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

Courts & crime, 1925

1,538 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 77

Fight with Police Hand Cuffed Men Play Up Revolver in Play Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 2

Through handcuffed together, two young men put up a deeparate fight against the police in Hyde Park last night, and actually succeeded in tom…

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Hartley Licensing Court. Thursday, February 20. (Before E. A. Prior, P.M)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

E. Honnessy applied for a transfer of the license of the Hotel Lithgow to Oswald E. Murray.--Granted. Mr. Le Fevre appeared for applicant…

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Theft of Silk Two Men Sentenced. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 2

Following the recovery of £500 worth of silk which had been stolen from a Sydney firm, William Munro, a salesman, and Harris Hunter,…

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3 Years Gaol a Young Criminal Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 2

A verdict of guilty at tho Darlinghurst Sessions today brought to an end the three days trial of James Hurley (24) on a charge of having…

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5 Years' Gaol Convicted of Incest Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 2

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, David Sontor, who, on Wednesday was found guilty of having committed a serious crime against his…

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Alleged Assault in Patna Street. Case Dismissed

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 3

A contested case was hoard in the Bathurst Police Court this morning when a Chinaman, Sic Lee, proceeded against a young man, William Carney,…

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Police Queen Dance

National Advocate · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 2

A euchre party and old time dance in aid of the Police Queen will be held in the Masonic Hall to-night. Excellent home-made supper will be…

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Lithgow Police Court. Saturday, February 28. (Before E. R. F. Haydock, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 2

Duncan McCouat was charged with having used indecent language in Main-street early on Snturday morning.--Fined £1, in default two days…

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Motor Car Theft Revealed by a Fire. Firemen Avert an Explosion Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 3

The prompt arrival of the Petersham fire brigade prevented a possible explosion at a late hour last night, when a motor car, in which…

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"Squizzy" Again in Police Net Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 7

"Squizzy" Taylor was arrested yesterday afternoon and charged with vagrancy. Sensational developments are anticipated…

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Brutal Assault a Dramatic Story. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 2

At the Newtown police court today Mrs Susan Felton, a widow, told a dramatic story of an assault made an her by a man armed with a piece…

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Police Queen Dance

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 2

The supporters of the Police Queen held a most successful dance and euchre party at the Masonic hall last night, over 70 couples being present…

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A Word for the Police

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 2

The Bathurst Police Force have been the subject of many congratulatory remarks during the past few days in regard to the excellent…

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Mysterious Woman Man Who Went to See Her Gets Cold Reception From Chinese Assault Charge Dismissed

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 1

A case which contained some unusual features was heard in the Bathurst Police Court yesterday morning when a tall well built young…

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Assault on Girl Touzell Convicted Four Months Gaol

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 3

In the case against George Francis Touzell, a young Lagoon man, at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on charges of an attempted serious offence on a 15…

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Brutal Assault Six Youths Arrested Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 3

Six youths were arrested early to-day by detectives in connection with the assault on Frank Saunders in Prince Alfred Park Sydney on…

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The Prince Alfred P[?] Assault. Sydney, Tues[?]

Leader · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 2

Several youths have been are [?] in connection with the murdero [?] sault made on Frank Saunden[?]e Prince Alfred Park last week who[?]…

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Egyptian Sirdar's Murder. Cairo

Leader · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 2

In the course of the inquiry into the murder of the Egyptian Sirdar, a brother of Anayat has confessed that be was concerned to the [?]sination…

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A Man and His Swag. Charge of Stealing Fails

Leader · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 1

A young Australian aborigine, named Hurry Sullivan, who gave his occupation as that of a laborer, and his Place residence as Bourke, came…

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Correcting a Man’s Waywardness. Magistrate’s Un[?]al Procedure

Leader · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 4

Gerald Dalton came be to the Orange Court on Monday. Mr. Shepherd, P.M. presiding, to answer a charge of having maliciously damaged…

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