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

Courts & crime, 1939

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Cinema to Aid Police In Narromine Mystery Slides for Country Theatres

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

For only the second time in its history, the police force is using the cinema in its efforts to solve a mystery…

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Heavy Fines Imposed At Forbes Six Months Hard Labor Imposed on Butler Who Stole £2 Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

James Joseph Hollywood, 39, who pleaded guilty at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday to stealing the sum of £2 from Leslie Field, at…

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Sheep Stealing Charge

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 3

Before Mr. A. B. Collins, Police Magistrate, in the local court last Thursday, William Henry Oliver Cunningham, was charged that, on the…

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Police Court Many Cases Dealt with

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 3

Apart from those mentioned elsewhere, the following were dealt with last Thursday, before Police Magistrate A. B. Collins…

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Appeal Court. Lachlan Shire Valuations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Constituted as valuation appeal court. Mr. A. B. Collins, P.M., presiding and Mr. H. C. Hodby appearing on behalf of Lachlan Shire Council…

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Income Tax Prosecutions. Many Cases Before Local Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

At the Condobolin Police Court last Thursday, before Mr. A. B. Collins, P.M., and Mr. William B. Brady prosecuting on behalf of the…

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Drover Fined £32 Magistrate's Stern Comment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

C. Johnston, a drover, was fined £32 5s at the Moree Police Court on five charges of failing to travel a mob of sheep the statutory six miles a day…

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"The Honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 3

"I'm afraid it's going to be difficult to decide, what or who a best friend is. And here's another thing. Leave the old [?]un to me. I've a notion I can…

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Murder of Chinese In Queenland Mystery Unsolved (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states:—After a ten days' inquiry throughout the Cloncurry district, in which they interviewed hundreds of residents,…

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Three Missing Men In Narromine District Man May Be Charged (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

It was reported last night that, within 48 hours, the police will probably charge a man with the murder of Timothy O'Shea, one of the three…

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J.P. Fined for Assault Police Report for Minister

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Gollan. re[?] to a case in which a justice of the peace had been fined for all assault, said that the commission of…

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Stole a Bicycle Sentenced to Three Months' Imprisonment Case at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

At the Forbes Police Court last Friday, before Messrs. H. K. Ford and A. J. Meagher, J's.P., Jack Hay, aged 21, a stranger to the district…

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"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

When Garth arrived from Philadelphia he was sympathetic and kind in a really comforting way. He called for a conference at once, and gathered…

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Lake Cargelligo Police Buildings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 6

The Lake Cargelligo Progres Association, in reply to representations made, has been advised by the Justice Department that official sanction…

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Traffic Court Several Drivers Fined

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

Pleading guilty to breaches of the [?] fined by Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.. in the West Wyalong Traffic Court on…

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After Four Years Young Man Arrested By West Wyalong Police

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

That he was the person named in a warrant issued for his arrest in Sydney in 1935, was the statement made by Aiian Griffith,…

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Lengthy Sitting Mining Warden's Court Gold and Tin Applications

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

The Mining Warden (Mr. Grugeon, P.M.) was kept exceptionally busy at the Warden's Court at West Wyalong on Wednesday of this week, dealing…

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Police Sergeant and Constable Committed for Trial on Theft Charge WENTWORTH

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 1

Sergeant Kirk and Constable John Rowland were committed for trial yesterday on a charge of stealing £40 the property of a public trustee. The…

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"The Honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 3

"Is the Madame Jealous?" asked Jane. "Not at all. She knew all about it beforehand. She has a young fortune…

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Flying Squad Active Temora Court Charges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 5

The Police Safety Traffic Patrol stationed at Young, Wagga and West Wyalong, has been active in Temora recently. As a result…

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