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

Courts & crime, 1939

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Increased Allowance Granted to Bogan Gate Widow Equity Court Application

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

When Mrs. Mary Ellen Blackburn (69) of Bogan Gate, on Friday sought an increase in maintenance from the estate of her late husband, Matthew…

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Alleged Stealing Sum of £2 Involved Remand Granted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

A charge of stealing the sum or £2, the property of Leslie Field, was preferred against James Joseph Hollywood, 39, before Mr. M. J…

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"The Honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 6

You'll like the people dear," Corey said. "Dick Carleton is the salt of the earth." "How you do love your friends, Corey…

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Murder Charge Man Remanded at Dubbo

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

Albert Andrew Moss, aged 51 years was again remanded at the Dubbo Police Court until May 1, on a charge of having murdered Thomas…

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Police and Ambulance Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

A Police and Ambulance ball will be held during the ball season. Local police have already met to discuss the ball and the following executive has…

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Hospital Tennis Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 5

The official opening of the Hospital tennis court will be held on Sunday afternoon next, April 30, at 3 p.m. Mr. E. G. Munro (Hospital Organiser)…

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Rioting in Calcutta. Police Fire on Mob. Calcutta

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

In the course of rioting, due to "no rent" campaign, police fired on the mob, killing fifty and wounding a similar number…

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"The Honeymoon Murder" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 3

The two raised tire inert man, and carried him to his own bedroom, where Dr. Hornby completed his work. He turned to Perilla, also facing Hughes…

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Auxiliary Police West Wyalong Men Selected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 1

In accordance with the Home Defence policy, West Wyalong police have submitted to the Commissioner (Mr. MacKay) the names of ten West…

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Sentence of Death Station Murder Counsels Plea of Insanity

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

Fabian Raphael Fogarty, 32, was sentenced to death in the Armidale Circuit Court on Friday for the murder of Gwendoline Ruby Murray, 15,…

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CAPTAIN P. V. STORKEY Acting-District Court Judge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

Acting on the recommendation of the Attorney-General (Sir Henry Manning), Captain P. V. Storkey, V.C. Crown Prosecutor for the…

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Hospital Tennis Court Opened On Sunday Noted Players Compete

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

The tennis court constructed at the Wyalong and District Hospital by the Board of Directors for the use of the nursing and medical staff, was…

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Collapse of Judge Fatal Seizure in Court Mr. Justice Stephen

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

Mr. Justice Milner Stephen collapsed on Friday afternoon at Sydney, while summing up to the jury in an action in the…

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Finding by Coroner Move for Full Court Review Wyalong Farmer's Death

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 1

An application which may be the first in proceedings to secure the review of a coroner's finding was heard in the Supreme Court on…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Application by exors, of will of late James Frazer for transfer of license for Exchange Hotel, Grenfell, to Harold Standen Frazer…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Determination of five objections to valuations by Grenfell Municipal Council. Values determined at amounts…

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"The Honeymoon Murder"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 8

"Out with it, Mai," she said, looking deeply thoughtful. "Are you afraid for me?" "Afraid of what?"…

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75 Months in Gaol Youth's Nine Sentences

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 5

Sentences imposed on Frederick Edward Loveli, 19, at the Quarter Sessions in Sydney totalled six years —and already he is serving a term…

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Police and Ambulance Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

Over twenty persons attended a meeting at the Ambulance Station on Wednesday night to formulate initial plans for this year's Police and Ambulance…

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Death Sentence Imposed in Tenterfield Murder Case Plea of Insanity

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

John Trevor Kelly (24), motor mechanic, was found guilty at the Armidale Criminal Court on Wednesday of the murder of Marjorle…

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