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

Courts & crime, 1927

1,434 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 72

Drunken Driver Sequel in Police Court FINED £5

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 1

A sequel to the motor car capsize on the Sydney Road near Raglan on Sunday afternoon, when five men received minor injuries was heard at the…

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Alleged Ring-in Blayney Man Charged SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

Allegations that she coursing bitch Rhyming had been rung in under the name of Rose Lassie to win the Victorian Oaks at Geelong in May…

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The Ascension Prisoner's Painting in Bathurst Gaol Fortune Behind Bars

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 1

The Governor of Bathurst Gaol (Mr. George Smith), with the concurrence of the Minister for Justice (Mr. McKell), and the Comptroller-General of…

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Lost His Memory Case at Young Court Young

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

At the Young Police Court, Donald and William Masters were committed for trial on a charge of having inflicted grevious bodily harm on Luke…

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Increased Margins a Railway Matter Application to Federal Court Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day an application was made by Mr. Keane, for the Australian Railways Union, that the Increased margins…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, February 14 (Before Mr. C. T. Wood, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 1

Cecil Carl (22) charged with indecent language in Bridge street on Saturday afternoon, was fined 20- in default two days' hard labor. Seven days were…

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Children’s Court Cases

Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

At the Children’s Court, on Monday, two boys, 14 years of age, appeared on two charges of stealing pigeons. [?] of them who had been previous…

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Ten Inch Mill Dispute. Settlement in Sight. Court to Hear Men's Appeal

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

The secretary of the. Ironworkers' Union, Mr. James Ward has received a wire from Industrial Inspector Nolan stating he has been advised that the…

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Lithgow Police Court. Wednesday, February 16. (Before C. T. Wood, J.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

John McDonald (38) was fined £3, in default six days' hard labor for using indecent language in Main-street, Lithgow, on the previous day. It was…

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Alleged "Hold-up." Allegations Against Police Sergeant Case Adjourned Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day Ernest Council, 21, was charged with having robbed William Griffiths, a taxi-driver, of £7/10/ at the point of…

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Bathurst Gaol Humane Treatment Secured Ex Magistrate's Praise

National Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

A letter from Mr. Peisley, a former stipendiary magistrate, to "The Guardian", speaks for itself. "Having recently had an…

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Mrs. Paul's Murder Due to Jealousy Evidence at Inquest SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

A finding that Rene Van der Velde shot Mrs. Paul and then shot himself was returned by the City Coroner to-day, after inquiring into the tragedy…

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The Shooting of Mrs. Paul Verdict of Murder and Suicide. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

At the inquest Into the Woolstone craft shooting tragedy, to-day, Clara Bracht, a domestic servant, said that she was an employee of Mrs. Paul for…

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Molong Police Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 13

Before Mr. Arnold, P.M., on Thursday. ELECTORAL. For failing to reply to a notification…

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RELEASED Innocent Man who was in Gaol SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 3

Following the instructions of the Attorney General, Mr. McTlernan, Charles Connors, an aboriginal, who had served two…

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Telegrams the Apaches of Alexandria. Escape Police Patrol. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 1

When John Lewis was attacked by number of youths, at Alexandria late last night, he drew a revolver and fired a shot in the air. This seared…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, February 17. (Before C. T. Wood, J.p.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

Annie Fitzgerald applied for a prohibition order to be taken out against her husband, Edwin Arthur Fitzgerald. There was no appearance of the…

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Stealing Clothes Youth Bound Over

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 1

John Rogan, 18, a laborer, pleaded guilty before Mr. Scobie, S.M., at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, to a charge of having at Wallerawang, on…

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Newspaper Tax Validity Question Argument Before High Court Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 2

Twelve barristers and five K's.C were engaged in the newspaper tax case which was opened before the Full High Court to-day. The…

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The Newspaper Tax. Application Before High Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 2

The validity of the New South Wales newspaper tax was questioned on Monday before the Full Court of the High Court. The daily newspapers of…

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