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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 9 of 70

Allege[?] Plot to Murder British Ambassador

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 19

Local [?]cil states that information has been received to the effect that German agents in Scandinavia plotted to murder Sir Alexander…

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Hall Guilty Grand Hotel Assault Case. Remanded for Sentence

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 1

When the Bathurst Quarter Session resumed yesterday, the first cast taken was that against Charles Henry Hall, who was charged with having…

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Strike Fever Wanes. Blood and Iron Method Succeeds. Court-martial's Fl[?] Sentence. Incendiarism in Austrian Munition Works

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 21

The Strike Court-martial is sitting in secret, and guarded by troops. The first case was that of an engineer, sentenced to six months in a…

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Disbarbed Germany. Two Exciting Days. in Berlin City. Military and Police at Work. Hundred and Sixty Strike Leaders Arrested Some Executions Arranged

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 21

The "Times" Amsterdam correspondent says there were exciting day in Berlin on Friday and Saturday last. There were many grave…

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For Bathurst Gaol. False Pretender Sentenced. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

William Henry lowers, who was found guilty of having at Werris Creek on September last, by means of false pretences, obtained from…

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A Youth Sentenced

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 1

Harold Garland was next. He pleaded guilty on four accounts of breaking, entering and stealing in the Parkes and Peak Hill districts. He…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, February 7. (Before H. L. Meads, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

Thomas Kelly was charged with having been drunk in Main-street on the previous day, and was fined 10s or 48 hours…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Thursday, February 7. (Before Mr. Thomas Sorrell, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

John Jones, alias John Barrett, arrested by Const. Travers, was charged with travelling on the railway without having previously paid his fare. Plea guilty. Fined 10s or 24…

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Small Debts Court

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

In the Small Drills Court this morning before Mr. C. Jennings S.M. E. Webb and Co. Secured verdicts in two cases, viz., against A. G.E. Foster and…

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An Habitual Criminal Stephen Tucker Sentenced Sequel to Robbery at Meagher's

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

Stephen Tucker who, principally through the smartness of Sergeant Sheehy and his high-hand supporter. Constable Rhall, was arrested in…

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"Act of a Wild Man" Roy Governor Sentenced. Five Years Hard Labor

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

Beneath his dusky countenance was a smile of unconcern as Roy Governor, a squab aboriginal of 22 years entered the dock at the Bathurst…

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"Will Murder You" Man Bound Over. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

At the Paddington Police Court to-day, Stephen George Hamilton, a young man, was charged with having violently and maliciously threatened…

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Police Salaries No Increases. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Dooley asked the Chief Secretary if the salary of the Inspector-General of Police had been increased by £500…

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chas. Hall Sentenced 12 Months Hard Labor. Judge Schole's Leniency. Mr. F. B. Kenny's Appeal

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

Charles Henry Hall was yesterday, at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions, sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in Bathurst Gaol, for having…

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Woman's Death Husband Charged. Allegations Against Deceased, Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

At the Coronor's Court today, before Dr. Jamieson, the inquest was resumed on the death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smith at the Mater…

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Police Defied Citizens Carry Revolvers. Cloncurry

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

The beer strikers have been very active the last two days, openly insulting citizens who drink in hotels declared block. The men go about in…

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Strange Economy Police General and Teachers. £500 for One, £22 for the Others. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 3

A correspondent writes, drawing attention to two replies given in the Legislative Assembly regarding the pay of civil servants…

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Charge of Horse Stealing

Leader · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 3

A Millthorpe resident has been arrested on a charge of horse-stealing, which he will be called upon to answer at the next sitting of the local…

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Alleged Stealing From Railway

Leader · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 1

Thomas Ballard, a laboring man, appeared before Mr. Malone, p.m., at Orange court on Saturday, charged with stealing a quantity of coal,…

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Sly-grogging for a Living Mother and Daughter Charged Dramatic Police Court Occurrence. Magistate Cancels Conviction. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

In the Central Police Court morning, Isabella King, a girl of little more than 17 years of age, was fined £30 for selling four bottles of…

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