Cheque Fraud Trial Ends in Acquittal at Parkes
In Parkes last Thursday, Daniel Harold Issar McMahon a Forbes share-farmer was acquitted by Judge Barton on charges of false pretences and uttering a forged cheque. He pleaded not guilty defending by Grant with Maguire, amid details of a £4 10 cheque drawn by Leo Townsend and passed to W Hatch the chemist. Kathleen Levings testified she filled the cheque and lent it, while Accuses? claimed Townsend friends left doubts. The jury found McMahon not guilty, with verdict of morality and discharged.
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Parkes
Barton
Daniel Harold Issar McMahon
Forbes
Townsend
Hatch
McMahon
Levings
Streeweca Ta Ees
Een Sng Bae
Jefer
Henk Ford
Sydney
Associatiion
Otten
Comminsion
Jintwe
LIKAN
Adulterated meat charge at Forbes Police Court
A local butcher faced four counts of selling adulterated meat after a mince meat sample from his shop tested positive for a preservative, prohibited under regulations. The defendant claimed the preservative error came from an employee, but the presiding magistrate found him responsible and imposed a fine plus court costs.
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Forbes
Hubert Morae
Minca
Rmikot
Uty Lo Sy Istructure
W- Costa
Forbe Police Court Hears Altered Assault Charge
Geo Rolfe facing postponed charges after being linked to indecent language and resisting police. Prosecution aimed to replace the count with common assault, with bail set and a week for further hearing. Inspector O Connell and Sergt Blanchard testified about the April 10 arrest on Templar Street near Barton’s billiard room. Rolfe described as sober but reportedly distressed, denying intent to harm.
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Geo. Ralfe
O'Connell
Forbes Police Court
Sergt. Stewart
Parkes
Jeave
M. J. Ryan
P.M
Palmer
Rose
Broadbent
Cape
Inspector O'Connel
Blanchard
Barton
Wanda
Hun Thapicle
Groiunich
Beck
Etrisck
Cie
Hennessey Wil Ae
Atfendant
Jad
Havina
Psariee
Mo Provocklion
Wiel
Inspector O'Connell
Fe Fult
Billines
Lise Pl
Jock
Inspector O'Coui
Barton Wat
Dil
Dennis O'Connell
Furbey
Nunnobeav
Serge. Blanchard
Sim
Anc
Templar Street
Sommes
Hein- Deacy
Reeves
Corer
Sel Blanchard
Ferndan
Troy
Withers
Wisdon
Wii
Hennessey
Howine
Policer
Ing Barton
Sergi, Blanchard
Staiert
Barto
Tor
Ty Inks
Petting
Gallen
Cte
Peat
Harton
Jurles
ML Wold
Sant Bor
Atengiles
E Police
Bleekard
Mr. Palmer
Sergi
Stewart
Ety Resistance
Cold Weather Grips District With Low Temperatures
A wintry spell has kept maximum temperatures low this week with a high of 58 degrees yesterday and 37 degrees at night. Dry conditions persist across the district as farmers monitor winter feed and crop impact amid a cold south westerly wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbee
Car accident near Caroobalgie injures Parkes editor and manager
H B Whitham general manager of Western Newspapers Ltd and A E Bouliwood editor manager of Parkes Chamblon-Post escaped serious injury after their sedan skidded in a gravel patch near Caroobalgie. Bouliwood suffered severe head injuries and facial wounds needing nine stitches. Whitham sustained abrasions and shock. The car was driven to Forbes for treatment.
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Forbes
Whitham
Forbes District Hospital Finances Show Debt Balance
The Forbes District Hospital accounts reveal a debit balance of 143 pounds and 17 shillings after payments totaling 478 pounds 14 shillings and 10 pence. The board discussed grants from the Hospitals Commission and building repairs funded by guaranteed advances, with expectations of Commission approval and bank support to secure funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Genestone
Ocommission General
Glowing Hollywood Beauty Appeals and Cream Promos
Considered one of Hollywood's real beauties with blonde hair blue eyes and talent in tennis swimming and bridge. The piece promotes Charmosan creme and lace powder claiming world famous mystique and long lasting makeup hold. Charmosan cold cream is advertised for cleansing while Creme Charmosan promises anti wrinkle and firming effects with jars priced at 2/6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Charmomn
Pinnacle Tragedy Death of H W Hainsworth
Grenfell Coroner Bradley held an inquiry into the death of Henry William Hainsworth at Pinnacle near McCarthy’s Devon Olen property. The body lay beside a double barrel shotgun with powder burns on the face, a discharged left barrel, and evidence suggested self infliction with the gun pressed to the face, death dated at least 24 hours prior. Witnesses described the search, location, and lack of struggle, with the deceased last seen alive March 14 and no prior motive or enemies identified. The inquest returned a verdict of non compos mentis related death.
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Grenfell
A. A. Bradley
Henry William Hainsworth
Fenwick
Wiliam Henry Hainsworth
Porches
McCarthy
Devon Olen
Pinnacle
Boe
Walter John Waugh
Rosewood
Jan
MccCarthy
James Edwin Squire
H. McGarthy
Pinhacks
Buchalt
H. McCarthy
Jett Army
Herbert Prancis McCarthy
Devon Gilon
Pinnae
Willam
Henry Hainsworth
Willness
Ted Aly
Nirat
Goreme
Fli
Hainsworth
Dewased
Mary Catherine MacCarthy
Herbert Francia McCarthy
Forbes Hospital Wood Day Appeal Set For May 2
The Forbes Hospital board announces the annual wood day to collect fuel for the hospital. Volunteers, lorry owners, and men to cut weeds and bog will meet at the secretary’s office in Templar Street at the morning of Thursday May 2. A luncheon will be provided.
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Hospital Board
J. Leahy
Templar Street
Railway Excursions Offer May Holiday Travel
The Department of Railways outlines extensive excursion travel for the Coronation celebration on May 12 and the Autumn School Vacation starting two days later. From May 1 to 23, Anywhere to Anywhere excursion tickets will be issued with a return fare. Details and bookings available at local stations.
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Department of Railways
Randbilis
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Daniel McMahon
Sco
Whitmisky
Bivicky
Marrison & Attwood
O’connell
Rolfe
George Rolfe
Jack Barton
Inter
Madge Evans
Parkes Road
Hospitaly Commission
Pond
Patricia Ellis
Warner Brothers
H. W. Hainsworth
Dud Strickland
Dudley” Hospital
Worley
of Directors
Forbes Hospital
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