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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 9 of 77

Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, February S. (Before T. B. CLegg, P.m.) Motorist's Offence

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 6

William James Gillespie was charged with driving a motor vehicle without having a lighted lamp in front on the offside, between sunset and sunrise. He was further charged…

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Small Debts Court

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 6

A case in which the Lithgow "Mercury" sued for newspaper subscription was withdrawn, as the amount and costs had been paid after the issue of summons…

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Millthorpe News. More Police Required

Leader · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 3

There are strong [?] why there shoudl be an additional police officer here. The local [?] besiders being lockup-keeper. C.P.S. [?]…

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Movie World Mystery the Taylor Murder Quarrel with Mabel Normand New York Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

A message from Los Angeles says that the authorities have declared that mysterious influences are working in regard to their investigation into the…

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"I'll Get the Police." Trouble at F. & S. A. Meeting Mr. T. Patterson "Has No Status"

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

The appearance of Mr. Thos. Paterson at the meeting of the Farmers, and Settlers' Association this afternoon caused trouble…

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Military Medallist Sentenced to 18 Months Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 3

Thomas Grogan, the Military Medallist, who was found guilty yesterday, at the Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions on a charge of having conspired with…

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Movie Murder Sensational Charges of Corrupt1on Film Stars in Trouble London

National Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 2

A message from Los Angelos states that the District Attorney Thomas Woolwyne, has made a statement that the police have been br.bed…

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Motor Cars Collde Sequel at Police Court Case Dismissed

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 2

A case of special interest to car drivers was heard at the Bathurst Police Court this morning when William Henry Winslett, a motor car…

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Motor Collision Aftermath Local Driver Charged Police Case Fails

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 1

A case of interest to motorists was dealt with at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday by Mr. S. J. Hamblin, S.M., when William Henry Winslett…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Friday, February 10. (Before T. W. Cohen, P.m.) Summons Cases

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 3

Constable Dawes v. John Gibson, Ernest Rosewarne, Herbert Robson, Bernard Shaw, and Allan Thompson, charged with behaving in a riotous manner at Newnes. Heard…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, February 13. (Before J. M Ronthorne and R. A. Brouff, Js.P.) DRUNKENNESS

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

Alex. Hardie was charged with having been drunk in Bridge-street, on Saturday. Defendant did not appear and his recognisance of 5s was forfeited…

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Movie Murder Mystery Mabel Normand Exonerated New York

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 3

Mabel Normand has written to her father from Los Angelos stating that the authorities have absolved her from any possible blame in connection with…

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Greatest of Farces Should Be Swept Away Fair Rents Court

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 1

" I have been glancing through a little pamphlet issued through the Government Printing Office by the Labor Ministry," said the leader of…

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District Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

In the claim of Percy Harold Oldfield, Tunnabutta, against Patrick Michael Brennan, of Campbell's Creek, heard before a jury of…

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The Sydney Seat. Ballot Confirmed. an Unruly Meeting. Police Called In. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

The A.L.P. Executive, by 18 votes to 4, confirmed all the Sydney selections. Proceedings were of a most disorderly character. Mr…

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Police Court Cases

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 2

At the Bathurst Police Court this morning William H. Cooke (47) and James T. Murry (26), both laborers, were charged with drunkenness…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, February 15. (Before T. B. Clegg, P.M.) . Alleged Theft in Hotel

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 6

Henry Francis McMahon and William Anderson were charged with having stolen a sum of £2 from George Eavers. George Eavers said that he was a laborer…

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At the Gaol

National Advocate · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 2

The Minister for Justice (Mr. MeKell) and party visited the Bathurst Gaol in the forenoon and were shown over the buildings by the Governor of…

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

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 6

N. Basser sued W. Powyer for £4 1s 11d, for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for the amount claimed with 7s costs…

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

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 6

J. C. Alexander's 11 applications for authority to enter in the parishes of Marrangaroo and Lidsdale, were all withdrawn…

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