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

Courts & crime, 1922

1,540 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 77

Murder Charge. Sydney

Leader · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 8

The corner to-day opened an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Ida Parker, who was murdered at Erskineville, on February 29. George…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Tuesday, March 7.(Beforo A. Howell, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 3

Ernest Rosewarne, arrestod by Sergeant Robertson and Constable MeNamara,. was charged with having been drunk in Main street, wallerawang on the 6th inst. Plen…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, March 8. (Before T.B.CLegg, P.m.) Two Charges

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6

Phillip Renike was charged with having used indecent language in Saywell-street, Lithgow on February 26. He was fined £2, with court costs, or in default one month…

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Used the Axe Man Convicted of Murder Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 2

The City Coroner to-day investigated the death of Mrs. Emma Parker, which occurred at her residence in Mount Pleasant Avenue, Erskinville…

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St. Patrick's Procession Police Leave Stopped Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 1

A significant order went out from police headquarters in connection with police duty on St. Patrick's Day. The City Council, by a narrow…

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Warden's Court. (Before T.B.Clegg, Acting Warden)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6

John William Mostyn, David Mostyn and F.E.Johnson were granted permission to occupy residential areas of two acres each in the parish of Barton…

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Small Debts Court. (Before T.B. Clegg, P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6

J.G.Conen and Co.v.Nurse Mcintosh, claim for £12 19s 11d, goods sold and delivered. Verdiet for the amount and costs…

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Wertheim at Owen's. Alleged Theft

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 2

Leonard Taylor, 41, a gardener, appeared before Mr. S. J. Hamblin, S.M., at the Bathurst Police Court this morning, charged with having…

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A Harbor Trip Sequel in Police Court

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 3

Sergeant Walsh, of Parramatta, gave evidence at the Central Police Court, that when Emma Ryan was called to the police station to identify…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, March 10. (Before J. M. Bonthorne, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

James Henry Owen was charged with having been drunk in Bridge-street on the, 9th inst Deef[?]dant did not appear and his recognisance of 5s was forfeited…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Wednesday, March 8. (Before Mr. A. F. Pointer, J.P.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 13

Joseph Holt, arrested by Sergeant Robertson and Constable McNamara, was charged with having been found drunk in Main St.,…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Wednesday, March 8. (Before A. F. Poy[?]er. J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

Joseph Holt was charged with having been found drunk in Main-street, on the 7th inst. Plea guilty; fined 5s, or 24 hours' hard" labor. Paid…

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Alleged Wife Murder Tabana-oberon Railway Tragedy

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

On Saturday night about 8 o'clock what is alleged to have been a drunken braw took place at the eight-mile camp on the Tarana to Oberon railway construction…

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Another Movie Murder Mysterious Crime Vancouver

National Advocate · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

Another mysterious movie murder has occurred, this time in New Jersey the victim, being John Bruner, a theatrical promoter, and friend of…

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Alleged Wife Murder Railway Deviation Tragedy an Arrest Made

National Advocate · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

A case which is alleged to be one of murder was reported from a camp on the now Tarana or about half way on the new Tarana…

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Struck with Chopper Mock Pong Before Court Case Again Adjourned

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

The adjourned case against the Chinese gardener, Mock Pong, for having caused malicious grievous bodily harm to Louisa Allen, was…

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Friday, March 10. (Before T. W. Cohen, P.m.) Small Debts Court

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

Eleanor Jane Davis, v. Guy Thornton Sullivan, claim for half share £4, on horse sold. Verdict for the plaintiff for amount claimed, with 8s costs. To be paid 10s per…

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Hartley Licensing Court. Saturday, March 11. (Before H. E. S. Bracey, L.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

A booth license was granted Andrew Haxtable, of Wallerawnng, for Wallerawang races on March 18…

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Strikes in Revolt Clashes with Troops and Police Outburst in South Africa Many Killed and Wounded Johannesburg

National Advocate · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

The South African strike has taken a serious turn. The strikers are openly revolting and there has been serious fighting between the police…

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Mob Attacks Police Gaol for Assailants Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 2

A wild, riot, which occurred in a crowded part of one of Newtown's main throughfares, was described at the Newtown Police Court when seven…

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