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

Courts & crime, 1921

1,468 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 74

Is There Shipping Dispute? High Court to Determine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 2

Representatives of the parties in the shipping dispute appeared in the Federal Arbitration Court, before Mr. Justice Powers, on Monday. Although the issues were…

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"I'll Go to Gaol"

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

"I have never before been charged with "righteous behavior," said Robert Adlard to Sergeant Dunne when the latter was reading out a…

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The Court Apphoached an Application Refused Judge Beeby Firm Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

An application was made before Judge Beeby, President of the Profiteering Court this afternoon by Mr. Knox, President of the Grand Council…

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10,000 Dollars Alleged Forgery Young Bank Officer in Court Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

Lister James Bradshaw, 20 [?] agent appeared before Mr.Giles Shaw, at the Central Police Court on a provisional warrant, charging him…

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Fruit Stealing

Leader · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

Orchardists living close to town are complaining [?]ent the ravages made on their trees by town lads: They are making systomatic raids, and…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, February 23. (Before T. B. Clegg, P.m.). Three Months' Gaol

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

Robert Connolly and Charles Kelly were charged with having stolen on February 18 two pairs of trousers, valued at £3, the property of Musgrave and McKenzie…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery. Case Part Heard

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

Arthur Pearce Loftus was charged with having assaulted Margaret Dowling at Lithgow on February 12, and robbing her of three one pound notes, 2s in silver, and a…

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North Sydney Murder Coley Remanded to Sydney Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 2

Wilfred Coley, who is charged with the murder of Gertrude McGrath at North Sydney on Christmas Eve, was to-day again before the Court, when…

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

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

Bracey's, Ltd., v. G. Jackson. Claim £9 13s 8d, goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount with 7s costs…

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"Tired of Things." Baker's Tragic End Attempt to Murder Wife Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 1

"I had to leave my husband in April last owing to his drinking. He chased me more than once with a razor and threatened to kill me. On…

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Shock Troops Fat Officials to Lead Unemployed Anticipating Collision with Police Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 2

The State Labor Government was again criticised at last night's meeting of the New South Wales Labour Council for having "failed" to cope…

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Mining Warden's Court. Tuesday, February 22. (Before Warden A. B. C. Burke.) Authorities to Enter

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

Joseph Bennetts, of Wallerawang, applied for authority to enter portions 50, 40, and 43, parish of Lidsdale, to mine for coal and shale. Granted for six months…

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"Hit Her with Bottle" North Sydney Murder Coley's Alleged Full Confession Statement to the Police

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 1

Yesterday's telegrams from Brisbane reported that Wilfred. Coley h[?]d been remanded to Sydney on a charge of murdering Gertrude McGrath, of…

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Mrs. Mort Painful Gaol Scene. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 2

An unusual incident characterised the proceeding at Long Bay Penetentiary to-day, when Mrs. Mort was again remanded in connection with…

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Woman Attacked Wiolence in a Park Theft of a Purse Lithgow

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 2

Arthur pearce Lottus was charged in the Lithgow Police Court with having assaulted Margaret Dowling at Lithgow on February 12, and robbing…

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Dublin Street Shooting a Daring Crime Two Ex-police Orderlies Killed London

National Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 2

A party of armed men shot dead two Royal Irish Constabulary orderlies and seriously wounded a faird. The shooting occurred in front of the…

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Lithgow Police Court. (Before T. B. Clegg, P.m.) One Month's Gaol

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 2

Joseph O'Brien was charged with, having fraudulently appropriated, at Marrangaroo on January 20, one pony collar, valued at £1, the, property of Arthur McIntyre,…

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Bathurst Police Court Straying Animals

The Bathurst Times · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 2

[?]pector Evans p[?] against Herbert churchill for depasturin [?] on a [?]serv[?] in Havannah street. Def[?]dast pl[?]ded g[?]ilty and…

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Coley in Court the Murder of Gertrude McGRATH a Disappointed Crowd Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 2

Wilfred Coley was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with the murder of Gertrude McGrath at North Sydney on December [?]4…

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Police Superintendent Thom

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 9

Police Superintendent Thom. in charge of the Bathurst Mudgee police district, was in Mudgee district last week. He inspected the police…

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