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

Courts & crime, 1934

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Evans Again. Stealing Charge

Western Champion · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 12

Frederick Walter Evans was charged before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M., at the Police Court on Wednesday with stealing a horse rug…

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Warden's Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 5
Also in Western Champion

In the Warden's Court on Tuesday, the postponed application of Daniel Kearns for the granting of three authorities to enter private lands,…

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Man Arrested Crowd Attack Police (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 1

During a disturbance in King Street, city, last night, between a number of seamen and other men the police intervened and arrested one man…

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Three Months' Gaol Solo Opium to Aboriginals (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 1

A man was sentenced to three months imprisonment at Pine Creek, Northern Territory, for selling opium to aboriginals…

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One Month’s Gaol Sheared Sentenced for Assault

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 10

For assaulting [?] Shelswelll, an engine driver, Jar[?] Jarnett, a shearer, was sentenced to one month’s g[?]ol and ordered to pay 19/1…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 2

Thomas Hayes v. Nathaniel E. Burge—claim for wages due—£23/9/. Mr. H.E. Moore for plaintiff, Mr. N. Moffitt for defendant…

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Big Cowra Estate Dealt with in the Equity Court. Mr. Justice Street Directs. Trustees to Realise

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 8

On Friday in the Equity Court, before Mr. Justice Street, applications under the Testator’s Family Maintenance Act by Herbert (Boardman,…

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Court Humor Heard at the Sessions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 2

Mr. Sheahan (barrister) to prosecuting witness: I suggest to you that you are endeavoring to use the criminal law to force…

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Police View Football Crowd Control Matter for Football Officials

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 7

Some Clubs in Group 9 appear to resent the inaction of police in not preventing spectators front surging on to the field during exciting…

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District Court Claim for Work Done on Sewerage Job Ingram and Clothier's Verdict Against Ticehurst Brothers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 1

THE only case heard in the Forbes District Court before his Honor Judge Barton this week was one wherein Wm. Ingram and H. W. Clothier sued A. S. and P. S. Ticehurst, trading as Ticehurst Bros., butchers, for the recovery of £65, work…

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Police Court. Friday. (Before Mr. Wellisch)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 2

Francis Axam proceeded against (goods in custody suspected of being stolen). Pleaded guilty…

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Impudent Burglary Mr. Ken. Richards’ Garage Burgled

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 8

While Mr. Ken Richards’ garage was closed during the tea hour on Saturday last a thief opened the back door and then made a raid on…

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Will police Offices be Removed Proposal to Build Rural Bank on Present Site And Re-Model Court House and C.P.S. Office

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 8

Visitors to Cowra on Saturday last were the Commissioner of Police (Mr. Childs) Superintendent Dunne (of Bathurst) and Mr. Smith…

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The Holmwood Fatality. Driver of Lorry Before.the Court. Remanded on £50 [?] Until 28th inst

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 5

Before Mr. Travers Brooke J. P. on Friday morning William Lloyd Jolley (31) appeared to answer a charge of having on the Holmwood…

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One Months' Gaol Stranger Convicted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 4

John Butler, a stranger to town, was charged before Mr. L. J. McCann J.P., at the West Wyalong Police Court on Monday, on a charge of…

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Court Shorts

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 1

When Percy Lee was called upon at the Police Court yesterday morning to answer a charge of false pretences, Mr. Whiteley (for, defendant)…

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Stealing Charge Stranger Convicted Smart Police Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 4

"I had a few drinks, your Worship, and I did not know what I was doing, and I don't remember taking the goods, that is, if I did…

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Court House Not Stadium, Says P.M. Henry Clothier Fined For Assault

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 3

When Henry William Clothier pleaded guilty at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday morning to unlawfully assaulting James L…

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Murder Change Follows Goolagong Shooting Fatality Wife Says Rifle Exploded During Quarrel Mystery Second Wound

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 2

AT the Cowra Police Court last Tuesday afternoon, a charge of murder was laid against Eileen Frances' Meagher (39 years), whose husband, John James Meagher (46), was found dead in a bed at "Kangarooby Creek" station, near…

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