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

Courts & crime, 1942

199 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 10

Railway Case Men Charged With Drunkenness Application for Postponement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 1

At Forbes Police Court yesterday, John Thomas McGann, railway engine driver, and William John Frew, fireman, both of…

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District Hospital Finances Debts Total £4000 Court Action to Collect Patients' Fees?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 5

There was a bare quorum of directors present at last Tuesday night's monthly meeting of the Forbes District Hospital Board, due…

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Police Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

though she contributed largely in the matter; Cyril first told him the shades were in Watson's house; as far as he knew the information was…

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Police Court. Thursday (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M,)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

Malford Wilfred Rolstead Lowe-did interfere with a switch, being part of the work of the Burrinjuck hydro-electric system…

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Court of Petty Sessions and Crown Lands Agent. Annual Returns. Petty Sessions Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

Charge cases heard 84. Summons' cases 41. Request cases (Included in summons cases) 1…

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Non-Stop Raids by Japs A Major Assault On Singapore Expected Air Support Awaited SINGAPORE

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

WITH the Japanese now developing ceaseless air raids, the population of Singapore has adopted a grim "we can take it" attitude. The calmness of the large Chinese element is having a…

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Police Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 2

R. Kersley, J.P. and local C.P.S., had a fair list of "drunks" to deal with last Monday, 9th inst. With one exception, which can be guessed, the…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 2

Charles Hansen-stealing six parts of a push bicycle, two wheels, two pedals, one sprocket and one 24-gear wheel, the property of Lindsay…

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Warden's Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 2

A number of applications for authority to enter, and other matters wore deal with by Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., in the Warden's Court…

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Warden's Court Relief of Labour Conditions Granted at Tallabung

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 2

The application was made by (Mrs) Francess Mary Gentle, before Mr. R. Donaldson, last Tuesday. She sought suspension of labour conditions on…

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District Court. Tuesday, February 10. (Before Judge McGhic)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 1

Arent Oscar Olsen, storekeeper Quandialla, proceeded against charles william Thomas George, farm laborer and shearer, Quandialla for the…

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Forbes Hospital Finances Debts Total £4000 Court Action to Collect Patients' Fees?

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 3

Under the above captions the Forbes "Advocate" gives the following:-- There was a bare quorum of directors present at last Tuesday night's…

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VAGRANCY Two Men Sentenced Local Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Wednesday Messrs. J. R. Strickland and E. A. Austen, J's.P., occupied the Bench when two middle-aged men…

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Objected to Ten Days' Remand Defendant Charged with Careless Use of Fire Forest Blaze

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 1

Wm. Armstrong, 59, charged at the local Police Court on Tuesday with a breach of the Careless Use of Fires Act objected to a remand…

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Excitement in Rankin St. Two Men Go Through Window Defendants Before Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 1

Bernard Doyle, 23, who was in military uniform and Chas. O'Connor 22 laborer caused a bit of a diversion in Rankin Street last…

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Police Court. Thursday. (Before Mr. Brohmead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4

Frederick John Watson-alleged stealing of a bicycle. Mr. Moffitt for defendant. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Vagrancy a Stranger Sentenced Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 1

At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Messrs. J. R. Strickland and A. J. Meagher, J's.P., Cecil Polmear 34, described…

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Assault on Policeman £7 Fine Imposed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Monday, Harry Peters was fined £7 for assault on the West Wyalong Lockup Keeper, 1st Class Constable…

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Fruiterer Fined For Sleeping on Shop Premises Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

At the local Police Court yesterday the Health Inspector of the Municipal Council, C. J. Press, proceeded against Tony Costas for…

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Obstruction on Calarie Road Two Defendants Convicted and Fined Cases at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

The adjourned cases in which William Potter, Joseph H. A. Jones, William Peckham and Lachlan C. Jones were charged with having…

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