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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1900

1,432 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 72

This case concluded just before going to press , a full report of which will appear in our next issue . Martin was fined 6s for assault ,and the charge of obscene language

Leader · Wednesday 31 January 1900 · page 4

Attention is drawn to the following interesting matter appearing this issue:— Lecture by Father Fagan on the war, in the back age extract from the Bathurst…

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Stealing from Baths

National Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1900 · page 2

The following paragraph appeared in Tuesday's "Star":—"Yesterday afternoon Mr. Andrew Patterson, head gardener at the Botanic Gardens,…

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Police Court. Friday, February 2Nd, 1900. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Simmons, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 2

DRUNK AND INDECENT.—Robert Livingstone was charged with being drunk and using indecent language in Keppel-streot. He pleaded guilty and was fined 5s and 20s, or…

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Small Debts' Court. Friday, February 2Nd, 1900. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Simmons, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 2

Neil Smith v. B. B. Whyburn.—£2 12s 6d goods Bold. Verdict for plaintiff. J. Bennett v. G. H. Bolton.—£15 19s goods sold. Defendant confessed the debt…

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Court House. Police Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. H. Byrnes, P.M.)

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 2

Violet Brown, charged with stealing dress material and calico etc., from Alice M. Johnson wife of Leslie Johnson of Blayney…

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Charge Against a Country Magistrate. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 2

The Temperance Alliance have brought under the notice of the Minister for justice certain complaints against a Police Magistrate in the country. The charges…

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Bathurst Licensing Court

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 2

At the Licensing Court yesterday an auctioneers license was granted to Thomas Durack, and hawkers' licenses were granted to Joseph Shimooni, Lauvla Insliem, and…

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Miners Before the Court

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 2

At the police Court yesterday a man named Thomas Grace, a miner, was charged with offending against decency on the Bathurst railway platform and was fined 10s…

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Molong Police Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 5

BEFORE Mr. W. H. Couch, J. P , last Monday, Frank O'Bierne appeared for the third time on remand (without bail) and was charged with stealing a horse, saddle, and bridle, the…

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A Police Court Case

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

A man named Robert Henry Livingstone was charged at the Police Court yesterday with having been drunk in Koppel Street on the 1st inst. and also with having used…

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Police Court. Saturday, February 8, 1900. (Before the P.M.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

ALLEGED VAGRANCY.—Annie Gardefier, on remand, was charged with having no lawful moans of support. For the defence…

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Bathurst Small Debts Court

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

At the Small Debts Court yesterday Neil Smith sued B. Whyburn for £2 12s 2d balance due for goods, and Thomas Bennett sued G. H. Bolton for £15 19s, balance due…

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Orange Police News Tuesday, January 29. (Before Mr. J. L. King, P.M.)

Leader · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

Denis McGrath, on remand, 73, laborer, was again before the court, charged with vagrancy and being destitute. The P.M. remanded the accused for a…

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District Court. Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1900 · page 3

The District Court was opened on Wednesday by Acting Judge Harris. The undefended cases were heard and the court adjurned until Thursday afternoon…

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Small Debts Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 6 February 1900 · page 2

Being the first Monday in the month a sitting of the Small Debts Court was held. The Cudgegong Dairy Company, for whom Mr…

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The War. In the Transvaal. the Position in Natal. Sir Redvers Buller Re-Crosses the Tugela. Heliographic Message, from Ladysmith. The Garrison Determined. A Native Spy Bayonetted. Reported Capture of White and Colored Police. Reports from War Correspondents. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 6 February 1900 · page 3

It is reported at Durban that, General, Sir Redvers Buller has re crossed the Tugela, River. It is said that he crossed in the direction…

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Orange Police News. Saturday, February 3. (Before Mr. J. L King. P.m.) Alleged Stealing

Leader · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 6

Alfred, Edward [?]ewell, 22, cab proprietor, and Alfred Davis, 24, laborer, were charged in company with stealing the sum of £6 from Patrick Joseph Barry on the 22nd inst…

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Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, February 6Th (Before Mr. Acting-Judge Harris.) Assault in the Gaol. the Prisoner and the Warder

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

John Gaffney was indicted for that he did, on 4th December, 1899, at Bathurst, maliciously inflict grievous bodily harm on one, Robert McBean…

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District Court. Wednesday, February 7Th. (Before Mr. Acting Judge Harris.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

J. Allison v. T. B. Burgess.—£25 claimed for alleged breach of contract, rent and waste. Mr. McPhillamy for plaintiff…

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Bathurst District Court

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 2

The Bathurst District Court was held yesterday before Mr. Acting Justice Harris. There were only two cases for consideration. John Allison, v. T. B. Burgess, claim £25,…

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