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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 20 of 61

Missing Cheque Butcher Charged with Stealing Defendant Discharged

National Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 2

At the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Nott, S.M, George Madden, 43, n butcher, was charged with having on April 3, at Bathurst,…

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Police Association Social

Leader · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 6

The members of the Orange branch of the N.S.W. Police Association are busily engaged making arrangements for the holding of a big social…

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Fair Rents Court

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

Harry Young v. M. Davies. Mr. Le Fevre for defendant. The property is situated in Hermitage Flat. The P.M., in suggesting a settlement,…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, April 29. (Before E. A. Prior, P.m.) Alleged Embezzlement--gambling the Cause

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 6

Norman McGaw was charged with embezzling £35 16s 1d, received on account of W. D. Geddes, butcher. Constable Sheridan said he had spoken…

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Brawl Under Bridge Old Man Assaulted Two Men Sent to Gaol

National Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

"Help! Police!" These cries, proceeding from the direction of the Denison Bridge attracted the attention of Mr. Claude…

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Lithgow Small Debts Court. Thursday, April 29. (Before E. A. Prior, P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 6

Lithgow Mercury Co. v. W. Jones. Claim for £4 19s, for printing and advertising. Verdict for the amount claimed, with 7s costs…

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Shot His Girl Young Irishman Sentenced Brisbane

National Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 2

"My father died for liberty, free-demand mercy, but I think now that he died in vain," said Patrick O'Hara, a native of Ireland, ns he left the dock…

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Parramatta Gaol Allegations of Brutality Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 2

The official version of the recent disturbance at Parramatta gaol has been anonymously challenged, and allegations of…

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The Police to Participate Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 2

In anticipation of the introduction of the 44-hour week for the police, to-morrow, the strength of the force has been gradually increased during the…

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Interrupted Honeymoon. Extraordinary Divorce Court Evidence Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 2

A pretty young woman, stylishly dressed, and a handsome young man, were the chief figures in an extraordinary suit for the…

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Sent to Gaol. For Assaulting Old Man. Brawl Under Denison Bridge

Leader · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 3

A young man [?] Edwin Thompson, who was shabbily at[?] w[?] a [?] bespattered sh[?] pleaded [?]ulity at the hear[?]hurst [?] Court on…

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Barrack Street Bank Robbery. Police Make Arrest. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 2

An arrest his been made as Ca[?] [?] in connection with the dis[?] appre[?] a week ago, of more [?] £2000 from the Burrack S[?] branch…

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Ruler Abdicates. Dramatic Decision of Maharajah of Indore. Objected to Inquiry into Murder Scandal

Leader · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 3

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Court to Decide Last Ac Tof Mr. Justice Powers Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 2

Mr. Justice Powers announced to-day that the Federal Arbitration Court would begin hearing six applications by unions for the…

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Daring Theft at Wellington

Leader · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 2

Mr. Wa[?]aw, the proprietor of the Exchange Hotel. Wellington, is the poorer by £80[?] owing to some one getting away with a [?] box containing…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, May 3 (Before C. T., Wood, J.P.

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 2

Percival Wyvon was charged with: drunkenness in Main-street on Saturday. Fined 5- in default 24 hours. Thomas Nolan was charged, with…

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Police and Bribery Allegations in Adelaide ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken in the proceeding of the Royal Commission which is enquiring into the allegations of bribery against members of…

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Arbitration Court Bill for Re-construction MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 2

A draft bill to reconstitute the Arbitration Court has been prepared by the Federal Attorney General, Mr. Latham, for presentation to Cabinet,…

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15 Years Old Girl Dies from Illegal Operation Three Persons Charged with Murder Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 2

The death of Hilda May Iverson (15) at Alexandria which led to three arrests on murder charges, was the subject of an inquest at the City…

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Race Meetings Abandoned COMMUNIST M.P. Charged London

National Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 2

A joint conference of the stewards of the Jockey Club and the National Hunt Club has decided that owing to the difficulty in carrying out race…

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