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

Courts & crime, 1932

522 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 27

Stealing Three Men Charged. Liquor Taken From Hotel. Two Convicted; One Discharged

Western Champion · Thursday 23 June 1932 · page 9

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.M., Joseph Henry George Hazel,, Edward Henry James McCarroll and William Ambrose Goodburn were charged with stealing a bottle of brandy and a bottle of stout from the…

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Nuisance Fined Heckled Political Speaker Magistrate's Warning

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 7

A man named William Goodburn, or Godburn, was fined £2 at Forbes Court on Tuesday for having interfered with a lawful…

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Redfern Street Ructions “Tim” Ellis Has a Night Out at Mulyan. But Has to Pay for It at the Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 1

As the result of a hectic night out at Mulyan, one night recently, Arthur (“Tim”) Ellis, of Porter’s Mount, Cowra, appeared…

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German Fliers More Definite Report of Murder Nine Natives Held (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 1

A message from Wyndhan states A more report that the missing German fliers were killed has been received and nine natives who are said…

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POLICE v NELSON

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 2

A young man named Afred Nelson, also appeared on a similar charge, and pleaded guilty to the offence. Constable Cooper, who was the…

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12 Months' Gaol Breaking and Entering at Bareilan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 1

At the Cootamundra Quarter Sessions Judge Coyle sentenced Cecil Baxter to 12 months hard labor for breaking and entering the shop…

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Not Guilty Jury's Verdict in Stealing Case. Joseph Hazel Discharged

Western Champion · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 12

When Joseph Hazel was found in a private room at the Royal Hotel, Parkes, on Anzac Day It left him open to suspicion. The police held the view that he was there to commit a felony. On the other hand, Hazel stated first that he was…

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MORATORIUM. Ditsrict Court Case. Undefended Application

Western Champion · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 11

At the District Court yesterday, before His Honor Judge Marked, a case was heard under the Moratorium Act in which the…

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Receiving Frederick Howard Found Guilty. "Human Gramaphone' takes up time of Court

Western Champion · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 8

A "human gramaphone" appeared In the dock at the Quarter Sessions yesterday and this morning In the person of Frederlck Howard, a middle-aged grey-headed reprobate with a string of 66 conviction who had been brought from Long Bay, where…

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Found Unconscious School Boys in Trouble One Admitted to Hospital Alleged Assault

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 1

Allegedly attacked by a youth much bigger and older than himself on Tuesday evening, Bill Jollie. 12 years old son of Mr…

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District Court Damages Claimed Case Settled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Coyle and a jury of four at the West Wyalong District Court on Wednesday, Paul Christopher Pfeifer sued Alexander…

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Forbes Woman Court Charge Withdrawn Arrested on Boat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 1

The charge against Mary Eliza, beth Schler (42), formerly of Forbes, of fraudulent conversion of £1700 belonging to her…

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Dead Man's Affairs In Debts Court Deceased's Signature On Receipt Questioned Defendant Wins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 1

A peculiar case came before Magistrate C. A. Arnold in Forbes Small Debts last Tuesday 'when, although a receipt…

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Old Offender Sentenced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1932 · page 4

Frederick Howard, who was found guilty at the Parkes Quarter Sessions of "receiving" was sentenced to three years' imprisonment…

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Sheep Stealing New Form in N.Z. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1932 · page 1

Owing to the prevalence of a new form of sheep stealing in New Zea land, many graziers are now patrolling their properties over the…

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District Court Damages Claimed Case Settled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1932 · page 2

Before his Honor Judge Coyle and a jury of four at the West Wyalong District Court on Wednesday, Paul Christopher Pfeifer sued Alexander…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1932 · page 2

Albert Axam, failing to return motor driver's license. Mr. Moffitt for defendant, pleaded guilty…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1932 · page 2

The report from Inspector Ryan was presented for the quarter and received. John Norton-applied for license for…

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Five Years' Gaol Aborigine Sentenced (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 1

A message from Darwin states:—An Aborigine, named Nym, who was Charged with the murder of another aborigine, was found guilty of…

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Not Guilty London Murder Trial (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 1

A cable from London states:—The trial of Mrs. Elvira Dolores Barney, who was charged with the murder of a Bank manager's son,…

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