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

Courts & crime, 1940

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Disgusting Language Aged Man Heavily Fined Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

An aged man who has made his appearance at Forbes Police Court on several occasions lately, was fined the maximum amounts in regard…

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Sequel to Parkes Fire Two Men Charged High Bail Fixed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

As sequel to the fire in the early hours of Monday morning which destroyed the premises in 259 Clarinda Street, occupied by W. G…

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Illegally Using Sheep Magistrate's Unique Decision To Be Decided on Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

In the Orange Court. Mr. R. Donsldson. P.M., made a decision that l is unique in Australian lug il history, says Che Orange "Leader." Police…

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Guarter Sessions and District Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

His Honor Judge Slaeey will eSide over the Quarter Sessions ard Pistrict Court to he held at W[?]long t ext week, commencing at 11 a.m…

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Rabbit Prosecutions At Forbes Police Court Man Who Pleaded Mitigation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 3

Two prosecutions against district landholders for failure to destroy rabbits to the satisfaction of the Forbes P.P. Board were dealt with at…

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Bribe Charge Three Alderpien Sentenced Appeal to be Made

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

Three aldermen of the Waterloo Counelil-George Leslie Cohan, John William Neilson and Ernest Navin—wore collided at the Central…

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Remanded to Sydney Suspected Stealing Chargd Hundreds of Pounds Involved

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

At the Young Police Court to-day before Mr. Brooke. C.P.S., George Perciful Johnston (51) of Port Kernbla pleaded not guilty to having In…

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Quarter Sessions And District Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 5

Mis Honor Judge Storey presided over the Quarter Sessions and District Court which commenced to-day, in lite Wyalong Courthouse…

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Claim for £41/17/6 Agent Scores in Cowra District Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 5

A claim for commission against George Holmes, farmer, of Barryrenie, was awarded Frederick J. Frost, agent, of Cowra, by his…

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Heavy Fines For Offending Cyclists P.M. Tells Court Warning Create Great Interest Commissioner Issues Anpeal Warning Creates Great Commissioner Issues

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 4

Following the statement by Mr. F. Grugeon, at the West Wyalong Traffic Court that he would impose heavier fines, on…

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Wholesale Fruit Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

Fruit stealing on a wholesale scale has been rampant throughout the west during the past season, and after working in their gardens all day…

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Sessions and District Court Cases at Forbes To- Morrow Lengthy Hearings Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

The Forbes Quarter Sessions and District Court will commence tomorrow, before his Honor Judge Shortland, and it is expected that…

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Sentenced to Six Months Fruit Pilferer at Forbes Compensation Also Ordered

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3

Norman George Howard, alias Young, alias Cook, pleaded guilty at the local Police Court on Tuesday to stealing 20 cases of apples…

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Alleged Unlawful Arrest And Malicious Prosecution Case Against Forbes Police Verdict for Defendant

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 1

In the Forbes District Court yesterday, his Honor Judge Shortland was occupied all day in the hearing of cases against two members…

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Appeal Allowed Lake Cargelligo Assault Case Sequel

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

Roy Albert Cook, of Lake Cargelligo, for whom Mr. H. J. Englerl (Messrs G. P. Evans and Englert, West Wyalong), appeared successfully…

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Full Claim Verdict In District Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

In the Wyalong District Court, before Judge Stacey, Georgt Taylor, Tuiliblgeal, sought to recover from Thomas Chisholm, of Swan Hill, Victoria,…

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Men in Court Following Fight in Lane

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 1

Norman Scott and Joseph Butter pleaded guilty at the West Wyalong Police Court to-day on charges of offensive behaviour and were fined…

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District Court Claim

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 4

An uncontested claim in the Forbes District Court on Thursday was that in which Louie Cassey, of Eugowra, proceeded against James Patrick…

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District Court Market Gardeners Sued for Breach of Agreement £100 Claimed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

In the local District Court last Thursday, Mr. R. O. Palmer, for the defendants, endeavored to have stood over till the next court a case…

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Judge Holds Just Cause for Arrest In £400 Damages Claim Against Forbes Police For False Imprisonment And Malicious Prosecution Norman Pout's Charges Ruled Out

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

ACTION against two police officers of Forbes was mentioned in the local District Court last Thursday, when Norman G. A. Pout, a station employee, who had been discharged on a charge of drunkenness, proceeded against Const. Noel A. M…

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