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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 4 of 61

Police and Handcuffs Dr. Arthur's Query Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

In view of the fact that there is a proposal to deprive the Police of handcuffs and as assaults on the police invariably occur on Saturdays,…

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Charge of Stealing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 27

Norvell Talbot who has not in attendance, but for whom Mr. G. Davidson appeared, was charged with stealing…

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Licensing Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 27

The license of the Woolpack Hotel. West End Mudgee. was transferred from H. Houghton, to Ernest J. Darcy…

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Bank Teller's Murder Sensational Statement Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 2

A sensational statement alleged to have been made to the police by Douglas Robertson, shortly after his arrest in Hyde Park, Sydney, in…

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Mudgee Police Court An Accumulation of Business. Many Motorists Answer the "Said Charge." Warning to Motor Cyclists

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 27

The police authorities had a comprehensive 'business sheet for Police Magistrate Prior to deal with at the Mudgee Court on…

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Court Day Tuesday, January 26

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 29

The first sitting of the police court for the new year will be held on Tuesday, 26th January. A fairly large batch of cases is listed for…

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The Police Handcuffs to Be Retained Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 2

The Chief secretary, (Mr. Lazzarini) stated to-night that he had decided that uniformed members of the police force should retain their…

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Blaze at Gulgong. Garage and Blacksmith's Shop Destroyed. Motors, Farming Implements and Sulkies Destroyed. Man Charged with Arson

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 9

A fire occurred at Mr. A. Dover's garage and blacksmith's shop. Gulgong, early on Sunday morning, and the building,…

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A Pathetic Police Court Incident

Leader · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

With one son, just sentenced to six months imprisonment to Bathurst gaol this 28th convictional for stealing rabbit skins and another aged 18, in…

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Stealing Rabbit Traps Traveller Convicted

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 1

On a charge of stealing 10 rabbit traps, the property of Albert Wright, of Fosters' Valley, Rockley on January 20th., Joseph Medina, (74), and…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, January 21. (Before E. A. Prior, P.m.) Six "Nip" Glasses

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

Charles Shanahan was charged with having in his possession six glasses reasonably suspected of having been stolen. Mr. Le Fevre defended…

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Late Cables. the Trowbridge Murder. London, Thursday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 4

A.P.A., London.--At the trial of Bombardier Lincoln, one of the men charged with the murder of Charles Richards, who was found shot in his garden at Trowbridge,…

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No Wireless License Bathurst Man Fined Postmaster Too Busy Magistrate in Official Obligations

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 1

Failure to procure the necessary license for his broadcasting set, has involved Leo Curran in a fine of £10, with 4/- court costs and £2/2…

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Cullen Bullen. the Police Court. Some Stiff Fines. Discouraging Bad Language

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 11

There was a fairly lengthy list of cases at the Portland police court last sitting when Mr. E. A. Prior, P.M., adjudicated, and disposed of…

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Portland Police Court. Wednesday, January 20. (Before e. a. Prior, P.M.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

John Kirwin was charged with being, drunk and disorderly at Portland. Sergt, Wilson stated that defendant, who pleaded guilty, was under the influence of liquor…

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Insulting the Police

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 11

John Hoganson, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of making use of insulting language to Constable Hughes, wan fined £3, with 8/ costs…

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Lithgow Police Court. Additional Cases on Thursday. (Before the P.m.) Liquor Offences

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

William Harding was charged with having been on the premises of the Hotel Lithgow during prohibited hours. Fined £2 and 8s costs, in default five days…

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Coogee Assault Curtis Committed. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

The sensational happening at Coogee in November last, when a woman named Annie Timson, was found with a serious injury to her…

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A Family Squabble Alleged Insult and Assault Conflicting Evidence. Both Cases Dismissed

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

Certain aspects of a family squabble were ventilated at the Bathurst police Court before Mr. Scott, S.M., yesterday, when Herbert John…

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