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

Courts & crime, 1908

1,281 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 20 of 65

Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, April 23. (Before A. B. C. Burke, J.p.) Drink and Language

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 4

Andrew Gorman was charged with having been drunk, and also with having used obscene language, in Main-street on the previous night. Accused was arrested by…

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Small Debts Court. P.P. Board Case

Molong Argus · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 3

Henry O'Bryan (Trundle) was proceeded against by the Board for neglecting to pay assessments for year 1097…

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The New Industrial Court. President Appointed. Sydney

Leader · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 3

His Honor, Judge Heydon, will be appointed President of the new Industrial Court, and Mr. G. Addison, the present Registrar of the…

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The Maitland Murder Bloodstained Clothing. a Terrible Story. What Sister Said to Sister. Sydney

Leader · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 3

The Inquest in connection with the death of Lilian Bridge, who was found murdered at Allandale, near Maitland, was resumed at Maitland,…

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Lithgow District Court. To-day--friday. (Before Acting Judge Scholes.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 4

Mr. Manning was the only barrister present. Solicitors present: Mr. H. F. Thompson, Mr. J. A. Bomber. CASE OF DISPUTED ACCOUNTS…

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New Industrial Appeal Court Judge Heydon to Be President. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 2

Judge Heydon is to be president of the now Industrial Court of Appeal, which will come into existence under the Industrial Disputes Act…

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Alleged Assault

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 4
Also in Molong Express and Western District Advertiser

An assault case, Frank Neil Smith v Claude Syer was called at the Bathurst police court yesterday, but was postponed till Monday with a view to a settlement…

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Molong Police Court. Wednesday, April 22. (Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.m.) Riotous Behaviour

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 8

Edward Kearns and James McLachlan, on remand, on bail, was charged with riotous behaviour. Mr. Kinna appeared for both defandants…

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Daring Theft From a Bank £l,4OO Stolen at Southampton. Cashier Called Out to a Cab

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 3

Shortely before noon yesterday (says the London. "Daily Mail" of March 19), a robbery of a daring character was committed at the Southampton Docks branch of Lioyds…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, April 22. (Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M.)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 8

Molong P. P. Board v. Henry O'Brien, for recovery of 1907 rates amounting to £1 4s 10d. Defendant did not appear…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, April 24. a Larceny Charge. (Before J. E. Ireland and A. B. L. Burke, Js.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 April 1908 · page 2

Patrick Philip Dillon was charged who having stolen one cask, valued at [?] the property of the Lithgow Burton Brewing Company Ltd., on or about the…

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Sentenced to Six Months

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 2

For being found on the enclosed premises of George Henry Goldrick, at the Bathurat rifle range on April 20, with intent to commit a felony, Dixon…

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Burglary at the Deanery Man Committed for Trial

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 2

Arthur Dixon (52), a stranger, on remand, wag, at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, committed for trial on a charge ot having, on the 15th…

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Fined £10 for Assault. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 2

At the Paddington Police Court to-day, William Taylor (19), draper, and Reginald Noraian Mann (22), electrician, were each fined £10, with £3…

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Struck With a Stone an Expensive Assault

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 2

Claude Syer was, at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, fined £2, with costs amounting to £5 11s 6d, with the alternative of two months' imprisonment, on a charge…

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Warden’s Court

Leader · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 2

At the Warden’s Court yesterday, before M E- Marrlott, P.M., Warden,, Albert Davis made application for authority to enter portion 61,…

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Court Little John, No. 6096

Leader · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 2

Members of the Foresters’ Lodge are reminded that the usual fortnightly meeting takes place in the Foresters Hall at 8 o’clock to-night…

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Fined for Assault SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 2

At the Water Police Court to-day, Sydney Tames Ryan was proceeded against on a charge of having assaulted William Webster, and of having malioiously damaged a…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, April 28. (Before A. B. C. Burke, J.p.) Drunkenness

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 2

Frank Murray was charged with having been drunk, in Bridge-street on the previous night. He was arrested by Constable Sheather, who slated that he saw…

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