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

Courts & crime, 1931

510 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 26

Local News Police Court. Monday. (Before Messrs. Wellisch, Charles and Moffatt.)

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

Robert Patrick Whittle, stealing a gold ring set with single diamond, valued £20, the property of Frances Clare Lane…

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McMAHON. Frightened of Police. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 11

A daily newspaper publishes a sensational interview with Robert James McMahon, who established an alibi and was acquitted of the murder of…

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Police Court

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

The usual monthly sitting of the Ungarie Police Court, over which Mr. E. Harrison, P.M., will preside, win be held on Thursday, 12th March…

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"EXTRAORDINARY" Magistrate on Traffic Branch Registration Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

Magistrate Arnold denounced the Traffic Branch of the N.S.W. Police Department in no uncertain words at last Tuesday's…

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For Trial Nielsen Again Charged Discrepancy in Bread

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

Guy Leslie Nielsen, a carter, formerly of Forbes, but now of Goolagong, was committed for trial at the forthcoming Quarter…

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Traffic Court Two Fined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

John G. Beddie was ill in bed when his certificate of registration and license expired. He was a number of miles from town, and waited till he…

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Breaking. Entering and Stealing Two Young Men Plead Guilty Case at Quarter Sessions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

The Wyalong Quarter Sessions opened on Wednesday afternoon, before his Honor Judge Coyle. The Deputy Sheriff, Dr. F. C. S. Shaw, also…

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Stupid Prank Brings Youth to Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 7

When Colin Hillier, a 19-years-old youth, of Murrumburrah, placed a dead snake on the door-step of a refreshment room conducted by a Greek…

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GOOLAGONG Two More Weddings Tennis Court Proposal Gold Hunting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 7

After a week of excessive heat and dust-storms, a few showers of rain fell on Thursday, and the weather became as cold as…

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CYANIDE Man Found in Possession Said to Have Been the Dupe for More Experienced Hands.who Then “Dumped” Him. Police Do Not Press for a Heavy Penalty. and the P.M. Takes a Lenient View

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

Acting on information received the local police one day recently took prompt action in regard to an allegation that a…

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Got Through the Window Black Mark Against Local Hotelkeeper Mr. Phillips’s Plea for His Client Is Unheeded.mr. Bromhead Says That the Leases Are Not Made by the Court.and Suggests That Mr. Philpils Appeal to the Owner

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

At the Police Court on Wednesday James Bourke and Willing Dixon, for whom Mr. Phillps appeared, pleaded guilty of…

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Sheep Stealing From Trucks

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 4

Complaints are from time to time received by the Graziers’ Association alleging the theft of sheep from railway vans. As a result of…

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Knoccked Down by Car Police Sergeant's Death (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 1

Sergeant McKnight, aged 48, who was, in change of the Auburn Police Station, was struck by a car at Narrabeen last night and fatally injured…

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Court Opera Judge Coyle's Sarcasm "If Gilbert and Sullivan Were Alive"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 5

Mos tof the cases heard, or listed for hearing, at the Wyalong District Court last week, were from the Lake Cargelligo district. When one case was…

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Sheep Stealing From Trucks

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 4

Complaints are from time to time received by the Graziers' Association alleging the theft of sheep from railway vans. As a result of inquiries…

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General News Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

"I'll — well get you"; witness said, "You can — well get me now if that's the case, or as the children are about it might suit you better to…

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Young Man Fined. Assault on Female. Parkes Court Case

Western Champion · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 5

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. C. A, Arnold, P.M., a young man, Victor Joseph Kelly, was charged with assaulting a…

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TRESPASSERS. Camping on Railway. Fines at Police Court

Western Champion · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 11

At the Police Court this mornirig, before Mr. C. A. Am,old, P.M., William McGrath pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

Alfred Charles Percival Jones—failing to return driver's license. Pleaded guilty. Defendant said he had not received…

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Liquor Act Cases Before Police Court. Numerous Fines Inflicted

Western Champion · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 11

The consolidated revenue and the Police Reward Fund (the latter securing half the fines) benefitted considerably as the result of the Police Court yesterday, as nu merous fines were inflicted, not only on licensees, but on the thirsty customers. Excepting in one…

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