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

Courts & crime, 1931

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Station Hands. Court Decision. Graziers' Disappointed

Western Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 3

Disappointment was expressed by the President of the Graziers' Association; Mr. F. H. Tout, with the decision of the Full Court of the…

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Miscellaneous Treasures of Buried City. Nebuchadnezzar's Court Jewels

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 4

Priceless jewellery worn at the Court of Nebuchadnezzar 2500 years ago, magnificent sculpture of the Sassaman period (A.D. 226-637), and…

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Two Committals At West Wyalong Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M., Arthur Keen was committed for trial at the Wyalong Quarter…

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CONGRATULATIONS. To Police and Public

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

Before opening the District Court on Tuesday, His Honor Judge Thompson expressed his gratification that there were no…

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A Daring Burglary House Entered in Broad Daylight. Alleged Culprit Is Caught Red Handed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday morning the report reached the local Police Station that Mr, B. Bradford’s residence, situated on the…

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Speared to Death Aboriginal Charged (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

Peter Thompson, an aboriginal, wa[?] committed for trial at Cairns on a charge of having murdered his namesake, a white man…

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Police Round Up Of Communists In South Coast Towns (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

The police raided a house in Wollongong this morning, and arrested a man who is alleged to be the leader of the Communists in South Coast…

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Licensing Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

At the West Wyalong Licensing Court on Wednesday last the license of the White Tank Hotel. West Wyalong, was transferred from Henry…

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Police Multiplicity of Duties. (From “Hansard”)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 1

Lieut.-Colonel Bruxner: In the absence of the Premier, and the Colonial Secretary, I wish to ask the deputy Leader of the Government if it…

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Police Inform Antion Not to be Disclosed Victorian Regulations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

Steps have been taken by the Chief Commissioner of Police (BrigadierGeneral T. A. Blarney) to prevent the publication of information concerning…

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Daring Burglary Wright, Heaton’s Ltd. Again the Victims. About £120 Worth of Tobacco and Cigarettes Missing. Miscreants Leave No Clue

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

A particularly daring burglary was committed at Messrs Wright, Heaton and Co’s. Ltd. premises in Kendall street, some time…

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Two Months Gaol for Dole Misrepresentation. Others Take Heed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

Two men of foreign nationality (apparently Russian) were before the police court last Friday morning, charged with having, on the 14th May, by…

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STEALING. Migrant in Trouble. Treated As First Offender

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 10

William Robinson, a 19 yearold migrant, made an appearance in the dock at the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. C. A…

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ARREST. Dwyer Murder. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 6

A man who, it is stated, had not ventured outside a cottage in which he was living at Hurlestone Park for five days was arrested by the police…

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Charge Against Police

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 8

Committed for trial on a charge of false pretences at the Police Court yesterday, Henry Campbell complained to Mr. Arnold, P.M., that after…

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Telegrams Bald Statement. About Chief Justice. Joke in Court. Melbourne

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 6

That Victorian Chief Justice Irvine appreciates a joke against himself was demonstrated in the Criminal Court yesterday, when he excused a…

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Ungarie Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 7

At the Ungarie Police Court, on Thursday, 'Ivie Rowan was charged before Mr. R Harrison, P.M. with failing to return liis expired drivers…

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£7,600 RECOVERED Canberra Mail Robbery Three Men Charged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

The unearthing of £7600 of the money, stolen from the Canberra Mail, buried in an isolated paddock near Penrith, and the charging of three men…

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Boy's Death Mother Charged (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 1

The Wollongong Coroner committed Kathleen McBeattie for trial for the alleged murder of her five-years old son, whose body was found on…

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Wife Acquitted On Murder Charge (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday. Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 1

A cable from Nice states that Mrs. I Charlotte Nirdlinger, who was charged with the murder of her millionaire husband, was to-day acquitted…

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