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

Courts & crime, 1939

470 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 24

Police Court. Thursday. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 4

John B. Meikle—driving motor vehicle negligently. Mr. Moffitt, for defendant, who pleaded not guilty…

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Lake Cargelligo Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

Before Messrs C. J. Lewis and F. Crockett. J.'sP,. in the Lake Cargelligo Police Court. William Drake was lined £3 or 6 days on a charge of…

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"The Honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 4

"I now have to remind you of the death of young Robert Coles," Fleming Stone said slowly. "I ask your patience, for the two deaths are so closely…

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Heard in Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

The following spots of humour were heard at the Wyalong Quarter Sessions and Inst[?] over which [?] Stacy p[?]esi[?]ed:—…

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District Court Uncontested Cases at Forbes Compensation Claim

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

Several uncontested cases in the Forbes District Court were mentioned yesterday afternoon before his Honor, Judge McGhie, who is…

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BROKE 24 WINDOWS Lake Cargelligo Incident Man Before Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

Apparrnily for some unknown reason, Robert O'Donnell, a stranger to Lake Cargelligo, sel a bout breaking 22 windows in a house, the…

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Judge Reserves Decision on Law Point But Jury Decide Question of Fact Interesting Proceedings at District Court £40 Claim Involves Much Legal Argument

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 5

Although a jury at the Wyalong District Court decided a question of fact in a case where a farmer claimed £40 from another, his Honor Judge Stacy, reserved his decision on a point of law. Two solicitors argued much law before the Judge…

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The First Police Ball the Biggest and Best of the Season. N.S.W. Police Orchestra Visit Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 2

It is on rare occasions that one finds people really anxious to sample the hospitality of the N.S.W. Police Force as an organisation. Usually the…

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Police Chiefs Visit West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

During the week West Wyalong and district was visited by Deputy Commissioner T. Lynch, a former resident of West Wyalong, and now the…

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Cattle Inspector for Bribbaree Police Appointment Refused

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

The Shire Clerk (Mr. Hyde) informed the Narraburra Shire Council last Saturday that the Commissioner of Police had declined to grant approval…

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Voting Abuses Allegations by Parkes Resident Police Investigations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 6

Mr. F. J. Humphrey, former Country Party, organiser in Calare and Ashburnham electorates, made startling allegations when…

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His Honor's Pleasure Children's Court Case Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

After being engaged throughout Monday afternoon in the hearing of an appeal case from Eugowra against a dismissed order for…

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Caustic Remark Brothers in Court On Language Charges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

"If you are a brother of the last Ellis, I can compliment you both on your dirty tongues." The above statement was made by…

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Warden's Court More Mining Applications Prospecting for Tin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

In the Miuing Warden's Court at West Wyalong on Wednesday, the Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) grant I'd the appilication of Stanley George…

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District Court Tuesday's Cases at Forbes A Matter of Costs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

A case that was to have been contested at the Forbes District Court on Tuesday was that in which Gesauldo Maggiore…

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Busy Man Mr. F. Grugeon P.M. Lengthy Court Sitting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

From the time be look bis seat on the Bench at the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday morning, until after 8 p.m. in the evening, Mr…

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The Child Won "Freedom of the Court" Not Worried About Procedure

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

During the heaving of a case at the Wyalong Courthouse, a small twoyears-old girl, who toddled about the floor, enjoyed the "freedom of the…

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Dancers Crowd Town Hall : Scorn Unpleasant Weather Second Police and Ambulance Ball £120 Profit Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

NEARLY 600 carefree dancers; a superb supper; music by the N.S.W. Police orchestra, and a permeating spirit of gaiety again established the Police and Ambulance Ball in the Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday night as the outstanding social…

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Police and Citizens' Ball. Going to be a Great Success. Arranged for Friday, 29th September

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 3

At the Council Chambers on Friday night an attendance of about eighty—representative of all sections of the community—…

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Assault on Constable Man Sentenced to Seven Months' Gaol Case from Stockinbingal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 4

At the Cootamundra Quarter Sessions, James William Stores, was charged with attempting to maliciously wound Constable Wood, of…

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