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

Courts & crime, 1928

1,686 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 22 of 85

12 Months' Gaol Whittaker Sentenced Remarks by Mr. Justice Ferguson SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 5

At the Central Criminal Court to-day a sentence of twelve months' imprisonment was passed on Alexander Whittaker, 32, a clerk, by Mr…

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Court of Petty Sessions for Tullamore

Leader · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

Mr. J. C. L. [?] M.L.A., for Orange, has been advised by the Minister for [?] that the Governor Sir [?] de Chair, has approved of…

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The Solomon Islands Murder. Death of Nine Native Prisoners. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 4

A message from [?], Bolomon Islands, slates that of the [?] awaiting trial for the murder of Mr. Bell and Cadet Officer [?]…

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Brutal Murder Man and Wife Victims Evidence at Inquest MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 3

The inquest was continued to-day at Balrnodale into the death of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clements, whose battered bodies were…

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Public Service Conference. Court of Appeal Wanted. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 5

When the Public Service Association conference was resumed to-day, a number of addressee were delivered in favor of a court of appeal, for…

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4 Years' Gaol Inhuman Father Sentenced. West Mattland

National Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

At the Maitland Quarter Sessions to-day before Judge White, James Ed ward Smith (42) was convicted of a serious offence on his daughter aged…

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Shire Clerk Sentenced. Gambled Shire Funds. CAIRNS

Leader · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 1

A sentence of two years’ hard labor was passed on Thomas Joseph Ca[?]mody, formerly clerk of the Douglass Shire Council, who pleaded…

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Maltese Charged. Wanted & Blood Bath. CAIRNS

Leader · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 1

At the local Court, Aug[?] Domato, a [?] was charged with attempt to murder, and the unlawfully wounding of Salvator Zammit, another…

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Father Charged Offence against Daughter Bail Refused SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 5

At the Central Police Court this morning Arthur Tudor Sim (49) a pensioner, appeared on three charges of offences against his daughter…

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Tamworth Murder Appeal by Thompson SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

Cyril Matthe Thompson in February last was convicted at the Tamworth Circuit Court of having murdered Frederick Thorby at Tamworth…

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Paddy Power’s Court Case

Leader · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 4

Paddy power the well-known horse [?] and [?] figured in two [?] at the [?] Police Court on Tuesday morning One was…

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Wayward Girls in Melbourne. Police to Comb City. MELBOURNE

Leader · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 1

Police officials stated to-day that saids are to be made on many so-called lodging houses in the city and Inner suburbs In the near future, and…

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Royal Oak Row Court Martial To-day Gibralter

National Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

Owing to an alteration in charge, for which 24 hours notice is required the court martial concerning the Royal Oak has been postponed until…

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Lithgow Police Court. Friday, March 30. (Before H. H. Farrington, P. M.) Motor Offences

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 4

Robert Cyril Wilson was charged with failing to return an expired motor cycle licence, to which he pleaded guilty, and was lined 12, with 8 costs…

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Forbes Police and P. Power

Leader · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

Paddy Power, the well-known horse owner and trainer, figured In two [?]oles at the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday morning. One was…

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His Thirst for Blood. Attempted Murder Charge. CAIRNS

Leader · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 5

At the local court, Augusto Demato, a Maltese, was charged with attempt to murder, and the unlawfully wounding of Salvator Zammit, another…

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Royal Oak Court Martial [?] LONDON

Leader · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

The Royal Oak Court martial opened with the reading of the charges against Commander Daniel and Captain Dewmar. Commander [?] in…

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Chester Hill Outrage. Victim's Condition. Not Yet Out of Danger. Attempted Assault at Hedfbrn

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 10

The ten-year-old girl who was outraged at Sefton Park, Chester Hill, while on her war to school on March 21, is not yet out of…

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Royal Oak Row Officers Disagree Evidence Before Court Martial Allegations Against Commander LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

ed with the reading of the charges against Commander Dantel. The judge advocate quoted from Captain Daniel's letter which is the…

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Raid That Failed Bathurst Police Disappointed An All Fool's Day Episode A "Sunday School" Near 'Wang WALLERAWANG

National Advocate · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

For some time past it has been known that it has been the practice of a number of men to congregate in a secluded spot in the…

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