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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 7 of 74

Big Court Day at Burraga

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 2

Friday last was a kind of gala-day at Burraga, the Court House being the centre of attraction. The day was a scorcher, and the audience both…

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Another Ambush 2 Police Killed London

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 2

A mixed party of police and military were ambushed at New Buckingham. County Tipperary. Two were killed and six wounded…

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Constable Wolgast's Murderer. Police Double Government's Reward

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 2

At a meeting of the executive of the Police Association it was decided that the Association should raise £500 by voluntary subscription be added to the Government's…

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Alt+0163 Reward Arrest of Constable's Murderer Move by the Police Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 2

At a meeting of the executive committee of the New South Walos Police Association to-day it was. decided that the Association should raise ALT+0163 by…

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Year-old Murder Death of Norman Kable Man Charged in Court Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

Richard Lamking, a shearer, was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with having feloniously and maliciously murdered Norman Kable…

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Ex-diggers' Escapade Alleged Attempted Theft of Motor Police Trap Succeeds Alleged Proposed Demonstration London, Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

P[?]rcival Sidney Courtney a motor mechanic; James Robert Temp[?]eman, whose occupation was not specified (both ex-Victorian Diggers), and…

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In Gaol for Life. [?] Dies in Long Bay

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 14

A man with many aliases and serving a life sentence, Alfred Snow, aged 59, died at Long Bay prison on Tuesday…

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Died In Gaol A 1911 Murderer. Sensational Case Recalled London

National Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

"Spinie" Morrison, convicted of murder in 1911, has died in gaol as the result of hunger-striking. The case of "Spinie" Morrison…

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Joining the Police. Recruit Arrested Hobart

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 4

To the police station on Saturday a young man went to enlist with the police force. He was recognised as a man wanted on a…

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"Up on the Hill." a Trip Through Bathurst Gaol How the Prisoners Fare

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

"When reformers talk of the reformation of a man when he comes into gaol they do not know what they are talking about. They forget that if…

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Women Jurors Appearance in Divorce Court. London

National Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

The Divorce Court is the first of the Royal Courts of Justice to summon women jurors. There were six men and six women hearing the case,…

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Murderous Plot Shooting of Police and Military Ambushers Beaten Back London, Wednesday night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

A [?]arty of police and military were motoring round a fast near Ki[?]arloe' when the ears came across a tr[?]h in the road. On of them…

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Profiteering Court the Price of Milk Producers Complain of Losses Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

Judge Beeby presided at the first [?]ing of the Profiteering Court to-­day and opened an inquiry concern­ing the price of milk…

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Const. Wolgast's Murder. Motor Mechanic Charged

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 4

Charles Wynne Speechley (31), described as a motor mechanic has been charged with having, on January 19, at Centennial Park, murdered Frederick William Wolgast,…

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Mrs. Mort Again Charged with Murder SYDNEY,Friday

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

Mrs. Mort, who is in Long Bay prison hospital, was again formally charged to-day with the murder of Dr. Tozer and remanded…

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Norman Kable's Murder Accused Before Court Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

Richard Lamkin, 27, a shearer was charged before Mr. Hawkins S. M. at the Central Police Court to-day with feloniously and maliciously…

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North Sydney Murder

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

It was reported in Bathurst to-day that an advice had come through to the effect that the man Coley wanted in connection with the North Sydney…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Tuesday, January 25. (Before Thomas Sorrell, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

John Kelly, arrested by Constable Warburton, was charged with having been drunk in Main-street, Walleawang, on the 24th instant. Plea guilty, Fined 5s or 24 hours…

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Wolgast Murder Accused Identified. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

Charles Wynn Speechley, 31, motor mechanic, who was apprehended at Cabbramatta yesterday and questioned in connection with the…

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Bathurst Gaol a Hive of Industry. Views From the Brighter Side

National Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

"Who never ate his bread in sorrow; Who never spent the midnight hour Weeping and waiting for to-morrow; He knows ye not, ye Heavenly…

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