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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 6 of 51

Police Make Merry

Leader · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 3

The Inaugural social evening [?] the Orange [?] Police [?] [?] was [?] Australian [?]…

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Yarra Murder Ungratified Morbidity Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

A large crowd gathered at the Richmond Court this morning in the hope of gaining a glimpse of Hannah Mitchell, who is charged with the…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, February 8. (Before M. H. Cleeve, P.m.) Horse on Footpath

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 6

John McDermott was charged with having ridden a horse on the footpath. Sergt. Madden said defendant deliberately rode his horse on the footpath near…

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Police and Civilians Lively Xmas Eve at Grenfell Allegations Against Constables Unsustained Grenfell

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 1

Twelves cross actions arising out of disturbances on Christmas Eve were contended to-day, before the Magistrate. The police issued a number of…

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“Not King [?] OF [?] C[?]EK.” But [?] Man who Co[?] with Community. Action for S[?]der in Distri Court

Leader · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 7

“I am going to five him five[?] to give up tin post office. if he [?] not comply he will probably[?] eighteen months for false[?]awe…

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A Peculiar Theft. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

Two captured German machine guns were stolen from a Melbourne State School during the holidays…

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Sergeant Jenkinson at the Gaol

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

Sergt. Jenskinson gave a lecture at the Gaol on Saturday afternoon on the Giant Planets of the Solar Systems, to a large number of prisoners. He…

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Yarra Murder Sensational Developments . Expected Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 1

The Yarra tragedy, Involving the death of Bertha Coghian. Is still unsolved. It is likely that sensational developments will follow. The date…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, February 9. (Before E. P. Cusick, J.p.) Charge of False Pretences

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

Jack Watson, alias Reginald Gately, was charged on a warrant with having at Moss Vale on January 23 obtained from Frank Outram Dawson the sum of £4 9s by false…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Friday, February 9. (Before M. H. Cleeve, P.m.) an Escape and Its Sequel

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 3

Arthur Joseph Cartwright was charged with escaping from the custody of the police on January 19. D'Arcy Baker, or Dunn, and J. L. Muir were charged with…

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Lively Week End Hold Up, Shootings and Assault Armed Men and Little Shops Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

Arthur Cowley, who keeps a little General store at the corner of liverpool street, Darlinghurst opened his shop about 7 o'clock his morning…

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Attack on Ulster Feared Belfast Police Active. London, February 9

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 13

The Northern Government has received information that the Republicans are preparing for a great incendiary campaign in Belfast and…

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Cables. Irish War Will Continue. De Valera Denounced Belfast Police-raids. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 4

A proclamation has been issued by Lynch, the Irregulars' chief of staff, declaring that war will go until the country's independence is…

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Yarra Murder Accused Before Court Bail Refused Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 2

Although It was generally known that Hannah Elizabeth Mitchell, bar. sister Margaret Milward and nor daughter Margarot Mitchell, would be…

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Stealing From Railways Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 3

Recently a case was broken open al Bentinck Morrell railway Station and three tins of sardines stolen. The police questioned Walter Lowe, 17…

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Better in Gaol Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 2

James Williams (55) was at the Central Police Court to-day. sentenced to three months Imprisonment. The police stated that defendant had…

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Police Court

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

On Saturday last three swagmen “graced” Millthorpe with their presence and for a time “made things [?]m.” As a sequel three bedraggled…

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In Ireland a Cowardly Murder Minister's Father Riddled with Bullets London

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

Dr. James O'Higgins, father of the Minister for Home Affairs and brother and brother-in-law to Mr. Timothy Henley, Governor-General, was shot…

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Fined for Selling Lottery Tickets. Police Carnival Incident. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

At the Central Court to-day John Ryan was proceeded against under section 9 of the Amended Lotteries Act for selling art union tickets in…

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33333Alleged Attempted Burglaries. Some Smart Police Work. Suspects From Mt. Victoria

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

An attempt was made about one o'clock yesterday morning to break open the door of the Co-operative pharmacy, whilst earlier in the night an unsuccessful effort…

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