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

Courts & crime, 1939

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Hospital Visitors Should Visiting Fee Be Charged

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

At last meeting of Dubbo Hospital Board, the house committee reported that an investigation had been made into the matter of…

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District Court (Before Judge Hill). Judge Hill Welcomed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

Prior to the business of the Court Mr. H. E. Moore extended a hearty welcome to Judge Hill, and said that during the twenty years he had…

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Tamworth Tragedies Fogarty Committed for Trial Charged with Murder Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

Fabian Raphael Fogarty, aged 32 years, was committed for trial at Tamworth at the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Mrs. Edna…

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Stealing in Company Turkeys and Petrol from Murga Fine Imposed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., Leo Dixon pleaded guilty at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday to stealing three turkeys and 15 gallons of…

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Quarter Sessions And District Court Wednesday March 8

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

His Honor Judge Hill will preside over the Wyalong Quarter Sessions and District Court commencing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 8th March, for…

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An Australian Girl Abroad Mountain Ski-ing Indoors Winter Cavalcade at Earls Court Leona Sees Breathtaking Scenes in Exhibition Ha Leona Sees Breathtaking Scenes in Exhibition Hall (Special by Air Mail From Leona Deane)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 8

In her usual vivid and inimitable style, Leona Deane this week takes her reader's in imagination to the Winter Cavalcade at Earls Court. You'll enjoy reading every word of it. Well we get cynical and cold and…

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District Court. Slater Bros. v. Ryan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

This was an action by John Slater and Allen Slater, of Goolagong (plaintiffs) against Nathaniel Ryan (defendant), also of Goolagong, for…

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Death Sentence Appeal Practically Certain Melbourne Murder Sequel

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

It is practically certain that an appeal will be lodged by George Geon aged 38 years, chimney sweep of Bamfield Road, Heidelberg, against…

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New Police Station for Lake Cargelligo Department Sanctions Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

In reply to representations made by Lachlan Shire Council for the erection of a new police station at Lake Cargelligo, the Chief Secretary's…

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Police Patrol Vehicle Equippd With Wireless For Use at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

Mr. G. P. Evans, M.L.A. furnished "The Advocate" today with a copy of the following letter which he has received from the Commissioner of…

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Narromine's Firebug Hundreds Join in Police Search Eight Fires in Week

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

The hunt for Narromine's firebug became more intensive on Sunday, following another outbreak of fire-- the eighth in a week--- in a…

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"Insurance Not Excessive" Police Contention In Outbreak At Mr. T. E. Wilcockson's Residence Open Verdict Returned

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

AN INQUIRY into the fire which occurred at the home of Mr. T. Wilcockson, in Farrand Street, Forbes, on the night of January 30, was conducted by Mr. Arthur Sam, Coroner, at the local Court House on Saturday morning. The seven…

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Police Commissioner Narrow Escape From Drowning. Sydney

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

The Police Commissioner (Mr. McKay) and two friends had narrow escapes from drowning last might. It appears they were returning from…

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Alleged Stealing From House Woman First Offender Before Court Given Benefit of Doubt

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

A married woman, a first of fender, who appeared in court with two young children, was charged at Forbes on Tuesday with stealing a…

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Hospital Visitors Should Visiting Fees be Charged? West Wyalong Suggestion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 5

A suggestion by a West Wyalong resident, that the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital should…

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FOUR O.G.P.U. Five to 10 Years' Gaol 160 Children Victimised (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 1

A message from Moscow states: Four West Siberia members of the O.G.P.U. were sen[?]enced to terms of…

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Heavy Fines Imposed On Weethalle Man Assaulting Police Officer Baton Used in Struggle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 1

Warning him that he was liable to a term of imprisonment for his action, Messrs T. P. Chanter and T. Robinson, J.'sP., fined…

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

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

Reginald Hodge—failing, to return number plate. No appearance of defendant. Fined 7/6 and 8/ costs…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

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

Rosario Zanatta—application Sunday trading license. Granted. John F. O'Connell—application collector's license.—Granted…

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Shire Valuation Court. (Before Mr. Bromlhead, P.M.)

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

Alfred R. Heidtmann—objection to valuation by Weddin Shire Council. Mr. May, for the Shire, stated the objector and valuer had agreed to the…

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