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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 29 of 127

Orange Police Court. Youth Charged with Stealing

Leader · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 4

At the local court yesterday morning, befory Mr. Leary, J.P. a youth, named Philip Murphy, whose age was given as 16 last October, was…

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Alleged Indecent Assault

National Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

At the Bathurst Children Court yesterday, an old man was committed for trial on a charge of indecently assaulting a little girl…

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Five Years' Gaol. Youthful Criminal. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 4

At the Criminal Court to-day Norman Cable, a youth, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for assaulting and grievously injuring a man named…

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Convicted of Murder. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

At the Criminal Court this morning Frederick Adams was placed on trial on a charge of shooting with intent to murder Lilian Lambert, at…

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Stolen Dead Wool. Rabbit Trappers Sentenced. the Stoney Creek Case

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

Numerous complaints have lately been received by the police regarding the prevalence of thefts of dead wool in the Bathurst district…

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Shot in the Back. Was It Murder? Perth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 13

A man named Sylvester was committed for trial at Perth on a charge of the murder of his mate, Watterson…

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Telegrams. High Court Appointments. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. Justice Street and Mr. Adrian Knox. K.C., are mentioned as the likeliest for the vacancy on the High Court Bench, caused by Mr. Justice…

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Perjury. Ex-police Official Gaoled. New York

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

John Hartigan, formerly of the New York, police, has been sentenced to 2½ years' imprisonment for perjury committed during the recent investigation…

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No Breakfast. Camp Court Martial. Hobart

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 4

A district court martial was held at the Ross military camp to try a corporal, two bombardiers, and one acting-bombardier for various alleged breaches…

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Justice Duffy. High Court Felicitations. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 4

A large and distinguished gathering of lawyers and judges was present in the High Court to-day, when Justice Duffy took his seat on the Bench for the…

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The High Court. Probable Vacancy Fillers. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 4

The names of Justices Street and Gordon were mentioned as likely candidates for the filling of the Vacancy on the High Court Bench caused by the…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

At the Orange police court yesterday, before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M., Philip Murphy, on remand was charged with stealing two watches,…

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Licensing Court. Wednesday. Welcoming a New Magistrate

Molong Argus · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

Before the business of the Court was proceeded with, Mr. P. F. A. Kinna, on behalf of the legal profession, welcomed Mr. Fletcher to his seat on the Licensing Bench. He…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Marriott, P.m.) Language

Molong Argus · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

Police v. Henry Mason-Wells, using indecent language Mr. Kinna appeared for defendant, who pleaded guilty…

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Theft of Dead Wool. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 6

Numerous complaints have lately been received by the police regarding the prevalence of thefts of dead wool[?] in the Bathurst district. A few weeks back Constable…

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Early Morning Fracas. Five Revolver Shots. Police Court Sequel. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

At the Paddington Police Court this morning, Michael Hennessy (33) was charged with assaulting Alice Short. The woman stated that she was…

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The Leichhardt Tragedy. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

An inquest was held to-day concerning the sensational death of Frederick Stanley Gordon at Leichhardt on 17th instant. Annie Sophia Gordon, sister-in-law of the…

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The Risks of "Poker" a Queenslander's Losses. Young Englishman Charged. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

At the Water Police Court to-day, Thomas Kavanagh, a smartly-dressed young Englishman, was remanded on a charge of conspiring with two men…

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A Fatal Blow. Charge of Murder. William Cranston Discharged. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

In the Criminal Court this morning, William Cranston was charged with feloniously slaying James Murphy outside a cafe in Flinders-street on…

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Investment on the Totalisator. Court Has No Jurisdiction

Leader · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

There are some disputes which the court has no jurisdiction to hear, especially those relating to gaming wagers…

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