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

Courts & crime, 1935

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Lost Property. Finder Must Report to the Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 September 1935 · page 1

If a man finds property anywhere' he is in duty bound to report the matter to the nearest police station or be liable to face a charge of…

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Lost Property Finder Must Report to Police

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 5

If a man finds property anywhere he is in duty bound to report the matter to the nearest police station or be liable to face a charge of…

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Goods in Custody Pipe Line Worker Charged 12 Gallons of Blue Petrol Disappear

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 5

An interesting case whb heard at the Temora Police Court, when the disappearance of 12 gallons of blue C.O.R. petrol from a shed owned by…

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"Not All Angels" Judge on Police But Believed Officer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 5

I do not believe the police are all angels, but I have had enough experience of them to be able to tell when a man is telling the truth or…

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Police Court Wednesday, September 25. Before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M. Stealing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 4

Two female offenders were charged with stealing knives and forks and other goods the property of A. B. Ryan, Hotel Condobolin. Each…

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Wife's Fate in Lake. Man's Alleged Confession to Police

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 6

Sobbing out a confession to the police, Newell Paige Sherman, a 26-year-old Scoutmaster and member of the choir in the village church at…

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Better Than Wool 'Possum Skins £1 Apiece in Court Fine

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 4

We have headed this "better than wool," and the fur of 'possums would be if only the fine price usually fixed by court could be obtained in the…

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Another Stealing Charge

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 3 October 1935 · page 3

Before the Court on Tuesday, James H. Perry (19) was charged with stealing from Lintondale School—a similar charge to that…

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Story of Another Woman Told in N.Z. Murder Case

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 3 October 1935 · page 3

A story of how Eric Maren, orchestral conductor, arrived home drunk, accompanied by a woman, named [?]r…

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Robbed Employer Then Sent to Gaol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 8

Had John Roy Donges, orchardist, of Young, known that his employee, with Whom he trusted £10, and a watch, gold chain and sovereign…

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Youth Bound Over Two Year Bond On Stealing Charges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

Harold Francis Nelson, 18, appeared quite unconcerned when charged at the West Wyalong Police Court on two stealing…

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5.700 Sheep Travelled 1,500 MILES No Fees Charged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 7

The stock inspector Mr. F. H. Whyte) reported at the meeting of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board on Friday that a mob of sheep…

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Murder Sequel Man's Body Found Head Shattered (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 1

A cable from Adelaide states:— The remains of Arthur William Figg, aged 47 years, who has been missing since his wife and four children were…

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Court Cases Only Drunkenness Charges A Condobolin Trio

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 9

Three men from Condobolin, who told the magistrate, Mr. D. J. Toovey, J.P., that they had come here the previous day to try and…

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District Court Thursday. (Before Judge Coyle). Remitted Issues From the Supreme Court of N.S.W., Matrimonial Causes Jurisdiction

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1935 · page 3

At the District Court on Thursday Judge Coyle had before him remitted issues, from the Supreme Court (Matrimonial Causes Jurisdiction) in…

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Bound Over Ex-Council Employee On Charge of Stealing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1935 · page 4

Had Leonard Frederick McCarthy cared to tell what caused him to spoil a seven year record of excellent service with the Grenfell…

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Sheep Stealing J. E. Southgate Convicted and Sentenced to Three Months

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 October 1935 · page 1

At the Condob[?] Police Court on Thursday last, before Messrs P. J. Dunphy and T. B. Watson, Justices of the Peace, James Edward Southgate…

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Police Court. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. H. H. Farrington, S.m.) Heavy Fine

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1935 · page 2

John I. Roche-did not keep written record of every bet made, in the prescribed form. Mr. N. Moffitt for defendant…

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Second Language Case Youth Under Bond Charged

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 October 1935 · page 9

Les Turner, 20, pleaded guilty to using indecent language at the same time and place. D. J. Toovey, Sheriffs Officer, said…

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Unprovoked Assault Salutary Fines Plea of Provocation Withdrawn

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 October 1935 · page 9

When Leslie McGregor, 21, was charged at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday with unlawfully assaulting Raymond…

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