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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 8 of 52

Alleged Sheep Stealing

Molong Argus · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

At the Orange General Sessions, held last week, an aged man named Denis Devans, was charged with that he did at Kerrs Greek, on July 81,…

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Remarkable Escape from Gaol

Molong Argus · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

John Henry Nickolson, a deaf and dumb man, while in the cells at Macksville lockup, under remand, escaped from custody. Sergt. Morgan went to the cells to remove…

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At the Police Court. a Witness and His Oath

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 4

During the hearing of a ease at the Lithgow police court this week a witness, intent on convincing the P.M. that he was telling the truth, called upon the Creator to witness…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, February 19. (Before A. O. Butler, P.m.) Illegal Selling Hour

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 6

James Thomas was charged that, while being licensed under under 0the Sunday Tracing (refreshment rooms) Act, he did sell at a time later than 7 p.m. Defendant pleaded…

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Logs on the Line a Youth Charged. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

At the North Sydney Police Court to-day, Frederick Wilson, 18, was charged with having placed two logs across the North Shore railway line…

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20 Years Gaol American Spies Sentenced. Vancouver

National Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 2

Victor Berger, ex-member of Congress, and four other Socialists, has been sentenced to 20 years for espionage…

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Leave of Absence for Supreme Court Judges. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 2

Mr. Justice Harvey, during the Law vacation, did not experience good health and it is probable the Government will extend to him at least six…

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Alleged Assault. Interesting Case at Katoomba

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 1

The certain was raised, though quickly lowered at Katoomba police court on Thursday on what promises to be a case of unusual interest when…

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Portland Police Court. Thursday, February 20. (Before James Loneragan, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 3

John Ring was charged with having been drunk in Wolgan-street on the previous day. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s or 24 hours. Fine paid…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, February 21. (Before H. L. Meads, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

Henry Morgan was charged with having been drunk in Gray-street on the previous day and was fined 5s or 24 hours. Fine paid…

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Police Called, Trouble on the Zealandia

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 3

The prompt arrival of the police prevented what threatened to be sensational developments on board the Zealandia on Friday night. The…

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Twenty Years. Gaol for Congressman. Sedition in U.s.a. Socialists Strike Trouble

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 3

A message from Chicago states Congressman Victor L. Berger and four other Socialist leaders have been tried on a charge of sedition…

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Kaiser's Body Demanded. Charged with Six Historic Crimes. Thousand Others to Stand Their Trial

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 3

The Crimes Commission has decided to demand the surrender of the Kaiser had a thousand others for trial…

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District Court. a Corn Dispute. Le Hoy V. FITZPATRICK. (Before Judge Armstrong)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 1

This was a claim for 83 bags of corn, balance of an alleged purchase contractor or damages for non-delivery of same…

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A Triple Charge a Savings Bank Fraud. Case at Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

A middle-aged man named Billy Gordon, alias Billy Connors, alias Thomas Ryan, appeared before Mr. C. Jennings at the Bathurst…

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Scene at the Railway Station Man Falls Between Train and Platform. a Case Op Assault

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 6

At the Gulgong Police Court on Wednesday last before Mr. A. E. Brid[?]nn, J.T., Laurence Milling[?]n was proceeded against on three charges of…

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Court-Martial Condemned Humane Treatment of Returned Soldiers

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 3

Mr. Johnston, M.L.A., at the meeting of the Macquarie Federal Labor Council, moved a resolution of protest against the trial by court-martial…

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Assault and Language. Cleaver v. HEWITT

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 4

In the Dubbo police court on Monday morning, before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., Jack Hewitt was proceeded against by Arthur W. Cleaver for…

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Industrial Court Case

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

In the Industrial Court to-day Judge Curlewis granted the re-registration of the Amalgamated Coachmakers' Society, the registration of which was cancelled during the last…

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Lithgow Police Court. Tuesday, February 25. (Before Mr. A. O. Butler, P.m.) Three, Charges

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

Axsel. Brynoff Kilpinen was charged with having unlawfully assaulted Const. Harvey on the previous day; also with having used indecent language; and further, with having…

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