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

Courts & crime, 1912

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Emigrant's Lapse Sentenced for Embezzlement. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 4

At the Central Police Court to-day, Samuel Parker, 22, a recent arrival from England, pleaded guilty to a charge of having embezzled £2 13s 6d,…

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Licensing Court

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

A Licensing Court was held yesterday. George Stanley was granted a collector's license. The license of the Haymarket Hotel was transferred from…

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Molong Licensing Court

Leader · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

At the Molong Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Messrs. H. C. Betts and F. S. Murray (who has been appointed to act temporarily in the…

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A Queensland Tragedy Man Charged with Killing His Mate. Sequel, to Alleged Quarrel. Pittsworth (Q.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 4

A tragedy occurred early yesterday morning at a grazing property owned by Mr. A. H. Muirhead, about eight miles from Pittsworth, on the…

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Trespass Case. at Bathurst District Court. Claim for £150; Verdict, £65

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 3

An interesting case was heard at the Bathurst District Court yesterday morning before his Honor Judge Docker…

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Capertee Police Court. Friday, February 23. (Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. J. W. Fletcher.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

Daniel Richardson was charged with using obscene language on the night of the 3rd instant. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and 6s costs. Paid…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, February 27. (Before the P.m.) Offensive Behavior

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

David Thompson, in custody, was charged with offensive behavior in Inch-street on the 26th instant. He pleaded guilty. Constable Sheahan, who arrested him,…

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Compulsory Training. What It Means to Evade It Cases at the Local Police Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

At the Lithgow Police Court yesterday, before the Police Magistrate (Mr. C. Jennings), Alfred James Mostyn, a lad, was charged with evading personal service…

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REPORTER v. Fight Promoter. Damages for Assault. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

In the District Court to-day, before Judge Backhouse and jury, Charles William Hopkins, a reporter on the newspaper "Co-Operator," sued D…

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Murder Near Wellington. Woman Killed. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

A man named Graham, said to be wealthy, murdered his wife near Wellington (N.S.W.), and then committed suicide…

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Gone Home I Last Survivor of Delhi Assault. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 5

The death is announced of Sir Alexander Taylor, the last survivor of the assault upon Delhi…

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Court Building S. Condemned

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

Most condemnatory remarks were passed by the Police Magistrate as 'to the total' unfitness of the building used as a 'court-house. He said it was the worst building…

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A Murder and Suicide. Wellington (N.z.)

Leader · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

A wealthy half caste named Graham murdered his wife at Wellington, and then committed suicide. No further particulars are available…

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Charge of Murder. a Young Woman's Death. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 4

Mary Ann Parker, a middle-aged woman, was placed on trial at the Criminal Court before Mr. Justice a'Beckctt, charged with the wilful murder of…

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The Glebe Murder. Considered at Cabinet Meeting. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

The Cabinet to-day discussed the case of Moir, who has been sentenced to death for the Glebe murder. At the conclusion of the meeting nothing was…

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Reporter Alleges Assault Against Hugh D. M'intosh. Claims £2oo Damages. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 3

In the District Court to-day, Charles Hopkins, a reporter, of Redfern, sought to recover £200 damages from Hugh D. M'Intosh, the wellknown…

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Police in Parliament. the Speaker's Thankfulness. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

There was a good deal of laughter in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, when Mr. Wade asked the Speaker if he had been responsible for…

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Interesting Court Case at Blayney. Sale of Brass Fittings

Leader · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 1

An interesting case concerning the ownership of a quantity of brass fittings was heard at the Blayney Small Debts Court on Wednesday, when…

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Police and Strikers in Conflict. Two Men Wounded. Lawrence (Mass.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 3

Shots fired at the police from a tenement house during a strikers' affray, led to reprisals on the policemen's behalf. The. strikers paraded the…

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Another City Burglary. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 2

A masked burglar entered the bedroom of Mrs. Bridger, living in Forbes street, during last night, and demanded money and jewellery at revolver…

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