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

Courts & crime, 1918

1,381 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 70

Was It Murder? Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 5

The child who was rescued from the water at Maroubra Bay died in the hospital to-day. The first theory of an accident has been abandoned,…

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Stealing at Butheroo

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 11

William Bowen, arrested by Sergeant Tracey, of Mundooran, for stealing from Mr. L. J. Winter's place at Butheroo, was found gulity…

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The Demolition of the Gaol

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 11

The secretary of the Voluntary Workers' Association wishes to let all know who are prepared to render their services that the work in…

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Ypres Assault Beaten Back Not One Yard Gained

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 16

Reuter's correspondent at British headquarters writes:—"Since the Gorman attack on Friday and our subsequent…

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"Dog Day" at the Court

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 2

To-morrow may be termed 'dog day' at the Bathurst Police Court. The activity of the police during the past few weeks has been responsible for…

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Smugglers. Fired on by Police Sensationally Dramatic Affair. Suspects Escape in Motor Car Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 2

A supposed gung of opium smugglers was fired on by the police and customs officers at Balmain this morning, and escaped in sensational…

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Milithorpe News Police Court

Leader · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 3

At the local police court on Wednesday, be Core Mr. Malone, P.M., the Lyndhurst Shire Council proceeded againat S. Higgins, P. Hartnett, J. C…

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The Yarram Murder

Molong Argus · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 6

A telegram was received by the Dectective Department on Monday night from the Yarram police that John Bamford, the cook, who is wanted for the murder of…

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Sheep Stealing Man Convicted. Wagga

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

At the wagga Quarter Sessions, John William McGrath and Alan Power were charged on two counts with stealing and receiving 87 sheep at…

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Wallerawang Police Court Wednesday, March 13. (Before Mr. Jennings, S.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 3

William Henry Ellbeck, officer of the Board of Health, v. Edward Payne, that he did offer meat for sale in a buthcer's shop not properly constructed; at Tarana…

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Alleged Opium Bandits. Three Men Charged

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 4

James Roberts, James Law, and Robert Powell were charged at the police court this morning for assembling together for the purpose of smuggling opium. Mr. Ferguson,…

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Unregistered Dogs Big Batch of Summonses. Cases at Police Court. Fines Imposed

The Bathurst Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 3

There was a big batch of cases heard at the Bathurst Police Court this morning, before Mr. C. Jennings, S.M., against persons for failing to register…

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Alleged Smugglers Two Men Before the Court. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

In No. 7 Jury Court this morning, James Low and Robert Campbell, or Robert Campbell Powell, were charged with assembling for the…

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Maroubra Baby Case Woman Before the Court of Interest to Bathurst. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-day, May Muller, alias Moore, was remanded for a fortnight on a charge of feloniously and maliciously…

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Dog Day 44 Owners Fined. Haul at Bathurst Police Court. a Voluble Defendant

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 2

Recently, Constable Farrar was detailed for a house to house canvass in a portion of Bathurst. As a result, he visited 1326 houses in eight days, and…

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Maroubra Tragedy Woman Charged and Remanded. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 2

May Miller, alais Moore (25), a tall, thin woman of dark complexion, wearing a black skirt and white blouse, was charged at the Central Police Court…

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Police and Firemen's Art Union

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 16

The Police and Firemen propose holding an art union on April 15, with a view to providing the necessary money to carry on…

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Motor Cycles for Country Police

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 10

All the recruits undergoing instructions at the Police Barracks are to be trained in the use and management of motor cycles…

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Pulling Down the Gaol

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

A considerable number of in People met on Saturday to assist in work of the demolition of the old gaol buildings, the material of…

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Lithgow Police Court. Saturday, March 16, 1918. (Before H. L. Meads, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

Edward Russell was charged with having used indecent language in Main-street on the previous day. He was fined £2, in default seven days…

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