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

Courts & crime, 1937

482 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 25

Double Murder Rabbit Trapper Charged Hobart Sensation (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 1

A cable from Hobart states:—The police are inquiring into the deaths of Henry Francis Lawson and Gordon Frank Combe, who…

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"Murder with Pictures"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 4

The triumph of the camera over the eyes of forty witnesses to a "perfect crime," is dramatically depicted in Paramount's new mystery, "Murder…

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Alleged Stealing Violin Bow in Dispute Information Dismissed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 3

The postponed case in which Frank Sofia, 49, an itinerant musician, was charged with stealing a violin bow, valued at 15-, the…

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Police Chief Ill Major Operation Needed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 1

The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Mackay), became suddenly ill yesterday, while attending to his official duties and was conveyed to a…

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Many Breaches Of L.G. and Traffic Regulations Cases at Quandialla Court QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 6

Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. A. Grugeon, on Thursday, a number of cases were dealt with. Breaches of the traffic regulations sand Local…

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Police Court Many Cases

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 2

There was a big list of cases before Mr. M. J. Ryan, Police Magistrate, last Wednesday and part of Thursday…

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Andrew O'shea & Charles David Charged with Stealing 200lbs of Rabbit Skins Both Committed For Trial

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 2

The charge was for stealing, on the 27th. March, 200 lbs of rabbit skins, of the value of £20, the property of Edward Vancura, Euramby Station,…

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Stealing and Breaking And Entering William John Fitzpatrick Committeed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 5

The above named was charged that, on the 31st January, 1937, at Condobolin, he did break and enter the office of Joseph Harold Rabould…

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"Pyjama Girl" Murder

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 5

It was stated in Sydney last week that the rewards of £500 and £200 respectively, which were offered for the conviction of the person or…

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Stealing Pair of Shoes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 2

William James Fitzpatrick was charged that he did, on 31st January, 1937, steal, at Condobolin, one pair of shoes, the property of James Wilson,…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 4

Malcolm McLeod was charged with driving a motor vehicle whilst trade the influence of intoxicating liquor…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 3

Frederick Mills—drunk in a public place. Pleaded guilty. Fined 10/ or 24 hours…

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Court Shorts

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 2

At the Police Court on morning, Vincent Patrick Walsh pleaded guilty to a charge of having indecent language, Serget…

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Condobolin Police Court Ex Publican A. B. Caldecott Fined Despicable, Dirty Practice With Septic Tank Flow When Caught Threatens to Punch the Inspector's Nose Inspector Retorted "Have a Go". Unusual Contrivance Discovered

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 2

Charles White, Health Inspector for the Municipality of Condobolin, prodeeded against Archibald Brosler Caldecott, that he did permit…

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Police Court Uhgarie Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 7

Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., will occupy the Bench at the Ungarie Police Court on Thursday next, when he will deal with a number of cases…

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Weethalle Notes New Court House

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 6

We are reliably informed that plans and specifications have been prepared for a new brink Court House at Weethalle, which on appearance. will cost…

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Collapsed on Way to Police Court Old Man on Minor Charge Taken to Hospital

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 4

While being escorted to the Police Station, where he was to face a minor charge, this morning an old-age pensioner…

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Solicitor Sentenced 25 Years' Gaol Defalcations £17.000 (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 1

William Welsh Scott, aged 48 years a solicitors' clerk, who pleaded guilty to a charge of embezzlement and larcency, was sentenced to two and…

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No Police Court on Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 1

Although Wednesday next (Coronation Day), is the day set down for the monthly sitting of the West Wyalong Police Court, the Police…

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Shearers' Claims Further Meeting at Forbes Presence of Police Objected To

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of pastoral workers held at South Circle Park, Forbes on Sunday morning, to further consider the position in regard to…

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