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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 26 of 85

Seven Years Ago Sequel to Car Theft Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 3

Over seven years ago at Dungog a motor car was stolen from Richard Tickles, and a warrant was issued for the arrest of a youth…

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Court House Hotel

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 8

At the Mudgee Licensing Court on Monday, before Mr. H. H. Farrington, P.m., the license of the old-established Court House Hotel was…

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Police Recruit Passed Necessary Tests

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 26

Mr. Arthur Mines recently went to Sydney, where he passed the necessary tests for admission to the Police Force. He returns to Sydney shortly…

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Private Court. Tennis Enthusiast

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. G. K. Jew, Chinese storekeeper, now controlling the interests of the old established firm of Kum Chong Loong, is a keen tennis enthusiast…

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Tennis. a New Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 14

The opening of a new tennis court for the employees of the Kandos Cement Coy, will take place next Thursday, when exhibition games…

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Bailiff Wanted Small Debts Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 26

It is reported that the Police Department has come to the conclusion that the local police have too many extraneous duties to perform. In…

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Local "Howlers." As Heard by Local Police and Press

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 4

Any public office receives its fair share of ''howlers" from an inquiring community, but the local C.P.S. officials have mure than their fair share…

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Lithgow Police Court. Thursday, April 19. (Before. C. Pickup, J.p.) Drunkenness

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

Thomas Griffiths was charged with drunkenness in Main street the previous day, to which he pleaded guilty. As he had been locked up all night,…

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[?] Murder Trial. [?] in the Box. MELBOURNE

Leader · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 8

[?] Criggs’ trial was resumed [?] Court was again crowded. [?] was handed a note from [?] apparently in reference to…

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Postmaster’s Concocted Story. Now Confesses to Theft. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 8

Harold Charles Dodds, who was yesterday morning found in a [?]omingly drugged condition in his bedroom at the rear of the Seven Hills Post…

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The Shooting of O'brien. Man Before Court. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Court this morning William Smiley (26), described as a clerk, was charged before Mr. Shepherd, S.M., with having shot at…

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Stranding of Iron Chief. Master Before Marine Court. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 1

A marine court of inquiry into the stranding, of the steamer. Iron Chief, at Mermaid reef, on April 1, while on a voyage from Prot Stephens to Coff's…

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Chinaman Charged. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 4

A Chinese, named [?] 63, was charged at the Central Court to-day. with committing a serious offence on a girl of 12 years…

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Mahammedan’s Crime Magistrate Stabbed. CALCUTTA

Leader · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 1

A European. Mr. C. H. Davies, district [?] and collector at [?] fatally stabbed while [?] in a bungalow this morning by a…

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Stealing Charges Alleged Suspected Person A Show Ground Happening

National Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 2

Walter James Castle 30, appeared before Mr. Tate J.P., at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday on two charges, (1) with having on April…

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Not Guilty! Omeo Murder Charge. MELBOURNE

Leader · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 4

Probably the most sensational and dramatic murder trial in the history of Australia, concluded last night, with the interest that has been attached to…

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Death Sentence. Atrocious W.A. Murder. PERTH

Leader · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 4

After a retirement of ten minutes the Jury returned a Verdict of guilty against John Milner a young Englishman, who was charged with the…

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Griggs Not Guilty! Jury's Verdict in Murder Trial Retirement of Six Hours Summing Up by Chief Justice Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 2

After one of the most sensational trials in history, the jury to-night, on the second trial of Ronald Geeves Griggs, the ex-Methodist Minister, charged with the murder of his wife, returned a verdict of not…

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Committed for Trial Sequel to Orange Burglary

Leader · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 7

Harold Mclean, a Scotish Immigrant, appeared at the Orange Police Court, on Monday, on a charge of breaking and entering the dwelling…

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Gaol Governor Suspended. Pending Investigations

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

Following on the riot reported last week and as a result of a recent investigation concerning the administration of Bathurst gaol, the…

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