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

Courts & crime, 1941

243 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 13

Bus From Tin Mines for Police Hospital Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 1

It is confidently expected that there will be a record attendance at the Police Hospital Ball in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on…

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Shire Valuation Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 1

The Jemalong Shire Valuation Court in respect of recent assessments was held at Forbes Court House on Thursday, before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M. lt…

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Three Young Men Arrested Breaking, Entering and Stealing Charges Remanded Till

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 1

A sequel to several of the robberies which have occurred in Forbes within recent months was the arrest by Plainclothes Sergt, Wells…

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Over 600 at Police Hospital Ball Crowning Success of Well Organised Effort Police Orchestra Proved Big Attraction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 1

It was officially stated this morning that 620 people attended the Police-Hospital Ball, which was held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, last night. The appearance of the New South Wales Police…

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Punched Police "Heroes of Crete" Feted at Casino (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 1

Two young men, wearing A.I.F. uniforms, who were feted and entertained for a fortnight by Casino, as "heroes of Crete,"…

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Three Young Men to Stand for Trial On Charges Of Breaking, Entering And Stealing Forbes Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 1

The coses in which Hillary John Doolan, 21, Gordon Frauds Smith, 20, and Cyril John Smith, 18, were…

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Police Ball Accounts Wanted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 1

Constable C. C Whitehead requests that all accounts incurred ia connection with the West Wyalong Police Ball be forwarded to him without…

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Alleged Stealing Garage Premises Entered Two Men Charged and Remanded

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 1

At the local Police Court on Friday, before Mr. M. J. McCauley, J.P., two men were charged with breaking and entering and stealing…

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Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 2

At the local Court of Petty Sessions last Tuesday, before Police Magistrate R. Donaldson, the following were the chief cases dealt with:…

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Secretary Charged With Theft of £14,950 (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

A Melbourne message states: William John McCasuell, agied 49, Secretary of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institute, was charged at the City…

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Committed for Trial on Charge of Stealing Tin Concentrates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Police Court yesterday, before [?]r. F. Grugeon, P.M., William Hos[?]ins Duncan and Cecil James Snowden were charged…

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Grenfell Police & Citizens' Spitfire Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 2

The treasurer, Mr. J. C. M. Williamson, advised us to-day that there is a balance of $1410/10/10 standing to the credit of the…

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MURDER & SUICIDE. Two Bodies Found (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

A Melbourne message states: What is believed to have been a case of murder and suicide was discovered by the police last night, in a house at…

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N.S.W. Police Orchestra Thanks & Appreciation By West Wyalong Residents

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 2

On Thursday morning of last week, the New South Wales Police Orchestra which had played at the Police Hospital Ball on the previous night,…

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Assault Cost £20 Verdict for Complainant Unprovoked Attack

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 2

Arthur Reid, of Wyalong, proceeded against Samuel Crouin, of Wyalong, in the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday last, before Mr. F…

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Appeal Dismissed Forbes Betting Charge Stated Case for Supreme Court

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 1

Mr. R. Melllon, Forbes, on Friday received word that the Supreme Court case in which the police appealed against the decision of…

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Stealing Charge Patrick James Gilbert Committed for Trial

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 2

At the local Court of Petty Sessions last Monday, before Messrs. R. Kersley and C. H. Forlonge, Justices of the Peace, Patrick James Gilbert,…

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Shot Fired in Night As Police Pursue Two Men Defendants Committed For Breaking, Entering and Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 1

A stirring story of a police chase of two men and of the firing of a revolver shot into the night was unfolded at…

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German C.O. Killed General Rundestedt Reported Murder (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday, (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 1

A message from London states: The Moscow radio announced that General Rundestedt, who was commanding the Germans in the…

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£218/4/11 PROFIT From Police Hospital Ball Bland Transport to Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 2

In handing a cheque to Mr. D. P. McGee, (Wyalong and District Hospital Secretary), on Tuesday morning I st, Sergeant Russell said…

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