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

Courts & crime, 1939

470 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 24

"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 4

"It won't mutter, his being away so long, will it?" "Oh, no It's a matter of time to settle an estate, and the Maiden…

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Two Charges Fail At Sockinbinffal Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 4

Before Mr. F. Grugeon. P.M., at the Stockiubingal Police Court, William Hobson, late of Stockiubingal, faced two charges of larcency as ba[?]ee, he…

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Has the Lavers Mystery Been Solved? Police Unearth Skeleton at Marsden May Be Remains of Missing Grenfell Man Government Medical Officer Will Examine Remains To-day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

Consilerable excitement prevailed in West Wyalong to-day (Monday) when it was stated that police had unearthed the body of William Lavers, who disappeared from Grenfell about three years ago. The disappearance of Lavers, who is…

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Mildura Hold-up Man Charged with Theft of Money

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

MILDURA—The police claim to have recovered £479/12/6. stolen from E[?]ic Russell Allan, clerk, of Mildura City Council on Friday afternoon…

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"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 8

"I do like Mr. Lovell," Stone said: "he's level-headed, and he's as devoted to those two children as if they were his own. Malcolm's a good sort, too,…

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Liquor at Dance Charged Dismissed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 4

At the Stockinbingal Police Court before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., Walter [?]m, of Bri[?] for whom Mr. Callan of Cootamundra, appeared, was…

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Three Months Gaol. Stealing Charge Proved

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 4

William Armstrong, aged 56, who appeared in the Condobolin Court of Petty Sessions, on 29th May, before Messrs. H. F. May and R. Cardow,…

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Mean Theft Eieotric Lamps Disappear

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 2

A new and exceptionally mean type of theft was introduced to West Wyalong during tile week end when some mean sneak thief removed a number…

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Piha Bones Case McKAY and Talbot Sentenced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 2

Gordon Robert McKay, 43, and James Arthur Talbot, 38, who were found guilty of having improperly [?] terfered With a dead body, and With…

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"Be Honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 4

"Oh, I think you have. Be careful, Mr. Carleton; perjury is not a pretty trick. Surely, you heard of It." "I mean, I heard nothing that made…

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Police Court. To-day. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 2

K. R. Weaver V. A. B. Mills for possession of premises. Warrant of possession to issue between 16/6/39 and 9/7/39 to lie in…

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Licensing Court. To-day. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 2

Matthew H. Elders—application for transfer of publican's license for Bland Hotel, Quandialla, to William Geary…

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Police Court Tuesday's Minor Cases Traffic Breaches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

A number of cases of a minor nature were dealt with by Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday, several being for…

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"The Honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 6

"Now, now, don't feel like that And don't call me Mr. Field. Why. my sister-in-law was your bridesmaid-- that makes as related."…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

In the local Small Debts Court on Tuesday, J. C. Howe, for whom Mr. Palmer appeared, obtained verdicts against J. Wharton and E. Gaynor, both…

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Famous Detective Avenges Own Murder Baffling Case Unfolded

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

The idea of any killer's victim avenging has own murder seems almost impossible without the aid of ghosts, spectres, vampires, or some…

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Assault Case Dispute Over Sale of Golf Balls Invalid Pensioner Victimised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

An assault case arising out of an alleged dispute over the sale of golf balls came before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., at the local Police Court…

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"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 4

The windows, there were two, were each open about six inches at the top, admitting air, yet giving no possibility for the entrance of a human being. And…

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"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 6

Dr. Merritt, the Medical Examiner from the city, was a man of few words. He flung the bedclothes off the dead man, and made a few preliminary tests…

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Police Assistance Welcomed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

West Wyalong Police officers rendered excellent service in directing the heavy stream of traffic from the West Wyalong Showground to the…

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