Layers Murder Trial
The trial of Frederick McDermott, 38, charged with the murder of Wm. Henry Layers, at Glenelg, near Grenfell, in September, 1936, will commence at…
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Courts & crime, 1947
246 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 13
Forbes Men Committed for Trial Bathurst Magistrate Hears Cases
Two local men. Reginald Hill, aged 23, of Farrand Street. Forbes and Cyral John Smith, aged 23, appeared at the Eugowra Police Court…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Murder of Constable Grant's Appeal Adjourned. an Unusual Spectacle
An unusual spectacle was witnessed in the Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday, when Sidney Grant, convicted of the murder of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parrot Started A Court Case
A challenging remark by a parrot led to a man being fined £1, with £2/19 /costs, in the Lismore Court…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Lavers Murder Case
The Lavers murder case which opened in the Supreme Court at Bathurst on Monday, is expected to last all this week and for some…
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There was a big list of [?] before Mr. W. K. Earls, P.M., [?] Tuesday, the 12th inst. Apart from the stealing cases (Chamen's)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court Minor Cases Yesterday
At the local Police Court yesterday, before Mr, Earls, P.M., mention was made of a case in which H. K. Ford applied for possession of premises…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hawkers Charged Cig. Papers, Costumes Involved
Charged with having in his possession 508 packets of cigarette papers, which could reasonably be suspected of having been stolen, or…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lavers Case Jury Inspect Scene of Alleged Murder
At the third day of the Lavers murder trial at Bathurst on Wednesday, a witness, Henry Collins Roy Tomkins, who had been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Driving Car Under Influence Defendant Released on Bond Forbes Court Case
At Forbes Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. K. Earls, P.M., R. Le Roy Browne, for whom Mr. J. F. Williams appeared, pleaded guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ambulance Car Held at Fault In Smash on Camp Hill Dis. Court Verdict for £92
THE several times postponed case in which Samuel Percy Dunford, of Wirrinya, sued C. R. Hohnberg, driver of an Ambulance waggon, for damages for negligence resulting from an accident which occurred at the intersection of Church and…
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The following flashes of humor were heard at the West Wyalong Police Court: Defendant I work at a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Layers Murder Trial Why Second Man Was Not Arrested
The Layers murder trial resumed at Bathurst this morning, the Crown case closing on Saturday. The defence will be entered upon…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"GUILTY" Verdict in the Lavers Murder Trial (Continued from back page). Mr. Vizzahd's Address
Addressing the jury, Mr. Vizzard said one great handicap was that a man had to recall ordinary, every day incidents which happened ten…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sentenced to Death for Murder of Wm.H. Lavers Bathurst Trial
A woman screamed when Frederick Lincoln McDermott (38) laborer, was found guilty in the Supreme Court at Bathurst on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cycle Parking Council Refers Matter to Police
A report on the parking of bicycles in the streets was presented to Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council by the health…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →6 P.M. Closing to Be Enforced Police Warn Publicans
Every N.S.W. police station has been ordered to ensure that liquor sales in hotel bars must cease at 6 p.m. sharp, following instructions…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Beggar Who Became Abusive Finished Up In Gaol
A beggar is a particularly unwelcome member of the community, especially when his conduct is marked with arrogance and his tongue is given to abuse…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lavers Murder Trial May Have Cost State Over £2000
Unofficial estimates put the cost of the Lavers murder trial at a special sifting of the Supreme Court at Bathurst at around the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Woman Shot at Milk Bar Man Detained By Police; High Powered Rifle as Weapon (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Adelaide states: A woman was shot dead in a milk bar at the corner of King William and Pirie Streets, late yesterday afternoon…
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