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

Courts & crime, 1939

470 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 24

Motor Act Breaches Cases at Forbes Court Driving Without a License

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 1

A couple of defendants were charged at the local Police Court on Tuesday with breaches of the Motor Traffic Act, one action being…

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Fined a "Fiver" At Junee Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 4

A young 20-years-old defendant in the Junee Police Court wore a sixpoint star badge on his coat. This was thought to be a "Friend of the Soviet"…

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Transport Act Prosecution For Carrying Goods Without Permit Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

At the local Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M, Frederick William Hoswell, of Tullamore, was lined £10 and 8- court…

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Alleged Stealing of Flowers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

At one o'clock on Sunday morning Constable Porter arrested a man in Victoria Park who he alleged was cutting flowers and putting them into a…

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Supposed Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 2

At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. M. J. McCauley, J.P., Robert Stewart, aged 20, was charged with having seven packets of…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 5

Mabel Jane Barry—failing to renumber plate. Pleaded guilty. Fined 2/ and 8/ costs…

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Licensing Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 5

At the Licensing Court this morning, before Mr. Bromhead, renewal of wool. hide, and skin dealers' licenses were granted to C. P. Hagg…

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Important Case. Warden's Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

Alfred A. Bradley v. Brian H. Cobcroft—complaint as to non-compliance with labor conditions on G.L 4304…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

James Joseph Dwyer v. Albert T. F. Hocking—damages to motor car Mr. N. Moffitt for plaintiff, Mr. H. E. Moore for defendant…

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Stealing of Sweets

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 7

Robert Stewart, 20, at the local Police Court on Tuesday, pleaded guilty to charges of being drunk on Saturday night and to stealing a quantity of…

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Stealing Flowers From Park Defendant is Fined £5 Pleaded Not Guilty

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 2

Charged with stealing flowers, the property of Forbes Municipal Council, from Victoria. Park, on the morning of October 29, Henry…

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No Deposition Clerk At Forbes Court House

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 1

During the hearing of cases at the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday, when proceedings had to be hung up in contested cases while…

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Charge Withdrawn Misappropriation of Money Alleged Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 8

A case in the local Police Court on Tuesday, in which Eric White was charged with fraudently misappropriating monies to his own…

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Drunken Driving Charge Police Case Breaks Down No Evidence of a Intoxication

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 6

A charge of having driven a motif or car in Rankin Street, Forbes, j while under the influence of liquor, preferred against Waller Ernest…

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Police Court Visit of P.M.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 1

Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., will preside over the monthly sitting of the West W[?]long Police Court to be held on Wednesday of this week…

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Police Court. Before Mr. A. B. Collins, P.m. Head-on Collision

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 2

Lionel Lambert was charged with driving a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of intoxicating liquor, Mr. G. P. Guigni appeared for…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 3

James Joseph Dwyer v. Albert T. F. Hocking—damages to motor car. Mr. N. Moffitt for plaintiff, Mr. H. E. Moore for defendant…

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In the Supreme Court. (Before Mr. Justice Street and Jury). Ownership of Wool

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 3

Purdies Pty. Ltd., of Grenfell (in liquidation), sued the Australian Wool Brokers and Produce Co. Ltd., to recover £172/14/2, alleged to be due…

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Faulty Brakes Farmer in Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 5

"The Too[?]brake of defendant's car when tested on a gravel read at walking pace, was found to be so ineffective that the car could be…

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"1/- or Rising" Traffic Court Fine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

According to George W. Murray bus proprietor and carrier of West Wyalong, he has to attend to 16 traffic registrations…

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