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

Courts & crime, 1933

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 26

Marathon Case at Quarter Sessions " Not Guilty " Verdict in Stealing Case. Norton Discharged after Marathon Hearing

Western Champion · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 13

The Quarter Sessions, pres ided over by his Honor Judge Barton, had nine hours taken up in connection with three charges against Richard Sydney Norton, of breaking, entering and stealing. The prosecution relied on [?]rcumstantial…

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23 CHARGES Woman Cashier Before Court SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 1

At the Central Police Court yesterday Constance Francis, aged 26 years, cashier at the head office of Ernest Hillier Ltd., faced 23…

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Quarter Sessions Cases for April 19 District Court Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 3

So far, only one case is set down for hearing at Forbes Quarter Sessions on April 19, when William A. Bing, who was committed on…

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District Court Alleged Breach of Contract. Case Adjourned by Consent. Settlement Possible

Western Champion · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 11

"Where there's a will there's a way," and where there isn't a will there is generally a law suit. At the District Court yesterday, before his Honor Judge Bartop, Myrtle Louisa Swindle claimed £400 as damages for breach…

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Re-trial of Craig On Murder Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1933 · page 5

Eric Roland Craig will again be placed on trial on the charge of having murdered Bessie O'Connor at national Park…

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Police Promotions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 2

The list of police promotions issued Constable A. T. L. Chad, of Euabalong, to be Constable 1st class; Constable W. P. Keating, Tullibigeal, to be…

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Possible Perjury? Magistrate's Hint to Police After Hours Case

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 11

Pleading not guilty to two charges--one of being on the premises of the Commercial Hotel after lawful hours, and one of…

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Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 1

The usual monthly sitting of the West Wyalong and Wyalong Police Courts over which Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M. presided was held on…

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Police Court Cases Dealt with During the Week

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 2

On Easter Saturday, before Mr. Travers Brooke J.P. Peter Woodbridge (35), whom Constable Caldwell stated had no less than 60…

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Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 4

The following cases were dealt with last week before Mr. J.A.S. Ba[?]main P.M.:—[?]upert Heidtman, was charged…

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Vickers' Employees Long Trialin Russia Gregory Acquitted Others Sentenced (MOSCOW

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 1

The trial,of the six Metropolitan Vicker's employees on charges of sabotage and esppinage ended to-day, Gregory was acquitted, but the…

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Ungarie District News Ungarie Police

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 7

The monthly sitting of the Utigarle Police Court over which Mr. J. A S. Balmain, P.M., presided was held last week when the following…

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Murder Charge Second Trail of Eric Craig

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1933 · page 1

Mr. Justice Davidson will preside at a special sitting of the Central Criminal Court on April 26, when Eric Roland Craig will be arranged tor the…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Stealing Agricultural Bureau Caragabal Branch Active

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 6

Cragabal branch of the Agricultural Bureau is holding its annual meeting and dinner at Caragabal on May 3. The meetings commence at 3 p.m.,…

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Charge At Quandialla Court Man Fined QUANDIALIA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 6

On each of four charges, Elward James Jeffries, 33, was lined 30, in default three days' hard labor, for stealing at "Glenlyn," near Quaudialla,…

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More Pay Wanted Police Assnt Conference (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 1

The agenda paper of the annual conference of the Police Association contains a number of motions demanding increase in police pay…

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Farmer's Body Found in Well Man Before Court (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 1

The decomposed remains of Percival Reid a wheat farmer who has been missing since, March 29 were recovered in a disused well at Dalby…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 2

By Mr. Moore: When he saw Fred Armstrong at the yard did not think of telling him he had just delivered the drum; the Atlantic drum was…

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Alleged Apple Stealing Interesting Case 18 DISMISSED. But Charge of Stealing Pumpkins [?] Sustained

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 5

A young man with [?] red hair named Joseph Cullen appeared before Mr. [?] P.M. on Wednesday to answer charges…

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Football. Police Hold Up Game. Between Grenfell and Cowra. Which Grenfell Won by 7 TO 3

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 2

A mild sensation occurred at the recreation ground on Sunday afternoon when Sergeant Hinchey and Constable Gait marched on to the…

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