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

Courts & crime, 1915

1,793 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 90

Applause in Court

Leader · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 4

On Tuesday, in the Bathurst Appeal Court, Judge Scholes had an opportunity of telling the public why applause, laughter, etc, were not…

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A Bench Division. Scene in Parkes Police Court. Dispute About Rabbit Case Fines. Parkes

Leader · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 2

A notable scene occurred in the Parkes police court this morning, when a number of defendants answered summonses for the non destruction…

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Rabbit Pest Prosecutions at Parkes Magistrate Leaves the Bench. Parkes

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 2

At the Police Court this morning, a number of defendants were proceeded against on charges of non-destruction. or rabbits. Mr. J. P. Lynch,…

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A Cabby's Money. Passengers on Trial Charge of Stealing. Strong Nips of Whisky

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 4

Daniel Simpson, [?]rederick Tallie, and Ivy Tallie stood their trial before Judge Scholes and a jury at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday on a…

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MISSING £2000 of Notes Ex-public Servant Charged. Interesting Evidence. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 2

In the City Court to-day, Solly Burnhill, lately employed by the Federal Government in the Pensions Office, and formerly in the notes branch of the…

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£2000 In Bank Notes Alleged Theft From Federal Treasury. Accused on Trial. Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 5

The hearing of the case arising out of the loss of £2,000 worth of Commonwealth Bank notes consigned from the Federal Treasury to Forth, was…

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Magistrate Leaves Bench. Difference with Colleagues. Honorary Magistrates and Counsel. Some Straight Talk. Parkes

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 3

A scene occurred in the Parkes Police Court this morning, when a number of defendants answered summonses for alleged non-destruction of rabbits. On…

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Capertee Warden's Court. (Before W.S. Arnott. P.M.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 23

The British Australian Oil Company, Ltd., made application for suspension for six months of the labor conditions on mining leases No[?]…

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Prisoners Sentenced. Theft From the Person. Conditional Sentence of 12 Months. Horse Stealing and Larceny. Immigrant Receives 12 MONTHS

National Advocate · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 3

The sentences on prisoners, convicted during the sittings were passed by Judge Scholes at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday afternoon…

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Scene in Parkes Police Court. Parkes

Molong Argus · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 4

A notable scene occurred in the Parker police court this morning, when a number of defendants answered summonses for the non destruction of…

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House Stealing at Burraga

Leader · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 1

At the Burraga police court last week, before Mr. A. B. C. Burke, P.M., John Igann 22 years of ago, an immigrant, was charged with having…

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Stealing Commonwealth Notes. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 3

At the city court Folly Burbill, a clerk in the Pensions branch of the Commonwealth service, was committed for trial on a charge of stealing…

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The 'Busman's Ride. Case at Bathurst Sessions. Simpson and Tally Go to Gaol

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 4

Daniel Simpson, Frederick Tally, and Ivy Tally stood their trial before Judge Scholes and a jury at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on Wednesday, on a charge, that on November…

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The Ready Navy. Our Absolute Supremacy. Vengeance on Piracy and Murder

Molong Argus · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 3

Mr Churchill in the Commons declared, at the beginning of the war the British navy was just as well prepared as the German army. Since Parlia…

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Cheers Not Wanted in Court. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 4

The announcement by Judge Scholes, sitting in the Appeal Court, that the magistrate's conviction in an hotel ease was to be quashed evoked applause from some of those in the…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing

Leader · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 6

Ph[?]p Bright, 43, described as a dea[?]r, waaas charged at the Orange Court yesterday (before Mr. Leary, J.P.), with stealing 49 sheep, valued…

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Signals in Court

Leader · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 6

In a case in the quarter sessions on Thursday afternoon, in Sydney, Mr. [?]tosh, who represented the accused, asked Judge Backhouse if he had…

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The "Grab" and the Police

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 7

In the Assembly last week, Mr. J C. L. F[?]zpatrick said; I desire to ask the Colonial Secretary if it is intended to make any special payment to the…

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Comptroller for Charged Firm. Traging with the Enemy. Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 6

The High Court of Australia concluded the hearing of the application by the Crown for the appointment of a Comptroller for the him of Alexander…

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British Bayonets at Work a Well-timed Assault a Handy Shovel. London

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 4

The official eye-witness states that during the brickfields bombardment on February 12, the Germans refugeed in dugouts. Our assault was so well…

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