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

Courts & crime, 1932

1,975 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 99

Unlicensed Gun Case at Bathurst Police Court Panalty Reserved

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

Lionel Joseph McFarland (18) pleaded guilty before Mr. W. S. Bromhead S.M. at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday to having had an…

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Small Debts Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

In the Bathurst Small Debts Court yesterday, Messrs. D. J. Healey and Sons obtained a verdict for £28/8/2, with 8/- costs against Nell Smith for…

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Savage Assault Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

Mrs. Elizabeth Challis (60), was savagely assaulted at her home in Goulburn-street this morning. It is stated a woman forced her way into…

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Brutal Assault. Train Conductor Robbed. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

A trans conductor named Welter Lot[?]os, was the victim of a brutal asault last night by two men who, after rendering him [?]mconscious, made…

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Tin Hare Magnate Summoned for Stealing Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

As a result of Judge Swindell, the "tin hare" magnate, allegedly snatching 28 copies of the "Gregyhound Special" from Harold Gordon…

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Gaol to God a Criminal's Reformation Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

It was stated to-day that Edward Coffey, who was recently released after serving a term of four years' imprisonment for shooting at Detectives…

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[?]Tho[?]e Burglary. S[?]aa will Ple[?]d G[?] a R[?]kable [?]

Leader · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

In the Orange Court, on Monday. Walter Raym[?] [?] was chatted with baring broken and altered premises of W. J. Needham and Co,…

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Cross Actions an Court

Leader · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

In the orange Court, on Monday. the case is which Michal John Vol[?]…

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Wife's Lover Shot Adelaide Murder Trial Adelaide

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 3

The defendant seemed to suspect that his wife and Harford were unduly friendly, but whatever a man suspects he is not entitled to take a gun and…

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INDIA. Police Charge Mobs. CALCUTTA

Leader · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 3

There have been more [?]lthbance[?] at Rombay. An angry mo[?] attacked the police with bottles and stones, held up the traine and smabed the…

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Doctor Charged Dramatic Turn at 12 Months to Leave Australia SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

THE MEDICAL BOARD'S inquiry into the conduct of Dr. Storer took a dramatic tarn this afternoon when it was suggested that…

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Pathetic Scene Brisbane Murder Case Collapse of Accused Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

A dramatic scene, when a man accused of murder mode a passionate appeal to pressmen and then collapsed in the dock, occurred at the City Court…

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A Mudgee Sensation Death in Court Mudgee

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

While he was defending an ejectment case this morning at the Mudgee Police Court, the defendant, Alfred Byfield, fainted under…

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Witness Drops Dead Sensation at Mudgee Court Mudgee

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

A tragic ending to a case took place at the Mudgee Court House, when Alfred Byfield, who was defendant in a tenancy case, Orth v. Byfield,…

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Eight Shots and Three Arrests Police Have Exciting Chase Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

Eight shots were fired by the police after alleged thieves in a motor car at Sutherland early this morning. Railway detective Norley, hidden in…

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12 Months' Gaol Sofala Embezzler Sentenced

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 1

Convicted on two charges of fraudulent misappropriation at Sofala, Anthony Schrowski, a musician, was sentenced to 12 months' gaol on each…

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Gaol Escapee Nine Months Gaol

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 1

Having, pleaded guilty to a charge of escaping from custody at Stuart Town on November 18, Patrick West, (57) a signwriter, was sentenced to…

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Safebreaking Gang Police to Watch Banks

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 10

The expert sfeblowing gang at Present operating in Sydney and subu[?] has caused some concerning police circies…

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Sordid Story Alleged Assault on Step Daughter a Stepfather Acquitted Case at Bathurst Sessions

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 1

Henry Murray (38), her, of Tarana, was acquitted at the Bathurst Quarter sessions yesterday, after lengthy evidence had…

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About a Pistol Appeal Against Police Appeal Dismissed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 15

At the Court of Potty Sessions on Monday, before the P.M., Mr. H. H. Farrington, Frederick Jerome Anderson appealed against the…

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