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

Courts & crime, 1929

753 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 38

£100 DAMAGE Police Officer in Trouble (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

Robert Fuller, a laborer, was awarded £100 damages at the Grafton Dis trict Court against Ambrose Goodwin, a police constable, for having…

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Court News. MONDAY. (Before Mr. U. W. Muggridge, J. P.)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

John Sheehan was charged with being found drunk in Kendall street. He was also charged with having used. indecent language…

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Court News WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

James Fitzpatrick was charged with drunkenness, and was fined 5/, or the rising of the Court…

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"The Canary Murder Case."

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

William Powell gives one of the finest performances of his career in the character, of Philo Vance, the dedective who solves the problems…

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Forgery. Man Charged. Ten Guinea Cheque

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Samuel Arthur Sampson, aged 21, a laborer, was arrested early on Saturday afternoon by Sergeant Ferris, on a charge of having forged a cheque…

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May Be Adjourned District Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

It Is understood that the two District Court Cases, listed for to-morrow, will be adjourned. They concern Rath &, Co. v. Dunn…

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Stolen Turkeys Seven in Court Hohnberg had Them

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

Giving every indication that they were alive and "kicking," seven turkeys, in sacks, formed exhibits in a case at Forbes Court this…

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Wyalong Police Court Drunk and "Language"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 7

At the Wyalong Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M, John Bourne was charged with being drunk in Neeld Street, Wyalong, on…

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Committed for Trial Alleged Theft of Letters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 7

At the Wyalong Police Court on Thursday morning, before Mr E. Harrison, P.M., Cec[?] Roy Hayes was charged that on the 22nd day of…

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District Court

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 4

In the District Court yesterday, before His Honor Judge Thomson, two cases were adjourned, and one was withdrawn. The former concerned…

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Too Numerous Acts of Indecency Man Gets Month's Gaol ORANGE

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 4

"Acts of Indecency are becoming altogether too numerous. There is no excuse for a man exposing himself in the presence…

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Lady Horse Owner Flogged the Police Chief Old Time Match Races 30,000 People in Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 6

This week, Ted Taylor, of "Woodbine," in his story of olden days, takes "Advocate" readers back to the stirring times of the gold rush in Forbes. He also tells how Police Chief Sir Frederick Pottinger was…

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Old Man Killed Woman Charged with Murder MELBOURNE

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 6

The police at Erica, Victoria, have arrested Anne Elizabeth Hillard (38), for the alleged murder of "David Wilson (60), who was shot dead on…

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Hadn’t Committed a Murder But Suspected of Stealing ’Possum Skins

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 5

“Why can’t I have bail? I haven’t committed a murder or anything like that.” This question was asked by William George Peacock on Monday…

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Brutal Assault On Timber Workers (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

James Stevenson and a companion, voluntary timber workers, were attacked and brutally assaulted by three men at Rockdale last night…

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Murder Charge Second Arrest Made (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

The police at Erica, Victoria, have, arrested Anne Elizabeth S[?]llard aged 38, for the alleged murder of David Wilson, aged 60, Who was shot dead…

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Drove on But Surrendered to Police (By Whre) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

After knocking down and seriously injuring Kathleen Bedker on the Old South 'Head Road, last night, the driver of a motor truck drove on…

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Burglary Alleged. Sampson Charged

Western Champion · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 12

Samuel William Sampson, aged 21, was again before the court on Saturday morning, when he was charged with having broken and entered the…

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"The Canary Murder Case."

Western Champion · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 5

The talking version of the silent production "The Canary Murder Case," is now completed. William Powell plays the part of the…

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Jockey's Death Fatter Charged Boy was Breadwinner SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 2

The killing of 18-year-old jockey, E. Ellis who died on Friday night from a wound in this throat, caused by a glass that was hurled at…

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