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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1914

2,268 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 114

The Liverpool Murder Sumner's Coolness. London

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 4

At the trial in connection with the murder of Miss Bradfield, Summers was cool and alert. In his cross-examination, he displayed a marked…

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Not Guilty of Murder. New Zealand

Leader · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 3

Patrick Hassctt, was found not. guilty to-day of attempting to murder Chief Commissioner Cullen during a recent strike riot. He was found…

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"Makes White Ants." Cadet Convulses Court. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 4

The court at Balmain was convulsed to-day by the replies of a youth, Frederick Burgess, military cadet, who was charged by Area-officer…

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Military Prosecutions. to Be Heard at Industrial Court. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 1

The military authorities have made arrangements whereby the prosecution of all trainees resident within the metropolitan police district will, after…

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An Awful Tragedy. Husband Charged with Murder. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 5

At the Coroner's Court to-day an in quest was held on the death of Elizabeth Mullan, who was murdered on January 28. Witnesses stated that the…

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Sentenced to Death the Liverpool Murder. Sumner Remains Unmoved. London

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 5

The jury, after an hour's absence, found Sumner, whose real name is George Ball, guilty of the murder of Miss Bradfield. Elsoft was convicted…

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"Good-bye Kiddies" Father Charged with Murder. Committed for Trial. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 6

An inquiry was opened at the Coroner's Court to-day, concerning the death of Mrs. Mullan (31), which occurred in the 'Sydney Hospital last…

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Railway Carriage Murder. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 1

John Starchfield, the newsvendor who stands charged with the murder of his seven-year-old son, who was found strangled under the seat of a railway…

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The Liverpool Murder Accused Men Sente[?]. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 2

The trial of Ball, alis [?] Eltoft was concluded yesterday jury found Ball guilty of the [?] Miss Bradfield at Liverpool [?]…

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The Cheque Theft Two Accused Committed. How the Robbery Was Committed. Confession by Pratley

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 4

Thre charges against Lancelot Pratley (19) and james Gorman (54), laborer, in connection with the theft and subsequent cashing of a cheque…

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Betting at Randwick "Rendezvous for Spielers." Alleged Counterfeit Coins. Three Men Charged. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 5

Three men, Thomas Drury, Michael Duck, and Patrick Burke, appeared in the dock at the Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions to-day, before Judge…

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Stolen Cheques. Over £20 Involved. Pratley Before the Court. Youth Committed for Trial with Gorman

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 6

The case of the missing cheque for £20/19/, the property of Randolph Adlam, auctioneer, came before the Police Court yesterday, when Lancelot Pratley…

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Strangled Boy. Father Charged with Murder. London

The Bathurst Times · Sunday 8 February 1914 · page 2

Giving evidence at the trial of John Starchfield, charged with the murder of his seven-year-old son, who was found strangled in a railway carriage at…

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Wolverhampton Murder. Still a Mystery. London

The Bathurst Times · Sunday 8 February 1914 · page 2

The dragging operations yesterday in the shaft pit near which Mr. Kent Reeks Was found murdered did not result in the discovery of anything that…

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The Murder of Thos Reeks

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 2

The Police are inclined to attribute the murder of Thomas Rceks, Sydney, to a gang of international sharpers…

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The Tube Murder Starchfield on Trial. London

National Advocate · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 3

The hearing of the case in which John Starchfield is charged with the murder of his son, whose body was found in a railway carriage at…

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Betting Shops Crusade by the Police. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 2

It is an open secret that an enormous amount of betting is carried on by persons unable to attend the racecourses…

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Baby Farming Woman Sent to Gaol. "Dealt with Them Like Goods and Chattels." Newcastle

National Advocate · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 1

In sentencing Sarah Naylor, or Williams, to mine months' imprisonment, on a charge of treating infants in a manner likely to injure their…

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Big Court Days. Three Cases for Hearing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 3

Three cases are set down for the Mudgee Quarter Sessions to-morrow. They are Margaret Sharrock, alleged improper use of public monies;…

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Another Burglary. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 3

Burglars entered Walsh Bros. brass foundry Kent-street, last night. They attempted to get through a brick wall, and only gave up the task after…

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