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

Courts & crime, 1933

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 25 of 26

Death of Poultry Farmer Verdict of Murder MELBOURNE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 1

A verdict of murder by an unknown man was returned by the coroner at the conclusion of the inquiry, into the death of George Mudford…

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Police Disliked Costly Criticism Man Fined on Two Charges

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 2

Despite his indignant denial that he referred to members of the police force in far from complimentary terms, and in language…

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District Court Claim for Debt Verdict for Plaintiff

Western Champion · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 7

At the District Court last night, before His Honor Judge Barton, R. S. Howard & Sons Ltd. proceeded against Mary Ellen…

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Arbitration Court Union Secretary Talks of Breaking Away (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: Addressing a Conference of the Federal Council of the Australian Hailways' Union, the President, (Mr…

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Ungarie&district News New Court House Needed at Ungarie Request to Justice Dept

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

At the annual general meeting of the Ungarie and District Chamber of Commerce, reference was made to the necessity for the…

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'Possum Skins Police Inquiries at Wagga Big Consignment to Melbourne

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 2

Detective-Sergeant Alford visited the Wagga District last week to make inquiries concerning a consignment of opossum skins. It is…

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Three Month's Gaol on Stealing Charge Police Officer's Smart Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 4

Before Mr. T. P. Meagher, J.P., at the West Wyalong Police Court ouring the week, Frederick Williant [?], a stranger to town pleaded…

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Ungarie Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 7

The monthly sitting of the Ungarle Police Court, over which Mr. J. A. S Balmain, P.M., will preside will be held on Friday, 15th inst. A number…

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Death of Lubra Police Constable Charged (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 1

A message from Darwin states that at the Darwin Police Court, before Doctor Kirkland (Stipendiary Magistrate) Gordon Cameron Hislop Stott, a police…

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Street Fight Man Fined Assault and Riotous Behavior

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 2

An altercation In Templar Street late on Saturday night had a sequel at the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday, when, before…

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New Gift Business in Court St

Western Champion · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 17

Gift items of interest to women, chosen by a woman, for women— tills is the apt slogan of the rather, unique little business known as "The…

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Two Dead Murder and Suicide Shocking Tragedy Miss Ken-Smith Shot

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 1

One of the most shocking, and at the same time, most mysterious tragedies in the history of the west was enacted at Merridong…

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District Court. Dishonored P.N. Verdict for Plaintiff

Western Champion · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 19

A claim to recover the amount of a dishonored primissory note was made by Messrs. Veness & Cowle against Herman Nettlebeck…

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Two Dead Popular Girl and Youth Murder and Suicide Motive a Mystery ORANGE

Western Champion · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 17

One of the most shocking, and at the same time, most mysterious tragedies in the history of the west was enacted at Metridong Station, about…

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Murder of Afghan King Several Placed on Trial Plot Against Government (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 1

A cable from Calcutta states: Abdul Kalig, and several accomplices, are shortly to be placed on trial for the murder of the Afghan King, Nadir…

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Sheep Stealing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1933 · page 4

At the Barelian Court (before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M.) Alexander-Smith and Sydney Banks were charged with stealing a sheep valued at 10/…

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Police Court To-morrow (Wed.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1933 · page 4

The monthly sitting of the West Wyalong Police Court over which Mr. J.A.S. Balmain P.M. will preside will be held in the Court House…

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Robbery with Violence Judge Orders Lash and Five Years' Gaol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1933 · page 3

MELBOURNE,—Having been convicted of robbery with violace Richard Buries aged 23 years was yesterday sentenced by Judge Woinarski…

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New Regulations Police Probationers Not to Marry

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1933 · page 3

Under the amending regulations published in the Government Gazette police whilst on duty or in uniform shall not be entitled to free travel on…

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Police Court WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Wellisch)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1933 · page 3

Robert Daniel. Jeffries did knowingly have one leather overcoat in the custody of another person, to wit, Trevor David Levett, which may…

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