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

Courts & crime, 1923

1,014 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 51

Sister Against Sister Evidence at Yarra Murder Inquest Story of Death Scene Told by Sister of Mitchell Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 2

The Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Bertha Coughian, the supposed headless dead body of whom was found in the Yarra…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, March 8. (Before M. H. Cleeve, P. M.) No Name on Can

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 6

Herbert R. Evans pleaded guilty to selling milk from door to door from a can not having his name and address.--Fined 10s and 8s costs…

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Baby Farming Man and Wife Charged Sensational Evidence. Wellington (S.z.)

National Advocate · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 2

The trial of Daniel Cooper and Martta Cooper charged with having murdered the Infant child of Margaret Mary McLeod, and William…

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Yarra Murder More Sensational Evidence Nurse Mitchell Committed for Trial Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 2

The Coronial inquiry concerning the death of the woman Bertha Coughlan was continued and concluded to-day. At the conclusion of the…

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Yarra Murder Charges Withdrawn Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 5

The police intend to withdraw the charges against Margaret Milward and Queenie Mitchell, who are charged with being accessories after the…

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3 Weeks' Gaol for Illtreating a Horse Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 1

At the Central Police Court Dennis Lyons, a carrier (62) was charged with having cruelly illtreated a horse while it was suffering from sores…

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Gaol Staff Defeats Institute

National Advocate · Monday 12 March 1923 · page 3

The match between Railway Institute and Gaol Staffe played on the latter's wicket was won by Gaol Staff by 34 runs on the first innings. Gaol…

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Returning Officer Charged Sydney

Leader · Monday 12 March 1923 · page 2

At Port Darwin, Mr. Story, the returning officer for the Northern Territory electorate, was charged with no[?] declaring the nominations, also…

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Portland Police Court. Wednesday, March 7. (Before M. H. Cleeve, P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 March 1923 · page 1

Inspector Horne, Health Department v. henry Dane; charged that on January 17, whilst carrying milk for sale, he also carried water. he pleaded guilty. Fined 10s,…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, March 8. (Before M. H. (Cleeve, P.m.). Obstructing Health Officer

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 March 1923 · page 2

William Barber was charged with obstructing an officer of the Board of Health in the execution of his duty. Mr. Bamber for the defence…

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A Murderous Bull Kills Bathurst Resident, and is Shot by Police. BATHURST

Leader · Monday 12 March 1923 · page 2

John Ealls. 78, was found dead near his residence at Springheld. The body was terribly mutilated, and it is believed that he was gored by a polled…

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Another Murder London

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

S[?] rebels fired a volley at the postmaster of Lisna.ong, county Monaghan. The man fell dead at his wife's feet, and…

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A Brutal Assault. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 1

At Homebush, last night, Alfred Wilson while walking from the sale yards, was attacked by a man, who knocked him down and kicked him…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, March 12, 1923. (Before C. J. Coghlan, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 2

John Brain was charged with having made use of indecent language in Main-street, on March 10. Fined 20s, or seven days. Allowed 14 days to pay…

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CABLES (Australian Cable Association messages) French Officer's Murder Avenged. Paris

Leader · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 2

M. Poincare, in a speech, declared that the murder of the French officer at Buer would be mercilessly avenged. He intended to discuss with General…

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Arms From Germany Irishmen Charged in London London

National Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 2

Two Irishmen were charged at the Birkenhead Police Court with being in possession of ammunition, and committed for trial…

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12 Months Gaol a Nurse Sentenced Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 2

A nurse named Mary Brownlee who had pleaded guilty to a charge of having used an instrument on an 18-years old girl, was, at the Quarter…

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Impudent Theft. Results in Heavy Penalty

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 6

Before Mr. M. H. Cleeve, at the Lithgow police court on Thursday, Wm. D Lewis summoned John Kerr on a charge of stealing fruit growing in his orchard at…

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Yarra Murder Trial MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 3

The trial pf Nurse Mitchell ,charged with the murder of Bertha Coughlin will not lake place until perhaps the end of April. It was adjourned at…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, March 15. (Before M. H. Cleeve, P.m.) Defence Act Prosecutions

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 6

Andrew Brown, H. L, Brown, Royden Blackwell, Frederick Bright, Matt. L. Mooney W. J. Baker, Andrew T. Cook, Daniel Costabeba, F. D. Dacey, William Dykes,…

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