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

Courts & crime, 1930

659 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 33

Valuation Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 14

Ratepayers in the "D" (town Riding of Tumut Shire Council lodged a total of 79 appeals against the new valuations for 1930. Of these 26 were…

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Echoes Wakened. Without a Silencer. Magistrate's Warning

Western Champion · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 13

Some of those speed enthusiasts who delight to waken the, echoes in the early hours of the morning in their endeavor to get…

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Alleged Assault Man Who Could Not Remember. Serey Committed for Trial

Western Champion · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 3

A case heard before the Police Court on Wednesday last presented some unusual features, the outstanding one being the statement on oath by the principal witness for the prosecution that he had no recollection whatever of the assault which was…

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Alleged Conspiracy Four Men Charged Jam Factory Proposal (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day, Charles Wood, aged 30, broker; Alan Fraser Hoden, 40, share broker; William John Beckett and Arthur…

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Murder Charge. Half-caste Committed. Brisbane

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 9

Peter Prior, a half caste, has been committed for trial at the Townsville Police Court on n charge of having murdered Robert Currie,…

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Divorce Court. Case from Parkes. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 9

In the Sydney Divorce Court Edith Vera Stumbles (formerly Best) petitioned for a divorce from John Duncan Stumbles on the grounds of…

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Moot Point Two Bookmakers Charged Prosecution Fails

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 3

The well-known Western bookmakers, "Wagga" and Charles Tighe, were before the Orange Court this week, charged with…

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Forbes Court False Pretences Charge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 2

At Forbes Court on Tuesday, Roy Hilton Parsons, was remanded to appear at Grenfell on a charge of false pretences. Bail was allowed in the…

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Uniform Laws Needed N. S. Council Advises Police Co-operation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 9

Consideration has been given by the National Safety Council of Australia to the danger of accidents at level crossings…

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Tennis. Opening of Church of England Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 2

The above opening was held in fine weather on Saturday, and a most enjoyable time was spent. There was a large attendance, and…

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Death Sentence Tamworth Murder

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 4

Six years ago one of the most respected citizens of Tamworth; to-day a murderer. That is the tragedy of Charles…

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Chinese Discharged Story of Alleged Murder (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 1

When Ah Chong, a Chinese gardener, was charged at the Central Police Court with being a prohibited immigrant, the police prosecutor said…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 2

did not see Mrs. Tavener alone when he went for the distilled water; Mr. and Mrs. Tavener were in the kitchen having dinner…

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Milkman Charged Parkes Court Case. Fine Imposed

Western Champion · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 8

Robert Horne, inspector of the Board of Health, proceeded against Thomas F. Davies at the Police Court before Mr. C. A…

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Stealing From Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 2

During the course of the cases heard before the P.M. on Tuesday, Mr. Bromhead informed the press that a case, had been heard before…

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Police Court. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 2

Thomas Edward Cannon, on bail, having in his possession wheat reasonably supposed to have been stolen. Mr. Phillips (Cowra) for…

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Mother on Murder Charge

Western Champion · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 15

At the adjourned inquiry at Goulburn on Monday concerning the death of Robert Barry Gallagher, aged 21 months, the Coroner (Mr. A…

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Heavy Sentence. Assault with Intent. Moxon Convicted

Western Champion · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 8

The "Champion" recently published particulars of what befell young Alister McDougall when he arrived at Parkes from Broken Hill, as a result…

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Local News Shire Valuation Court. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 2

H. F. McCarthy appealed against the valuation of 34/. Mr. Moore (Messrs. Crommelin, Moore and Weaver) for appellant…

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Police Court Matters

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 4

The following matters were dealt with by Mr. Bromhead, P.M., on Wednesday morning:— John Hector Neale was charged…

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