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

Courts & crime, 1933

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

Cudal Tragedy Boy’s Story. Told at the Inquest. Murder and Suicide. Coroner Criticises Newspapers

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 December 1933 · page 8

The inquest into the death of Patricia Dorothea Ken-Smith and Edward O’Keefe, the victims of a dual shooting tragedy at Merridong…

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After Long Trial Indian Terrorists Sentenced SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 December 1933 · page 1

A cable from Calcutta states that After a trial extending over three years, a special tribunal at Lahore to-day inflicted, heavy sentences on…

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INQUEST Cudai Tragedy Murder and Suicide

Western Champion · Friday 15 December 1933 · page 16

The inquest into the deaths of Patricia Dorothea Ken-Smith and Edward O'Keefe, the victims of a dual shooting tragedy at…

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Popular Police Officer Farewelled by Friends Sergt. Sehumacker Welcomed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 December 1933 · page 4

Constable F. A. K. Ease, who has been stationed at Wyalong for the past three years, during which period be has been in charge of the station…

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Divorce Court Forbes Case Heard Desertion Alleged Decision Reserved

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 December 1933 · page 2

In the Sydney Divorce Court the other day, Ellen Hollands sued for divorce from hor husband, Peter William Hollands…

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A Show Week Stealing Cowra Man Loses Overcoat Dealt with at Grenfell Police Court

Cowra Free Press · Monday 18 December 1933 · page 2

The police proceeded against R. D. Jeffries for having in the possession of another person, a leather overcaot, reasonably supposed to…

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Police Warning To Car Owners "Exercise Care," They Say

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1933 · page 1

During recent months many complaints have been made to the West Wyalong police in regard to the illegal use of cars, and in several cases…

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Best in World N.S.W. Police Force Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1933 · page 1

Mr. Sanders, M.L.A., referring to the New South Wales Police Force, described it as the best in the world and said the people of New South…

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New Police Regulations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 December 1933 · page 1

Friday week's 'Government Gazette' contains news which will not be received by police force with transport of joy. Amongst other items the new…

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Too Much Drink. Fines Impostd at Young Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 December 1933 · page 5

Charged with being found drunk in Burrowa-street at midnight on Saturday, Norbert Sloane (29) was fined £1, in default two days' hard labour…

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Court Shorts

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 21 December 1933 · page 9

J. P. Kenny, of the Imperial Hotel, wag granted a booth license for the Cowra Boxing Day races, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5.45 p.m…

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Two Forbes Men To Face Sheep Stealing Charges Police Allegations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 December 1933 · page 1

Sheep stealing charges will be preferred against two' Forbes men at the local Police Court shortly…

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Gubbata Case Stealing Machinery Defendant Convicted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 December 1933 · page 5

Cecil Whittaker was charged before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M., at the Ungarle Police Court, with stealing five tooth combs and one…

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Stealing Charge Case from Gubbata Defendant Convicted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 December 1933 · page 5

Police Court proceedings of considerable interest were beard at the Ungarle Police Court before Mr. J. A. S. Bahrain, P.M., when Walter Lane was…

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Traffic Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 December 1933 · page 5

Charles Dale, of Tullibigeal, was charged before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M., at the Ungarle Traffic Court, with failing to return or renew his…

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Brutal Assault Eight Men Attack Constable (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 December 1933 · page 1

While Constable M. Smith was attempting to arrest a man at Ultime last night he was attacked by eight men and brutally manhandled…

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Brutal Assault Old Man Robbed in Forbes Lane Suspects Arrested

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 December 1933 · page 1

While walking along Rankin Street near the old skating rink about 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, an old man…

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Negro Lynched After Acquittal by Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 December 1933 · page 9

NEW YORK.—At Columbia, Tennessee, a negro youth, Cord Cheek, was lynched after he had been discharged by a Guard Jury on a charge of…

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