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

Courts & crime, 1930

659 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 33

Police Court Before Mr. C. A. ARNOLD, P.M.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 5

Last Wednesday afternoon a number of stock cases were dealt with. The Condobolin P.P. Board prosecuted a number for trespassing on T. S…

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Twelve Months Hard Labour '"Yorkie" Sentenced on Two Charges

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 2

Before Police Magistrate Arnold last Thursday Eric Wharton, locally known as "Yorkie," was charged that, on or about the 15th day of February,…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 2

Police v. Benjamin H. Jackson, breach of Motor Traffic Act. No appearance of defendant, Fined 5/, 8/ costs…

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Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Messrs. Wellisch and Richardson, Js.P.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 2

Police v. Charles Thomas Wales, charged with attempting to steal from the person. Constable Flint deposed: Between 4…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 2

The license of the Bland Hotel, Quandialla, was transferred from Thomas Sawyer to A. E. Giddens…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 2

W. A. Bensley v. Sarah Chant, goods supplied £13. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for plaintiff…

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Seven Years' Gaol for Serious Offence Case from Euabalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 1

At the Wyalong Quarter Sessions on Wednesday afternoon, before his Honor Judge Coyle and a jury of 12, Frederick Thomas Ferrier Hamilton…

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The Ungarie News Acquitted On Charge of Sheep Stealing Case from Winnunga

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 5

At the Wyalong Quarter Sessions on Thursday, before his Honor Judge Coyle and a jury of 12, James Raymond Craig, was charged that he did…

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Ungarie Court House Removal of Premises

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 4

We have been asked by the local police to notify residents in the Ungarie Police District that the Court House and C.P.S. office has been…

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Shearing Plant Dispute a Case From Canowindra Plaintiff Secures a Verdict in the District Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 1

The parties in a dispute from Canowindra which was ventilated in the District Court on Wednesday last were Francis George Boothman (a well known retired farmer and grazier) and Alfred Ernest Sharpe (a farmer and grazier). The claim was…

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Motorists and the Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 4

Much valuable work has been done by the N.S.W. traffic police in the safety field, and the greater part of it has been prevention of accidents…

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District Court Claim for £ 24/2/

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 6

At the Wyalong District Court on Friday before his Honor Judge Coyle Allan Hughes licensee of the Mayfield Hotel, Tullibigeal, proceeded against…

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GRENFELL. Stealing Charges. Man Sentenced. The Carnival Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 10

The swimming carnival promoted by the members of the Grenfell branch of the R.S.S.L., proved a most successful venture,…

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Wyalong Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 1

At the Wyalqng Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M., Michael J. Galvin was charged with failing to renew a certificate…

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John Thomas Ryan Again Arrested. and Charged with Whole- Sale Poultry Stealing

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 3

As a result of inquiries made Constable Roberts again arrested John Thomas Ryan the same day, and on Thursday he was brought before Mr…

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Same Old Story Theft in Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 12

A peculiar story concerning the alleged theft of £20 from a train traveller was told Constable Wilding, of the Bathurst police, on the arrival of…

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Licensing Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Licensing Court on Wednesday before Mr. E. Harrison (Chairman) the license of the Girral Hotel, Girral, was…

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Wheat Stealing Defendant's Appeal. Longer Period to Pay Fine

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 2

In the Appeals Court at Forbes this week before His Honor, Judge Thomson, Francis Herbert Wilson asked for a lessening of the…

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Before Judge Thomson District Court Actions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 5

In the District Court on Wednesday, Thomas Arthur Lamb, of Farrand Street, Forbes, sued Edward Friedland, sawmiller, of…

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Police Report Show Crime Increase Toll of the Motor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 8

A substantial increase in serious crime is revealed by the annual report of the Police Department which was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on…

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