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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 2 of 72

Bank Robbed a Daring Theft Brisbane

National Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

A sensational robbery occurred at the Queensland National Bank, at the corner of Queen and Creek Streets shortly before 11 o'clock to-day. A…

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Home Alone Woman's Allegations of Assault Perth

National Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

A woman who was in a very agitated state, called at the Central Police station at midnight last night and alleged that she had been assaulted at…

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Robbery Under Arms Young Man Charged Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-day, Ernest Cornell 24, was charged with having, at Burwood on April 27, 1925 demanded money from William…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, January 6. (Before E. A. Prior, P.m.) Language and Assault

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

Charles Healey was charged with indecent language, and also with an assault on Constable Everson in the execution of his duty…

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Typhoid in Goulburn Gaol

Leader · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 8

There have been no further developments this week with regard to the typhoid patients from the Goulburn Gaol. There are now three prisoners…

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Motor Notes. Preventing Tail-light Theft

Orange Star · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

In some localities the theft of the tail-lamp bulbs is prevalent. As it is such a simple matter to remove the bulb from a…

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Police and Prohibition

Leader · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

The Washington correspondent of the London "Morning Post", in a student reflection puts it this way:— "The Moderation League, a…

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Typhoid Fever Outbreak in Goulburn Gaol. Goulburn

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

Two move typhoid patients from be goal are now in hospital, and the authorities are still in the dark as to he source of the infection…

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Brisbane Murder Accused on Trial. Brisbane

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

George Ward, aged 29, appeared in Court to-day charged with the wilful murder of William Kebyr at High gate Hill on December 18…

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Typhoid in Goulburn Gaol. Another Prisoner’s Death. GOULBURN

Leader · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 8

George Joyce. 21, a prisoner at Goulburn gaol, died of typhoid to-day, Two more prisoners are in hospital, suffering from the same disease, the…

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Missed by Inches Married Woman's Escape Husband Charged Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

While Mrs. Kathleen Lang, of Balmain, was fastening a window at her home, a bullet smashed into the sash close by where she…

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Lithgow's Police Record Few Serious Oases in 1926

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

The following are details of the cases dealt with by the magistrates at Lithgow during the year 1926:--Manslaughter 1; assault causing actual…

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Woman's Narrow Escape Police Effect as Arrest. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 8

While Mrs. Kathieen Lang, of Balmain, was fastening a window at her house, a bullet smashed into the bash close by the place where she was…

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Fair Rents Court Last Year's Business Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

The annual report of the Fair Rents Court for the year ended December 31 last, shows that the total number of applications was 1,831 as compared…

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Newspapers and the Tax. Question Referred to the Full Court

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 1

The battle between the Sydney newspapers and the Lang Government was resumed this morning when the metropolitan press, with one exception,…

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Our Population Is 18,000. According to Police Census. a Startling Figure

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

The census of Lithgow was taken during the month of December by Constables Cruthers. Stewart, and Bell. The result shows that there are 18,140 people…

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"No Excuse for It." Incivility by London Police Ex-Chief Defends Force LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

"Complaints against police officers of incivility to the public are constantly reaching me and I believe that many of them are justified. I…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, January 6. (Before E. A. Prior, P.m.) Purchases From Hawker

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

Vincent Joseph v. Thomas Lovett, claim for £6 10s, for goods supplied. Plaintiff, who is a hawker, of Syrian nationality, applied for an…

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£1000 Stolen Bank Clerk Charged Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 3

At the Central Police Court to-day Arnold Walker, 39, a bank clerk, was committed for trial on a charge of having stolen two hundred £5…

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Forged Fivers Two Men Charged. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 2

At the City Court to-day Roy Ostberg and Lance Skelton were charged with having forged Commonwealth £5 notes with intent to defraud, and also…

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