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

Courts & crime, 1929

1,839 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 92

Perth Gaol Escapee Arrested. a Rode Awakening. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

When four detectives surrounded a house in Cariton, on Saturday morning. James William Searie, one of the occupants was [?]joying his beauty…

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Alleged Brutal Assault. Defendant Committed for Trial. a Lengthy Case

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

At Lithgow Police Court on Friday, before the P.M.(Mr. Farrington) John Dent, a stranger to Lithgow, was charged that on January 18 at…

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A Pressing Need Court House for Mendooran

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 21

One of MendoPoran's many pressing, needs is a suitable court house. Although a law-abiding district there is—as in every rapidly growing town…

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Where Is Williams ? Police Systematically Searching. Melbourne, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

A systematic search is still being made for the body of Leslie. Williams, the Goulburn electrician who disappeared after leaving Melbourne in his…

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District Court. Thursday, January 31. (Before His Honor Judge Thomson)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

A children's court appeal, which was heard in camera, was withdrawn by Mr. Le Fevre, on behalf of the respondent. Mr. Tartakover…

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The Killing of Daisy Legard Bacon before the Court. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

At the City Court, to-day, Thomas Bacon was charged with the murder of Mrs. Daisy Legard, whose body was found to a flat at East Melbourne…

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Twelve Months Gaol Old Offender Sentenced Robbing Hotel Porters

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 2

Though he said he was a returned soldier and willing to work, Thomas Leith 41, a laborer who appeared at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday…

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4 Months Gaol May Fell Falls Again Young Girl With Bad Record Case at Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 1

Carrying the handicap of a long string of previous convictions, neither her tears, nor the appeals of her counsel for leniency, served…

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Refuse and Offal Fines at Police Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 3

At the Bathurst Police Court yesterday before Mr. Scobio S.M., Albert J. Rowling was charged with having on December 27, deposited…

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Rock Forest Fire Middle-Aged Man Charged Remand Granted

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 1

A case arising out of the Rock Forest bush fires came before the Bathurst Police Court yesterday when Henry Cole, 45, was charged with…

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Billiard Room Raid Defendants Before the Court Remanded for Fortnight

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 3

There was a crowded gallery at the Bathurst Police ourt yesterday in anticipation of the case against the men arrested in the City Billiard…

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License Suspended Driver under the "Influence" Case at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 2

Allan Percy McGinniskin, 30, a laborer, pleaded guilty before Mr. Scobie S. M. at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, with having driven…

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Brutal Assault at Parkes

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

Lying in Parkes Hospital is Daniel Dwyer, 26, an employee at a local timber yard, suffering from Injuries alleged to have been inflicted on him…

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Lithgow Police Court. Monday, February 4. (Before J. A. Longworth, C.m.) Drunkenness

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 4

Ambrose Cullen pleaded guilty to having been found drunk on Saturday He was fined 15-, in default 3 days' hard labor; 14 days were allowed in…

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District Court Cases

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

Two Court cases are listed for hearing in [?] District Court at the conciusion of the sittings of the Bathurst [?] Sezzions, which…

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Police Protection Wanted Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

It was reported to-day that several timber merchants, whose mills are being worked by free labor, intend to seek police protection. Late…

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Dr. Hall’s Car. Recovered After Long Period. Thief Sentenced to 18 Months

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 6

Slow but sure was the net that the police wore around Francis Stanley Townsend, who appeared at the Orange Quarter Sessions, on Monday, on…

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District Court. Blayney Residents at Variance

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 5

The only matter deal, with at the District Court yesterday was an [?] brought by John [?] against [?] for the recovery of…

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A Valueless Order. Youth Charged with False Pretences. Jury Returns Verdict of Not Guilty

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 1

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Still a Mystery Missing Sydney Man Another Police Theory Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

Detectores have not made much progress in their inquirire regarding the disappearance of Lesite Williams The theery is not advanced that…

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