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

Courts & crime, 1912

2,491 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 125

Strike Rioters Sentenced

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

Twenty-seven persons engaged in strike riots at Lawrence, Mass. (U.S.A.), were sentenced to two years' imprisonment. All the saloons have been closed…

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Alleged Murder. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

Robert Holt, who is alleged to have shot Frederick Tulledge under sensational circumstances, was before the Court to-day, and remanded. Bail was…

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Melbourne Tragedy a Man Shot Dead. Sequel to a Divorce Suit. Co-respondent Charged with Murder. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 4

In dramatic circumstances, Frederick Leopold Tullidge, a draper's assistant, was shot dead in Wellington-parade, East Melbourne, last night…

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Escapes From Gaol. Lisbon Sensation. Lisbon

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

There were some sensational escapes from one of the gaols in Oporto yesterday. By bribing the warders, prisoners…

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Orange Police Court. (Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.m.) a Youth in Trouble

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

Charles Edward Priest, on remand, was charged with stealing one gold ring at Mullion Creek, the property of the Postmaster General. Mr. J. C…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, January 16. (Before the Relieving P.m.) Cattle Straying

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

John Foley was summ[?] by the Inspector of Nuisances for having allowed cows to stray at Lityhgow on January 7. Mr. S. Kelly pleaded guilty on behalf of…

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Bathurst Court Cases

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

The number of convictions for drunkenness for the year 1911 in Bathurst were 115. Other convictions in which drunkenness formed part of the…

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The Dignity of the Court

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

A diverting incident, and one which produced a ripple of merriment, occurred at the Orange court on Tuesday, when a case under the Masters…

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Mysterious Motor Boat. a Cry of "Police."

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 4

The police (says a wire from Melbourne) hardly know what to think of the mysterious happening on Saltwater River, at Footscray, in the early hours…

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Small Debts Court. (Before the Acting P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

T. H. Stanford v -- Fairweather, claim for court costs 5s 9d Verdict for plaintiff…

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"Here's the Police" Flight From a Constable. Young Man Drops Dead. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 4

About 8.30 on Sunday evening the Civil Ambulance received a call to Louis-street, Redfern, and conveyed Hunter Fletcher, 17, a laborer, lately…

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Mob, Police, and Soldiers. Street Fighting at Lawrence. Many People Injured. Lawrence (Mass.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 3

A mob of textile workers, numbering 3000, attempted to rush the mills during the strike. They smashed the doors and windows…

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Carceal Police Court Alleged Sunday Selling. Carcoar

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 4

At the Carcoar Police Court, a fruiterer from Lyndhurst named Hogan, was proceeded against by Constable Cooper, of Mandurama, for having…

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The Court Bible

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 2

The P.M. at Dubbo has ordered a new Bible for the Court. Each person sworn is to kiss a new leaf. To ensure this being done a rubber band will…

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District Court Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 19

A District Court will be held at Mudgee on February 19th, and the Quarter Sessions will take place on the following day. A mining case…

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Police Strike Pay. Lithgow

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 3

After waiting some months, the Lithgow police have at last got their strike pay. They received each a sum which represents 2/ per day from…

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Dubbo Court House Bible

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 2

The P.M. intimated to the court this morning (says a Dubbo exchange) that he intended to introduce a new order of things in the court in…

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"Blood—red, Warm, and Thick." Alleged Threat of Murder. Sydney, Wednesdays

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 2

Michael Blunns (42), a viticulture ex­pert, was committed for trial to-day for maliciously sending a letter to J. Windeyer, a grazier, of Raymond-terrace,…

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Police Discontent State of Affairs at Forbes. Forbes

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 4

The local police force, which has not been fully manned for the past couple of years, has been further depleted by the appointment of…

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West's Pictures, Cricket Ground, To-Night. Police Strike Pay

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 2

After waiting: some month, the Lithgow police have at last got their strike pay. They received each a sum which represents 2s per day from the time the…

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