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

Courts & crime, 1945

193 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 10

Appearance in Court of "Poll," The Camouflaged Turkey Of Kenmare

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 1

The Irish paper "Kerryman," under the above heading, has the following: The tale of a pet turkey, named…

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Police Inspector Farewelled Forbes Officer Off to Lithgow A Happy Gathering

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1945 · page 2

On the eve of his departure for Lithgow, to which centre he was recently promoted, Police Inspector McCormack was entertained at…

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Presentation to Inspector Ellis By Parkes Police and Friends On His Promotion to Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 2

The jury room at the Parkes Court House was recently the scene of a happy gathering of police from both Forbes and…

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Police Court. Thursday. (Before Mr. Doolan)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

Victor Allan Ewers—strect betting. Pleaded guilty. John Cecil Ewers—street betting…

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Valuation Court. E. R. May's Appeal Fails

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

Mr. Doolan read a lengthy decision by Mr. Denton, who sat at the last court to hear an apeal by E. R. May v. Grenfell. Municipal…

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Murder Alleged

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 4

William Cooper, a sleeper-- cutter, living at Trewilga, was arrested on Sunday and charged with the attempted murder of his wife,…

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Police Assistance for U.n.r.r.a. Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 1

As recently notified in these columns, the depot established in Rankin Street, Forbes, by local Municipal Council, in conjunction…

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District Court Adjourned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 2

The "Advocate" was advised by the Clerk of Petty Sessions (Mir. Hughes) to-day that the District Court has been adjourned to some time in September,…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. Doolan)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 4

Alfred Charles Coble y. Kenneth John Schneider—claim for droving fees. Mr. Moffitt for plaintiff, Mr…

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Driving Under Influence Army Man Charged Remanded Till 23rd August

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1945 · page 1

Gordon Leech, who appeared in Army uniform, was charged at the local Police Court last Friday, before Mr. A. S. Kendall, with…

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Quarter Sessions and District Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 1

The Wyalong Quarter Sessions and District Court, winch were postponed from this month, owing to the illness of his Honor, Judge Berne, will now be…

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Bridge Murder Trial Hearing Adjourned to Sept 10 Bathgate Again Refused Bail

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 1

WHEN, at Forbes Police Court yesterday, the case of William Robert Bathgate, farmer, who is charged with the murder of Luigi Orilga and Ethel May Wells, at Forbes, on October 9, 1935, was mentioned, the police asked for asked for a…

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Driving Under Influence Army Defendant Fined Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 4

At the local Police Court yesterday, before Mr, G. W. Brown, P.M., Gordon Hilton Leech; who appeared in Army uniform, pleaded guilty…

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Alleged Beer Stealing Second Day of Condobolin Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 1

Before Mr. G. W. Brown, P.M., at the Police Court on Tuesday, 14th inst., four hours were occupied in dealing with a charge against Frank Tidswell, 23, travelling photographer, that on the 8th August, 1945, he…

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Traffic Police on Warpath

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 1

West Wyalong Police will intensity the campaign against owners and drivers of motor vehicles and motor cycles, for breaches of the…

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£20 Penalty for Stealing Shirts From Railway Stern Warning to Defendant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 2

In imposing a fine of £20, in default 40 days' hard labor, on Kevin John Costello, an employee of the Railway Department, for stealing goods from the…

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Licensing Court Ungarie Hotel Transfer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 1

The licence of the Ungarie Hotel, Ungarie, was transferred from Warren Wheatley Cullen to William Lionel Kellerman, in the Licensing Court, West…

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Costs Against Applicant Unusual Procedure in Warden's Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 4

The Mining Warden (Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.M.) established a precedent in the Warden's Court, West Wyalong, on Thursday last, when he awarded costs…

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Suspected of Stealing R.A.A.F. Coat Ownership Defendant Discharged

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 1

At the local Police Court last Thursday, before Mr. G. W. Brown, P.M.. George Arthur Suttie, 66, on remand, was charged with having…

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Police Court Sundry Cases

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 1

Before Mr. G. W. Brown, P.M., on Tuesday, 14th inst., there were a large number of cases dealt with and it was 11 p.m. by the…

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