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

Courts & crime, 1919

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Portland Police Court. Thursday, January 9, 1919. (Before H. Malone, P. M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 1

Lieut. Sweeney (area officer), Lithgow v. Arthur Kelville Taylor, William Bruce Lancelot Wade, William John Lord, William John Stait, Eric George Miller, Walter Harold…

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Pelham Murder. Dog Still Waits

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 1

Although an open verdict was returned in the Pelham (Tasmania) murder case, in which the victim John Duncombe, a farmer was…

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Alleged Child Murder at Wallerawang

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

At the Wallerawang Police Court, before Messrs. Bulkeley and Sorrell, Js.P. Emma Mary Herbert, arrested by Sergeant Robertson and…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, January 10. (Before H. E. S. Bracey, and H. L. Meads, Js. P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

George Jones was charged with having on January 9 committed a nuisance in a railway carriage at Eskbank station whilst such carriage was open to the public. Fined £1, in…

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"When Thieves Fall Out." Accused's Conflicting Stores. Cole Sent to Gaol

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

The chirping of chickens punctuated by the sobbing of a robust woman, marked the hearing of a case at the Bathurst Police Court on…

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Reading the Hand Leads to Imprisonment Case at Gulgong Police Court

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 3

Albert Le Hoy was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment in the Gulgong lock up by Messrs C. Harris. and A. E. Brigden J’s.P, at a recent sitting of the…

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Warden’s Court

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 3

At the Warden’s Cour, on Tuesday last the Warden (Mr. H. Malone) granted the following authority to enter:—J. G. Lenard, 5 acres of…

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Orange Police Court. Monday, January 13

Leader · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 4

Mr. Helm, P.M., presided at the usual weekly court on Monday morning, Inspector Lewis prosecuting. Henry Josenh Parsons was granted…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, January 14. (Before H. L. Meads. J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

David Scott was charged with having believed in an indecent manner in a lane off Bridge-street on the previous, day. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 30s, in default…

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Licensing Court

Leader · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 1

The quarterly Licensing Court was held on Monday, Mr. Helm P.M., and Dr. J. H. Wilson occupying the Bench. J. H. Perry, of Cadia, was granted…

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Court Martial of Officer. Alleged Insult in Hotel

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

A general court martial was opened at Victoria Barracks to-day to hear charges against Lieut. George Wentworth Grayson, who was charged with disobeying district…

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Alleged Murder. of Melbourne Doctor. by an English Officer

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 19

A cable (Vancouver, Tuesday) states that Colonel Norman Rutherord has been arrested, charged with the murder of Major Miles…

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Further Demands on Germany. Retribution for Murder and Ill-treatment of Prisoners. Restorations in Northern France

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 17

Generalissimo Foch has dictated new terms for Germany including a demand for retribution for the murder and ill treatment of…

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Strange Assault Case

Leader · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 2

Remarkable circurstance surround a case of assault which came under the notice of the Ascotvale (Vic): police court on Saturday…

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Police Court. Thursday. (Beforo Mr Helm, P.M.)

Molong Argus · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

Police v. Harry Hayes, charge of indecent behaviour in Watson Street on 9th December. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, January 15. (Before T. B. Clegg, P. M.) Drunkenness

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 6

Joseph Howard was charged with having been drunk in Main-street on the previous day and was fined 5s, or 24 hours…

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Australian Officer Murdered. Colonel Rutherford Charged. (Australian Cable Association Messages.) LONDON

Leader · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 5

Colonel Rutherford, who was charged at West London police court with the murder of Major Miles Saton, has been remanded to the 22nd. It is…

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Warden's Court. Thursday. (Before Mr Helm, P.M., Mining Warden.)

Molong Argus · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

C. J. Brook's authority to enter certain land, the property of J. O'Donnell, "The Reeds," granted 24th July, 1918, was cancelled on his own application,…

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Licensing Court Thursday. (Before Messrs Helm. P.M., and W. G. Haynes, J.P.)

Molong Argus · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

Mary Homer, licensee of the Commercial Hotel, Molong, which was recently destroyed by fire, applied for permission to carry on business in a temporary bar…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, January 17. (Before H. L. Meads, J. P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 January 1919 · page 2

Joseph, Shore was charged with having used indecent language in Main-street on the previous day and was fined £2 in default 14 days. Warrant not to issue upon defendant…

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