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

Courts & crime, 1934

489 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 25

Charged by Bullock Horse and Rider Thrown Mr. Bill Marsh Injured Second Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 1

For the second time in twelve months the "Cattle King of the West," Mr. Bill Marsh of Forbes, at the age of 79 years, has been…

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Albury Murder Driver of Old Car. Sought by Crookwell Police

Cowra Free Press · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 8

Information in the hands of the police indicates that on or about list, on 2nd August a man driving an old car, which looked like a Ford, with…

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General News Sheep Stealing Charge. Against Station Owner. Bail Jn £300

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 3

A sensation was caused in the Forbes' district last Tuesday when George Limbers, the owner of "Innisfail" station, was charged at the…

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Sheep-stealing Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 3

A sensation was caused at Forbes pu Friday when George Limbers of "Innisfail" Station, was charged at Eugowra Police Court with stealing…

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Charged by Wild Bullock

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 2

William Marsh, 79. of Forbes, known as "the cattle king of the west," was trucking stock at Euabalong West siding on Friday when a…

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Albury Murder World-wide Search

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 4

Scotland Yard and detectives in practically all big cities in the world will be asked Tor help in establishing the identity of the Albury murder,…

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Street Betting Forbes Sportsman Charged Selling Football Doubles P.M's. Important Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 3

Great interest surrounded a case at Forbes when well-Known sportsman and Forbes Committeeman [?]rry Tribolet was…

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Albury Murder May Take New Turn Is It the Same Girl?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 3

There was a sudden form in the Albany murder inquiries over the week end when Perth detectives receiyed information which may lead to an…

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Charged by a Wild Bullock

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 2

William Marsh, 79, of Forbes, known as "the cattle king of the west," was trucking stock at Euabalong West siding when a wild bullock…

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Court Shorts

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 10

In the Warden’s Court yesterday,. Mining Warden W. F. Parker held an inquiry into an equitable amount of rent and compensation that a…

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Judge's Advice. Bribbaree Farmer in Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 3

When James King, a Bribbaree farmer, was mulct of the costs of a discontinued action by himself, as well as having a verdict against him,…

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Relief Worker’s Trouble Tenancy Matter—settled in Court. Costs Against Defendant

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 9

A relief worker, W. Kennedy, whose accent betrayed his Scotch descent, appeared at the Police Court yesterday before Mr. Parker…

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"Only Borrowed" Sulky Stealing Charge At Forbes Court Goal and a Fine

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 10

The excuse was made by a defendant at the Forbes Police Court last Tuesday, before Magistrate M. J. Ryan, that he…

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Murder Charge Boles Found Guilty (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states that, aftr a retirement of three hours, the jury found John Hope Boles guilty of the murder of Kathleen Dorman,…

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Book Banned by N.S.W. Police (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 1

"Savages and Sinners," by John Maitland, written and published in New South Wales, has been banned by the New South Wales Police…

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Tumut S.P. Raid Police Enter Billiard Room. Eighteen Arrested

Cowra Free Press · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 8

On Wednesday afternoon last, should before 3 o’clock, the Tumut police made a raid on the Russell street billiard saloon, and the four…

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Murder Trials

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 2

Mrs. Charlotte Fowler, accused of the murder of John Ryan at Barry, who has of recent weeks been kept a prisoner at Long Bay Penitentiary,…

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Fatal End to Game Man Charged with Manslaughter (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 1

A message from Newcastle states that during a game of dominoes at Weston, Alfred Edmonds, aged 46 years, was fatally injured…

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Police Guard Over Silver King (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 1

Following persistent reports that an attempt would be made to interfere with the A.J.C. Derby candidate, Silver King at Randwick on…

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Judgement Debtors Examination in the Small Debts Court

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 1

Three cases of the above nature were listed for hearing before Mr. Parker P.M . yesterday, but two of them having been settled the only…

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