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

Courts & crime, 1936

470 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 24

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 3

D. Michel—failing to transfer registration of motor car. No appearance of defendant. Fined 2/6 and 8/ costs…

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Swung Punch at Policeman But “Socked” by Magistrate

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 10

Whatever pugilistic ability John (“Ripper”) Thorley, well-known known Cowra man, ever had is evidently negatived by his…

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Licensing Court, (Before Mr. Bromhead)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 3

Application In respect to transfer publican's license held in respect of the Shamrock Hotel, Greenethorpe, from G. Warner to A. J. Dukes…

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More Robberies. Smart Work by Local Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 2

During the very early hours of Tuesday morning Night Watchman Artie Maher noticed a car in Short-strict, and a man standing by, and…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. Promhead)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 2

Maurice Chaproniere v. Peter Toms. Claim for money alleged to be due on loans, wine and drinks…

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Mrs. Ford’s Case (Dubbo Supreme Court)

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 3

The case commenced on Tuesday, be[?]re Mr. Justice Barton, Mr. F. W. Berne, instructed by Mr: G. Champion, of the Crown Law…

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Car Thieves at Mudgee. Bowsers Robbed. Early Morning Attack. Police Hunt for Three Youths

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 2

Frank Morris, a night-watchman, of Mudgee, was the victim of a sensational assault on Monday morning. Finding three men breaking a lock on…

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Arrested at Quandialla Alleged Car Robbers Grenfell Bowser Theft

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 1

The arrest of three young men at Quandialla on Tuesday afternoon was the climax to a wide police search throughout the…

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No Court Business

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 1

As no business was listed for the regular sitting of the Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday, the Police Magistrate, Mr. M. J. Ryan, did not visit…

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Bandalong Shooting Case Defendant Again Before Court Further Remand Victim Still Unable to Appear

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 1

ON remand for eight days from the Forbes Police Court, Marino Pontarola, an Italian, 37 years of age, was further remanded for 12 days when he appeared before Mr. A. V. Quiggin, J.P., at the local Court House yesterday morning,…

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Mrs. Ford Sentenced Two Years Gaol Guilty of Conspiracy

Cowra Free Press · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 6

A sentence of two years gaol was imposed on Mrs. Kate Ford (45), of Dubbo, and formerly of Cowra, when the jury returned…

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Finding of Murder Two Brothers for Trial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 5

At the conclusion at the inquiry at Rockley (near Bathurst.) into the death of Robert McKenzie, 73, the District Coroner (Mr. W. G Todd)…

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Charge of Murder Shooting Affray Near Brisbane (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states: As the outcome of an arreged shooting affray at Springsure. Edwin Arthur Thompson was arrested on…

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Legislative Assembly Verdict Against Police Attorney-General to Report Compensation for Casual Workers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 4

"Will the Minister re-assure the House that bashers' wiil have to go?" asked Mr. Lazzarini (Lab.) of the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) in…

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Women Loyalists Attack Causes Confusion But Eventually Retreat Murder Gangs Continue (By Wire) (By Wire) Sydney Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 1

The Loyalists to-day sent out a body of women's militia to oppose the forces threatening Segovia bridge. The rebels in the belief that the…

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MR. J. A. S. BALMAIN P.M. Transferred to Sydney Last Court this

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 2

Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, Police Magistrate, who has visited West Wyalong, Ungarie, Tallimba and Weethalle, during the past four years will…

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Police Court. 10th NOVEMBER. (Before Mr. E. J. Smith)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 2

Lyall Coulter—stealing ten gallons of petrol of the value o. £1/2/6, the property of A. E. Selwyn. Defendant consented to summary…

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General News Sequel to Cowra Hold-up Story. Charge of "Effecting a Pub-lic Mischief" by Misleading the Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 6

An unexpected sequel to the story of the alleged holding-up of a well known Cowra man a couple of months ago was provided at Cowra Police…

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Two Minutes' Silence Court Pays Respect

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 4

At the request of Mr. J. A. S.[?]al main. Police Magistrate members of the legal profession. police and pressmen observe two minutes silence at…

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Mudgee Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 November 1936 · page 2

Lyall Coulter, 18, was charged at Mudgee Police Court on Saturday with having at Mudgee, without the consent of the owner, Frederick Pauling…

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