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

Courts & crime, 1931

1,690 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 19 of 85

Now Ruined and Bankrupt George Bond at Bankruptcy Court Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

THE ESTATE of George A. Bond was compulsorily sequestrated on April 14 1930 on the petition of George A. Bond and Co. Ltd., and…

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5 Years' Gaol Tramway Man Sentenced Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 2

At the Quarter Sessions to-day Charles Valentine Reinhardt (24), tram conductor was sentenced by Judge Armtrong to five years…

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Licensing Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 7

At the Licensing Court on Thursday an application for the transfer of the license of the Royal Hotel, Molong, from Ernest Henry…

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Warden's Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 10

At the Warden's Court Thursday, before Mr. C. A. [?]nold, Warden, Claude Bennett granted permission to enter…

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Small Debts Court

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 10

On Thursday, when a garnishee order case—Martin and Go. v. F. Smith (C. J. Leathern garnishee)—was called on, the P.M. stated…

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2 Years Gaol Young Man Who Robbed His Brother Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 2

When William Handey, a young man, appeared before Judge Armtrong for sentence at the Darlinghurst Session to-day, he having been…

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Police Chase After Large Number Of Tramps

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 7

There was some excitement on Monday morning when the Molong police engaged in a long and fruitless hunt after 47 tramps who…

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Five Years' Gaol Ex-constable Sentenced Got Off Lightly

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 12

There was an echo at Sydney Quarter Sessions on March 11 of the attempt to rob a bank at Coonabara bron on October 17 last…

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Alleged Assault on Constable

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

A man arrested by Sergeant Clarke and Constable Basham in Keppel Street on Saturday night will appear at the Bathurst Police Court to-day…

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Tennis Police Defeat Wardena

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

In a return social match played on the Police Courts during the week-end. Police defeated Wardena by 5 sets 43 games to 4 sets 40 games…

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Scalars Too Good for Police

Leader · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

Molong police, or al least two of them, In Sergeant Marsh and Constable Symes, will need to go in for a course of physical culture before…

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Big Bank Theft £140,000 and Jewels Stolen New York

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

A sensational robbery has occurred at the Florida branch of the Carleton Company, fashionable New York gem merchants. Police are mystified…

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Shots Fired. Police Chase a Orange

Leader · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

Three shots were fired when police chased a fleeing suspect through East Orange shortly before midnight, on…

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Daring Political Murder Communist Shot on Motor 'Bus "You Are The Man We Want" HAMBURG

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

A daring political murder was perpetrated on a motor 'bus at midnight, when three men, supposed to be Nazirs, suddenly jumped upon the vehicle…

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GRIM S.P. War Mystery in Police Swoopings Government Move Indicated SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

AMAZING activity of special squads of police among alleged violators of the Gaming and Betting Act yesterday suggests that a special…

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Legislative Council Stands High Court Against by Three Votes to Two Chief Justice Gives Reasons Melbourne, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

The High Court of Australia to -day dismissed the appeal of the N. S. Wales Government in the abolition of the Legislative Council case. The…

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Police Magistrate on Perjury

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 2

"This case only goes to show how little regard people have for their oaths," warmly remarked the Magistrate (Mr. W. S. Bromhead, S.M.), at the…

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Vale Street Neighbors Squabble Leads to Court Magistrate's Regret

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 1

"It Is a pity to see neighbors squabbling over a trifling matter like this. It Is a bad time to pay lines and even if a fine Is imposed complainant does…

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Alleged Stabbing Motor Driver Charged Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 2

The story or a row in a House in Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, on Saturday night during which it is alleged there were some stabbing, was…

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Gambling Raid Magistrate on "Ring-ins" SYDNEY Monday

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 2

"If I find any man here representing himself to be anyone else, I will deal very severely with him," said Mr. Laidlaw C.S.M. at the Central Police…

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