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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 21 of 106

Orange Police News. Monday, March, 10. (Before Mr E. Marriott, P.M ) Obscen[?] Language

Leader · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 4

Roland Brennan, 50, teamster, was charged with using obscene language in Summer-street. He pleaded guilty and was fined 5s,…

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To-Day's Telegrams. Supreme Court Judges and St. Patrick's Day. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 3

The Supreme Court Judges decided to ignore Monday's holiday, and proceed with business. Hon. George Reid, in reply to the announcement said that every one…

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Bankruptcy Court. Monday, March 10. (Before Mr E Marriott, Registrar.) Cash of J. L. LONG

Leader · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 4

A single meeting of creditors of John Leslie Long, telegraph operator, was held at the Court House to day at 11 o’clock, Mr J. C. McLachlan appeared for the…

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Police Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday Reuben Scrimshaw, brought up on a charge of being drunk in Howick-street, was discharged. Charles De Ray was again before the Court,…

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Police Changes

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

Senior-Superintendent Chariot Sanderson, who has been stationed at Bathurst for twenty years, has been granted six months' leave of absence…

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The Jury Revision Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

The following letter has been received by Mr. Benjamin Cutler, J.P., from the Department of the Attorney-General and Justice : — "Sir, — Adverting to your letter…

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Police Court. Wednesday, March 12, 1902. (Before Mr. W. J. Crane, J.p.) No Visible Means of Support

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

Charles Do Bay, who baa figured promi­nently in the police court business during the week, was again before the court and requested to explain in detail the means…

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The Towitta Murder. the Man Nitschke. a Difficult Rescue. Adelaide

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

Gustave Nitschke unwisely sallied forth from the Criminal Court at half-past 5 yesterday evening unattended by the usual escort of police. He had…

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Warden's Court. (Before Mr. Chippendale, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 3

Three applications for the suspension of labor conditions in connection with Clear Greek wore postponed until Friday. The hearing of oases to show cause why the…

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Towitta Murder. Trial of Mary Schippan. Verdict of Not Guilty. Adelaide

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

Tho courtroom and precincts of the Supreme Court were crowded all day to-day and until late to-night. While the jury were considering the verdict, there was a…

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Sensation at Goulburn. Police Raid a Club. Goulburn

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

Particulars of the police raid on an alleged gaming house in Auburn-street wore given by Sergeant M'Hardy in the police court yesterday evening. He deposed that…

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Storm at Newcastle. A Police Station Struck. Newcastle

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 3

During a thunderstorm that pasted over the district this morning the police station at Honeysuckle Point was struck by lightning and damaged…

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Storm at Newcastle. Police Station Struck by Lightning. Newcastle

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

During this morning's thunderstorm the Newcastle West police station was struck by lightning. The verandah post received the electric current, and the verandah was…

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Telegraphic News. Divorce Court. Interesting Cases. Sydney, Tuesday night

Leader · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

The case of Dowse versus Dowse and Sheldrick was mentioned in the Divorce Court to-day and set down for the end of the list. Petitioner is a well-known…

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The Towitta Murder. the Summing Up.the Mysterious Stranger Theory .The Absence of Motive. Adelaide

Leader · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

The Chief Justice in summing up in the Towitta murder case, pointed out the improbability of the story of the mysterious stranger, and said the case was…

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Orange Police News. Tuesday, March 11.(Before Mr E. Marriott, P.M.)MAINTENANCE

Leader · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 4

Aunie Stockdalo proceeded against her husband, Richard Stockdalo, for maintenance. Mr S Kearney appeared for the complainant…

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St. Patrick's Day. Federal Government Departments to be Kept Open. Supreme Court to Sit. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 3

The Chairman of the Sydney Stock Exchange received the following telegram this morning from Mr. Barton, with regard to the holiday on Monday…

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The Man Nitschke. Flees Before an Excited Crowd. Several Thousands Chase Him. Police Effect a Difficult Resoue. Adelaide

Leader · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

Gustave Nitachke unwisely sallied forth from the Criminal Court at half-past 5 this evening unattended by the usual escort of police. He had listened to Sir…

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Sunny Corner Police Court

National Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 3

At the Police Court at Sunny Corner yesterday the P.M. adjudicated in the following cases:—Thos. Binning was charged with the larceny of…

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Police Court. (Before Mr.-Marriott, P.M )

Leader · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 4

Rd Sandy pleaded guilty of keeping his son Thomas Sandy away from school, and was fined 5s and 4s 101 costs of court. The amount was paid…

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