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

Courts & crime, 1938

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Died From Injuries Struck by Motor Cycle Driver Charged (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 1

Early this morning, Bertie Eugene Yeo, of Bowral, died in the District Hospital from injuries received in a street accident…

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Quarter Sessions and District Court At Wyalong in July

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 4

His Honor Judge Coyle, will preside over the Court of Quarter Sessions and District Court to be held at Wyalong commencing on Monday…

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Fine of £375 at Forbes Court Alleged Possession of Opossum Skins

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 1

At the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday, Edwin Gordon Austen was fined £375 on a charge of having had in his possession 74[?] opossum skins…

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A Record-Smashing Success 850 Attend Police And Ambulance Ball Profit Will Exceed £200

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 9

UNPRECEDENTED in the enormity of its success, the elaborately-publicised Police and Ambulance Ball which eventuated with impressive pomp in the Town Hall on Tuesday night will be recorded in the social annals of Forbes as a sensational,…

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61 Men Arrested Police Make Sig Raid Alleged Two-up School (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 1

In a raid in Mackey street, Surrey Hills, last night, where it is alleged, two-up was being played, the police arrested 61 men,…

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Fine of £375 Imposed at Forbes In Possum Skin Case Over Three Years to Pay Fine Mr. Meillon Criticises Police Methods

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 1

IN VIEW of a simultaneous raid made at several centres and the bringing of charges at Orange, Forbes, Parkes and Cudal, more than ordinary interest was evinced in the case heard at the local Police Court on Tuesday, when Edwin Gordon…

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Police Presentation

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 2

Police came to Forbes from Cowra, Grenfell, Condobolin, Parkes and Sydney on Tuesday night and joined with local police in farewelling…

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"Was maliciously Damaged",--- Says Corner House Set Alight at West Wyalong Kerosene and Metliylated Spirits Found Lengthy Evidence in Coroner's Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 2

The clang of the fire bell early on the morning of May 31, followed by the screeching of the siren of the powerful fire engine as it dashed along to a fire in Park Street, West Wyalong, resulted in police, including…

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Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 1

Arthur Phillip Arden, 20, at Forbes Police Court on Monday, pleaded guilty to behaving in an indecent manner in a lane off Lachlan Street about 9.40…

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Hotels Change Hands At Licensing Court West Wyalong Sitting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Licensing Court oil Wednesday, Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., (Licensing Magistrate) approved of the transfer of the license of the…

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Police Broadcast Beware Bogus Salesmen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 3

The police have issued a warning to people generally to beware of bo[?]gu salesmen share hawkers end such like. It appears that a number…

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Day of Tennis Pinnacle Court Baptized Dance at Night PINNACLE

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 6

To swell the funds of the Pinnacle public school, Mr. L. Anson, teacherin-charge, held a very successful tennis tournament on the local courts last…

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District Court. To-day. (Berore His Honor Judge Coyle)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 2

G. W. Halls v. G. K. Hartwig—order for payment out of moneys paid into court by garnishee. Order made for money paid into…

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Daughter Charged With Murder of Father (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

A message from Perth states that Eunice Mary Hornby. aged 18 years, was charged with having wilfully nnirdered her father, Walter Hornby,…

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Stealing Charge Education Department's Wool Another Postponement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 6

Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M., made a special visit to Forbes yesterday to clean up a couple of cases which have been standing over for some…

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Licensing Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 11

In the local Licensing Court on Tuesday, the L.M., Mr. Ryan, formally granted renewal of all local hotel and wine licenses, as well as the licenses…

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Spy Hunt in U.S.A. 4 Nazis Charged Warrants to 14 Others (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

A cable from New York states: In connection with the Nazi spy hunt, Rumvich, Hoffman, Glaser and Voss were arraigned, and…

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Heavy Fines For S.P. Betting At Cowra Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 3

A raid by the Sydney Flying Squad on several alleged S.P. establishments in Cowra on Saturday, June 4. had its sequel in the Cowra Police Court on…

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Up-to-date Sheep Stealing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 5

The loss of 300 comeback threeyear-old ewes from the property of Mr. A. K Urqubarl, of Boonerah station, Mortlake district (Vic.) has…

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FINGERPRINTING Suggestion by Police

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 1

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gollan) is said to be impressed by the police recommendation that all citizens be invited to submit to…

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