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

Courts & crime, 1941

243 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 13

Alleged Offensive Behaviour Aged Man Charged Remanded for Week

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 1

At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. M. J. McCanley, J.P., Frederick Charles Ashcroft, aged 73, was charged that on…

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Motor Traffic New Regulations Being Enforced Police Warning

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 3

During the weekly instruction of local volunteers who have offered their services to the police in the event of the latter being called up…

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"Sky Murder" Popular Mystery Story

The West Wyalong Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 2

"Sky Murder" brings Walter Pidgeon to the screen in another of the popular Nick Carter mysteries, crammed with thrils, bewilderment and…

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Heard In Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 2

The folliwing interludes were heard in the West Wyalong Police Court: ' Police Prosecutor: I have no objection to this man being given a…

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Police Praised Fine Flower Garden

The West Wyalong Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 2

A visitor to West Wyalong this week commented warmly on the very fine display of flowers in front of the West Wyalong…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

Before Mr W. S. Bromhead, P.M. Six objections to valuation by the Weddin Shire Council were satisafactorialy settled out of court…

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Members of the Police Orchestra Who Will Appear at the Police and Citizens' Spitfire Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 3

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Leeton Shooting Tragedy. Graphic Stories at Inquest Finding of Murder and Suicide

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

"I heard the discharge of a shot gun in the Gilberts' kitchen about 20 yards away from M'Meekin's place, where I was visiting at the time, and…

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Police Court Many Cases Dealt with

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 3

Last Tuesday's Court of Petty Sessions accounted for one of the busiest days of the court for a long time. Police Magistrate R. Donaldson, kept…

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Almost a Riot in Cowra Hotel. Police and Soldiers Clash. Augmented Police Force Defied

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

The efforts of Cowra Police to enforce the Liquor Act almost insulted in a riot on Sunday night. Soldiers from Cowra camp packed…

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Police View All Night Lighting Service Should Be Retained

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

It is the definite opinion of Sergeant R. Russell, Officer-in-Charge of the West Wyalong Police, that it is essential in the…

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Accident on Road. Driver Charged With Negligence But Information Dismissed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 2

At the West Wyalong Police Court before Mr F. Grugeon. P. M. Raymond Alexander Skomba pleaded not guilty to negligent driving on…

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POLICE & Citizens' Spitfire Fund. Nominations for Gymkhana. Wednesday, 7th MAY

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 3

The following are the nominations:— Pilots' Maiden Handicap (Grassfeds).— This Chap, Lord Piloe, Jean…

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Police Raid Three Men Arrested at Forbes To Appear on May 8

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 2

Members of the special S.P. police squad who have recently, carried out raids in other towns visited Forbes on Saturday, afternoon and…

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The Boys of the Police Orchestra

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 4

On the 7th, inst. we will be stormed by the boys of the Police Orchestra, who are arriving to provide the music for the Grand Police Ball to goin' Frank. On tenor sax and clarinet is Constable Tom Boras. Tom is the 'Leader of the Band" and the girls…

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Busy Day For Police Magistrate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

Mr. F. Grugeoii, P.M.. will be faced with a fairly substantial list of cases in various jurisdictions, at the West Wyalong Police Court on…

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Cheers in Court When Man was Acquitted On Charge of Murder (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: James Alfred O'Donnell, aged 45 years, was charged, with the murder of his wife at Colac, and was, at the…

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Aims to Weaken the Country Vote. Mr. McKell Charged By C.P. Leader

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

"During his recent campaign in the north-west, Mr. McKell is reported to have travelled 220 mlies in four hours on his lighting campaign,"…

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Aims to Weaken the Country Vote MR. McKELL Charged by C.P. LEADER

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

"During his recent campaign in the north-west, Mr. McKell is reported to have travelled 220 miles in four hours, on his lightning campaign,''…

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Old Man's Death Salesman Committed On Charge of Murder (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

At the conclusion of the inquest concerning the death of Henry Heness, known as Heunessy, aged 65 years, an old age pensioner, at…

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