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

Courts & crime, 1939

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Business People Warned Sydney Safe-Crackers in Country Police on Lookout

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 3

A wave of crime, featuring many daring robberies, that has broken out in Sydney during the past few months has led the police to warn…

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Married Hindoo Scotswoman Cannot Get A Decree Court Declares it Has no Jurisdiction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

The case of a Scotswoman whose marriage to a Hindoo holds good so long as she keeps away from India aroused interest in the Edinburgh…

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"Gaol My Only Protection."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of Young P.P. Board the other day, the following letter was read from Mrs. U. B. Newham: "I have just received your letter of…

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Stealing of Two Dollar Pieces Bring a £10 Fine Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

John Bell Irvine, on remand, pleaded guilty at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday to stealing two dollar pieces and other money to…

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Stealing Charges Two Young Men Before Court One Pleads Guilty--the Other Remanded

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 3

At the local Police Court on Tuesday afternoon, Hedley Francis Glenny and Roy Nicholls, who earlier in the day were before the…

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Police Patrol Car In Crash at Harden Hit From Behind

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

The Police Patrol car, recently put into commission in the South-western Districts in the interests of road safety, has had its career rudely…

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News of the District Mock Trials At Ungarie Crusaders in "Court"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 9

The Ungarie Crusaders held their usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday night last when about 30 members were in attendance…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

Joseph Barnes—begging alms in Main-street. Pleaded guilty, and sentenced to three months' hard labour…

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Lively Meetings Waverley By-election Police Make Arrest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

Meetings arranged by the Australian Labour Party and the Heffron Party candidates in the Waverley by-election campaign on Saturday night…

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"Keep It Dark" Rise of Police Chief's Salary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 5

The salary of the Commissioner of Police (Mr. Mackay) has been increased by the New South Wales Cabinet from £1771 to £2000 a year…

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"The honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 7

The summer home called Lovell Terrace was one of the most effective on Long Island, and its simple, straight lines were far more suggestive of cool,…

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Licensing Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

The Licensing Inspector's quarterly report was received. Application by Charles R. Smith for transfer of Australian Wine…

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Committed for Trial Pensioner at Wellington Murder Charge

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 3

Edward Lanrigan, an old-age pensioner, was on Monday committed for trial at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions, on a charge of…

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"Heart of the North" Thrilling Tale of Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

Booked for release at the Studio Theatre on Easter Monday for a two-night season with a special matinee on the holiday, "Heart of the North" is a full-bodied picture, combining outdoor action, thrills and…

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Judgment for Eric Campbell. Charges Not Proved, High Court Holds

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

Holding that the charges of perjury and complicity in the falsification of minutes against him were not proved, the Full Court, bn a majority…

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Speedy Relief For Forbes Dist Hospital WITHDRAWN Charge Against Roy Nicholls "No Connection With Case," Say Police

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 1

At the local Police Court last week, Roy Edwards Nicholls was charged with Hedley Francis Glenny with stealing a lamp, torch,…

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"Gaol My Only Protection"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 3

At a Meeting of Young P.P. Board the other day, the following letter was read from Mrs. U. B. Newham:—"I have just' received your" letter…

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Police Obliged Them Housebreakers Given, Lift—To Lock-up [?] ——

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 4

Just as Mr. W. Armstrong, who "skipped" against Mr. J Stewart's rink in the howls pennant match against Young at Grenfell on…

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10 Years' Gaol Aborigine on Murder Charge (By Wire) Sydney

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

A message from Darwin states: —The trial of a young aborigine, Victor. In connection with the killing of his native wife and her 19-years-o1d…

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Alleged Intent to Murder Italian Charged at Balranald by Wire) Sydney

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

At the Balranald Police Court, Antonio Patti was charged with shooting with intent to murder, Valentino Audino…

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