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

Courts & crime, 1913

2,525 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 127

Fun at the Police Court

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 2

Hector McLean, the owner of eight cows found straying in Princess Park by Inspector Evans on January 17, had to explain the reason for such…

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Rex v. Duncan—Murder

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 16

In reference to the undermentioned cases Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick forwards the following correspondence From the Department of the…

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Wife As Counsel. Magistrate's Compliment on Defence of Husband

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 1

A meek-looking little woman who acted as counsel for her husband at the Ystrad Rhondda Police Court, Glamorgan, won the admiration of the…

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"On the Downward Track." Shop Assistant's Theft. Fined 40/

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 2

An intelligent-looking youth named Hilton Elliott (18) was before the P.M. (Mr. C Jennings) at the Police Court yesterday morning on a charge of the…

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Only Watches Me." Champion Cattle Strayer. Incident at the Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 3

Hector McLean appears to be anxious to become the champion Bathurst "cattle strayer." Yesterday, for the fourh time, he pleaded guilty to a…

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Police Court

Leader · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 1

At the Orange police court on Saturday (before Mr. E. Marriott. P.M.,) William Crow was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, having…

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Portland Police Court. Friday, January 31. (Before Thos. Glissan, J. P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

William Pratt was charged with having used indecent language in the yard of the Coronation Hotel on the previous night. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 30s, or…

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Daring Burglary. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

Between Saturday afternoon and this morning thieves took two cartloads of mercery, valued at £50, from the premises of Broadway, clothiers…

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Orange Police Court. Forgery and Uttering

Leader · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 4

At the Orange Police Court before Mr. B. Marriott, P.M., and Mr. W. J. Gifford, J.P., Osborne Hector Desmond, alias Joseph Ed Prince, on…

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Burglary of Mercery. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 5

Burglars entered the mercery shop of Messrs. Dodds and Watson, George-street, between Saturday and this morning, and secured goods to…

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Magistrate's Inconsistency. Lismore

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 4

Considerable comment has been caused by the action of the local police magistrate in committing to gaol a lad of l6, convicted of setting fire to a heap…

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Madame Clerc Sentenced. London

Leader · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

The murder trial has just concluded at Serves, Franc[?], of Madame Clerc, a boarding house school keeper, and two men named Nollet and Parratt…

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A Juvenile "Criminal" Magistrate's Severity. Lismore

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 4

Considerable comment has been caused by the action of the local police magistrate in committing to gaol a lad of 16, convicted of setting fire…

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Alleged Assault on a Priest BRISBANE

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 4

At the City Police Court to-day Albet C. Alley was committed for trial on a charge of having caused grievous bodily harm to Rev. William Byrne,…

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Bankruptcy Court

Leader · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 1

The public examination in connection with the bankruptcy of P. H. Htzycruld. was resumed at the Orange Court House yesterday. Mr…

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Young Man Charged with Manslaughter. Pucilist's Death. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

At the inquest to-day" on the death of Thomas Dibbley (18), pugilist, who was bludgeoned to death at the Haymarket, 'a verdict of manslaughter was…

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Corsican Feud. Brigands and Police. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 4

Another of the romantic bandit feuds, is taking place in dramatic style in Corsica. The bandit Paoli, who terrorised the…

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Motor Bandits 20 Charged with 23 Murders. Big Trial in Paris. Parts

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

Many police and soldiers have assembled for the trial of 20 motor bandits, charged with 23 murders. The trial is expected to last 18 days…

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Murder of Mrs. Clark. How the Deed Was Done. Agra

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 3

In connection with the trial of Lieut. Clark and Mrs. Fulham, Budlur, a native servant, states that four days before the murder, Lieutenant Clark…

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The Evasive Chris. "Shrieker" Outwits the Police. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

There is a good deal of mystery concerning the whereabouts of Miss Chrystabel Pankhurst, who is lately reported to have disappeared from her…

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