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

Courts & crime, 1936

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Warden's Court

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

Joseph Cannon—application for authority to enter portion 143 Bumbal-dry-Monteagle, and portion 61 War-rumba-Forbes…

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Forbes Murder Reward

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 6

The murder of Mrs. Ethel Wells and Luigi Origlia at Forbes on Wednesday night, October 9, probably go down among the unsolved…

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Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 1

Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M., will preside over the monthly sitting of the West Wyalong Police Court to be held on Wednesday next, commencing…

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Quarter Sessions And District Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

The Wyalong Court of Quarter Sessions and District Court will be held at Wyalong on Wednesday, 19th February, over which his Honor,…

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Police Force Praised by P.M. Mr. Balmain's Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 6

"Although I'm not a member of the Police Department. I have been closely associated with the Police Force for 36 years, and particularly since I…

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District Court. Thursday. (Before Judge Coyle). Amended Methodist Services. Sunday, 16th

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

Before Judge Coyle in the District Court this morning Maurice Chaproniere appealed against the decision of the magistrate in his application…

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Murder of Vicar Man Before Court (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

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

A message from Melbourne states: At the City Court to-day, Edward Cornellius aged 29 years, a mechanic, was charged with the…

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Police Action Straying Stock "Ructions"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 1

A clean up of straying stock in the town was recently made by Impounding Officer Rath, acting under directions from Town Clerk Dempsey. It…

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Alleged Theft of Race-horse

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 7

Stanley Wilfred Biggins, a well-known race course identity, was arrested at Cootamundra on Tuesday by Detective Constable Humphries,…

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District Court THURSDAY. (Before Judge Coyle). Chaproniere's Appeal Upheld

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 2

In the District Court on Thursday before Judge Coyle, Maurice Chaproniere appealed against the magistrate's decision in upholding…

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Police Court Short Sitting One Case Heard

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

Mr. J. A S. Balmain, Police Magistrate, had an "off" day at the West Wyalore Police Court on Wednesday last. There were no summons or…

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Police Accused Third Degree Methods Brutal Treatment Alleqed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

Reminiscent of the stories heard from time to time of police methods in the United States was the evidence given, before Mr. J…

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MR. F. M. BRASSILL. Transferred to Hillston Court's Appreciation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 3

Mr. P. M. Brassill, who has occupied the position of Crown Land Agent and District Court Registrar at Wyalong for the past six years, at…

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MR. J. P. LAWLOR Transferred to Dubbo Farewelled in Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

Mr. J. P. Lawlor, Sheriff's Officer at Wyalong for the past 3½ years, has been promoted to the more important centre of Dubbo, for which…

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Young Man Sentenced Theft and Housebreaking. Big Sum Involved

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 1

At the Sydney Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, Charles Edward Martin, alias Leslie Thomas Tarrant, alias Leo Godfrey, alias Leslie…

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Wyaolnn Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1

Before Mr. D. B. Toovey, J.P., at the Wyalong Police Court, Alfred Anderson was fined £2 on a charge of using indecent language and 10s. on…

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Appeal Fails Horse Stealing Charge Sentence Confirmed Judge's Caustic Comment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

John Patrick De Britt, who with Rupert v Henry Heidfroan, was convicted and sentenced by Mr. J. A. S. Batmain, P.M., in…

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Juvenile Offenders Big Roil-Up At Local Court P.M's. Warning to Parents

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 9

THERE was the deplorable sight of a number of juveniles outside the local Court House on Tuesday morning, when no less than nine boys of tender ages appeared to answer a series of stealing charges. The P.M., Mr. M. J. Ryan, had…

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General News One Dead. Attempted Murder and Suicide

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 3

The settlement of Milvale, 12 miles from Stockinbingal, was the scene of a shooting on Saturday afternoon, when a 22 years old girl named…

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Three Months' Gaol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 1

Gordon Whitlock, a young Parlies man, was sentenced to three months' hard labor for stealing £30 from the Royal Hotel. On the day following…

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