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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 15 of 90

Alleged Conspiracy "Miracle Men" Before the Court. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day, Andrew Bates (28), John Hinton (34), Annie Humphries (20), were remanded till February 25 on a charge of…

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Motor Car's Speed Alleged Danger to the Public. Case at Bathurst Court Adjourned

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 2

Before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday morning, Charles Henry Hall (for whom Mr. W. H. Henlen appeared), motor…

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Race Day Incident Sergeant Sheehy Prosecutes. Motorist in Court. What Is Reckless Driving?

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 6

Charles Henry Hall was at the Bathurst Summons Court, before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., proceeded against yesterday for having, on February 8,…

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Incitement to Murder. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 4

"The Turkish authorities in Pales[?] have published pamphlets urging Moslems to stone non-Moslems to death…

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Police Authority Questioning of "Suspects." a Notable Ruling

The Bathurst Times · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 3

Not only the juries but also the Judge at the recent Bathurst Quarter Sessions seemed to have doubts as to what extent the police could question…

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Orange Police Court. Riotous Behavior

Leader · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

Hamilton Hendry was presented before Mr. Marriott, P.M., yesterday on a charge of riotous behavior at Orange East on Saturday afternoon. He was…

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Chaff Stealing at Newbridge

Leader · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 1

At Blayney court on Wednesday, before Mr. E. Marriott. P.M., Christopher Hade, junior, on remand, was charged by the police with stealing…

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Gardener's Trouble Two Youths Before the Court. Fined for Melon Stealing

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 3

Two youths were before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., at Bathurst Court yesterday morning charged with stealing, on February 21, four melons valued at…

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In South Africa. Disloyal Burghers Sentenced. Capetown

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

A courtmartial has sentenced sixty-three burghers to 12 months imprisonment for not responding to the summons to fight against the Germans…

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Oberon Police Court. Thursday, February 18. (Before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 3

Sen.-Constable Dolman proceeded against Charles Gairn, for driving a motor car through the Grand Arch at Jenolan Caves at a greater speed than milles per hour. Case…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, February 22. (Before Major Bracey, J.p.) Drunks

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

Joseph Blake was charged with having been drunk in Main street on February 20s. He pleaded guilty and was fined 5s, in default 24. hours in Lithgow lock-up. The fine was paid…

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Cadging for Money. Stranger Sent to Gaol

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

Duncan McKay was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support at Lithgow on February 22. He pleaded not guilty. Sen.-constable Hunt stated that after a…

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Reported Burglary at Lithgow. Gold, Notes, and Silver Taken From Residence

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

The police are at present investigating a robbery reported to them as having taken place at a house in Inch-street occupied by six Russians. One room was occupied by…

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Not Guilly Sheep Stealing Chlarge Fails. Woodlands and Boulton Acquptted

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 4

The trial of Laurence Woodland and Waiter Thomas Bouiton on a charge of stealing two sneep, and a second count or receiving, took peace…

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Orange District Court

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

Following is a list of cases set down for hearing at the District court which begins its sittings at 10 o'clock this morning:—Richard Frogley v Edward…

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More Police Wasted at Wellington

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

On Friday last burglars entered Mr. W. Rose's residence in Warne street, and took some jewellery and Mrs. Rose's watch. Earlier in the week…

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Police Chief's Will. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

The will of the late Inspector-General of Police (Mr. E. C. Day) has been sworn at £3209…

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Motorman Before the Court

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

The hearing of the charge against Nace Dunn for driving a motor car on the wrong side of the thoroughfare was, at the police court,…

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Mining News. Yerranderie Warden's Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

Further particulars of the application by the Tonalli Silver Mining and Lead Co. at the warden's court, Yerranderie, for partial suspension of labor conditions, show,…

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Small Debts Court. (Before the P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

Lithgow Mercury Newspaper Co. v. J. R. Lohan and Co., claim for £3 [?]s 6d, advertising. There was no appearance of defendants. E. J. Taylor, for plaintiffs, deposed that the…

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