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

Courts & crime, 1903

1,963 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 99

The Police Department

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

As illustrating the growth of the Police Department it may be mentioned that in 1862 the strength of the police force of the whole colony was…

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Burglary Under Arms. a Melbourne Sensation. Three Burglars Arrested.- Melbourne, Friday

Leader · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

An affray between the police and armed burglars occurred at the shop of M. Sheehan, greecer,at Carlon, early this morning. Constable Bar bard…

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Skylarking with Chinamen. in a Railway Carriage. Constable Fined for Assault. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

At the Central Summons Court, to-day, Constable Winterton appeared to answer two summonses, one charging him with assaulting Ah Ping, and the…

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A Lawless Arm of the Law a Policeman Guilty of Assault Sydney; Friday night

Leader · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to day Ah Ping, Pitt street, 'Sydney, proceeded against Constable Albert Winter on an information alleging that…

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Orange Police News. FRIDAY (Before Mr . E. Marriot, P. M) [?]

Leader · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

Hubert Nolan," 28, labourer, was charged with indecent behaviour in Subman street Orange Abounded pleased gaily and war…

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The Auburn Murder. a Startling Development. Man Charged with Murder, Two Others As Accessories. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 2

An important development occurred on Saturday in connection with the Auburn murder. A groom named Woolford, employed at Auburn was…

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Colonel Lynch Found Guilty. Sentenced to Death. London

Leader · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 2

The trial of Colonel Lyuc[?] for treason continued to-day before Lord Chief Justice Alverstone, and Justices Wills and Chennell…

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The Murder of Constable Long. Two Arrests Effected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 2

During the week the chief energy of the Sydney police has been concentrated in their efforts to capture the murders of Constable Samuel Long,…

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Mr. Arthur Lynch, M.P. Tried for Treason. Sentenced to Death. LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 2

The trial of Mr. Arthur Lynch, M.P. for Galway, on a charge of high treason, was concluded to-day, the prisoner being found guilty and…

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Latest Cables. Charge of Treason. the Trial of Colonel Lynch. Prisoner Found Guilty. and Sentenced to Death. London, Friday Afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 3

The trial of "Colonel" Arthur Lynch, the member-elect for Gal way, for treason, was concluded to-day before the Lord Chief Justice (Lord…

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The Auburn Murder. Police Court Proceedings. Startling Evidence Concerning Various Robberies. the Case Adjourned. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 2

At the Central Police Court, this afternoon, before Mr. Wilshire, S.M. Digby Grand, alias Newbold, alias Stephens, alias Ward, 32, bootmaker,…

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Police Court. Tuesday—january 27 Before Messrs Gloster S. White and P. Matthews J's.P.) DRUNKENNESS

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 2

A first [?] was fined bs in default imprisonment until the rising of the court. CHARGE OF HAY STEALING…

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Peasenhall Murder Case. Jury Again Disagree. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 3

After a second trial, which, like the first, lasted four days, the jury has again disagreed in the Peasenhall murder case…

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Baden Powell's Police. London, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 3

The transformation of Major-General Baden Powell's South African Constabulary and and the Chartered Company's Police into a civil force is…

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The Auburn Tragedy. the Three Accused Before the Court. Sydney, Monday night

Leader · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 3

In connection with the above tragedy Digby Grand, Thomas Woolford, and Albert Yeomans were charged with baying murdered…

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The Auburn Tragedy. the Three Suspects Before the Court an Extra Ordinary Story

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 2

At the Central Police Court Sydney yesterday, before Mr. Wilshire S.M. Digby Grand alias Newbold alias Stephens alias Ward 32 bootmaker…

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Telegraphic News. Stabbed by a Chinaman. Ah Kin Before the Court. Sydney, Monday night

Leader · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 2

Ah Kin, 23, a cabinet-maker, was brought before the Central Police Court to day charged with causing she death of the lad W[?] . Alexandra…

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Police Court. Wednesday—january, 28 (Before the Police Magistrate). Charge of Stealing Ropes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 3

Peter Brown was charged with stealing ten ropes the property of the Railway Commissioners. Mr. McIntosh appeared for the…

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The Lorely Murder Case. Kohler Sentenced to Death. London, Monday Afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 3

The case arising out of the murder on the German cruiser Lorely, which, at the time, was undergoing repairs at Pireaus, has advanced another stage…

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Police Court Case. Robbery at John Walters' Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 3

At the Glebe Police Court to-day, Winter Amy, Martha Amy, Andrew Strachan, and Digby Grand, alias " Fatty," alias Newbold, and Charles…

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