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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 21 of 98

Jewellery Theft. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 4

While Mrs. Alfred Fowler was to-day removing furniture from her home at Sans Souci to the city thieves entered the former house and…

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Desertion Soldiers Sentenced. Sixty Days' Detention. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 2

Military District Orders issued to-day state that the following members of the expeditionary forces have been tried by court-martial and sentenced:…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. From J. W. Miller's Farm, Yeoval

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 3

At the Parkes police court last week, Charles Madden was charged that on or about the 8th February, 1916, at Garrawondook…

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Seven Years for Forgery. Old Offender Sentenced. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 2

John O'Grady, charged with forgery was to-day sentenced to seven years penal servitude by Judge Docker…

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Police Appeal Bill. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat till half-past twelve this morning. The Police Appeal Bill was taken through Committee…

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Fined £15 Local Publican Open During Prohibited Hours. Charged Under War Precautions Act

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 4

Edgar Sydney Thomas Doswell, licensee of the Hotel Dudley, was charged at the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M…

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Illegal Use of Water Fines at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 3

Several prosecutions under the Country Towns Water and Sewerage Act were heard before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., at the Bathurst Police…

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Portland Police Court. Thursday, March 9. (Before C. Jennings, P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 4

Coust. Ferguson v. Androw Swirles; charged with using indecent language in Cullen street on the 24th ult. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 30s, costs 6s, or 10 days. Seven…

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Fair Rents Court

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

The Fair Rents Court opened to-day. The Attorney General said the court was unique in the experience of Australian people. It was hoped that the establishment if the…

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German Sentenced Failing to Report. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 5

Three Germans named Adolph Klein, Ludwig Klein, and Kurtz Dare were charged at the Paddington Police Court to-day, with failing to…

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Fair Rents New Court Opens. Ministers in Attendance. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 3

The Court established under the Fair Rents Act opened in No. 2 a Arbitration Court to-day. The Bench was occupied by Mr. Jameson,…

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Fair Rents Court First Sitting. the Grasping Landlord. M.l.a.'s Rent Reduced. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 2

The Court, established to deal with fair rents, was officially opened to-day, Mr. J. Jamieson, S.M., presided. Amongst those present were…

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Police Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

Frank R. Eather was summoned for stealing at South Bowenfels, on March 5, six apples valued at 9d, the property of George Alfred Pearce…

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Letter Stealing

Leader · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

George Alexander McNiece and Ernest Thos. Lindsay were charged at the Wellington police court with stealing a letter from the Wellington…

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Small Debts Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

Lithgow "Mercury " v. Alex. Knight, claim for £1 17s 8d, newspaper subscription and advertising. There was no appearance of defendant. Verdict for the amount and 69 costs…

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A Record Court. Military, Industrial, Small Debts, School, and Police Cases. Tuesday, March 14. (Before the P. M., Mr. C. Jennings.) Industrial Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

James Mercer pleaded guilty to the following charges: (1) Failing to exhibit a copy of the award; (2) not having time shoots, correctly written up in ink; (3) failing to pay…

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Melbourne Murder Further Developments Likely. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

In connection with the murder of William Haines, the police have obtained information which have an important bearing on, the crime, and…

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Court-martial. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 3

Fifteen more men were this morning charged before the Special Court-martial in connection with the recent mutiny. In the case concluded the…

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The Sinclair Case Appeal Court's Decision. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 4

Tho Appeal Court has decided that the Slingsby child is illegitimate. On February 3 of last year Mr. Justice Hargrave Deane delivered…

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Remarkable Baby Case Teddy Slingsby a Changeling Lower Court's Decision Reversed. End of Long Litigation. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 4

What is Known as the remarkable Slings by Baby Case, was concluded to-day when the Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the lower court,…

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