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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 5 of 127

Extraordinary Theory. the Melbourne Murder. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 3

Superintendent Gleeson,. chief of detectives, stated last night that, though they were yet in the dark as far as definite action was concerned, the…

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Hit Over Head with Dish. Youth Charged with Manslaughter. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 4

At the inquest to-day touching the death of Francis Gillett, who died as the result of being hit over the head with a China dish, a verdict of…

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Alleged Attempt to Murder. Young Man Committed. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 4

At the Paddington Police Court today Thomas Higham (27) was committed for trial for shooting at his fiancee, Mabel Boothby, in Centennial Park,…

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Agra Murder Trial Clarke's Denial. Fresh Charges Framed. Agra

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

In connection with the Agra murder trial (reported on another page), the police identified a seventh accused named Mohon, who has not yet been…

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Sun-bathers Before the Court. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 3

The century mark was again reached today. Sharks prevented bathers staying long in the water, with the result that the sea-siders disported…

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Agra Murder Trial Kathleen Fulham's Evidence. Her Mother in Denial. Agra

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 3

At the Agra murder trial, Mrs. Fulham contradicted her daughter Kathleen's evidence. Clarke explained his movements on…

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New Year's Eve Tragedy How James Tedree Was Killed. Verdict of Wilful Murder. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

The tragedy at Balmain at midnight on New Year's Eve had its sequel in the Ciey Coroner's Court yesterday, when Mr. M'Kensey held an inquest…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 1

At the Orange police court yesterday, before Messrs W. Tanner, H. Hendon and W. J. Wood, Js.P., G. F. Sweeting proceeded against Albert…

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Alleged Assault on a Child

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 1

It was reported to the police on Saturday night that a little girl, aged six years, was enticed into the lane between Death's butcher shop and the…

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Portland Police Court. Monday, January 13. (Before W. H. Coales, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 3

Joseph Blake was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Cullen-street on Saturday night. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s or 3 days. Further charged…

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The Muswellbrook Murder. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

It is now stated that John Field, the dairyman of Everton near Muswelbrook, was not shot by his son, but by a stranger, who fired from a…

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Torturing a Pony. Groom Charged. Tamworth

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 3

Clarence Galbraith, a groom, was today committed for trial on a charge of torturing the pony stallion Sylock by administering strychnine…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, January 14. (Before the P.m.) Second-hand Dealer's License

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

A second-hand dealer's license was granted to Woolf Carp, RIOTOUS BEHAVIOR. Charles. Frederick William Pfeiffer was…

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Industrial Court at Lithgow. Tuesday, January 14. (Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate, Mr. G. C. Addison.) Local Tailor Heavily Fined

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

David Victor Madell was summoned for not keeping proper time and pay sheets as Required in the tailoring industry. Mr. Tartakover appeared for the defendant,…

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Fitzroy Murder. Arrest Made. Another Expected. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

Several detectives visited a house in Lonsdale-street to-day, and arrested Harold Thompson (34), on suspicion in connection with the Fitzroy murder…

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The Fitzroy Murder. an Arrest Made. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

Several detectives visited a house in Londsdale street to-day and arrest, ed Harold Thomson, 34, on suspicion of being connected with the Fltzroy…

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Fitzroy Murder Thomson Denies the Charge. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

When charged, Thomson, who was arrested in connection with the Fitzroy murder, denied the accusation. He states that he was in bed some time…

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The Fitzroy Murder an Arrest Made. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 3

Several detectives visited a house at Dyer's Lane, off Lonsdale-street, to-day, and found Harold Thomson (34), a laborer, and a native of South…

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Trouble at Council Meeting. Police Restore Order

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

Nuctions occurred at Enfield Council meeting last night after a heated debate on the question of raising salaries. One alderman call the others thieves and…

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Verdict of Murder the Companhurst Tragedy. Lindsay Committed for Trial. Grafton

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

The inquest concerning the death of Mrs. Lloyd, which occurred at Copmanhurst yesterday, was held to-day. The police evidence stated that…

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