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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 16 of 114

Youthful Desperadoes "The Nimble Nine." Sing Rag on Way to Gaol. Port Pirie (S.a.)

National Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 1

The exploits of the "Nimble Nine Gang" were related at the police court to-day, when eight members of that youthful organisation of outlaws…

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Stealing and Shooting. Police Court Sequel. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

At the Police Court to-day, John Ellis was charged with robbing. Pearl Clarence of a bag, gold watch, and purse, containing. 5/8½, at Woolloomooloo last…

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Bathurst Gaol

The Bathurst Times · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

The Minister for Justice, Mr. Hall, stated in Sydney yesterday that it was a fact that the prisoner who recently assaulted Warder Mack had been…

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From Gaol to High School

Leader · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

Darlinghurst Gaol, the scene of many hangings and floggings, is to be converted into a High 'School. Mr. Hall, Attorney-General, and Minister…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Wednesday February 11. (Before the P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 3

Inspector Eilbeck proceeded against Henrietta Coventry for carrying water while carrying milk for sale at Wallerwang on 15th January last. Plea guilty. Fined 40s…

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Woman Charged with Manslaughter. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, Elizabeth Thompson, on remain charged with the manslaughter [?] husband-Alfred Thompson, at [?]…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, February 12. (Before T. W. Cohen, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

Tom Dickenson Smith was charged with having been drunk in Main-street on the previous day. A fine of 5s, or in default of payment an hour in the lock-up, was imposed…

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Stealing a Black Dog an "Omen of Good Luck."

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 3

At the Capertee Police Court, Gerald Austin Keys and John Smith were charged with stealing a dog, valued at £1, the property of William A. J…

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"Inaccurate" the Bathurst Gaol Sensation. Mr. Hall Explains. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. Hall, Minister for Justice, to-day referred to the report of the disturbance at the Bathurst Gaol. The information, he said, was correct in…

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Threat to Murder a Wife Young Husband's Violent Behavior. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 1

Some exciting incidents in connection with a domestic disturbance which occurred at West Melbourne on Monday, and a series of murderous threats…

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Domain Sensation Accused Before the Court. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 3

The sequel to the shooting occurrence in the Sydney Domain last night, when two young men were wounded by revolver shots, took place…

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Burraga Warden's Court. Tuesday, February 10. (Before Mr. Warden A. B. C, Bur[?]e.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

Inquiry into assessment of rent and compensation, etc., re P.L.L. Application. 13, Burrnga, and M.P. Application, 25, Burrnga, by the Lloyd Copper Co., Ltd.,…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 5

Wm. Dawson, charged with being drunk, had not been previously convicted for over two years, was fined by Mr. Leary, J.P., yesterday, 5/, in…

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Well-known Sculler in Court. Charged with Wife Desertion. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 1

Albert Edward Haydon, who is well-known in professional sculling circles, figured in a case at the Balmain Police Court. He was charged with…

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The Gaol Stabbing Affray

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 4

It is understood that four additional prisoners will be called upon to rive evidence at the trial of a life sentence prisoner charged in connection with…

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Chidley Again Sentenced Sydney

Leader · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 6

At the central court to-day Chidley, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment for having indecent publications in the hut in which he lived…

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Acquitted of Murder. Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 6

Frederick O'Healy, station owner at Cooma, was acquitted to-day of the murder of a man named Murch at Donnybrook…

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Chidley Before the Court. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 4

William James Chidley appeared at the Central Summons Court to-day, to show cause why certain articles in Crown-street Redfern should not be…

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Orange Police Court

Leader · Monday 16 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. Marriott, P.M., had before him at the local court, on Saturday morning, Emma Jane Donnelly (26), and El a May Burns (31), who were…

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Journalist in Gaol. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 16 February 1914 · page 1

Mr. Justice Horridge has refused the application for the release of Mr. Frank Harris, managing-editor of the London weekly paper "Society," who was…

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