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

Courts & crime, 1909

1,761 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 89

Man's Strange Death a Doctor Charged Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 2

John Hourigan, O. R[?]ndwick a son of Mr. P. J. Hourigan, solicitor, was in the bar of an hotel in Oastlereagh street, city, on the evening of January…

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Land Appeal Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 15

Mr. Isaac Fitzsimmons has lodged three appeals against decisions of the local Land Board, and the same are set down for hearing at the…

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The Portland Tragedy. Murder and Suicide. Jealousy the Cause

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 17

The ghastly tragedy, which was enacted at Portland on Friday night last, cast over the district a gloom which has not yet been dissipated…

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Red Russia Secret Police As Terrorists London

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 3

There is great excitement in Russia and France at the arrest of M, Lopuk[?]in. The Duma called the Government's…

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W. N. Willis Again Prominent. an Employee Charged with Blackmail. Some Sensational Expected Evidenced Sydney

Leader · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 2

Mr. W. N. Willis, who is writing s book on the "Life" of the late W. P. Crick," this afternoon summoned the police to the Hotel Australia and give…

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Strong Comments Police Accused of Perjury Broken Hill, Wednesday. I

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 2

Matiers, generally speaking are quiet, but the Labor organ is apparently disinclined to permit them to remain [?]o. To-day the 'Daily Truth'…

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Foundering Of The Advance Marine Court's Decision Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 2

The Marine Court inquiry into the collision between the barque Iverna and the tug Advance was concluded to-day. The Court found that the disaster was…

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The Sydney Harbor Collision the Marine Court Finding. Captain McKEN[?]HE CENSURED. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 2

His Honour Judge Murray, is giving his finding at the Marine Court Into the collision which occurred between barque Iversa and the tug Advance,…

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The Trouble at Broken Hill Miner Sentenced to Six Months' Imprisonment. a Boastful Pugilistic Constable, Incenses the Miners. He Is Challenged to a Combat Mr. Wade Replies to Mr. Hughes. Broken-hill

Leader · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 2

A heavy penalty was passed at Broken-hill Police Court this morning of William McLaren, a miner, who was found guilty of grievously assaulting…

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The Barrier Arbitration Court Commences Work. Justice Higgins Asks Assurance That Award Will Be Observed Broken Hill

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 3

The Federal Arbitration Court, which is to adjudicate on the issue raised in the industrial dispute between the combined unions, claimants, and the…

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Broken Hill Trouble Will Both Parties Act? on Arbitration Court's Award. Justice Higgins Wants to Know. Broken Hill

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 2

The Federal Arbitration Court proceedings in connection with the claims of the unionists against the Proprietary Company, were opened…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Wednesday, February 3. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Damage to Property

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 3

John Douglas Williams, on remand, was charged with having maliciously damaged windows belonging to the Blaxland Shire Council and Messrs. R. H. Bulkeley and…

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Rockley Police Court

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 2

The usual monthly court was held here on Wednesday the 3rd inst, before T. A. Smith, Esq., P.M., and H. H. Hackney, Martin Quin, and Barnes…

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Charge of Stealing

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, Frederick Anderson was charged with stelaing a buggy and pair of lamps the property of Thomas Hampstead…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, February 8. (Before J. E. Ireland, J.p.), Drink and Language

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 4

Pat. Brady pleaded guilty to a charge of having been drunk in Inch-street, on the previous day. He was fined 5s or 24 hours. For indecent language he was…

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Daring Theft at Stadium. a Hand From the Crowd. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 3

Although Mr., Covell, governing director, of the Stadium, says that only 10,000 persons were present, at last night's fight between Lang and Squires…

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A Humorous Incident Newsboys Picket "Truth" Office Police Called in Broken Hill

National Advocate · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 2

The newsboys selling papers for the "Barrier Truth" again went on strike this morning. There had been friction during the last few days, but it was believed that the trouble was…

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Rockley Police Court ROCKLEY

National Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 5

The usual monthly police court was held here on Wednesday, before Mr. T. A. Smith, P.M., and Messrs. H. H. Hackney, martin, Quin, and Barnes, J's,P…

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Police Changes

Leader · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 2

Thus the Wellington “Times”:—Sergeant Blanchard, who is to replace Sergeant Hayes at Molong, arrived in Wellington from Gulgons on Tuesday…

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Small Debts Court

National Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 6

A verdict for plaintiff was given in each of the following cases at the Bathurst police court yesterday : E. J. and D. Curran, tailor, C. S. golsby, £5 5s with…

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