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

Courts & crime, 1939

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Sat Till Midnight West Wyalong CourtBusy

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

As the result of a large volume of business to be transacted in the Warden's Court and the Shire Appeals Court, at West Wyalong, in addition…

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Claim for Wages Industrial Court Action Dimissed by Magistrate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court at West Wyalong, over which Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M. presided, Bob Foureur, of West…

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"The Honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 4

"No, I can't believe that." "Then the circumstances are the same. Since, of course, you didn't kill your husband, it was the same as If…

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Appeals Court I Against Shire Valuations Held at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 4

APPEALS COURT awA.......... Fifty Matters were set down for hearing in the Shire Appeals Court at West Wyalong on…

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Three Charges Dismissed Against Temora Resident P.M. Refuses to Award Costs Against Police

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 5

After the three charges against his Client Norman Alexander ("Arthur") fucker, were dismissed at Hie Temora Pclice Court last week, Mr…

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District Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 2

The District Court this morning was presided over by his Honor Judge Stacey, Judge Hill having been appointed to the Metropolitan circuit…

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District Court. To-day. (Before His Honor Judge Stacey)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 2

Robert Leopold Procter v. Thomas W. Brown—damages. Mr. Moore for plaintiff, Mr. Moffitt for defendant…

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"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 8

"I don't think they'll be used again by an interloper. Now, Madame Malden, do you want to stay here, on condition that you behave with common…

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Quarter Sessions And District Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 1

Preside [?] e Wya [?] District [?] Monday. [?]…

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Country Police Stations Mobile Squads More' Suitable

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 3

Replying to a question In Parliament. the Chief Secretary (Mr. Gollan) admitted that a number of small police stations in the country had…

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P.O. ROBBERY Man Before Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 1

At the Central Police Court yesterday Leslie Lang, aged 28 years. was remanded on a charge of having while armed. robbed Cora Ormsby of £259…

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Small Debts Claims in Forbes Court Verdicts for Plaintiff

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 3

In the local Small Debts Court on Tuesday, before, Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., Patrick S. Ticchurst, for whom Mr. H. O. Palmer appeared, claimed…

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Plea Of Autrefois Convict Interesting Point Upheld At Forbes in Charges of Resisting and Assaulting Police George A. Rolfe Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 1

WHEN George Andrew Rolfe pleaded guilty at the local Police Court on Tuesday to charges of using indecent language in Lachlan Street, Forbes, on the night of June 4, and to resisting Sergt. Doolan in the execution of his duty, charges…

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Visit of the Police Orchestra to Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 2

On the 10th July we will see the initial visit of the Police Orchestra. They are attending for the Condobolin Police Ball on that date, and…

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Lad Charged with Murder Half-caste Stabbed to Death in Alleged Quarrel SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 2

Joseph Ward. 21, a halfcaste laborer was fatally stabbed at Woodumilling on Saturday. Later, a halfcaste youth was taken…

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"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 4

He left then, and went to see his old-time friend, Dr. Simpson, perhaps the most famous toxicologist in the country. He found the old man somewhat…

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Alleged Unlawful Assault Botanical Gardens Case Remand Granted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 1

Another disturbance among the campers at the Botanical Gardens, South Forbes, occurred on Friday night, and as a result a…

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Police Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the large committee formed to bring this ball to complete success was held at the court house on Tuesday night…

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"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 3

"It is not necessary, Mr. Stone. The opening at the bottom of the letter is, I am sure, always there. It may be almost undiscoverable, even with a strong…

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Unlawful Assault Early Morning Disturbance At Botanical Gardens Young Man Heavily Fined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 1

THE BOTANICAL GARDENS, South Forbes, home of a number of itinerant campers and the battle-ground of several cases which have culminated in charges brought in the local Police Court, was the scene of another disturbance early on the…

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