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

Courts & crime, 1904

1,472 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 74

THE Wide, Wide World. A Harvest of News from all Countries. Murder Up-to-date

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 January 1904 · page 14

An American liquor seller named Garfield rang up a friend on the telephone and asked him to listen to something choice. In a moment or…

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Police Court. Friday, January 15. [Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. Mr. E. T. Webb, J.p.) Crarge of Assault

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 2

William Badden and George Eagles, on remand, were charged with, in company assaulting Owen Hegarty. Mr. henlen appeared for the defence…

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Burraga Police Court. Tuesday, Jan. 5. (Before Thos. P. Hackney. J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 4

Frank Paulin, charged with using indecent language in a public place, pleaded guilty. The senr. constable stated there were 10 previous convictions against the defendant. Fined 20s, in default seven…

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Licensing Court

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 2

A special Licensing Court will be held on 19th inst. For new and second hand Saddles, Harness or Collars try C. D…

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Suicide of a Gaol Governor Broken Hill

Leader · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 3

Sidney N De Montfori Bromley, who was in charge of the Broken Hill gaol, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself…

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Suicide of a Gaol Governor. Broken Hill

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 3

A sensation was caused here this morning when it became known that Sydney Neil de Montford Bromley, governor of Broken Hill goal, bad…

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Rockley Police Court. Tuesday, January 12. (Before T. A. Smith, P.M, and Jacob Barnes, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 4

Henry Sewell, summoned by Sen Const. Rex, charged with stealing one sheet, the property of W. H. Wright, of the Gilmandyke. Mr. Krany appeared for the accused. After hearing tho evidence…

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Lithcow Police Court. Tuesday, January 12. (Before Major Bracey, W. J. Beard, and H, Dyball, Js.P.) DRUNK

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 6

Michael Cork on ball was charged with being drunk in Bridge street on the, 11th inst. Plea; guilty. First offence. Fined 5s, or 24 Hours. Paid…

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Broken Hill Sensation. Gaol Governor Suicides. a Former Bathurst Official. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 2

A sensation was caused in Broken Hill this morning when it became known that Sydney Neil de Montford Bromley, Governor of Broken Hill…

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Small Debts Court. (Mr. Beard left the Bench)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 6

Wm. Gray v. Mrs. Wilson; claim for £1 4s for rent. No appearance of defendant. Mr. Thompson for plaintiff. Verdict for plaintiff for 22s and costs of court 4s…

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Orange Police News. Thursday, January 14. (Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.m.) a Pitiful Case

Leader · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 4

Amy Riley (9), Alice Irene Riley (7), and Adelin Elms Riley (5), were charged with having no visible lawful means of [?]upp[?]r…

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Molong Police Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 7

On Saturday last before Mr W H Couch J P. Alfred Jackson was fined 10s or three days for drunken and disorderly conduct. For using indecent language the same…

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Bathurst Police Court. Friday, January 15. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr E. T. Webb. J. P.) an Abortive Prosecution

National Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 2

William Badden and George Eagles, on remand, were charged with, in company assantling, Owen degarty. Mr. Henlen appeared for the defence…

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Sensational Trial for Murder. London

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 3

A sensational trial is being held at Johannesburg. Phillippus Swarts is charged with the murder of a man named Vannickerk, while searching…

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A[?] Trial. Lions or Murder. London

National Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 3

A sensational trial is proceeding at Johannesburg, Philippus Swartz being charged with the murder of one Van Nickerk while searching for gold and…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr Marriott, P.M.)

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 2

J. Elphick v. Mrs Eddy; no appearance of either party. Same v. R. Preston; no appearance of either party. Saunders and Co. v. H C. Pickett; £6/1/6…

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Police Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 18 January 1904 · page 2

A full bench, presided over by the acting-Police Magistrate, was occupied for some hours this morning in determining whether or not a gentleman of…

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Burglary at Springwood. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1904 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day Harry Johnson with two sliares, was charged with breaking and entering the Oriental Hotel, Springwood, and stealing…

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Two Shearers Charged

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1904 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. F. Mearcs, (P.M.), and Messrs. P. Mathews and W. C. Kelk, J's.P., a shearer named James Bryant, alias Ryan (31), was…

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Orange Police News. Monday, January 18 (Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M.)

Leader · Tuesday 19 January 1904 · page 2

Peter Levings, 62, , .was charged with being drunk in Lord’s-Place. Orange. Accused pleaded guilty and was fined 2a 6d or 24 hours in gaol…

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