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

Courts & crime, 1936

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Ghaffey Explains German Play Banned Awaitinq Police Report (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

The Chief Secretary (Mr. F. A. Chaltey) referring to the order, banning the play "Till Pay I Die" at the Savoy Theatre last night, explained…

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“Laughed At” “When He Went to P.p. Board Office for Explanation.” Magistrate Dismisses Case Against Cudal Landowner

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 July 1936 · page 6

At the Court of Petty Sessions at Molong last week, the Molong Pastures Protection Board proceeded against two residents of Cudal for…

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English Motorist Gassed While Driving Novel Court Defence

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 7

When an English motorist came before the local court recently charged with dangerous driving, a doctor said that he found defendant…

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Wake Up, Cowra ! Police Buildings Being Demolished

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Twigg voices a last and somewhat belated protest in connection with the above matter:— “Sir.—This block is ideal for our…

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GETS £500 Blinded Man Court Order

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 6

NARANDERA.—At the Quarter Sessions, Judge Coyle ordered that [?] be paid o[?] of the estate of Ale[?] Sch[?] in…

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General News Another Burglary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 3

While Mr. and Mrs. Emmett were attending a golf meeting on Friday night their home was entered and £8 was taken together with the box in…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 2

Albert AxaM, jr.—driving motor car in a manner dangerous to the public. Pleaded guilty. Fined £1, costs 5/6, and license…

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Five Charged Alleged Ringing-in of Greyhounds. Northern Cases

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 5

Charged with having conspired to cheat and defraud the Casino Tattersall’s Greyhouned Racing Club, and the Tweed River…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 2

Patrick Hayes v. Emily Hayes— defamation of character, claiming £10. John Slattery (Young), labourer, deposed: On 8th July with Hayes…

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Youth's Death Police Investigation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 1

Inquiries concerning the shooting at Gilgandra on Saturday, of Robert Calvert Gilbert, 15½, a Blacktow youth, who was found dead on his…

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Six Months' Gaol Perth Business Man On Manslauqliter Charge (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 1

A message from Perth states: James Frederick Worthing, an auctioneer, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for the…

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Alleged Stealing Skins and Money Involved Mt. Hope Incident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 1

At the Forbes Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. A. V. Quiggin, James Dickson, 36, and Hubert Chas. Dixon, 25, were…

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"Safety First" Lectures to School Children Police Officers Assist

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 1

When Police Inspector Loomes, of Forbes, went to Grenfell last week and presented the second, prize to a pupil of Grenfell…

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Police Force Still Under staffed, Says Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 11

The fact that the Cowra Police force was still understaffed was the statement made by the Mayor (Ald. Whitby) at…

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Woman for Trial Alleged Theft of £700 (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

Priscilla Mariorie [?] years a cook, who was committed for trial at Brisbane, charged with having entered a dwelling with intent…

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Mount Hope Stealing Charge Rabbit and Fox Skins in Question Defendants Committed for Trial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 3

TWO young men, James Dickson and Hubert Chas. Dixon, appeared on remand before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M., at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday, charged with stealing 98 lbs. rabbit skins, 20 fox skins and one cat skin, together with a sum…

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Warden's Court Authorities Chanted Prospect for Gold

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

William Ellis. Berry, of Weethalle, made apposition to the West Wyalong Mining Warden (Mr. J. A, S. Palmain. P.M.). at the Warden's…

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Faction Fight Darwin Police Intervene (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

A message from Darwin stales:— The police were called out during yesterday to suppress a faction fight between strikers and non-unionists…

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Moratorium Court Two Cases Heard Both Applications Granted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 4

In the West Wyalong Moratorium Court, on Wednesday last, over which Mr. J. A. S, Balmain, P.M. presided, James Thom Ltd., sought…

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RETIREMENT Police Inspector Loomes of Forbes 36 Years in Service

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

Before the opening of the local Police Court on Tuesday morning, the Police Magistrate, Mr. M. J. Ryan drew…

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