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

Courts & crime, 1919

1,027 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 52

Bathurst Gaol Escapees Recaptured

Leader · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 4

'The recapture of Edward Stainer and Frank Leigh was effected with out the anticipated fight, the men allowing themselves to be secured…

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Lithgow Police Court Thursday, January. 2, 1919. (Before H. L. Meads, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 4

Arthur Major Wall was charged with having stolen one pair of boots on December 24, the property of the Lithgow Co-operative Society, valued at £1 4s 6d. Defendant…

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Escape From Bathurst Gaol. Ingenuity of Dangerous Criminals. Bathurst

Molong Argus · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 4

Perhaps one of the most sensational, and certainly one of the most complete escapes in the history of New South Wales gaols, was effected by two…

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Escape Fboh Bathurst Gaol. Two Lifer Get Away. Bathurst "Advocate" gives the following particulars:—

Leader · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 4

Two prisoners aoing life sentences in the Batnurst Gaol [?]roKe prison in tne most [?]aring a[?] amazing manner on satur[?]ay night or eariy on [?]unuay…

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Bathurst Gaol Breakers No Police Court Proceedings. to Be Dealt with in Gaol

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 3

The prison authorities, recognising the fa[?]ity of bringing the Bathurst gaol-breakers, Frank Edward Leigh and Frederick Gustavo Stainer, before…

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Bathurst Gaol Breakers. No Police Court Proceedings

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 January 1919 · page 2

Although the two prisoners, Frank Leigh and Frederick Stainer, who escaped from Bathurst gaol, to be re-arrested subsequently, were remanded to, the Bathurst Police…

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The Burglary at Mr. Tidex's

Leader · Monday 6 January 1919 · page 2

As was expected, the burglary at Mr. Tidex's residence at "Roseville," has been detected through the violin, which was offered for sale to a dealer…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, January 3. (Before H. L. Meads, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 January 1919 · page 2

Septimus Brown was charged with having been drunk in Main-street on the previous day and an order was made for the forfeiture of his recognisance of 5s. James Dopyle…

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Orange Police Court. Alleged Forgery

Leader · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 4

John Campbell, a stranger, who has been laboring in this district, was before Mr. Helm, P.M., at the Orange Police court on Monday, on a charge…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, January 6, 1919. (Before H. E. S. Bracey and R. Pillans, Js.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

Edward O'Connor was charged with having been drunk in Main-street, and pleaded guilty. He was fined 5s, or the rising of the court. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8…

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Small Debts Court. Livingstone v. EGAN

Leader · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 1

The case in which F. J. Livingstone claimed£36 from G. S. Egan in connection with a share-farming agreement which it was alleged had been…

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New District Court Judges and the Speakership

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 22

It is understood that Mr. J. J. Cohen, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and Dr. Brissenden, a prominent member of the Bar, will…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, January 8. (Before T. B. Clegg, P.m.) Costly Fireworks

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 6

Lay Hing was charged with having thrown a firework in Main-street on December 20. Defendant pleaded guilty. Inspector Owen said at the time of the…

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Charge of Murder. a Wallerawang Case

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 4

At the Wallerawang police court on Tuesday, before Messrs. Bulkeley and Sorrell, Js.P., Emma Mary Herbert, arrested by Sergeant Robertson and Constable,…

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Small Debts Court. (Before the P. M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 6

N. Basser v. W. C. Morgan, claim for £26 13s, goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount claimed, with 5s costs. Lithgow Mercury Newspaper Co. v. W. H…

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Alleged Chicken Stealing

National Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 2

A Chinese named Can Gow reported to the police yesterday that sven chickens had been stolen from his residence. Yesterday afternoon an…

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Larsen Committed Attempted Robbery with Arms. Mail Hold-up That Failed. Story of the Attempt. Evidence at Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 4

Wilfred Larsen, with left arm slung inside his shirt, his round face athen pale, and looking as if he had not your nearly recovered form his…

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Charge of Wheat Stealing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 4

At the Goulburn police court on Friday, W. Cross, Wheat Superintendent, Noel's Juel Jacobson, foremen and William Parker Martin were…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Friday, January 10. (Before the P .M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 3

Frederick Burton was summoned by Traffic Inspector. J. A.. Jones that he did on October 7, 1918, without the permission of the stationmaster or other authorised officer, enter…

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Objection to Children. N. Z. Magistrate's Comment

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 1

It is quite a common thing nowadays to see advertisements for letting flats, furnished rooms, and property generally, especially at holiday resorts, with the restriction…

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