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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 8 of 74

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

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

In yesterday's issue an article dealt with the conditions obtaining at the Bathurst Gaol. Today our readers will be told how the work is carried…

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Wolgast's Murderer a Suspect in Court Remanded Without Bail Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

Charles Wynne Speechlcy, 31, de­scribed as a motor mechanic, appear­ed before Mr. Hawkins,. S.M., at the Central Police Court, charged with…

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Park Murder Speechley Before the Court Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

The Central Police Court was crowded to day when Charles Wynne Speechley, 31, motor mechanic, who was charged with the murder of…

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Gaol for Opium Smugglers Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-day four Chinamen, who belonged to the crew of the St. Albans, pleaded [?]uilty to importing opium to…

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Court-martialled Desertion Alleged Court Reserves Finding. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

Evidence was concluded at a court-martial at which Captain Francis George Granger was charged with desertion from his Majesty's…

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"Up 0N the Hill." a Trip Through Bathurst Gaol How the Prisoners Fare Iii

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

In Thursday's issue of the "Times" the conditions existing at the Bathurst Gaol were outlined, this being followed by the second article in last…

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Dr. Tozer's Murder Mrs Mort Again Remanded Accused Gradually Sinking Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

A further stage was reached to-day . In the case of the Lindfield tragedy when Mrs. Dorothy Mott was charged with the murder of Dr. Tozor,…

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Profiteering Court Question of Milk Increase Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

Judge Beeby, President of the Profiteering Prevention Court was further engaged to-day in his inquiry into the price of milk in the country…

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Ireland the Week's Attacks on Military and Police. Casualties on Both Sides. London

National Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

During the past week the Police and Military in Ireland were attacked on twelve occasions. Eleven were killed, but the police inflicted more…

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The Park Murder

Leader · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

Charles Speechley, who is charged with murdering Constable Wolgast, appeared at the Central Court on Friday. The court was crowded…

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Police Changes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 6

Police Constable Thompson, from Sydney depot, has gone to Coonabarabran to take the place of Constable Fairlamb, who…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, January 27. (Before H. L. Meads, J .P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

Donald Rumney was fined 5s or, six hours on a charge of having been drunk in Main street on, the previous day. Imprisoned…

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Murder Charge. Wolgast Mystery Man Arrested

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

Charles Wynne Speechley, (31), described as a motor mechanic, stands charged with having, on January 19, at Centennial Park,…

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Ireland. Girl Court Martialled. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 7

At a court martial at Cork, Mary Bowden, a girl of 16, was tried for being in possession of a revolver and a machine gun. She is a…

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

The Bathurst Times · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

In Saturday's issue of the "Times" the third of a series of articles on the Bathurst Gaol appeared. The reader was taken as far as the [?]…

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Riots in India. Mob Attacks Police. Allahabad

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 13

Agrarian riots continue. A mob broke loose at Rai Baicli and attacked armed police. One policeman was beaten to death…

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Centennial Park Snooting. Speechley Before the Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Central Court on Friday morning, when Charles Wynne Speechley (33), motor mechanic, was…

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Park Prowlers Shortage of Police Helps Them Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

The police authorities state that the systematic and vigorous patrolling of the suburbs is receiving attention, and shortly something will probably…

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Total Casualties. Arrests and Court Martials London

National Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

Official Dublin Castle reports state that the total casualties in Ireland are:— Police: Killed 199, wounded 311…

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Reprisals Sir E. Carson on Irish Position "Let Them Relinquish Murder" London, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

Sir Edward Carson, speaking at Tor[?]uoy, said he resented the action of the racial press and others in condemning reprisals in Ireland while…

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