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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 19 of 98

Tho Assize Court

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

Just a word for jurymen, as Councils look after themselves. Those lovely Overcoats and new Suits, ready-to-wear, at Webb's are perfect works of…

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Lithgow Police Court Monday, March 6, 1916. (Before H. L. Meads, J.p.) Trouble in a Fish Shop

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

There was a lively few minutes in Mr. George Chivers' restaurant., about 11.30 on Saturday night, according to a story told by Sergt, Hunt. It appeared from this that the…

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Industrial Court. (Before the P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

In connection with the cases in which John Edward Dixon summoned G. and C. Hoskins, Ltd., for alleged breach of award, the plaintiff asked for an adjournment on the ground…

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

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

"Lithgow Mercury" Newspaper Co., v. F. J. Coogan. Claim for £1 19s, newspaper subscription. Verdict for the amount and 10s Dd. costs…

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On Trial Charge of Murder the Grenfell Tragedy. Interesting Evidence. Hearing Unconcluded

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 4

Charged with having feloniously murdered his father Michael Joseph McCue, at Grenfell, shortly after midnight on December 18 last, James…

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Zeppelins Big Raid on East and North-east England. Three Airships Engaged. Big Casualty List. Home Totally Destroyed. Murder in the Snow. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

The War Office announces that three Zeppelins took part in yesterday's raid over points in east and north east England…

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Sheep Stealing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 14

There has been a good deal of duffing going on amongst the flocks of the district. This undesirable class of humanity who are afraid…

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A Young Man's Downfall Sent to Gaol for Six Months. Living on Proceeds of Crime. Sordid Case. at Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 3

Walter Henry Rawson (20), describing himself as a laborer, was charged before Messrs. A. B. C. Burke, P.M., and J. J. Sullivan, J.P.,…

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Police and Magistrate Sub-inspector McKENZIE and Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Burke Suggests Other Methods

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 3

As the trial of George Peers progressed yesterday the proceedings grew more and more animated. The first danger signal came when…

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Heidelberg Murder. Mysterious Discovery

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 19

A mysterious hole found at Clayton is thought to have a connection with the murder of William Patrick Haines in a motor car at Heidelberg…

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In the Court Charge Against Ceo. Peers Alleged Assault with Claw Hammer. Committed for Trial

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 3

A case that has attracted more than ordinary interest was heard before Messers. A. B. c. Burke (P.M.) and J. J. Sullivan (J.J.) at the police Court…

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Girl in Uniform Determined to Go to Front. Police Court Case. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 4

Maud Butler, of Kurri Kurri, was charged to-day with wearing a military uniform while not being a member of the Australian defence force…

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Sensations of the Week. Death Follows an Assault

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 34

At the Invercargill Supreme Court (N.Z.), Daniel Casey was fined £10 for striking a man who called him a German. casey knocked…

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Girl in Uniform Stowaway on Troopship. Sentenced to Rising of Court. Anxious to Get to the Front. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 3

The case of Maud Butler, the 18 year-old girl from Kurri Kurri, who about two months ago was found aboard a troopship at sea and was…

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Witnesses In Court

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 2

During the hearing of the case Johnson v. Peers at the Police Court yesterday, Albert Bell, who was called as witness for the defence, was found…

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Alleged Hammer Trick. Bathurst Man Charged. Committed for Trial

National Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 5

Before Messrs. A. B. C. Burke, P.M., and J. J. Sullivan, J P., at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, George Peers (57), carter was…

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Illicit Beer Young Woman Fined £30. Did the Constable Kiss Her? Case at Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 4

At the Bathurst Police Court yesterday Louisa Allen, a young woman, was charged with having sold beer without a license. Messrs. A…

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Fire Tragedy Outbreak in Gaol. Nine Victims. El Paso

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 3

Nine victims have died to-day us result of an explosion which yesterday burned 44 prisoners in the local gaol. Others were seriously injured…

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Protest Witness Objects to Magistrate. Me. Johnson Says Mr. Sullivan Should Not Sit

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 3

The ordinary routine of Police Court procedure received two or three, severe shocks yesterday during the hearing of the case against George Peers…

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A Refractory Thief Not Given a Fair Trial. Three Years Gaol. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 3

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, before Judge Docker, Francis Gregory was charged with having, at Haberfield on January 28, broken…

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