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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 17 of 90

Industrial Court Cases

Molong Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

Douglas Tilbrock was cbarged with two offencss under the Industrial Act, viz, failing to pay L. Hayes, the minimum rate of overtime wages…

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Orange District Court

Leader · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

At this court yesterday, bfore Judge Scholes, the case of Richard Frogley v Edward Slater wan continued. This was a claim for…

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Murder Charge. Verdict of Justification, Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 2

At the Water Court to-day Joseph dc Rapole (44) was charged with shooting Frank Pratto with intent to murder. Both men are Sardinians…

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Cudal Court of Petty Sessions

Molong Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 3

On the 19th inst., at Cu[?], before Mr Marriott, P.M, the case Burt v. Bing, a summons for assault and also for throats, was mentioned. Me…

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Cold-blooded Murder Sydney Ex-resident's Death. German Officer's Crime. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

Particulars of tho treacherous shooting of M. Charles Deschars, who was well-known in Sydney, where he acted as Sub-Consol for France, under M…

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Licensing Court. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr Marriott and J. Fletcher, Licensing Magistrates.)

Molong Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

Jas. Carberry applied for a renowhl of the license of the Royal Hotel, Manildra, there being do police objections the renewal wan granted. Annual rental £156,…

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Bathurstians at Law Full Court Case. Trouble Over Motor Car. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 3

The Full Court delivered reserved judgment to-day in the action of the Amalgamated Hill End Co., Ltd., against, James, William, Eugene and…

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Alleged Breach of Contract Claim for £250. Orange District Court Case. Orange

National Advocate · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 3

In the District Court to-day Judgment was reserved in the case of Stewart McKenize v Dalton Bros., in which £250 was claimed for alleged breach…

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Navy Losses Should There Be Court-martials? Debate in the Lords. London

National Advocate · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 2

Lord Selborne, addressing the House of Lords, affirming the expediency of maintaining courtmartials in the best interests of the navy and public, said…

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Wheat Acquisition Act Invalid. According to Inter-state Commission. Appeal to High Court to Be Made

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 6

By a majority of two to one the inter-State Commission has decided Mint the N.S. Wales Wheat Acquisition Act is invalid and the injunction asked by the Commonwealth…

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Cudal Police Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 17

Last week before Mr. Ma[?]iott (P.M.) the cases of Burt v. Bing, being summonses for assault and threats, were mentioned. Mr. Mack, of…

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Reported Burglary at Lithgow

Leader · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 5

The police are at present investigating a robbery reported to them as having taken place in a house in Inch street, Lithgow, occupied by six…

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Licensing Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 5

Before Mr. Marriott, P M and Mr. Fletcher, J P, on Wednesday, renewals of the following licenses were granted:—J. D. Carberry, Royal…

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New Police Uniform. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 2

Mr. Cann has sanctioned the manufacture of a number of new uniforms for troopers in the backblocks consisting of light cotton khaki jumpers and…

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Industrial Court. Non-Payment of Overtime

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 8

In the Industrial Court on Wednesday, before Mr Marriott (P M) D G Tilbrook was charged with filing to pay Laurence Hayes extra wages for…

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Alleged Bag Stealing

National Advocate · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

Michael George Nolan (42), painter, was charted at the Bathurst Police Court on Saturday, with having stolen 24 bags, the property of…

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Police Court Scene an Abusive Prisoner. Undesirables From Melbourne. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 4

There was an extraordinary scene at the Water Police Court yesterday morning, in a case when two well-dressed youths, named Herbert Sweeny…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Thursday, February 25. (Before Thomas Sorrell, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 3

Mary Blake, arrested by Constable MeGillycuddy for having been found drunk in Main-street, Wallerawang, pleaded guilty and was fined 2s 6d or the rising of the court…

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Wife Charged with Manslaughter. Farmer's Death. Launceston

The Bathurst Times · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 1

Early yesterday morning John Smith, 59, farmer, at Bishopbourne township, about 17 miles from Launceston, was shot dead. His wife, Alice Mary, who…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, February 20. (Before E. P. Richards and A. E. Roper, Js.P.) Prohibition Order Wanted

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

Janet Scbulstad was charged with having been drunk in Main-street on February 25. Plea guilty. Fined 1s, or the rising. The same defendant also applied for a…

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