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

Courts & crime, 1950

224 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 12

Works Committee Report to Last Week's Council Meeting Garage Premises in Court Lane

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 2

When the works committee met on the 16th instant there were present Ald. Conridge (Mayor), Hurtcher, Jones, Woods and…

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Spent 50 of his 71 Years in Gaol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 2

Sentenced in Albury Quarter Sessions to three years' imprisonment for being in possession of a stolen motor car, a man…

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More Police Needed for Road Safety

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 5

Delay by the Government in appointing additional police to the Safety Bureau for the prevention of road accidents is unpardonable, according to the general…

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Heavy Court List at Sessions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 1

There is a heavy list of cases set down for bearing at the Quarter Sessions to be holden at Wyalong Courthouse on April 12…

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A Murderer Who Was Tried Out of Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 1

The monstrous killing of Julia Wallace, of Liverpool, one winter's night 19 years ago, was unique because every circumstance that…

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Praise for Police Work in Flood

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 6

Undoubtedly the hardest worked man on the Forbes Police Force last week was Detective Constable McDonald…

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To Win Court Cases May be Necessary to Photograph Rabbits

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 3

An exchange says that in future it is possible that rabbit inspectors Will have to capture all the rabbits on a property, photograph them,…

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Laborer, 19, Sent to Jail on 2 Assault Charges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 7

Herbert Shannon Apps, 19, found guilty of two charges of assault at the Wyalong Quarter Sessions, was sentenced to 15 months hard labor by Judge…

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Cyclists Must Have Police Permission

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

An application by Mr. J. Stribling, Secretary of the West Wyalong Cycle Club, for permission to conduct bicycle road…

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Court Officer Had "Bats"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

Mr. L. E. C. Luff. Deputy Clerk of the Peace, and Clerk of Petty Sespions at West Wyalong…

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Hospital, not Jail, Doctor Tells Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

A 28-years-old laborer, who had pleaded guilty to common assault at the Wyalong Quarter Sessions was released on a bond, conditionally that he seek…

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Photograph Rabbits and Take Paw Prints May Be Necessary To Win Future Court Cases

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

In future, it is possible that rabbit inspectors will have to capture all the rabbits on a property, photograph them, full face and profile, take their paw prints and Bertillon measurements and then turn them loose again…

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Former Police Inspector Dead

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

Mr. Harry Pyne, formerly a Police Inspector at Forbes, died at his home in Sydney yesterday…

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Thanks from Police Police Station, Forbes, 7W. 13th April, 1950

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

The Commissioner of Police desires to express his sincere thanks to all persons and organisations who assisted the Police in the recent disastrous flood at Forbes, including the Postal authorities and their employees, the…

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Put Lights on Murder Bridge Discussion at Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 4

The Department of Main Roads will be approached with a view to the erection of lights on both approaches to Fitzgerald's…

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"Excess" Was Not Excessive Court Told

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 1

Preservatives used in making sausages and sausage meat, although more than provided for by…

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Man Told Wrong Story to Police Fined £2 at Forbes Police Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 4

A man who gave false information to the police, and then changed his mind and gave the correct information,…

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Ex-Police Inspector Hardy Honored

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 1

Inspector E. J. Hardy, who has retired from the police force, during his police career was stationed for a considerable period…

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Local Police Round Up Drunks in Public Streets Charles Simpkins in Paralytic Condition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 1

Condobolin Police have been busy this month arresting men who have been indulging too strongly in intoxicating liquor. Defendants appeared before Mr. F. Hale, J.P., at the Court House, on…

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CONDEMNED Canowindra Police Station

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 3

Mr. Charles Cutler, M.L.A. for Orange, has requested the Premier, Mr. McGirr, to take Immediate steps to have a new police…

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