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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 16 of 77

"Dope" Traffic Police Move in Victoria Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 2

The police are seeking increased powers to deal with the cocaine menace. There have been disquieting rumors that the drug traffic is…

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Carnival Aftermath Sequel In Court Wool Presser Committed for Trial

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 4

Much time was monopolised at the Bathurst Police Court thiS morning in the hearing of a charge against Michael John Walsh, 45,…

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Police Baffled a New Zealand Mystery Man and Wife Disappear Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 2

The disappearance of Mrs. Ellen Mooat, and her husband, is proving one of the most baffling mysteries that has confronted the police for…

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Police Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 7

At the Mudgee Police Court this (Monday) morning, before Mr. A. E. Prior, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:—…

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Was It Murder? Victorian Youth's Fate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 7

Melbourne detectives have [?] yet succeeded in elucidating the mystery connected with the death of the youth William Bent. A post…

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Political Murder in Bulgaria Sofia

National Advocate · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

The [?]st of recent political murders in Bulgaria has reached an alarming total, the latest victim being the Communist deputy Stejanoff. who…

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Wallerawang Police Court. Wednesday, March 4, 1925. Before E. A. Prior, P.m.) Cruelty to a Horse

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

Const. Williams charged John W. Brown with having cruelly ill-treated a horse by working it while suffering from sore shoulders. Accused did not appear, and the…

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Serious Charge Alleged Assault and Robbery. Michael Walsh Committed for Trial

National Advocate · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

In the Bathurst Police Court on Saturday morning, John Lesllie, a carter, residing at 95 Durham street, told Mr. Walter Scott, S.M., a story…

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Breeze in Court Reference to Personal Feeling

The Bathurst Times · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

There was a slight breeze between the prosecutor (Sen.-Sergt. Dunne) and Mr. W.H. Henlen, appearing for the defence, in the case…

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Car Hits Lamppost Case in Court Driver Fined

The Bathurst Times · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

A sequel to the accident in front of the Commercial Bank last Saturday week, was heard in the Bathurst Police Court this morning when Walter Jensen,…

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Solicitor Gaoled Stealing by Menaces London, Monday night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

William Cooper Hobbs, solicitor, was convicted at the Old Bailey Court on a charge of stealing by means of menaces and receiving two cheques for…

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Stealing a Child a Peculiar Case Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day Sylvia Burns (43) was charged with having taken a baby girl out of the lawful possession of Edgar…

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Embezzled Union Funds a Treasurer Sentenced Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day before Judge Scholes, Thomas Bath, (42), formerly treasurer of the N.S.W. branch of the Federated Felt Hatting…

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Sexual Pervert Sent to Gaol. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

Herbert Griffin, 34 was today sentenced to two years' imprisonment for having indecently accused a female. The police said accused had a bad…

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Woman's Death Two Men Charged. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

Following the death of Elina Reading, of Paddington a few days ago two men have been arrested on a charge of conspiring to bring about a certain…

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Fined £5 the Magistrate's Remarks Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

Richard Craig (20) appeared before the Water Police Court to-day charged with having behaved in a riotous manner in George Street on…

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Mrs. Mitchell Committed for Murder Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

Hannah Mitchell was committed for trial by the City Coroner today, charged with having wilfully murdered Eva Pitt (33) of Belgrade…

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Mt. Kembla Colliery More Summonses Issued Appeal to Full Court Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

In the Industrial Arbitration Court to-day 100 miners were called upon to show cause why they should not be imprisoned for having taken part…

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Sexual Pervert Sentenced. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 3

Herbert Gr[?], 14, was to-day sentenced to two years’ gaol for assaulting a female. His previous record in[?]udes a flogging for the same offence…

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Dishonest Treasurer Sentenced. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 2

Thomas Bath, 44, convicted of being an accessory attar the tact, of [?] bezzlement, while treasurer of the Felt Halters’ Union, was to-day…

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