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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 5 of 85

A Small Fortune. Clerk's Alleged Successful Theft. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 1

James John Kenny (47), a clerk, appeared at the Central Court to-day, charged with having stolen £5,265, the property of the Melville Road Board…

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A Police Raid. on Local Billiard Rooms

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 1

At 2.20 011 Saturday afternoon local mid Bathurst police, under Inspector Watts, and hirst-class Sergt. Madden, conducted a simultaneous raid on five…

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Cosgrave in New York. Strong Police Protection. New York

Leader · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

President Cosgrave was enthusiastically greeted by large crowds on his arrival here to day, for a fortnight’s visit to the United States. He was…

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"Stain on British Justice" Men Condemned for Murder Said to Be Innocent London

National Advocate · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

A sensational development has occurred in the case of the condemned prisoners John Rowlands Edward Rowlands and Daniel…

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Horses with Sores Fines at Police Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 3

At the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Scobie, S.M., Kenneth Arthur Starr and Thomas Dunn were each fined £2 with 8/- costs for…

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"Just a Joke." Story of Watch and Bangle Mr. Lorimer's Presentation FIVE B's in Court Case

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

It was only a joke on the part of Norman Davis and James Lorimer [?]o it was slated in Court, but it led to unlooked for consequences. And…

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Stealing From Motor Cars Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

On three charges of thieving from motor cars James Peter Smith and John White were convicted at the Central Police Court to-day…

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Lithgow Police Court. Saturday, January 21. (Before R. Donaldson, J. P.) Drunkenness

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

David Button pleaded guilty to drunkenness in Main street the previous night, evidence being given that he was lying in the roadway. He was…

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Alleged Fraud. Solicitor Charged. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 1

Thomas Joseph Hurley (51), a solicitor, appeared at the Central police court this morning on a charge of alleged fraud. The charge was that on…

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The Rydalmere Murder. Sydney. This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 1

Although William Horace Suckling, who is blind and is certified to be insane, has been committed by the coroner, for, trial for the murder, of Cecil…

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The Rydalmere Tragedy. Murder in Mental Hospital. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

The Parramatta Coroner to-day commenced the inquest concerning the tragedy at Rydalmere Mental Hospital on January 16. when Cecil Crouch was…

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Lunatic's Crime Mental Hospital Murder Evidence at Inquest SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

The inquest was held to-day concerning the tragedy at the Rydalmere Mental Hospital on January 16 when Cecil Norman Crouch aged 38…

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Den of Thieves Big Police Raid SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

Inspector Mackay, who was promoted to chief of the Criminal Investigation branch last week, figured prominently in a his police raid on a…

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Monday, January 23. (Before H. N. Fitzgerald, J. P.) Vagrancy Charge. Marie Duff Sentenced to Six Months

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

Alarm Duff appeared in answer to a charge of being an idle and disorderly person, having insufficient lawful visible means of support. She pleaded…

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Kandos Police Court Obstreperous New Comers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 18

At the Kandos police court on Monday, before Messrs. V. Flanagan, and J. B.. Simpkins, J's.P. several new comers to the town…

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From Temora New Police Officer

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 18

First class constable R. Murdoch of Temora, has been appointed to Rylstone. He is a very efficient officer and takes a part in the…

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Hospital Murder The Case of the Murderer SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 3

When the Attorney-General (Mr. Boyce) return to the city on Friday he will decide whether a bill will be filed against William Suckling…

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"Flying Dutchman" Elusive Motorist Baffles Police For Weeks MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 2

Having secured an 85 h.p. sports model car Frederick Keeves 17 ha[?] the police a merry dance for the past few weeks. He has been…

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Court House Statistics. Last Year Was a Busy One

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 4

There were 930 eases listed to come before the Lithgow court during the last year. This was an increase of 17 over the previous year. Of these 551…

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