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

Courts & crime, 1939

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Alleged Cattle Stealing Two Young Men Acquitted Crown Case Breaks Down

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 3

Lengthy evidence was heard in a case at the local Police Court on Tuesday, in which two young men, Clarence Robb and Charles…

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Police Request Registration of Aliens

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

First-class Constable N. G Featheratone, officer-in-charge of the Wyalong police district, requests all persons, who are not naturalised British…

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Revision Court Bland Shire Ratepayers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 1

At a special sitting of the Bland Shire Council Rivision Court, held at West Wyalong, the presiding Magistrate (Mr. F. Grugeon. P.M.) perused…

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Wool Stealing Charge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 3

At the Police Court on Friday, before Mr. Trueman, Bert Brennick, on remand, was charged that he did steal a quantity of crutching and fleece…

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Genfell's First Police and Citizens' Ball. Outstanding Success. Six Hundred Attend

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 3

The first Police and Citizens' Ball, in aid of Grenfell District Hospital, was held in the showground pavilion on Thursday night, and was an…

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Took Serious View Assault on Woman Three Months' Sentence

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 5

Remarking that they took a serious view of the occurrence, Messrs P. J. Dunphy and R. Cardow, J's.P., in the Condobolin…

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Public Mischief-maker Chauffeur Charged Used to Drive Japanese Consul

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 5

Former chauffeur to the Japanese Consul in Sydney, Douglas Christie, will, at the Paddington Court, appear on a charge of being…

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Prisoners in Riot In Hobart Gaol Warders Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

A message from Hobart states: Prisoners in Hobart gaot attacked warders, and damaged prison property, during a demonstration on…

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Quarter Sessions and District Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

Judge Stacy will preside over the Quarter Sessions and District Court to he held at Wyalong Court House commencing at 2 p.m. on Monday…

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Six Months Gaol on Two Charges Horse and Saddle Missing West Wyalong Owner

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

On a charge of stealing a grey mare, valuea at £9, the property of George Broad, road contractor, of West Wyalong, Andrew…

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Small Debts Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 1

In the local Small Debts Court on Tuesday, before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., Thomas J. Webb, for whom Mr. R. O. Palmer appeared, proceeded against…

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Verdict for Defendant in £5000 Claim Negligence Alleged Against Lorry Driver Farmer Dies Following Surgical Operation West Wyalong District Parties in Court Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

Widespread interest was taken in legal proceedings in Sydney this week, when well known West Wyalong and district residents appeared in a contested action. The action centred around a claim for £5000 compensation, following the death…

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Police & Citizens' Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 2

At the Council Chambers on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. the cheque from the Police and Citizens' Ball will be handed over to the Hospital…

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Begging Alms Stranger Before Court Sentenced to Imprisonment

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

A stranger to the district, Thomas John Green, aged 48, charged with soliciting alms in Rankin St. on Sunday night, was sentenced to…

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Heavy Sentence Wool Stealing Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

Convicted of stealing wool from Melyra woolshed, Grenfell, a man named Bert Brennick was sentenced to 12 months hard labor at the…

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Patient's Death Severely Scalded in Bath Asylum Attendant Charged (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states:—Joseph Aubrey Vincent Abbott, aged 30 years, an asylum attendant was charged at the…

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Back to Duty West Wyalong Police "Bluebird" Squad Included

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

With the exception of First-class Constable C. C. Whitehead, who is on sick leave, the West Wyalong and Wyalong Police force is now back to…

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Police Court. To-day. (Before Mr. Parker)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 5

Allan A. Boyd—failing to return number plate. Mr. N. Moffitt, for defendant, pleading guilty…

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£182/8/11! Police and Citizens' Ball. Handsome Cheque for Hospital

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 5

At the Council Chambers last night a cheque for £182/8/11 was handed to Mr. Fourdrinier (Chairman of the Board of Directors of…

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Removal of Railway Sleepers Five Men Charged At Temora Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 3

The disappearance of railway sleepers stacked alongside the line between Temora and Sproules Lagoon during the month of…

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