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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 16 of 89

Police Court 12th FEBRUARY. 1909.(Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.m.) a Lucknow Sensation. “A Man in the Bedroom.”the Accused Discharged

Leader · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

Arthur M[?]than, a young man, was charged with that he did unlawfully assault Allce Cassldy at the Royal Hotel, Lucknow, on the 10th Instant…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 2

At the Orange police court, on Saturday last, before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M., Margaret Bayllss, 42, for dr[?]kenness, was fined 5/ or 2 days…

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Alleged Stealing. The Case Adjourned

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 2

William Bennett, farmer of Wilbetree, was charged at the Mudgee Police Court on Friday, before Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.M., with having…

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Police Offences Act

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 2

The confidence of the public in the blessings Wade's legislation grows small by degrees and beautifully less. The N.S.W. Premier represents…

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The Santiago Murder. Sensational Development Reported. London, February 12

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 2

It was reported a few days since that Baron von Bodman, the German Minister at Santiago, Chili, had been murdered in his office, and the Chancellery…

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The Santiago Murder Sensational Development Reported. London, Friday afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 3

It was reported a few days since that Baron von Bodman, the German Minister at Santiga, Chili, had been murdered in his office, and the…

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Police Court

Leader · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 2

At the Orange Police Court yesterday, Rose Bruce, an old offender, was charged with being an idle and disorderly. person, having insufficient lawful…

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Warden’s Court 16th FEBRUARY, 1903. (Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M.)

Leader · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 2

Hermann Jacger. applied tor authority to enter portion 190, Parish Benerec, to mine for gold. Mr. L. A. Lane appeared for the applicant, and…

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Tin-Kettling Incident. "Midnight Hoodlumism." the "Kettlers" Before the Court. Exem[?]lary Fines

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 2

Seven of those engaged hi the tinkettling episode at Napoleon Reef on the night of Sunday, January 24th, were before the Police Court…

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Tuesday, February 16. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Hawker's License

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 2

A hawker's license was granted to George Alfred Neave. There were no police objections. WIFE DESERTION CASE…

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Gaol Preferred to Fine. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 3

John McMahon, of Redfern, was to-day fined £30 for assisting to conduct a sly-grog selling shop. On defendant's application to have the fine…

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Alleged Theft at Mark Foy's. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 3

Two men, William Gill, 23, salesman, and Matthew Hayes, 27; draper, were to-day charged with stealing a quantity of goods valued at £100, the…

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Police Court. 16th FEBRUARY. 1909.(Before Mr. E.(Before Mr. E.Marriott, P.M.)

Leader · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 2

Arlaur Murphy, on remand, was charged with that he did, at Clarence, on or about the 5th December last. obtain goods to the value of £4/10/8…

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Lithgow Police Court. Saturday, February 13.(Before T. W. Cohen, J.p.) Drink and Language

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 2

William Wallace was charged with having been drunk in Main-street, and also with having used indecent language in a lane off Bank-street, on Friday morning…

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Illicit Licuor Traffic. an Offender Goes to Gaol Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 2

John McMahon, of Redfern, was today fined £30 for helping to conduct a sly grog selling establishment. On defendant's application to have the…

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Small Debts Court an Old Claim. Nancarrow v. GLASSON

Leader · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 2

This was a claim for £1/7/9. The plea of defendant was "not indebted.' J. Nancarrow, the plaintiff, sworn, deposed to the recelpt of a telegriam…

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Court News From Port Pirie. Approaching the Award. Wanted an Hour's Independent Chat. Port Pirie

Leader · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 2

When the Arbitration Court resumed its sitting to-day, Mr. Justice Higgins said the Chief Justice had agreed to postpone the hearing of the…

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The Gulf Murder

Leader · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

A te egram from Georgetown states that the town is excited over the disclosure of the third confession of the aboriginal, "Billy Wilson," in connecfion…

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Woman Charged with Misappropriation. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

Detectives this afternoon arrested in Bathurst-street, a woman named Margaret Guy, 40, journalist, whonvthey charged with mis-appropriating, £1000…

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Murder of Miss Duffy. Georgetown (Q.)

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 2

A further confession by Billy Wilson, in connection with the Carpentaria Downs murder, has been made to Inspector Byrne. It reads as follows: "I…

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