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

Courts & crime, 1916

1,952 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 98

At the Court

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 2

Things were quiet in the Police Court yesterday, the whole of the business occupying the attention of Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., being adjusted within a…

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Humor in the Coroner's Court

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 4

There were some amusing interludes the other day at Bothnal Green Coroner's Court. "Mr. Chairman, ladies, and gentlemen," was the manner in…

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Saved the Constable's Life Woman's Pluck Recognised. Presentation by the Police. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 6

An interesting presentation was made at the Regent-street Police Station this afternoon, when Inspector Pranston, supported by Sergt. Keating…

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Stealing From the Camp. Young Man Fined

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

A young man, whoso full name was Hilton Claude Stanley Jubilee Peers, was charged with having stolen a coat valued at 10s, the property of a soldier in the Lithgow depot;…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, December 31. (Before C. J, Coghlan, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

Alexander Fraser, charged oh remand, with having insufficient lawful moans of support, was sentenced to seven days' hard labor in the lock-up. The doctor's certificate stated…

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Assaults Becoming Unbearable. a Magistrate's Remarks. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 6

"These assaults on the police, and the annoyance as a result of isor[?]lerly behaviour, are getting unbearable," said Mr. King, the magistrate…

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Soldier Charged with Shooting. Surry Hills Incident. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

Edward Green, 19, who was dressed in khaki, was charged at the Central Police Court this morning with shooting at Henry Wallington with intent the…

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Soldiers and Police. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 5

"These assaults on the police, and the annoyances as the result of disorderly behaviour, are getting unbearable," said Mr. Kins, the magistrate,…

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Oberon Police Court. Thursday, December 30. (Before Messrs. M. J. Looby and J. Doust, Js.P.) Committal Case. Alleged Forgery

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

Albert William Boyd, a member of the military forces, under arrest, was charged with forging a cheque for [?]5 10s, purporting to be signed by George Boyd, and uttering…

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Persia Sunk More Murder on High Seas. Most of Passengers and Crew Drowned. London

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

The Peninsula Co's steamer Persia, bound for Bomlbay, was sunk on Thursday. Most of the passengers and crow were drowned. There were…

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Saved by Wallet Police Officer Shot in Riot. Charge Against Soldier. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 6

At the Central Police Court yesterday morning, Alfred Henry Burnett, 33, who was wearing a military uniform, was charged with having, at…

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Shots in the Street Police Officer Hurt in Riot. Charge Against Soldier. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 1

At the Central Police Court this morning Alfred Henry Burnett, 33, who was wearing a military uniform, was charged with having at Sydney on Jan…

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Bathurst Police Court OVER 1000 Cases in 12 Months. Interesting Figures for the Year

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

Interesting figures made available at the Bathurst C.P.S. Office yesterday show that during 1915, 1013 cases were beard before the Bathurst Police…

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Police Court Local Figures for 1915. 1013 Cases for the Year. Small Increase Over 1914

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 4

Mr. A. G. Chiplin, the Bathurst C.P.S., has courteously supplied a tabulated statement of the transactions at the Police Court during 1915, together…

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A Costly Joint Soldier and Leg of Mutton. Fined £10 for Theft. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 4

On the last day of the old year Sergeant H. H. Mathedon, of the Military Police, saw Corporal Bedeglass, of the Army Service Corps, go into…

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A Year's Fines at Bathurst Court. How the Money Goes

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

About £500 was raised ia fines a the Bathurst Police Court during 1913 despite the Commonwealth War Loan being on the market and the alleged…

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At the Court

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

A quiet sitting was recorded at the Police Court yesterday morning, when three minor offenders were dealt with by Mr. A. G. Chiplin and Mr. D. F. W…

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Lithgow Police Court. Saturday, January 1, 1916. (Before C. J. Cog[?]lan, J.p.) Drunk

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

John Gray was charged with having been found drunk in Bank- street on January 1. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s or the rising…

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Police of Wheat 5S 3½d Per Bushel. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

The price of wheat for the first fortnight in January has been fixed at 5s 3½d per bushel!, free on board, Sydney…

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Small Debt's Court. Tuesday, January 4. (Before the P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

Stephen Hobbs v. A. Ingold. Claim for £6 7s. Defendant asked for an adjournment until next Tuesday, as he was unable to get a solicitor owing to the Xmas holidays…

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