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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 26 of 127

Punch[?]owl Murder The Police Baffled

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 2

The unrelenting efforts of the police in the search far the murderer of Esther Porter, at Punchbowl, are still of no avail. The…

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Man Charged with Murder. the Fitzroy Shooting. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 1

James Rawlings, who cut his throat with a razor after, it is alleged, murdering a young woman named Alice Hudson, was discharged from the…

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Melbourne Tragedies Man Charged with Murder. the Fitzroy Shooting. Melbourne, Sunday

National Advocate · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 4

James Rawlings, who cut his throat with a razor after, it is alleged, murdering a young woman named Alice Hudson, was discharged from the…

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Hartley Licensing Court. Monday, March 17. (Before Major Bracey, licensing magistrate, Dr. Kirkland, and G. H. Yates, Js.P., members.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. Holdship applied for the transfer of the license of the Cosmopolitan hotel. Main street, front Frederick James Mulligan to Alfred Freidman. There were no…

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Crippled for Life. But Sent to Gaol. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 1

"In God's Holy name, give me this chance, your worship," said Violet Maud Kenna, 38, who' was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday…

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Portland Police Court. Thursday, March 18. (Before the P.M. and W. H. Coates, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 3

John Summers, who was arrested by Constables Ferguson and McClung, was charged with indecent behaviour in Williewa street on the previous night. He pleaded…

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Boxing. Smith Defeats O'donnell. Police Intervene. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 4

At the Stadium last night, in the presence of 15,000 spectators, Les. O'DonneIl met Dave Smith for the light heavyweight championship of…

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Smith Beats O'Donnell Police Stop Fight in Thirteenth. O'd0nnell's Extraordinary Pluck. One of the Best Fights Ever. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 2

The Stadium was packed last night to witness the fight between Dave Smith and Les. O'Donnoll for the light-heavyweight championship of…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

Before Mr. E. Marriott at the Police Court yesterday, Robert Rowntree was charged with being drunk in Lord's Place, and pleaded guilty…

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Attempted Burglary at the Skating Rink

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

After closing hour on Saturday evening, and before Mr. C. W. Watts, the manager, visited the Glideaway Skating Rink in Howick-street, on…

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The Bankstown Murder. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 3

No fresh developments have occurred in connection with the murder of Esther Porter at Punchbowl on March 3. The police are carrying out their inquiries…

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Conspiracy to Defraud. Bankrupts Charged. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

At the Water Police Court this morning, Francis Rowe (23) and Norman M'Leod (35) were charged with conspiracy to defraud their creditors while…

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Celestial's Strange Death Two Youths Charged. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

At the Parramatta Police Court to-day, two youths were charged with having caused the death of a Celestial on Sunday last. The Celestial was…

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Orange Licensing Court

Leader · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

Before the Orange Licensing Court consisting of Messrs E. Marriott, P.M., and E. H. Moulder, George Ernest Frape was granted a renewal of his…

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Remarkable Assault Case "Feel If He Is Dead." Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

Remarkable evidence regarding alleged assault and robbery case was given in the City Court to-day. Harry Stone, Alfred. Williams, James…

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Lady Barrister. Successful Murder Case Defence. New York

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

Miss Mulholland, a prepossessing young lady, who has just been admitted to the bar, has distinguished herself…

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Murder Case. Balmain Affair. Verdict of Manslaughter. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court to-day Charles Henry Miller (33) was charged with the murder of Thomas Tegree, at Balmain, on December 31…

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The Red Flag. Police Objection Causes Riot. Paris

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

A great orderly Syndicatalist and Serialist demonstration was held outside Paris against the three years' service proposals. Returning through…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 4

Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M., at the Orange court yesterday Cecil Bissaker was cnarged with behaving in a [?] manner, at Lytton a…

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Alleged Theft

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 2

James Manning (40), and Herbert Simmons (26) appeared at the Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. A. B. C. Burke, P.M., to answer a charge…

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