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

Courts & crime, 1902

2,103 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 106

Farewell to Mr. C. M. Reeves. Presentation From Court Little John. A. O. F.

Leader · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 4

On Monday night, in the Oddfellows Hall, Bro. O. M. Uneven (who is leaving the town to take up the position of Council Clerk in Bourke) was the recipient of a gold chain…

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Charge of Burglary SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

At the Police Court to-day James Lennon, William Perry, and John McMahon were committed for trial on the charge of breaking into the…

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Wholesale Boot Theft. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

Three cases of boots, valued a £60, were stolen from Walker's wharf to-day…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, Dec. 31. (Before J. C. Thornton, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 4

The adjourned cases of cross summons for assault--Leonard v. Nolan, Nolan v. Leonard--were further postponed for a week. These were the only cases before the Bench…

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The Court

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

The King and Queen were warmly observed on their journey from London to Sandringham. The Queen was alert and bright, showing scarcely a…

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Molong Police Court. Thursday, January 2. BEFORE Mr. Marriott. P. M. Riotous Behaviour

Molong Argus · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 8

William Quinn, William Ross and Robert Bailey pleaded guilty, through Mr. P. F. A. Kinna, to riotous behaviour in Edward-street on Christmas Eve. The…

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Retirement of a Police Officer. SYDNEY, Friday night

Leader · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 4

Inspector Hyam, of the Water Police, has retired…

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Gorman Mobilisation Plan Sold. the Oulprit Sentenced London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3

A sergeant in the German Army has been sentenced to 12 years' penal servitude foe selling a mobilisation plan to a French spy…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

National Advocate · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 2

The quarterly sittings of the Licensing Court will be held in the Bathurst Court-house at 10 a.m. on Friday next, January 10…

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The Towitta Murder Local Suspicion. Adelaide, Saturday night

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 2

The horrible tragedy at Towitta, where the little girl was done to death on New Year's night, is exciting intense interest, The detectives and a black tracker are on…

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The Chinese Court. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3

Although a decree has been issued ordering the punishment of those implicated in the murder of a missionary and native Christians at Ninghsia, in Kansu, the…

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Mining Wardens Court. Monday, January 6th. (Before the Mining Warden, Mr. N C. O'Neill, P.m.) Suspension of Labor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 2

Samuel E. Marsden applied for suspension of labor conditions on a gold lease at Clear Greek. Mr. Thompson appeared for applicant…

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The Towitta Murder. SYDNEY, Monday night

Leader · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

In connection with the Towitta (South Australia) murder in which a girl was outraged and killed, it is asserted that the police discovered a motive for the…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

Leader · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

The quarterly licensing court was held at the Court House yesterday, before Mr E. Marriott, P.M., and Hon. A. T. Kerr, M.L.C., and Mr P. J. Flanagan, L s.M'…

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The Chinese Court. LONDON, Sunday afternoon

Leader · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

The Chinese Court returns to Pekin on Tuesday. The Chinese authorities have requested the Legations to keep foreigners off the…

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The Chinese Court's Return. LONDON, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 3

The Imperial Chinese Court, which reache Poatingfu last week, arrives at Pekin on Tuesday, January 7. The Chinese authorities have requested the…

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The Industrial Arbitration Court. Activity Among Trades Unionists. Work of Registration

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

Never, perhaps, in the history of this State has the attention of those who come within the scope of labour circles been so concentrated on a single object as it is now bent upon the consummation…

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Orange Licensing Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

The Quarterly Licensing Court, consisting of the P M., the Hon. A. T. Kerr, and P. J. Flanagan, was held on Monday. There were no complaints on the part of…

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Small Debts Court

Leader · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 4

T. Hamer v James Payne, dishonoured promissory note, £20 7s 3d. Mr Lane appeared for the plaintiff. Verdict for plaintiff for tho amount…

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Sydney City Police Superintendent. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 3

Superintendent Garvin has been appointed City Superintendent in the Police force…

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