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

Courts & crime, 1926

1,206 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 61

Frsmantle Police Scandal

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 4

Fremantle. -- There has been a further development in the Fremantle police scandal. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an ex-constable, but though the…

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He Maryborough Murder. Maryborough (Q.)

Leader · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 6

Further evidence was given today [?] the trial of Sydney Turner, a [?] [?] who is charged with the murder of Mrs. Loveday, in his surgery, on…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, April 15. (Before 13. A. Prior, P.m.) Cutting the Corner

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 6

Cecil Tobin pleaded quilty to turning the corner, when ruling a motor cycle, in a manner contrary to the regulations. Fined £1, costs 8s, in default three days…

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Killed by Motor Driver Charged with Manslaughter Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 2

David Anderson (43)' of Wollahra. was remanded agata for a fortnight at the Paddington Court to-day on £150 ball on a charge of…

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Perth Police in Bad Odour. Perth

Leader · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 6

There is [?] being observed in [?] circles over a raid made on several residences in Fremn[?] by astrong [?] of [?] who…

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Sydney Seamen Application to Federal Court. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 2

The Sydney branch of the Seamen's Union to-day, by an almost unanimous decision, decided to Book registration in the Federal…

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Lithgow Fair Rents Court. Thursday, April 15. (Before E. A. Prior, P.m.) a Portland Case

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 4

H. W. Cox v. B. H. Bulkeley. Mr. Tartakover for applicant, and Mr. Le Fevre for defendant. Applicant said lie rented a weatherboard…

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"When Women War." Assault Case Ventilated in Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 13

At the Molong Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. G. Shepherd, P.M., Lila Lilian Wright proceeded against Nettie Bennett on a charge of assault, while…

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Motor Fatality Driver Charged Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 6

The sequel to the early morning tram mash at the intersection of Campbell and Elizabeth streets on April 8, when a man was killed on…

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The Police's Part

National Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 2

The Bathurst police carried out important duties at the Show, and they are to be commended for the expeditious and effective manner in…

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Ferocious Attack Housemaid Assaulted 2 Years' Gaol for Youth SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 6

A ferocious attack on a housemaid, Miss Marcella McMahon on the Greenwich bridge was described at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, when Victor…

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Breaches of Industrial Act Cases Before Local Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 13

At the Molong Industrial Court on Thursday, before Mr. G. Shepherd, industrial Magistrate, Michael Andrew Leary, licensee of the Freemasons'…

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Police Court. Prohibited Hours Cases

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 12

At the last sitting of the Portland police court the following cases were brought before the Bench by Constable Hughes:—On…

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Lithgow Police Court. (Before C. T. Wood, J.p.) Friday, April 16. (Before E. A. Prior, P.m.) Claim for Wages

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 2

Stefan Carafilo and Spira Demovitch, two Servians, charged James Murray with not paying them wages due. Carafilo said he was a Greek Catholic…

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Police Attacked. by Gang of Hoodlums Adelaide

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 3

At Adelaide, on Saturday night four police were attacked by between 20 and 30 hoodlums, armed with bottles and other missiles…

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Capertee Warden's Court. (Before Warden G. James.) Thursday, April 15

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 2

Application was made by Mr. W. P. Judd for a dam, site at the confluence of Jew's Creek and the Turon River. The water is required in connection with the…

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Forty Four Hours Act Does Not Over-ride Federal Award. Important High Court Decision. Sydney, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 2

The High Court this morning decided that the N.S. wales' Forty-four Hour week Act could not be applied to those employed in industries covered by a Federal…

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Lithgow Warden's Court. (Before the Warden, Mr. G. James). Friday, April 16. Vale of Clwydd New Colliery

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 2

The Vale of Clwydd Colliery Co. made application for the surface rights of 100 acres near. Wolgan Gap, for the lay-out of their new colliery. Mr. Le Fevre for…

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Repairing Car Claim in Small Debts Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 1

At the Bathurst Small Debts Court yesterday, before Mr. Nott, Deputy S.M., Charles Vincent Tims sued Phillip E. Kesaey, of Mount David, to…

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Homebush Sales Too Fast for Hare Prime Quality Firm. Sydney. Monday. Magistrate's Swift Justice. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 3

The sheep market at Homebuah to-day was dearer for all good lines. but plain descriptions were easier. About 14,000 sheep were penned. Mr. Laidlaw, S.M.. dealt swiftly at the Redfern Police Court today with a defendant who was under the influence of liquor. The charge against…

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