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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1922
Page
2
A fragment from the Quarter Sessions details jurors and witnesses in the arson case. The page lists jurors, witnesses and testimony with scattered names and remarks about conduct, delays, and procedural notes from the Tuesday morning session.
In Mullabaokwa July hearing, H Booth pleaded utility and received a suspended sentence after admitting sheep thefts. Wm Money Bott rharwed wit H is charged. witnesses including A J Rey mond testified as the court noted the wartime past of Booth. The judge postponed further action after adjournment, with a 13 month good behavior period set and fines totaling 480 units alongside 220 for costs.
A jury acquitted Morgan and Preston in a crowded arson trial at the Coranix Court. Witnesses described a blaze near Morgen’s land and ties to a neighbor’s farm, with evidence about ignition near Smedley’s law and a view of Morgen’s property.
A local court heard an alleged indecent assault case involving Wal Reynoldk, a married man, facing charges related to an incident with Mary Laeley. The proceedings, noted by attorney Mr Porte and solicitor Mr Mean, involved jury deliberations and formal statements, with witnesses including A. St Uayilon and Kirwan.
In a quarter sessions court the defendant faced charges of assault alleged to have occurred Saturday afternoon between two named individuals at a location in Raurighay Strait. The jury retired for deliberation and returned a verdict of not guilty after a brief consideration.
A damaged report notes judges excused and court proceedings with unclear names and a fine of about £2 alleged for conduct. It mentions nine o'clock start and missing details on the declaration and supplement.
Court records reveal Unite Turns Hers and co defendants charged with escaping custody at Par Kuw on September 1932. Cade and Toohey pleaded guilty. Chattie Wianed sought full self punishment, while Ho divcoveresh thu Hie locke ue detective art freed UC with a wrench. Cade received a Marm montis sentence in Bathurst Budd. Toohey to await sentencing after another child case.
Rooney Toohey found guilty of uttering a cheque for pounds 5 drawn on the Bank of New South Wales at Parkes. Court heard the accused pleaded not guilty and conducted his own defence with jurors challenged. Police later arrested Toohey and recovered the cheque book.
The jury found a man not guilty on the first count but guilty of uttering a cheque. The cheque was traced to a bulla in It and tied to Mr Jack Urelth, a billiard room proprietor. Toohey did not testify fully. the court noted the signature did not resemble his. Toohey was sentenced to ten months hard labour in Estharstool, with remarks about a Cadw yound.
In Forbes on January 27 1924 Henry Turner faced charges under the Breach of Levis on Crops Act. He allegedly received £100 for the Rural Industries Board and did not remit to the department. Jury members, led by J E M Warda and others, were sworn. The Crown alleged a Wheat purchase by an agent without ministerial consent. After long argument the court directed a verdict of Not Guilty and discharged the accused. The trial ended as the court adjourned sine die.
Multiple eases not heard in district court were postponed due to illness or for further consideration. In two cases MONGY Wak was ordered to pay garalubes orden amounts totaling over £1770 with additional sums to Adade and Hutwon, and to Aimaetta and Bhnck on specified dates.
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