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

Courts & crime, 1931

510 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 26

Motor Car Taken and Is Recovered After an Exciting Chase. Young Man Before the Court. on a Charge of Unlawfully Using

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 1

On Saturday evening, Mr. Allan Rossell, of “Mt. York,” left his car in front of a friend’s place, and when he came out to…

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Assault and Robbery. Trundle

Western Champion · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 12

At Trundle Police Court on Thursday Robert Haydon was charged with stealing gold and platinum valued at £3/12/- from John Wilson, and was…

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MISCHIEVOUS. Wellington Youths. Stealing Light Bulbs

Western Champion · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 1

The youths of Wellington have caused a good deal of inconvenience an annoyance by taking electric bulbs from business houses. They…

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Assaulting Police. Trundle

Western Champion · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 12

Norman Boyd, alias Norman Wilson, was charged with assaulting Sergeant Holland, and after pleading guilty was sentenced to three months'…

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MURDER. Bungendore Mystery. New Theories. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 11

Goulburn police adhere to their theory that the grisly find of bones on an outstation at Bungendore hide the grim secret of a murder…

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Miscellaneous Took Pet to Court. Bushman Claims Compensation. Judge's Interest

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 3

Who but a bushman from far-off Quandialla would dare to bring his pot opossum into a court of justice during the hearing of his case?…

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Reds Leave Sensation at Dubbo. Angry Crowd at Gipps Street House. Communists Protected by Police

Western Champion · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 1

The four alleged Communist leaders, Carrick, Harvey, Whitton and Thoms, are said to have left Dubbo (says Monday's "Despatch"). After having been protected by the police from possible harm at the hands of the huge crowd of citizens who…

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Two Men Charged With Stealing at Bigga Arrested at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 7

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Monday, before Mr. B. L. Baxter, J.P., George Beaton, 40, was charged that on or about 7th November at…

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Youth Acquitted Motor Garage Theft No Proof Given

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

A youth named Allen Rush pleaded not guilty at last Tuesday's Court to a charge of stealing the sum of 87 from the…

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"Sentenced to Death" By Lang Plan Fanaties (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

Mr. Higgins, M.L.C., declared last night that the Scullin Government had been sentenced to death by the Lang Plan fanatics of Sydney Trades Hall…

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Trio of Offences Lands a Sydney Motorist in Trouble and He Is Heavily Fined at Cowra Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 8

Through the vigilance of Constables Caidwell and Tucker, a young motorist, who is said to hail from Sydney, had to appear…

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Federal Government Defeated December Election “Scullin Sentenced to Death by Lang Fanatics, Canberra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 8

By 37 votes to 32, the Federal Government was defeated in the House of Representatives on the motion of Mr. J. A. Beasley on…

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At Dubbo Communist in Court Sequel to "War" Against Reds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

In this drab little story from Dubbo lies the real curse of Communism. There is something deeply pathetic in a belief, when man,…

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A Carrier’s Troubles Sued by Late Lorry Driver Who Js Awarded a Verdict in the Industrial Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

On Wednesday last, in the Industrial Court, before Mr. Bromhead, Vincent Stephen Byrne proceeded against Thomas…

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Schafer’s Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 4

The return match between Scha[?] and Fuller’s resulted in an easy win for Schafer’s team by 14 sets 109 games to 8 sets 81 games. Some…

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Murder Charge After Mudgee Brawl Former Cowra Youth Is Held Street Fight

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

A few hours after Michael Lawrence Halpin (40), died In Mudgee Hospital early on Sunday morning, Sergt. O’Brien and…

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Making Home for Xmas Young Men Take-Free Ride But Are Caught and Sent to Gaol

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

Getting many miles away from their homes in a vain search for work, two young men, named Thomas Graham…

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Licensing Court

Western Champion · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 11

A sitting of the Licensing Court was held this morning, Mr. W. S. Arnott, L.M., occupying the Bench. An application was made by the…

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Help the Police. Motor Tyre Thefts

Western Champion · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 18

Although greater activity on the part of the police departments has tended to reduce the number of cars stolen, the theft of motor tyres—in…

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Daring Theft. Another Break and Run Thief. £2000 Worth of Jewellery Stolen. NEWCASTLE

Western Champion · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 13

A daring thief late last night stole between 50 and 60 watches and a number of other articles valued at about £2000 when he threw a brick…

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