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

Courts & crime, 1938

491 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 25

Alleged Stealing Clergyman Remanded

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 6

William Derick Terence Ingram, 26, a clergyman appeared before the Chamber Magistrate (Mr. W. G. Brown, J.P.) at the Burwood Police…

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Doctor's Gaol Sentence Court Rejects Appeal Deterrent to Drivers Who Drink

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 6

A majority of the Court of Criminal Appeal (Mr. Justice Davidson Mr, Justice Halse dismissed an appeal by Dr. William B[?]…

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Doctor's Gaol Sentence Court Rejects Appeal Deterrent to Drivers Who Drink

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 9

A majority of the Court of Criminal Appeal (Mr. Justice Davidson Mr. Justice Halse Rogers) dismissed an appeal by Dr. William B[?]…

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1,474 Opossum Skins Seized Police Raids at Cudal Five Men Charged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 11

Following inquiries made by Deective-constables Bodel and O'Neill, of Sydney, and Constable Hodges of [?]ndal, about 1,474 opossum skins…

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Grenfell Theft Garage Broken Into Mail Driver Arrested

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 9

When Wilfred Natbanial Coble, 24, driver of the motor mail service between Grenfell and Forbes, arrived in Forbes on Saturday afternoon, he…

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Murder and Suicide Newcastle Crime Note Reveals Tragedy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 8

Arthur Albert Osborne James Masters, 58, railway fettler. murdered Mrs. Louisa Hillier, 45, with a sawn off pea rifle in Speer's Point Park,…

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Husband for Trial Alleged Double Murder Narander Coroner Outspoken NARANDERA

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 1

On a charge of having murdered his wife, Jane Maria Gash, aged 31 years, and infant son, Stanley Joseph Gash, William Thomas…

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Sentenced to Death Ex-teacher at Clermiston Serious Offence Against Little Girl (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court, Sydney this afternoon. Harold George Thomas, aged 22 years, was found guilty of a serious offence against a little girl at Clermiston…

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Week-end Sport G'gong on Court and Field GOOLAGONG, Thurs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 6

Goolagong tennis club had two teams in play on Sunday last. Number one team played a return match with Eugowra at that centre, and proved the…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 June 1938 · page 2

Before Mr. Trueman, in the Grenfell Police Court on Friday Wilfred Nathaniel Coble and Hilary Colin Jackson were committed for trial at…

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Lucky Escape MRS. D. A. Stewart Shaft in Police Yard Water Pipe Prevented Injury

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 1

Mrs. Stewart, wife of Firstclass Constable D. A. Stewart (lock-up keeper and station officer-at West Wyalong) had a…

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At the Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 4

Prior to the business of the Police Court on Tuesday morning, Mr. Moore asked permission to refer to the impending departure of Sergeant…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 4

William T. Gee—driving with inefficeint brakes. Fined £5, costs 12/, or 12 days' hard labour…

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Lake Cargelligo Bookmaker Charged

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 5

Given in charge by Mr. Alf. Bradshaw, Condobolin, for using insulting words yesterday afternoon, Alexander Cheshier, bookmaker, Lake Cargelligo…

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Valuation Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 2

At the Municipal Valuation Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Bromhead, Mr. Moffitt appeared for the Council. F. V. McGarry and I. A. Nash…

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Set Fire to School Four Young Men Charged

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 4

The public school at Beleveolan, near Tullibigeal had its walls and doors badly charred, and wall maps burned on Sunday last when a fire…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 4

James J. Dwyer: To make alterations to the Royal Hotel, Grenfell. Granted. Hugh Heavener: Transfer of…

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Retirement Of Police Inspector O'Connell Court Farewell His Tact and Ability Praised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 2

Prior to the commencement of business at the opening of the local Police Court on Tuesday, the Police Magistrate, Mr. M. J. Ryan, said he…

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Alleged Wool-stealing From Education Dept. Case Part Heard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 2

The case in which Donald Wallace, on remand, was charged at the local Police Court on Tuesday with stealing, between May 20 and…

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Murder of Girl Charge Against Married Man

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—James Mark Watherson, 27, labourer, of Monash, who is married, with two children, was arrested this evening and…

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