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

Courts & crime, 1936

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Police Ball at Young

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 2

This ball promises to be the most successful ever held at Young. The honourable the Chief Secretary (Captain Frank Chaffey) will open the ball…

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The Cases. At the Condobolin Police Court, before Police Magistrate D. Parker, on June 24 & 25, 1936

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 2

Richard Brown alias Pankow, aged 58, was charged that, between the 1st January and 10th June, 1936, he did, near Fifield, steal one ram, the…

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­­Stealing Extraordinary Condobolin Police Court Proceedings. Twelve Convictions against the Russian, Pankow Splendid Police Work in Cleaning Up a Menace To­ Fifield District. Great Praise Due to Sergeant Lucas

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 2

For some years, and more particularly since the depriving of Fifield of a police station, sheep stealing has been rife in that district. We do not…

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Condemnation. Police Premises at Lake Cargelligo

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 6

At last meeting of Lachlan Shire Council this subject which has so often been before council, received further consideration. E. A. Buttenshaw forwarded letter…

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Three Charges Aged Man on Rampage Police Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 3

At the local Police Court last Monday, before Messrs. W. T. Gilchrist and Henry Webster, J's.P., Thomas Hurd, aged 67,…

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Stole Overcoat Six Month's Gaol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 1

George Ferguson, 32, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment from the Wagga Court for stealing an overcoat the property of Deep and…

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J. W. S McARTHUR Before Court Again (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 1

A cable from Wellington (New Zealand) states:—In the Magistrate's Court yesterday four charges, alleging the publication of false…

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Alleged Stealing and Receiving Postponed Charges Cases at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 1

Three cases of alleged stealing and receiving of goods were heard at Forbes Police Court on Saturday, before Mr. A. V. Quiggin, J.P. In all cases adjournments…

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Perjury Charges "Third Degree" Youths v. Police

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 4

A jury at Young Quarter Sessions found William Ricketts and Thomas Cecil Costello, not guilty of perjury…

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More Murders Police Dept. Report General Decrease in Crime

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 3

There was a general decrease in crime in New South Wales during 1935, according to a report of the Police Department tabled in the…

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To Lead Show Parade Light Horse Troop and Mounted Police

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 1

Forbes Show Society is to follow the idea of the Royal Society in Sydney by having its grand parade of stock led by mounted police…

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When Police Grappled Police and Spent All Night Watching a Rabbit Inspector's Tent Thinking It Was a [?]Possum Poisoner's Camp

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 July 1936 · page 4

Dense undergrowth dripping with dew! Cold, biting winds! Heavy mist! Soft, slushy soil oozing with moisture following the saturating rains of the…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 2

Martin M. Hanshaw v. John Burns Meikle. Claim for wages. A plea of not guilty was entered…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 2

Frederick George Battye—indecent behaviour. Pleaded guilty. Fined £1…

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Licensing Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 2

The Licensing Inspector tendered the quarterly report. Richard Smith applied for wool, Granted…

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Small Debts Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 2

Joseph L. Harris v. Israel Berg. Mr. Moffitt for plaintiff. Mr. Moore for defendant, who was still in hospital with injured spine…

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District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Coyle). HICKING v. McKELLAR

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 2

In this case Messrs. Crommelin, Moore and Weaver appeared for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Harney and Moffitt for the defendant…

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Police Court. Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

Mr. J. A. S. Balman, P.M. will preside over the monthly sitting of the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday next, commencing at 11…

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Warden's Court Matter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 2

In the local warden's court on Tuesday, before Mr. D. Parker, P.M., the deferred application of Lewis Solokons for suspension of labor…

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Motor Breaches Cases at Forbes Court Several Prosecutions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 9

Several defendants were convicted at the local Police Court on Tuesday for breaches of the Motor Traffic Act, Mr. D. Parker,…

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