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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 8 of 70

Wife and Her Savings Husband Charged with Theft. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

Edmund Christie, 37, was charged before Mr. Smithers, at the Central Police Court, with stealing jewellery and money, of the total value of £130,…

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No Magistrate

The Bathurst Times · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 2

On account of Mr. C. Jennings, S.M., not returning until to-morrow evening, and Mr. A. B. C. Burke, acting S.M., being out of town, there was no…

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Alleged [?]Orse Stealing

Leader · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

One evening recently Mr. Barrle of Dunedoo, secured his horse at his shop and a Low minutes later he was sarprised to note that it had been…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, January 30. (Before H. L. Meads, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

William John Ayre was charged with having been drunk and disorderly at Bowenfels on the 29th. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and after evidence a fine of £2, in default 14…

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Dog with a Sentimental Value. Man Convicted of Stealing

Leader · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 1

The hearing of a charge of stealing a greyhound dog, of the value of £20, the property of Thomas Argall, of Orange East, was concluded on…

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'I'll Jump Over." Glebe Resident on His Roof. Besieged by Police All Night Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

Inspector Branston and a squad of Glebe police had the unpleasant experience of besieging a house, in Elger-street, Glebe, for eleven hours last…

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Berlin Martial Law Proclaimed Police Raid Union Building Amsterdam

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 2

Stringent martial law has been proclaimed in Berlin. The "Lokal Anzeiger" states that the Government does not intend to…

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Railway Trespass Suspicion of Theft. Two Men Before the Court. Bathurst Railway Losses

The Bathurst Times · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 3

Thomas Miller, 27, inborer, and Morris Pritchard, 40, laborer pleaded guilty at the Bathurst Police Court this morning before Mr. C. Jennings, S.M.,…

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Entrance to Gaol Resumption of Road Desired

National Advocate · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 3

The Deputation also requested that three 33 feet blocks of land immediately in front of the Gaol should be by the Government, to…

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EXCHANGING COMpliMENTS Neighbours Quarrel. Case in the Police Court. Both Parties Fined

The Bathurst Times · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 3

A case in which two former neighbours at Kelso quarrelled over what other neighbours were alleged to have said regarding the pulling down of a…

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The War London, Saturday. Martial Law in Berlin. Trades Hall Taken by Police. Demonstrations Dispersed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 2

It is reported from Amsterdam [?] stringent [?] law has been reclaimed in Berlin. The military co[?]…

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Guilty. a Rockley Case . Stealing a Bicycle. a Youth Before Sessions

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 1

William Cecil Connora, a lad of 17, was charged at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions this morning, before his Honor Judge Scholes, and a jury, with…

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Hypnotic Influences. Police Want Expert Evidence Wagga

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 3

At the adjourned inquest into the inquest into circumstances of the death of Adeline Boardman, who was found dead with her throat cut by a razor,…

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Lost Articles Stealing by Finding

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 1

There has been quite a number of cases in court lately where persons have been charged with the offence known as "stealing by finding."…

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Alleged Theft Case at the Sessions

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 3

William Roughen pleaded not guilty at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions this afternoon, before Judge Scholes and a jury, to a charge of stealing at…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Monday, February 4. (Before Mr. Thomas Sorrell, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 3

Peter Sneddon (on bail)was charged with having been found drunk in Main-street, Wallerawang, on 2nd inst. Defendent did not appear and his recognisance of 5s was ordered…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, February 5. (Before C. Jennings, S.m.) Two Charges

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

George O'Brien was charged with having been drunk in Lithgow on January 4. Defendant was fined 5s, or three hours. He was future charged with having used…

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Sessions and District Court

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 6

Judge Scholes will preside at the Orange Sessions, fixed for Tuesday next and at the District Court, which follows. So far only one criminal…

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Reserved Decision in Suttor Appeal Case. Knotty Legal Points. What Is an Unlawful Came? Cards in Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

At the Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday Mr. Judge Scholes had before him an important, as well as an interesting, appeal, lodged on behalf…

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Hotel Yard Theft. William Roughan Convicted

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

Before his Honor, Judge Scho[?] at the Bathurst Quarter session yesterday william Roughan a young man was charged with on April 21…

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