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

Courts & crime, 1934

489 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 25

“Only a Mug Policeman” Says Man Who Has Influence with Men in Sydney.and the Commissioner of Police. However P.m. Inflicts Fine for Traffic Breach

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 7

Although he boasted of having influence with men in Sydney and the Commissioner of Police, J .A. Heathwood, brought none of…

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Wagg a Murder Re-trial Commenced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 2

The re-trial of Mrs. Lilian Anderson on a charge, of murdering her husband. Moncrieff Anderson, at Wagga was commenced, in Wednesday at the…

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Land Appeal Court Forbes Sitting Municipal Valuations Reduced

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 5

The Land Appeal Court, Mr. Justice Pike presiding, sat at Forbes yesterday, hearing appeals against municipal valuations made…

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Agent to Pay For Road Accident Forbes Man's Win Quandialla Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 9

At the Police Court at Quandialla last week, Cecil Clarence Minner, of Forbes, laborer, sued James Patrick King, of Bribbaree…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Quandialla Court Traffic Act Cases QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 6

At the Quandialla Police Court, Alfred William Apps was fined £1 and 8 court costs, in default three days hard labor, for driving a motor vehicle…

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Chaff Stealing Strangers Convicted Pea of Not Guilty

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Police Court to-day (Monday) before Messrs H. Madden and L. J. McCann, J's.P., two strangers to town named Ernest…

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Mrs. Anderson Jury Disagrees Wagga Murder Trial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 2

WAGGA.—After having been locked-up all Thursday night, the jury, announced on Friday morning that it had tailed t0 agree in the case…

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Police Find In City Residential (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 1

When the police raided a residential in Bathurst Street, city, yesterday they discovered about £50 worth of jewellery, a Melbourne bookmaker's…

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Bobadah Police

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 6

Mr. Buttenshaw is in receipt of the following from the Chief Secretary's Department:-- In reply to your representations in…

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Murder of Austrian Police Chief One Hanged, Another 20 years (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 1

A cable from Innsbruck states that the Nazi, Freidrich Wurnig, was charged before a Court Martial with the murder of the Police Chief, Hickl,…

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Chaff Stealing Strangers Convicted Plea of Not Guilty

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 4

"It is not fair, your Worships—British Justice demands that we receive fair treatment and justice and I claim that the officer should…

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Murder of Japanese Long Sentences for Caledon Bay Blacks DARWIN

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 1

A sentence of 20 years' imprisonment was passed on Natchelmar, Mow and Narkaya, Caledon Bay aborigines, to day who were found…

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Bill Filed. Barry Murder. Mrs. Fowler for Trial. Bail Will Be Sought

Western Champion · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 1

The Attorney-General has filed a bill against Mrs. Charlotte Fowler (58), who was committed for trial by the Carcoar District Coroner, (Mr…

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Two Men Hanged For Murder of Dr. Dollfuss Three Hours After Sentence VIENNA

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 1

A special mitilary court, to-day sentenced Otto Planetta, chaffeur and exsoldier, aged 35 years, to death for the murder of the Chanceller (Dr…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 2

John Carrol—drunk. Pleaded guilty; in custody since Saturday—discharged. Frank Gilmore—being found at…

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Warden's Court. Before Mr. Bromhead)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 2

J. D. O'Brien ,v. Phillip Jamieson—complaint under section 124 of Mining Act G.L. 3490. Mr. Moore for respondent…

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Warden’s Court (Before Mr. Warden [?]

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 5

By agreement [?] Gray [?] was granted permission for [?] months to enter the property of P. O’Neil to mine for gold. Rent being…

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Court Shorts (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead P.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 5

When the case of Edward George Avery, on a charge of halving insufficient lawful means of support was called, Sergt. Doolan stated that…

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Alleged Murder at Illalong Creek. Young Man Shot with Rifle. Grim Tragedy [?] of Revel[?] and [?]

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 2

Following a rifle shot in his left breast early Sunday morning at a house at Illalong Creek Quarry, Leslie Arthur Cowling…

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Bush Mystery Man Missing for 20 Years. Almost “Presumed Dead.” Police Detain Rich Hermit

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 6

When a journey of 70 miles by motor cycle ended in a grizzled long - haired and bearded hermit being conducted to…

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