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

Courts & crime, 1934

489 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 25

UPHELD Before Full Court Moratorium Appeal Case. By Exors. of Meagher Estate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

The Full Court, consisting of Mr. Justice Halse Rogers, Mr. Justice Stephen and Acting Justice Maxwell, had before It this…

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The Wagga Murder Cowra Man Charged in Connection with River Mystery Thirty-Nine Witnesses To Be Examined At Inquest

Cowra Free Press · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 1

It was on Christmas morning that Edmond Hedditch, trolling for a few cod or perch, discovered the body of Percy Smith in the…

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The Wagga Murder Some Further EVIDENCE.(Continued From Page 1)

Cowra Free Press · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 4

On one occasion witness had seen the stranger lying in the bottom of the waggon upon a blue and white striped mattress similar to the one…

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Stock Route Appeals (Decision of Lands Court. One Dismissed; Other to be Re-heard

Cowra Free Press · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 6

In the Land and Valuation Court, before Mr. Justice Pike, there were appeals by the Young P.P. Board against the decision of the Grenfell…

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Pilliga Murder Threading Letters to Deceased SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 1

In conection with the murder of George Washington nOtt at Pilliga, fit-tons been revealed that a few days before the crime he complained to…

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CONFESSION Police Statement In Pilliga Mystery

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 6

The Pilliga river mystery took a sensational turn when detectives received an alleged confession which is understood to state that George W…

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Pilliga Murder Woman Charged In Tamworth Hospital SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 1

At a specially constituted Court at her bedside in the Tamworth Hospital last night, Annie Richards was charged with the murder of George…

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Attempt To Bribe Forbes Constable Youths at Court Magistrate's Leniency Story of a Fight

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 11

The serious charge of attempting to bribe a constable while in the course of his duty was preferred against two…

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What Is A Man To Do When Foully Libelled? Magistrate's Dilemma in Peculiar Forbes Court Case Innocent Youths Embroiled

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 5

WHAT is expected of a man when he is accosted before a crowd of people in a main street, challenged to fight, sworn at, and called a name which, if he had any regard for his parents at all, would cause his blood to boil?…

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Wagga Murder Morey Committed for Trial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 1

The inquest into the death of Percy Smith was concluded at the Wagga Courthouse on Wednesday, when the Deputy Coroner (Mr H. Oates) found…

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Court Function C.P.S. Farewelled

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 6

Another farewell was tendered to Mr, Flynn at the Police Court last Tuesday when Magistrate M. J. Ryan, the members of the legal…

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Forbes Dairy Society Loses Appeal in Full Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 1

The appeal of the Forbes Cooperative Dairy Society against the verdict of a Forbes Jury, before Judge Barton late last year,…

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Sports Carnival Exhibition of Boomerang Throwing By Police Sergeant Schumacher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 4

The Carnival which will be held on Wednesday, the opening day of the "Back to Wyalong Goldfields" week promises to be a huge success in…

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Anonymous Leiter Mentioned in Court Constable Called "Mug'' Kemp Looks For Fight

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 6

Reference to a mysterious anonymous letter which he had placed in the hands of the police warn made in a, case at…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 2

Eliza B. Norris—falling to return certificate of registration and number plate. Mr. Moffitt, for defendant…

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Two Committed for Trial Sheep Stealing Charges. Heavy Bail. Missing Blayney Flocks.one Youth Discharged

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 9

Terence Harcourt Cusick (21) and John Thomas Jordan (24), alleged to be the central figures in a recent sensational succession…

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Warden's Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 2

A. R. Applett, applying for authority to enter. Granted for 12 months. Norman C. Sharpe, application for…

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Trundle Tragedy Murder and Suicide Woman's Jealousy

Western Champion · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 6

On Saturday night the police at Trundle received a message that James Wighton had been shot in his hut about two miles…

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Police Union Ask for Royal Commission

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 1

The Brisbane branch of the Queensland Police Union passed a resolution, asking for the appointent of a Royal Commission, to investigate the…

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GRANTED Despite Police Objection Billiards License Transfer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 3

The deferred application of John Joseph Gunn for the transfer of the billiards license of his premises on the corner of…

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