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

Courts & crime, 1941

243 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 13

Training Britain's Military Police

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 2

The mounted Military Police of the British Army control traffic and the movement of troops, both at home and on the battlefield. This picture shows the start of a cross-country motor cycle ride, which is part of their training. Department of Information photo…

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Forbes Youths Plead Guilty At Bathurst Quarter Sessions Two Bound Over--One Sentenced

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 1

The three Forbes youths recently concerned in a series of robberies at Forbes were dealt with by his Honor Judge Shortland at…

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Alleged Breaking, Entering and Stealing Cornelius Jones Found in Garage Cellar Case Part Heard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 1

AT the Forbes Police Court yesterday Cornelius William Jones was charged that on Sunday last, August 24, he did break and enter the premises of Modem Motor Units Pty., Ltd., and steal therefrom a four-gallon tin of oil and a quart bottle of oil,…

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Charges Withdrawn At Forbes Police Court Police Thanked for Fairness

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

A couple of charges, one of which had previously been called and adjourned, were mentioned at Forbes Police Court on Thursday, and…

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Additional Evidence Alleged Breaking, Entering and Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 2

Following is the additional evidence given in the case in which Cornelius William Jones was charged at Forbes Police Court on…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 2

An unusual application in the Mining Warden's Court at Forbes on Thursday was that, in which Sarah Violet Buttriss, a single woman, applied…

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Central Parking. Police Magistrate's Views

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 2

During the hearing of a case at the Police Court this morning, Mr. Bromhead, P.M., said that central parking of cars might…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 2

Board of Health v. Albert T. Hocking—unclean utensils. Mr. Moffitt, for defendant, pleading guilty…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 2

Transfer of license of commercial Hotel, Goolagong, from Robert D. Duncan to George James Cooley. Granted…

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Committed for Trial Cornelius William Jones Breaking, Entering and Stealing Charge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 1

At Forbes Police Court yesterday the postponed case against Cornelius William Jones, charged with breaking, entering and stealing a…

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Sequel to Burglary of Far West Rail Car

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 September 1941 · page 4

A prominent Wagga firm accepted as pawn a rare diamonu pendant, the property of Sister Mclinies (formerly of West Wyalong) who is ill charge…

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Police Court Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.m. Travelling Stock Failure

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 3

For failing to travel sheep the required. distance of six miles in a day. Mr. R. P. Mayer, Stock Inspector for Condobolin P.P. Board, proceeded…

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Central Parking Police Magistrate's Views Case at Grenfell Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

During the hearing of a case at the Grenfell Court last Thursday morning, Mr. Bromhead, P.M., said that central parking of cars might have its…

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news from London "Blitzed" Royal Autographs. Made Readable Again by London's Police Chemists

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 September 1941 · page 1

Signatures of King Edward VII. and Queen Alexandra in a book reduced to ashes by Nazi incendiary bombs have been made legible again…

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LENINGRAD Terrific Assault Continues 20,000 Rumanians Killed LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 1

Latest Russian messages tell of the terrific day and night battles that are taking place around Leningrad, into which Germany is…

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Ill-treating a Horse Chimney-Sweep Fined Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 1

At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Messrs. A. J. Meagher and H. E. Tyndall, J's.P., Francis O'Brien, 57, pleaded guilty…

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Shire Road Erosion Brings Court Action Threat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 5

"I now wish to give notice to your council that, unless it takes steps to stop further erosion within three months, I will sue it for…

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Betting Charges at Forbes Yesterday's Court Cases Points of Law Involved Terry Gunn Fined £25

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 1

THE long-standing postponed betting charges against Terrence Arthur Gunn and Norman Lawrence Buckley were heard at Forbes Police Court yesterday, before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M…

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Threatened Court Action Erosion on Shire Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 2

"I now wish to give notice to your council that, unless it takes steps to stop further erosion with in three months, I will sue it for…

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Police Action Asked for in Matter of Vandalism Municipal Council's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 1

The serious proportions which vandalism in Forbes is assuming were given voice to at the meeting of Forbes…

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