury colliery. Police used their batons freely and…

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Discord Rumpus Over Town Band Police Action Auctioneers in Opposition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 4

A rumpus with amusing features, has occurred at Condobolin, between the Town Band and a firm of auctioneers…

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Two Outbursts Forbes Court Farmer Annoyed Talk of Persecution

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 4

"My word, that's dear," said Patrick Glynn, at Forbes Court this morning, when told that his fine and costs would amount to…

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Three Charges Adjournment for Month Bryant in Court Bail the Same

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 4

An adjournment was granted at Forbes Court this morning in connection with charges against Leonard Kali Bryant…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court

Western Champion · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 11

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court yesterday O. Aubrey (through Mr. J. Connellan) pleaded guilty to allowing an operative baker to work on…

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P.p. Board. Police Court Cases

Western Champion · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 15

At yesterday's court the Forbes P. P. Board, represented by Mr. R. Meillon, were the prosecutors in a number of cases with the following result:—…

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Alleged Assault Case Dismissed. P.Ms. COMMENTS

Western Champion · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 6

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr, J. B. Scobie, Relieving P.M., Thomas. Clancy and Raymond James Cowan were charged with assaulting…

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Police Commandeer Rifles. Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 7

It was learned to-day that owing to industrial unrest on the northern coalfields, the bolts have been removed from all rifles in military drill…

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The Coal Trouble Owners Reject Terms—men Accept. Matter Referred to Federal Court. Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 7

After the owners had refused to accept the proposals in regard to the coal dispute, Judge Beeby, who presided at the . compulsory…

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Ungarie Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 3

At the Ungarie Police Court on Wednesday, 18th December, before Mr A. F. Gillet J.P., Peter Anderson, was charged with being drunk in a…

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"Pinkie" Party Followed by Drunken Brawl Court Sequel Men Fined for Assault

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 3

Maddened by wine, six men in a camp on the Parkes Road became involved in a mild riot, according to a story at Forbes Court this week, when James Foster, 29, and John Pec[?]ham, 50, were convicted and fined £10 on a charge of unlawful assault in…

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