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

Courts & crime, 1901

1,591 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 80

Alleged Cattle Stealing. ORANGE

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 3

Thos. Hamer, butcher and Patrick Ryan, a slaughterman in his employ, were commited for trial yesterday on a charge of stealing three cows, the…

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Bathurst District Court

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

Yesterday at the Bathurst District Court, before Mr. Judge Docker, two cases were heard. The first, McAlister v. Cole, was a claim, £7 11s 6d, for rent. Mr. McIntosh…

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Police Court. Friday, February 8Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Riotous Conduct

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 2

Michael Thomas Riley and James Brannigan were charged with behaving in a riotous manner in William-street. Both men pleaded guilty…

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Licensing Court. Friday, February 8Th, 1901. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 2

Licensing Inspector v. Bridget Teresa Murphy.—Defendant, the licensee of the Occidental Hotel, was charged with allowing dice to be played in her house…

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Molong Police Court. Wednesday, 6Th February, Before John Black, Eaq, J.P. Fruit Stealing

Molong Argus · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 5

E. J. Hamey proceeded against a youth named Leo Barry for stealing pears from his garden in Bank-street. Mr. Hamey said he did not wish to…

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Rock Ley Court Business

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 3

The usual monthly court was held on Wednesday, before T. A. Smith, P.M., and Jacob Barnes, J.P. One wages case was dismissed, and an assault case resulted in five shillings fine and costs…

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The Police Magistrate Promoted

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 1

A LARGE number of our readers who enjoyed the personal acquaintance of J L King, Esq, P M, and many others who knew him only in his professional capacity, will be…

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Police Court

Leader · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 3

On Wednesday, February 6th. before Mr M Saundere, J.P., Samuel Perry was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Victoria-street on the previous evening…

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Molong Police Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 1

WEDNESDAY last, Mr. John Black, J.P., presided in the local police court. There was not much to do. Alderman E. J. Hamey proceeded against Leo Barry, on a charge of fruit stealing,…

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Police Court. Wednesday, February 5. (Before M. Saunders, J.P.)

Millthorpe Post · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 5

Samuel Terry, 55, was charged with using indecent language in Victoria-street on Tuesday night, and was fined £1 or seven days. The same man on a charge of drunkenn[?]…

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Bathurst Licensing Court

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 4

Before the Police Magistrate yesterday, at the Bathurst Licensing Court, the Licensing Inspector proceeded against Bridget Teresa Murphy, license of the Occidental Hotel…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, February 6. (Before Mr. H. Byrnes, P.M.)

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

Dr. Griffiths v. E. J. Kirkman; dishonored cheque, £3/5. Mr. Pile for plaintiff Verdict for amount and costs J. M. [?] v. —Cole; £15. Mr…

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Orange Police News. Friday, February 8. (Before Messrs. J S. Leeds and W. Tanner. J’s.P.) DRUNKENNESS

Leader · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 6

William Stevenson, 37, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was fined [?]s or 48 hours. Wm. Carcio, 50, was fined 5s or 48 hours…

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Chinese Court Seriously Disturbed. Owing to the Allies Demands. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 3

It is reported from Hsianfu that the Chinese Court is seriously disturbed by the demand of the Allies for prompt action in regard to the question of the terms upon…

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Police Court. Monday, February 11Th, 1901. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Summons Cases. Straying Stock

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 1

Inspector of Nuisances Charles Walkley Fancis Curley, and Daniel Kelly.—Defend ants were each fine 5s, and 4s 10d costs of court, for allowing cattle to stray in the…

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Licensing Court. Monday, FEn., 11th, 1901. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Booth License

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 1

Tonia Kisbell applied for a booth license in connection with the races at Oberon, and the application was granted. TRANSFER…

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Lithgow District Court. Friday, February 8. (Before Judge Docker). Assault Case. the Result of a Mistake

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

Agnes Hogg v. Henry Beeeroft; assault. Mr. Thompson appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. J. H. Macintosh, Bathurst for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty and paid 20s into court…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, February 8. (Before Capt.-Bracey. J.p.) a Show "Incident."

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

Peter O'Leary was charged with maliciously damaging one bottle of port wine, one bottle of claret, two bottles of beer, eight bottles of lemonade, and several tumblers, the property of A. G…

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Auction Sale at the Gaol

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

Owing to a typographical error, the sale by Messrs. Cutler and Gornall, of iron lasts, machine knives, etc., was announced for tomorrow instead of to-day at 2.30 p.m…

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Orange Police News. Monday, February 11. (Before Messrs. W. Tanner and J. E. Bond, J’s.P.) ASSAULT

Leader · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

Thomas Turner, 4-5, miner, was charged with assaulting W. N. Moulder, on the 10th inst. W. N. Moulder deposed that he was…

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