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

Courts & crime, 1949

244 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 13

Quick Work By Police (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 1

A message from Newcastle states: A truck stolen in Newcastle last night was recovered by police less than ten minutes…

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Police to Wage War Against Road "Crown-Huggers;" Dangerous SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. at a special meeting in Sydney to-day, decided to ask police to wage a campaign against 'crown-huggers' or motorists who travel in the centre of the…

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Junior Football As It Should Be Played Victory To Police Boys Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 2

On Monday last at the S.R.A. Ground a Condobolin District Team played the Glebe Police Boys Club. The visitors were victorious. Scores at full-time being 12--3. The following players took part :…

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Blamed Others For Theft, But Must Pay Penalty; Police on Trial of "Mystery" Men

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

Statements by two young men at the West Wyalong Petty Sessions yesterday, that they did not steal a Railway tent fly, availed them nought, as the Stipendiary…

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No evidence against Schoolteacher Alleged Assault Charges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 1

When charges of alleged assault against Ralph Aaron Levy were called at the West Wyalong Petty Sessions yesterday, Police said they had no further…

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Sydney Police Boys' Club Visit Tullibigeal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 4

On arrival at Tuliibigeal the Sydney boys were taken for a fox and rabbit drive on the hills and thoroughly, enjoyed themselves…

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Court Shorts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 9

Before Mr. H. G. Cobley, S.M., at Forbes Court on Tuesday, there was variety, if not importance, in the cases listed. Detective Dunn and Sergeant…

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Police, Band, Cheering Crowd, Greet Cup Team "I Was Thrilled", Says President Lionel Dean

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 2

The West Wyalong Maher Cup team was met by the Police Patrol, Town Band, many cars and scores of people when it arrived home late Saturday night from…

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Drobny Blasts Bromwich from Court; No Hope of Major Victory (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 1

A message from Wimbledon states:—Australia's hopes of a major Wimbledon victory were dashed today when Czechoslovakia's Jan Drobny blasted John…

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Admitted to Police Bail

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

Wm. John Raymond McGrath was arrested at Forbes during the week on a charge of alleged fraudulent misappropriation and was admitted to £500…

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Stock Inspector for Trial Stock Stealing Charge Attempted Suicide Suggested

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 5

Wagga P. P. Board stock inspector, Thomas Edmund Ryan (58), was committed for trial on a charge of sheep stealing at Wagga Court…

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Husband Sold Furniture After Maintenance Case Forbes Woman Granted a Divorce in Local Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

HER husband had sold their household furniture after he had figured in a maintenance case at the Forbes Court, a wife told Judge Shortland in the Divorce Court on Tuesday. His Honor granted the wife, Mrs…

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Forbes Garage Succeeds in District Court Action Property Owners Must Pay Debt and Costs of Lengthy Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

FORBES garage proprietors, R. R. and C. R. Paddison, in the District Court on Wednesday, succeeded in a claim for £8410- against Parklands, Ltd. Paddisons originally sought to…

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Stealing Charge at Ardlethan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 6

Roy John Siviour, of Walleroobie, via Beckom pleaded guilty at the Ardlethan Police Court to a charge of stealing…

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Unsolved Mystery of Trotsky's Murder

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 4

On August 20, 1940, in his house at Coyoacan, Mexico, Leon Trotsky was stabbed to death by means of a steel pick driven into his brain. The…

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Police Probe Poison Theory

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 1

Sergeant C. F. Menzies, of the West Wyalong police, is probing a theory that a baby, at present in the…

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Wagga P.P. Inspector Committed for Trial on Sheep Stealing Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 6

Wagga Pastures Protection Board Stock Inspector, Thomas Edmond Keith Ryan, 58, was committed for trial on a charge of sheep stealing by Mr. A. V…

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Had Dagger, Bat Police Let Him Go!

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 2

A man wth a heavily jewelled dagger in his hand was followed by police in Sydney last night, who were…

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Mr. Attlee's Strong Criticism of Russia; Hypocritical Police State (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 1

A message from London states:—The Communist hypocrites are responsible for the unofficial strike wave now injuring Britain, Prime Minister Attlee yesterday…

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N.R.M.A. President Says Plenty Petorl if Public Acts Sensibly; No Chaos following Court Decision SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. congratulates the State Premiers for "refusing to be stampeded into reimposition of petrol rationing," the Pesident, Mr. C. R. Davidson said in…

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