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

Courts & crime, 1917

1,598 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 80

Farmer and Store Keeper. Interesting Sidelights in a Court Case

Leader · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

At the District Court in Orange, on Wednesday and yesterday, a case presenting some unusual features came on for hearing. Norman Lentz,…

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A Walter In court

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

A smartly dressed and well groom ed man of 34 years, named George Thomas and described as a waiter appeared before Mr. C. Jennings…

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Blackheath. Neate Bros. Burglary

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

No clue has as yet been discovered leading to the apprehension of the culprit who effected an entrance into the store known as Neate Bros., last Monday evening. By the…

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“Piralical Murder.” London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

The Scandinavian Seamen’s Union has issued a manifesto against Germany’s submarine depredations as being the “piratical murder of innocent seamen.”…

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Wardon's Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

At the Wardens Court, at Mudgee, on Friday last before Mr. M.J. MeMabon, was granted authority to…

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Port and Police Court. Thursday, February 8. Before the P.M. (Mr. C. Jennings)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 3

James MeKenna was charged with assaulting William Wakeman at Portland on the 29th January, thereby occasioning, actual bodily harm. After hearing the evidence of…

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Charge of Assault. Fracas at Pipeclay. Conviction and Fine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 1

At the Mudgee Police Court on Friday, Mr. M. J. M Mahon, charged Luke Jones, a neighbor,…

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Police Raid at Forest Reefs

Leader · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 1

The Balyney paper says: A raid was made by the Millthorpe police at an hotel at Forest Reefs last Sunda night and as a result it is stated…

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Missing Furs Laborer Charged Theft of £1000 Worth. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 1

Henry Claude Jones (27), a wharf laborer, was charged at the Water Police Court to-day with stealing Arctic furs to the value of £1000, the…

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Betrayed the Army Roumanian General Sentenced. Chance of Smashing Mackensen. Deliberate Disobedience. Paris

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

The Romanian General named Socecu has been condemned by court-martial to live years' penal servitude and degradation for betraying the…

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New District Court Judge. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. A. R. J. Watt has been appointed temporary District Court Judge. He is to go to Mudgee for his first cases…

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Big Burglary. a Neat Hual. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

A sensational burglary occurred last night at the Pier Hotel, Gleneld, when the thief secured a haul of £200 in cash and £179 in open and…

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Western News Blayney and District Personal. the Nurse's Ring. Sequel in the Police Court

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 1

Nurse Johns of Blayney cottage Hospital, recently lost a dress ring while driving along the Newbridge road. A search was made for it, but…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, February 13. (Before Mr. C. Jennings, P.m.) Drink and Resistance

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Arthur McNamara pleaded guilty to having been found drunk in Main-street, and was fined 5s or three hours' imprisonment. McNamara pleaded not guilty to a charge…

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Orange Court. Tuesday, February 13. Bondsmen Withdraw

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 4

Indward Murphy, who was committed for trial at Dubbo on the 23rd instant, and a[?]tted to ball on the sureties of H. W. Larance junr, and…

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Action Against a Union Meat Employees Charged. Instigating a Strike. Heavy Penalties Provided. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 3

In the Industrial Court to-day, Mr. Justice Heydon was engaged with the hearing of summonses against the Australian Meat Employees' Union…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Bracey's, Ltd., v. B. Holton. Verdict for amount claimed, 4s 10d, with 5s costs. Lithgow "Mercury" v. L. F. Wilcox. Verdict for amount claimed, 12s 3d, with 5s 9d…

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Sunny Corner. Mining Warden' S Court. Another Find at Dark Corner

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. F. S. Mance, Mining Warden, presided at the Warden's court held here this (Tuesday) morning. Fourteen applications for authority to enter on blocks in the vicinity of…

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Alleged Assault on Chinese

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 2

Richard Grinham (24), mechanic, and Eric Robinson (17), dentist, appeared before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., at the Bathurst Police. Court…

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Re-arres[?]ed at Bathurst Gaol

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 2

James Smith, a dealer, aged 53, was arrested by Constable Rhall yesterday morning when he was liberated from the Bathurst gaol, where he had served…

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