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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 26 of 74

La Barte Murder Case Judge's Summing Up Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 4

The Chief Justice, in his summing up in the La Barte murder case, said the defence raised was insanity—that the accused was not criminally…

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Esmond Esonde Arrested at Vancouver Charged with Sedition Mayor's Dramatic Address Vancouver

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 2

Mayor Gale, of Vancouver, addressing a parade of unemployed this afternoon, vigorously objected to recent demonstrations including the signing…

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Alleged Conspiracy £550 Involved Four Persons Charged Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

Before Mr. Adrian at the Central Police Court. Charles Woodward Hastie, 32; Harold Lionel Sewell, 37; Reginald Holden, and Frank Ambrose…

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Norman Kable's Murder Accused Acquitted Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

Richard Lambkin, 26, a shearer, pleaded not guilty to a charge of murdering Norman Kable, at Redfern on January 13, 1920…

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King's Police Medal. Two Superinten[?]ts Honored

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 6

The Governor has [?] communication from the Colonial Office informing [?] King has been pleased to [?]…

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Redfern Tragedy Norman . Kable's Death Acquittal of Murder Charge I Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

Richard Lambkin, a young man, appeared at the Central Police Court, Darlinghurst, before the Chief Justice (Sir William Cullen) and a jury…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, April 6. (Before T. B. Clegg, P.m.) Detention of a Cow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 6

Victor Aubrey Laing proceeded against Adam Bruce on a charge of having unlawfully detained one rod and white cow, complainant's property, valued at £12. Mr. Le…

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Dr. Tozer's Murder Mrs Mort on Trial Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

In the Central Criminal Court to-day Mrs. Dorothy niort was charged with the murder of Dr. Claude Tozer at Roaeville, on December 21…

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Butter a Possible Famine Court Asked to Help Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

An inquiry into the price of butter was opened in the Proti[?]ing Prevention Court by Judge Beeby. It was arranged, on the app[?]antion of [?]…

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The Tattoed Man Is He the One? Theft of Rings and Watch Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

Before Mr. Edwards, at the [?] Police Court, George William Owen. 31 was charged with having, on or about June 25, 1920, stolen a gold…

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Partners in Court Purchase of Motor Tyres Cowra

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

In the Cowra Small Debt[?] Court K. C. Holder sued H. P. Young for the recovery of £24 4s 9d, amount of a cheque which plaintiff had paid…

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Guilty But Insane Verdict in Mrs. Mort Case Sad Scenes in Court Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

The trial of Mrs. Dorothy Mort, charged with the murder of Dr. Claude Tozer, was concluded to-day at the Central Criminal Court,…

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The Wolgast Murder. Speechley Charged

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

The trial of Charles Speechley, charged with the murder of Constable Wolgast in Contennial, Park, commenced at the Central Court to-day. The accused…

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Tennis Scandal. Player Convicted of Theft. Sentenced to One Year. Paris

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 1

Mrs. G[?] of the English [?] charge of comm[?]…

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La Barte Sentenced

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

Thomas Butler la Barte, who was convicted of the manslaughter of his wife, was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court to-day to seven years penal servitude. The Chief…

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Portland Police Court Wednesday, April 6. (Before Peter Denis, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

Charles Lucas, charged, with having been drunk and disorderly in Cullen-street, on the previous day--pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s, or 48 hours. Fine paid…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Friday, April 8. (Before Walter Scott, P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 3

Constable Warburton, v. Patrick Scanlan, charged with having been drunk in Main-street, on January 29. Heard ex-parte. Fined 5s, costs 8s, or 48 hours hard labor…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, April 8. (Before H. L. Meads, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

Joseph McGoulrich William. McDonald and Daniel O'Connell were charged with having been drunk in Main-street on the previous day. (McGoulrich was…

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Month for a Punch Cowardly Assailant Gaoled. Incident in George-street Police Court Story

The Bathurst Times · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 1

Harold Joseph Whalan (21) miner, appeared before Mr. Crane S. M., at the Bathurst Police Court this morning charged with assaulting Arthur…

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Police Constable for Mudgee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 10

Police Constable Loy, who was previously stationed at Wellington, has taken up duties at Mudgee…

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