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

Courts & crime, 1932

522 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 23 of 27

Court News

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 26 October 1932 · page 8

When a case against Ronald Swain for allegedly driving a car [?]ithout keeping to the left side was called on this morning a request…

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Barmedman Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 4

At Barmedman last Thursday. morning before Mr. H. V. Brigden, J.P., Clyde Eberle was charged with a serious offence, and was remanded…

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CAPTURED. Gaol Escapee

Western Champion · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 16

A grim chase through streets, houses and backyards at Campsie on Wednesday evening resulted in the arrest of George Murray (38), who…

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Rich Sentenced. Wounded his Wife

Western Champion · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 16

John Charles Rich, who was found guilty on the previous day on a charge of having maliciously wounded his wife, Ellen Frances Rich, at…

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Police Transfers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 7

Constable First [?] Law formeerly, of the Boorawa Police Station staff, now stationed at Rankia Springs has been transferred to Wombat, in…

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Broken Hill. Food Relief Troubles Police Reinforcements

Western Champion · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 11

Late yesterday afternoon Superintendent Gibson, who has charge of the Western division of the New South Wales police,…

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90 ARRESTS Trouble at Broken Hill Forbes Police Go

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 1

At Broken Hill the dole trouble is so serious that more police protection is required. Yesterday, Inspector Woods, of…

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Farmers in Court Verdict for £74 7s 6d

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Coyle at the Wyalong District Court last week Arthur Edward Johnston a Share farmer. of Gubbatta, claimed…

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Police Raid "Two-up" in the Bush Exciting Incidents of the Chase

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 2

Many exciting and amusing incidents were witnessed at Bankstown. on Monday, when a large party of police raided a "Two up school" which…

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Mayor Threatened with Ejection From Meeting "Fireworks" at Property Owners' Meeting Mayor and President in Verbal Holts Threat to Send for the Police

Western Champion · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 15

For a few minutes there were "fireworks" at the meeting of the Property Owners' Association in the Shire Chambers last night, when the Mayor (Ald. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.) and Mr. P. A. Dingwall (president of the Association) got into verbal holts…

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The Liquor Act Police Magistrate's Comment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1932 · page 2

Goulburn.—Commenting on a case brought under, the Liquor Act, the P.M. Mr. Sloane, said it was a pity that the Legislature in this State had not made…

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Murder at Party Coroner's Finding

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

Melbourne.—An inquest was held into the death of Orlando Casey (34) motor driver, who died from injuries received when struck on the head with…

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Tin Hares Raid by Police (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1932 · page 1

Police raided the mechanics of a hare course near Campbelltown yes terday and arrested tour men…

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Coalmines Dispute Application to Court (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1932 · page 1

Mr. C. M. McDonald, Chairman of the Colliery Proprietors' Asso[?]ation. referring to the warning from Mr. Kellock, Vice-President of the…

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A Pleasant Interlude Felicitations to Sergeant Doolan. From Court and Legal Fraternity

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 6

A pleasant interlude occurred at the Gilgandra Police Court on Tuesday morning, when the Police Magistrate, members of…

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Throat Gashed Elderly Man Attempts Suicide Prevented By Police

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 1

An elderly swagman, with an unkempt grey beard, made a determined attempt to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor at Red Bend yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed From Our Special Correspondents Quandialla Court False Pretences Charge Against Skin-buyer QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 6

Before Mr. G. J. Johnstone, P.M., at the Quandialla Police Court, Harry Chapman appeared on two charges of false pretences…

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Alleged Assult Well Known Local Resident Charged

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 November 1932 · page 3

At the Police Court this morning Ernest Henry McKay [?] was charged with assulting Roger Sheedy…

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Police Warning To Cyclists and Vehicle Drivers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1932 · page 2

The local police officers have asked us to state that It is their intention to apply to the Bland Shire Council and the Municipality of Wyalong…

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Unruly Mobs Quelled by Police in Ireland Jby Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1932 · page 1

A cable from London stales:—One hundred men, armed with sticks and stones, charged a 'hall in which Mr. Cosgrave was holding a meeting at…

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