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

Courts & crime, 1941

243 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 13

Severe Gaol Sentence Offence Against Infant Lithgow Laborer Convicted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 7

"As for as I am concerned I wilt not extend leniency of any kind for on offence against young children," said Judge Shortland at the…

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Year's Gaol For Man Arrested at Forbes Intimacy With Young Girl

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

Stanley Moore was sentenced at the Orange Quarter Sessions on Wednesday to 42 months' imprisonment on each of two charges…

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Police Court Before Mr. A. B. Collins, P.m

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

On Wednesday last the following cases were dealt with: Frederick Bright, 47, labourer, for wandering at the aboriginies camp,…

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No Lights Cyclists and Others Fined Forbes Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

Recently the local police made a drive against persons riding bicycles at night without lights, and in the process they caught five…

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Traffic Court Cases Dealt with

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 3

The following cases wer[?] dea[?] with at the West Wyalong Traffic Court yesterday:— Geo. Linsdell, who pleaded guilty…

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District Court. TUESDAY. (Before Judge McGhie)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

T. F, Armstrong and Son v. George Whiter— debt. Mr. H. G. N. Moffitt for plaintiffs. Mr. K. U. Weaver for defendant,…

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District Court. TUESDAY. (Before his Honor Judge McGhie)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 3

T. F. Armstrong and Son v. William and George Hancock— debt. Mr. N. Moffitt for plaintiffs. Mr. H. E. Moore for defendants…

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Help for Police When Injured on Duty

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 1

The Hospitals Commission of New South Wales has advised the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital, that all members of…

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Fair Rents Court First Case Held Verdict for Applicant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

The first case heard in this part of the State in the Fair Rents Court jurisdiction, resulted in a verdict for the applicant at…

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Police Action Commended

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 1

Mr. R. O. Palmer, appearing for the defendant, commended the action of the police in withdrawing an information against Ernest…

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Fair Rents Court Case at Forbes Weekly Rent Determined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 1

Sir. Winney, representing the head office ol the Rural Bank, appeared tor that institution in an application by tho Bank for the…

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Land Board Sitting of Forbes Court Last Week's Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 6

The Forbes Lurid Board-- Messrs. J, J. Baker (Acting Chairman), S. F. Tout and P. S. Smith (members) --last Wednesday, and Thursday…

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Law Point Decided In Fair Rents Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

An interesting point of law was decided by Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., at the West Wyalong [?]air Rents Court, during the hearing…

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Had Declined Work Police Allegation Against Defendant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 1

John Wells, who it was alleged by the Police Prosecutor (First-class Constable J. A Wilkins) had declined work which had been offered to…

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District Court Two Garnishee Applications Cases Heard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 3

A couple of garnishee applications came before his Honor Judge Shortland at Forbes District Court on Wednesday…

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Voluntary Police Reservists First Meeting at Forbes Lectures and Instruction

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 1

Some time ago Forbes police, in common with officers throughout other towns, enrolled a number of volunteers from the ranks of the…

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Jemalong Shire's Mistake Leads To Litigation Dispute Over Road Contract Forb­­­­es District Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 1

His Honor, Judge Shortland, who presided at Forbes District Court on Wednesday, said the mistake of Jemalong Shire…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 2

Arthur Feros— using shop in direct communication with sleeping quarters. John C. Williams, an officer of…

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Police & Citizens' Spitfire Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Railway Hotel on Tuesday night. Present: Sergt. Carroll…

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Commercial Hotel Fresh License Issued Forbes Court Matter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 1

The Licensing Magistrate, Mr. R. Donaldosn, who recently refused to make a transfer of the license of the Commercial Hotel, Forbes, from…

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