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

Courts & crime, 1938

491 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 25

Thieves Blow Safe Explosion Brings Police MELBOURNE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1938 · page 1

An explosion which blew the safe open in the manager's oflice at the Emperor Theatre, Praham, early today. dislodged the telephone receiver…

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New Police Inspector Arrives At Forbes Presentations at Gundagai

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1938 · page 1

On Friday Inspector Harold Elgin Pyne, appointed in charge of the Forbes Police District in succession to Inspector Denis…

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"Possum" Skins Police Admissions at Warren Rube Press Again in Limelight

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1938 · page 1

During the hearing of a case at Warren on Thursday, remarkable admissions as to the part played by Ruge Press, who was…

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Six More Charges John Worthington Joyce Sentenced

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 August 1938 · page 3

On Monday five more charges were preferred against John Worthington Joyce, alais Jack Phillips, aged 42. Mr. H. F. May, J.P., heard the…

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Constable Stewart Praised By Solicitor And Magistrate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 1

At the conclusion of a case, in the West Wyalong Children's Court, in which First-class Constable D. A. Stewart, of West Wyalong, gave…

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Licensing Court West Wyalong Sitting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 2

In the West Wyalong Liceusing Court on Wednesday, Mr. F. G[?]geon P.M., granted the application of Arthur Edmoudson Preston, for…

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Warden's Court Work Suspension Application

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 2

The Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) in the Wardens Court, at West Wyalong, on Wednesday granted the application of James Bannon, of…

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Was an Accident Milk Adulteration Dairywoman Tells Court Bump Turned Tap On

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 1

According to Mrs. Ruby Jean Fuller, the driver of her milk cart accidentally turned on a milk tap and wasted a quantity…

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"I Have Been Victimised" Defendant's Outburst in Court Alleged Discrimination in Straying Stock Prosecutions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 2

Alleging that he had been victimised by Bland Shire Council, George William Murray, busman, of West Wyalong, who pleaded guilty at the West Wyalong Police Court to two charges of being the owner of straying stock, asked the presiding Magistrate (Mr…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 3

At the Grenfell Police Court on Friday, before Messrs. Trueman and Ryder, Js.P., four strangers, James Cooney, Hilton Shannon, John…

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REMANDED Alleged Stealing of Dead. Wool Cases at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 1

Hedley Glennie (27) and Dudley Clothier (21) were charged at the Forbes Police Court on Saturday with stealing about 70lb. of dead…

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Ex-superintendent of Police To Visit West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 1

Mr. Wm. Park, ex-Superintendent of Police, has accepted the invitation of the Presbyterian Church to visit West Wyalong, and will be the…

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Sent to Gaol Epidemic of Fruit Stealing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 8

Following an epidemic of fruit and vegetable stealing in the district, at Richmond Police Court this week, several defendants were sentenced…

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Driving Under Influence Of Liquor Lorry Owner Loses License And is Fined £7 Case at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 2

Charged with driving a moon the evening of August 9 tor lorry on the Parkes Road while under the influence of…

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Travelling Police Statn. New Enterprise in the Western District Constable Hennessey's Future Job

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 1

Constable Michael Hennessey, of Forbes, and Constable Lowther, of Parkes, appear to have fallen into rather a cushy job in the extended…

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Police and Show Week Good Work

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 4

That there were no accidents or traffic hold-ups during show and race week is a credit to pedestrians and to those in charge of vehicular traffic…

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Fine and Costs Total £10100 Hotel Lincensee in Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 2

Mr. Ryan, P.M., severely castigated Cecil Marshall, lincensee of the Railway Hotel, Condobolin, at the Police Court on Wednesday. Marshall…

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Gaol Inmates Help With Celebrations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 7

Six Geelong gaol inmates who will be in prison during the Geelong centenary celebrations, have voluntarily contributed their share to Geelong's…

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Can Be Good Citizen and Police Officer, Too Inspector Pyne's Opinion Court Felicitations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 3

Police Inspector Pyne, who m the early stages of his arrival here contracted the prevailing influenza, was tendered…

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Licensing Court Matter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 6

N. B. Buckley, licensee of the Victoria Hotel, did not appear in respect of an application for repairs and painting improvements to that hotel which…

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