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

Courts & crime, 1931

510 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 26

Ungarie Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 7

Only one police case was called at the usual sitting of the Ungarie Police Court, which was held on Thursday last, over which Mr. E. Harrison, P.M…

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Ungarie Police Court First Case Under Moratorium Heard in Chambers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 7

The first Court cast under the Moratorium Act, held in the Ungarie Police Court.was called on Thursday last, the Forties being General…

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Triple Murder Cologne Mystery (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

A cable from Cologne states that a mysterious triple murder was discovered in a flat at Dortmund. A turned Mosser, aged 50, an…

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Where's the Police? German Found Drunk

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

The German gun, war-trophy, which has reminded passers-by in Bate's Park of the grim years fading into the past, looks as though it has been…

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Gravel for Paths Lands Man in Court Plaintiff Loses Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 6

THE only case of any length at Forbes Court last Tuesday was one in which Walter F. Miller, a Forbes miner, sued James Fraser, an unemployed clerk, for the detention of certain quartz which Frazer admitted taking from a heap on the plain…

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Youths Face Rifle Armed Man Threatens to Shoot Silence Prevents Police Action

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

WHO says the age of chivalry is dead? Two Forbes youths who were threatened by an armed man on Sunday night, near the railway station, refused to give evidence against the man because they wished to save two girls…

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Tobacco Thieves. Fond of the Weed. Peak Hill Burglary

Western Champion · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 1

Between 9 p.m. on Friday last and 8.30 on Saturday morning the premises of Messrs. Permewan Wright and Co., Ltd., at…

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Warden's Court

Western Champion · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 6

At the Warden's Court on Wednesday before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.M., a case was listed in which William James Harris applied for permission to…

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Selling a Pup. The Sequel. Police Arrest Vendor

Western Champion · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 1

At the Municipal Saleyards on Friday last, where a sheep sale was in progress, considerable amusement was created by a man…

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Barmedman Police Court Before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 2

Alphonus Jackson was charged with driving a motor vehicle without a license on 19th July. Mr. Dwyer, who appeared for the defendant,…

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Appreciation of Police "Not Shown by Government

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 5

At a smoke social of the Bathurst branch of the Police Association, the President (Mr. L. Gavin) said that the Government had not shown due…

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ARRESTED. At Condobolin. Alleged Railway Theft

Western Champion · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 6

Yesterday, at Condobolin, two young men P. Burke (21) and J. Wright (23), were arrested by the Condobolin police in…

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ANOTHER! Burglary at Peak Hill

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 6

A Peak Hill shop was broken into last Friday night, and about £50 worth of tobacco was stolen. On Saturday, two men, who are…

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Not Guilty Thomas Buckley and Stealing Charge Accused Annoys Judge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

A CASE that excited wide local interest was heard at the Forbes Quarter Sessions, before Judge Thompson, last Tuesday. when Thomas Henry Buckley, a middle-aged resident of the town, was charged with breaking and entering the store…

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The Late. “Bob” Grugeon Touching Tribute of Respect From Officers of Court, Legal Profession and the Police

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

Prior to the opening of the Court on Wednesday, Mr. Bromhead, P.M.. said that on behalf of the officers of the Court he would like to offer…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed QUANDIALLA Peculiar Accident Police Court Cases Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 3

The Quandialla Show Society has insured against 20 points of rain between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Show Day, October 7, for an…

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Clash with Police Town Resembles Battlefield (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

A cable from Esfevan, Saskatchewn states:—"With machine guns posted at strategic points, the Canadian mounted police sentinels patrolling,…

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Challenged the Police Force Irate Koorawatha Resident “Misapprehension,” Says Council

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 4

A letter which challenged, the Shire Council and the police force caused some amusement at the Burrangong Shire Council meeting. It…

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Local News Police COURT—Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 3

had for sale; got back to the hotel at 9.15 or 9.30; had a cup of tea in the sitting room; Buckley asked Dignam about staying at the hotel;…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 3

Reginald Hodge, unlawfully assaulting William Smith at Ooma. Mr. Harney for complainant. Hodge pleaded guilty…

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