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

Courts & crime, 1936

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Showman Heavily Fined “Life Before Birth” a Fraud, Says Magistrate

Cowra Free Press · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 1

Among the side show attractions at the recent shows along the westerns line was one that was termed, ‘Life Before Birth’ and the…

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Lawful Excuse Coursing Club Officials in Court

Cowra Free Press · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 3

At the Murrumburrah Court on Tuesday, George R. Sewell and William H. Hoad pleaded not guilty to being found on licensed premises during unlawful hours. Hector A…

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Court-Martial in Soled Clue Room Accnsed Found “Guilty.”

Cowra Free Press · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 5

Members of Cowra sub-branch of the R.S.L. turned up in force to be present at—and some to take part in—the court-marial of a member…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 7

The only case in the local Small Debts Court on Tuesday was that wherein the Public Trustee, us agent tor John Smith (deceased), sued…

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Another Arrest Murder of King Alexander (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 1

A cable from Vienna states:—Fol lowing a communication from the Jugoslav Government, the Austrian police arrested a Jugoslav, who is…

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Police Paddock As Recreation Reserve Suggestion Opposed "Needed for Settlement"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 1

Declaring that the Council had made a mistake in not taking steps to acquire what was known as the police paddock should it…

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Vic. Police Sensation Shooting of Supt Brophy Premier Requests Report (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states:—The Premier (Mr. Dunstan) requested the Chief Commissioner of Police (Sir Thomas…

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Noxious Weeds Waugoola Shire Council Fined. Burrowa Police Court. (Before Mr. Forrest P.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Monday 1 June 1936 · page 4

Murrungal Shire Council v. Daniel Flannery, not destroying noxious weeds. Defendant pleaded guilty and…

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Man Shot Moree Murder. Alleged Offer to Duel with Rifles. Moree

Cowra Free Press · Monday 1 June 1936 · page 1

Following the death of a man said to have declared. “We will on a grazing property near Boomi to-day, as the result of a…

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Theft of £500 From Tivoli Theatre (By Wire) Sydney, Monday afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 1

During the week-end thieves entered the New Tivoli Theatre, and opened the strong room and- secured approximately £500 from the safe…

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Alleged Murder Farmer Fatally Shot Challenge to Duel Moree Tragedy MOREE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 1

Following the death of a man at a farm near Boomi today as the result of a bullet wound in the chest, his brother-in-law was arrested and…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1936 · page 3

William Hunter—failing to suppress and destroy rabbits. This was the case in which Mr. Bromhead reserved his decision from…

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Warden's Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1936 · page 3

There were two applications for authority to enter on J. T. Hawick's property, one by Joseph Hughes Newby, for whom Mr. Harney appeared…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1936 · page 3

Renewals of publican's licenses were granted to J. J. Dwyer (Mr. H. E. Moore), E. Francis, G. Dunn, P. Quinn, Jas. Frazer, Martin…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 2

In the local Small Debts Court on Tuesday, Alan Breaden (Advanx Ty-Re-Pair Service) proceeded against Lock Johnsos for the sum of £5105…

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"Murder in the Fleet" Stirring Drama Laughs and Thrills

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 2

Laughs and thrills blend, and excitement, romance and comedy run rampant in "Murder in the Fleet," Metro, Goldwyn, Mayer's new…

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Council Will Help Progress Association Requests New Police Station Wanted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 8

As the result of representations made by the Lake Cargelligo Progress Association, Lachlan Shire Council, Condobolin, has agreed…

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Motor Accidents State Figures for 1935 Need for More Care Police Efforts at Control

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 8

Through the courtesy of the local officer-in-charge of police, Inspector Loomes, we have been furnished with a copy of…

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Constable Duncan's Murder Recalled. Father and Son "Doing" Life. Earsmans' Grim Record

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 2

Three murderers in the one family—and a father and son who will join each other in gaol for life—is the grim record of the Earsman…

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Tallimba Notes New Police Buildings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 7

The contractors have arrived, and have started to build the new Police Station, Court House and residence at Tallimba…

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