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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 23 of 127

"To Save Mother" the Shell Harbor Tragedy. Girl Charged with Murder. Pathetic Domestic Story. Kiama

National Advocate · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 3

At the local Courthouse, before the district coroner (Mr. C. W. Craig), the adjourned inquiry into the death of Walter Siely, who met his death…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, March 6, (Before T. AV. Cohen, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 4

Charles Grieves was charged with having been drunk in Main-street, Lithgow, the previous night. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s, or the rising…

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LANGFORD V. McINTOSH. Court's Decision. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

In the action Langford v. McIntosh for £1272 for breach of contract, the Full Court to-day decided that inasmuch as Langford had not completed the…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 5

Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M., at the Orange Court yesterday, Richard Bertie Reynolds, charged with drunkenness on the 6th instant, pleaded guilty,…

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An Imposter Sentenced

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 16

At Ashfield police court last week William Campbell was charged with obtaining a sum of 10s from Mrs. Evans, of Haberfield, by falsely…

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Bathurst Police Court Lorry Driver Fined. Misappropriation of Railway Ropes

National Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 3

At the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., Inspector Kirkham proceeded against Albert Lowe, on an information…

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Remarkable Theft. £481 Stolen. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 2

A cheque for £481 sent from Warrigal to Melbourne by a Mr. Cropley, has been stolen. Cropley sent his pass-book to…

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Telegrams. the Punchbowl Murder. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 6

A man has been detained at Balmain in connection with the Bankstown murder…

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Bankstown Murder. Suspect Arrested. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 2

A man has been detained at on suspicion in connection with Bankstown murder…

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Small Debts Court

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 2

At the Bathurst Small Debts Court yesterday, a verdict of £2/3/, and £1 costs, was given against Messrs. E. costs, was given against G. Smith, for…

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The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser Saturday, March 8, 1913. The Maniidra Police Station

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 1

Considering that £1500 was placed on the estimates and made available for building them, when the present Governmnt took office, the police…

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The Police

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 7

The members of the police in charge of Sub-inspector Rank. The following were present during the Show:—Senior-constable…

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Gruesome Discovery. Supposed Murder. Perth

The Bathurst Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 4

A man's body was found in the mangroves at Broome. He is believed to have been dead for two months. There was a wound in the side of his face…

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Suffrage[?]es Sentenced Incendiary Gets 18 Months. the Kew Garden Outrage London

National Advocate · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 3

Joyce Locke, one of the two women arrested for having set fire to the refreshment pavilion in the Kew Botanical Gardens, was placed upon her trial…

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"A Silly Lie." High Court Appointment Criticised. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 3

It is rumored that a number of bar-risters in Sydney and Melbourne intend organising a series of public meetings to protest against the elevation of Mr…

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A Pair Op Winkers. Case at Bathurst Police Court

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

In the Summons Division of the Bathurst Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. Jennings, P.M., William Hutchinson was charged with having,…

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Suicide in Gaol. Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

Mrs. Vera Kim Cook, the wife of a Chinese storekeeper at Bendigo, banged herself in Bpndigo gaol on Friday morning. Mrs. Cook was…

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Orange Police Court. Monday, March 10. (Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M.)

Leader · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 4

Richard B. Reynolds, on remand, was charged with drunkenness, assault and larceny of 1/. Mr. Lane appeared to defend him…

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The Bankstown Murder. Substantial Reward Offered Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

The police are offering £250 reward for the apprehension of the perpetrator of the Banks-town murder…

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Sentenced to Death Dr. Clark and Mrs. Fulham. Latter's Sentence Commuted. Allahabad

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

Dr. Clark and Mrs. Fulham to-day pleaded guilty to abetting the murder of Clark's wife. Both were sentenced to death…

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