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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 7 of 106

Leadville Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 9

That much discussed but never settled question, of a court house and lock-up for Leadville is referred to in a letter received by Mr. J. C. L…

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The District Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 13

The District Court was opened before Judge Docker this morning. Only a few trivial case was set clown for hearing. The proceedings only…

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Fun in Geelong Gaol. A Prisoner with an Axe

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 20

The convict Percy Ramage, who, since his incarceration in Geelong gaol, to which he was sent from Melbourne because of ill-health, has been…

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The Reign of Crime. A Victorian Case of Alleged Wife Murder. The Body Exhumed. Arrest of the Husband

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 22

In the "Guardian" of Monday last it was briefly reported that the case of supposed accidental shooting of a married woman named Hawkins at…

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Police Court

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 2

Last Tuesday was an easy day at the Court House, only one case being called on, viz., T. Doherty, who was sentenced to 48 hours imprisonment…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, January 2. (Before the P.m.) Cross Summonses for Assault

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 6

The adjourned cases, Richard Leonard v. Martha Nolan, Martha Nolan v. Richard Leonard--assault --were brought on. Mr. Dash for Mr. Leonard, Mr. Thompson for Mrs. Nolan. The two cases were…

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Alleged Horse-stealing

Molong Argus · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 4

AT Parkes Police Court last week James Jeffries was arraigned on a charge of stealing a black mare, the property of Phillip Sharkey, of Cargo. Accused was…

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Police Court. Friday, January 24Th. (Before the Police Magistrate, P. Matthew and W. J. Orane, J's.P.) Breaches of Municipal Act

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 2

Inspector of Nuisances v. Cornelius Foran, Ernest Mansell, Jonas Kefford and F. A. Bayliss. Each were fined 5s with 4s 101 costs of court, for driving without lights…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, January 23. (Before J. C. Thornton, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 4

James Smith, charged with obscene language in the Clubhouse-hotel, was fined 5s, or 24 hours. Fine paid…

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Licensing Court

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 2

At the Licensing Court this morn­ing, before H Byrnes,' P.M. and W. H. Platt, J.P., a renewal of his publican's license was granted to M. J…

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District Court

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

The next sitting of the District Court will be held here on Monday, 10th February next. Judge Docker will preside…

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Molong Court News. Wednesday, January 22. BEFORE the P.M. and Mr. W. H. Couch, J.P. ASSAULT

Molong Argus · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 10

William Edwards v. Joseph Kelly, charged with alleged assault. Mr. P. F. A. Kinna appeared for complainant. After bearing evidence the Bench…

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A Sydney Mystery. Suicide or Murder? SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

A man named Patrick Sheedy was found at an hotel in Athlone Place to-day with his throat cut. He had also gashes on both arms. A razor was…

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v Police Protection at the Reefs

Leader · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 4

A gentleman from Forest Reefs called at our office on Wednesday strongly complaining of the lank of police protection at Forest Reefs, and stating that the [?]an…

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Court of Petty Sessions at Cargo

Molong Argus · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 15

Department of the Attorney General and of Justice. Sydney, 17th January, 1902. Sir,—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter, dated 14th…

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Trouble at Airly. Moue Police Protection Needed. Ai[?]

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 5

Last night the peaceful harmony of our village was disturbed by one of the biggest and roughest riots over here witnessed. Stones, sticks, and bottles played a prominent part. The publican's hall…

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A Peculiar Case. Fatally Injured la a Police Cell. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

An inquest was held to-day concerning tho death of a man named James Taylor, who died while being conveyed from No. 1 Police Station…

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Orange Police News. Thursday (Before Mr H. J, Leary, J.P.)DRU[?]

Leader · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 2

John Adams, charged with drunkenness at Lucknow was remanded till to-morrow pending the evidence of the arresting constable…

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Police Court. Friday, January 24Th. (Before the Police Magistrate, P. and Matthews J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

William John Crane v. Alby Davis.—Defendant was charged with illegally detaining a brooch, the property of complainant. Mr. Kenny appeared for complainant…

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Another Sydney Burglary. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 3

The premises of Mrs. McCathie milliner, near the corner of King and George streets, were burgled last night. Cash and stamps to the value…

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