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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 3 of 127

Man's Imaginary Loss. Friend Accused of Theft and Arrested. Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 3

An agent who gave the name of Michael M. Smith, was arrested in the city on Saturday on a charge of stealing a draft for £75, that was…

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Police Fire Upon Rioters. Rome

National Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 4

Ricting over sanitary regulations took place at Roccagorga, near Rome. The military fired upon the rioters, and killed five and wounded several…

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Charge of Murder Struck with a Meat Dish. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 2

As the result of being hit on the head with a meat dish on Thursday last by a man, Francis Gillett (64), a resident of Redfern, died at a hospital to-day…

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Agra Murder Trial Evidence by Clark. Letters of Mrs. Fulham. Agra

National Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 2

At the Agra murder trial, Lieut. Clark read a statement that he was requested to bring Mrs. Fulham from Meerut to Agra, in September, 1911,…

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A Famous Battle. Glanmire Well, Councillors Run Wild. a Disgraceful Meeting. President Threatens to Call in the Police

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 2

Men may come and men may go, but Turon Shire squabbles go on for ever. The "oldest inhabitant," whose mind is a regular emerald green where the…

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Orange Police Court

Molong Argus · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 3

At the Orange Police Court on Tuesday, Thomas Patrick Fisher proceeded against John McKeon on a charge of obtaining a promissory note by means of false pretancee…

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Charged With Murder Victim Struck with a Bottle. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

An inquest was held to-day concerning the death of James Tedree, which resulted from a fractured skull. The injuries were caused, it is alleged, by…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Wednesday, January 8. (Before the P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 3

John D. Ferris, an inspector under the Dairies Supervision Act, proceeded against Mrs. G. Wilson for selling butter, she not being registered as a dairyman. Defendant…

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Burglary at Mosman. Thieves Get £200 Worth. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 4

The residence of Mr. R. Whitely, at Mosman, was entered by thieves last night, and jewellery valued at £200 stolen…

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Charge of Murder. Sydney

Leader · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

At the inquest on the death of James Tedrea, who died at Balmain on New Year's Eve as a result of being hit on the head with a bottle, a young man…

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The Fitzroy Murder. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

With reference to the murder at Fitzroy, a boy named Arthur Eaves, residing in Greenwood, aged 14, told the police that he was walking in the…

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Charge of Murder. Young Man Committed. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 3

The inquest touching the death of James Tedree, who died at Balmain on New Year's Eve as a result of being hit on the head with a bottle, was…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, January 9. (Before T. W. Cohen and G. H. Yates, Js.P.) Prohibitions Granted

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 4

Prohibition orders for twelve months were ordered to issue in respect of David Williams and James Lee…

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The Fitzroy Murder No Clue to the Perpetrator. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

The community is in a state of indignation and alarm over the murder of Mr. Arthur Trotter, at Fitzroy, on Thursday night. It is considered…

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Fitzroy Murder. No Fresh Developments. a Boy and His Cap. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

The superintendent of police stated to-day that there was absolutely nothing Fresh to report in connection with the Fitzroy murder. It is believed…

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Cotton Corner. U.S. Court's Important Decision. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 4

The Supreme Court of the United States has laid down the far-reaching principle that corners in commodities such as clothing and food are…

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The Waverley Sensati0n. Adams Before the Court. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

Frederick Adams was before the Police Court to-day on a charge of shooting, with intent to murder, at Mrs. Lambert at Waverley. :…

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Swallowed Match-head Solution. Girl Before the Court. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 3

A girl, aged 21, was brought before the Court today charged with attempting suicide at Redfern by swallowing a Solution of match-heads…

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Youthful Bicycle Theft Sent to Gaol for a Month

National Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 2

A youth named Jack Plummer appears to have [?]penchant for stealing bicycles. Yesterday, at the Bathurst Police Court, before Mr. Jennings…

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Supplying Liquor to Inebriates Cases at Police Court

National Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 7

At the Bathurst police court yesterday, before Mr. C. Jennings, Peter Whalan, laborer, was proceeded against by Constable Rhall, for…

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