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

Courts & crime, 1911

1,737 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 87

Tuesday, February 28. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

Bridget Toomey. was charged with using indecent language within hearing of persons in Tank-street on the 27th of February. Arrested by Constable Macqueen,…

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Trouble at the Blast Furnace. a Free Laborer Assaulted. Police Court Proceedings

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

John Henry McMillan was charged at the police court on Tuesday before the Police Magistrate with that he did, on the 27th of February, and with violence, prevent…

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Lithgow Police Court Saturday, February 25. (Before T. W. Cohen, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

"Mary Blake was charged with drunkenness in Lithgow-street, on the 25th inst. Fined 5s or the rising. Robert Houlison was also up on a charge…

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Attempting to Bribe. Three Men Sentenced. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

Kurt Huessener was sentenced to six months' imprisionment, John Schroeder to four months, and John Wriglesworth Ward to one month, at the…

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Trouble at Lithgow a Month's Gaol. Lithgow

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

Last night, a free laborer fell foul of a unionist whom he had displaced at the blast furnace, and a lively mix-up ensued, As a result, John M'Millan…

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Small Debts Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

N. Basser v. J. Sullivan; claim for £9 0s 1d goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount, and 5s costs. Same v. W. Pugh claim for £7 6d, for…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Monday. February 27. (Before R. H. Bulkeley and C. W. Ashe, Js.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 3

William Brown and William Laurie were charged in company with assaulting Tong Sang, at Portland', on the 23rd instant. They were further, charged with maliciously…

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Burraga Sheep Stealing Case Sensational Development. Counsel Throw Up the Case. Byan Found Guilty

Leader · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

At the Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday Thomas Ryan, of near Burraga, was charged with having, at Triangle Flat, stolen 40 sheep the…

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Terrific Battle. Indians and Police. Reno

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 3

A battle took place yesterday at noon between a band of Indian murderers and the police. Eight of the Indians were killed, and the balance captured. One…

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Sheep Stealing Thomas Ryan Convicted an Unexpected Development. Withdrawal of Counsel for Defence. Attempt to Procure False Evidence

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 1

At the Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday, Thomas Ryan, a grazier, was charged with having, at Triangle Flat, stolen 4[?] sheep, the property of Arthur…

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Quarter Sessions. Yesterday's Court Three Cases Decided. Remanded for Sentence

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

The Bathurst Quarter Sessions were opened in the Bathurst Court House yesterday before His Honor Judge Hamilton…

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Sheep Stealing. Case Heard in Bathurst. Attorneys Withdrawn. Accused His Own Defender. Verdict of Guilty. Orange Jockey Club Annual Meeting. the Vanquisher Wins Town Plate. Orange

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

At the Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday—before His Honor Judge Hamilton—James Ryan was charged that he did, on October 12, 1910, steal 40 sheep…

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Lithgow Licensing Court. Monday, February 27. (Before Major Bracey, L.M., Dr. Kirkland, and Dr. Rice, Members.) License Granted for Cullen Bullen

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

William Crawford applied for a publican's license for premises situated at Cullen Bullen. Mr. Thompson (Messrs. Thompson and Le Fevre) appeared for the…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

At the Orange Police Court this morning Martin O’Keefe was charged that be did on the 1st day of March at Orange unlawfully assault one John…

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Daring Burglary in Sydney. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 3

A daring robbery was committed in Castlereagh-street this morning. Thieves entered the shop of a wholesale oyster dealer, Mr. Latona, during…

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Charge of Murder. Jury Disagree. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

The trial of James McCormack for murdering Constable James at Bacchus Creek was concluded to-day, The jury disagreed, and McCormack' was…

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The Sentences. Bataurst Quarter Sessions Sheep Stealing Case. Judge's Strong Remarks

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

The persons convicted by Judge Hamilton at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on Tuesday were brought before his Honor yesterday morning for…

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Four Years' Penal Servitude Thomas Ryan Sentenced. Blaming His Innocent Brother. "Deliberate and Wicked Attempt."

National Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 4

At the Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday morning, before Acting-Judge Hamilton, Thomas Ryan, grazier, of Redbank,…

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Mr. Catts, M.H.R., Charged Trouble Over Railway Superannuation. Decision Reserved. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

At the Central Summons Court today, James Howard Catts, M.H.R., was proceeded against by the Crown Law Department, on an information…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 2

At the Police Court tills morning, before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M., Henry Murphy, a young man, was charged with assaulting Richard Thompson,…

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