Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

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

Courts & crime, 1940

1,204 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 21 of 61

Shot Wife and Detective Then Sucided Demented Man's Action Wollongong Siege Police Use Rifles And Gas Bombs WOLLONGONG

National Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

George Leslie Hinsby shot his wife, Amelia Hinsby, and Plainclothes-Detective John Edward Dunn, and then committed suicide…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Razor! Police!"

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 8

Muttering these words in stifled tones, whilst holding his hands to his face, which was dripping with blood, a man staggered to the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bathurst Police Changes

National Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

The week-end will mark some imported Police changes at Bathurst Inspector Williams, officer in charge will hand over on Monday to Inspector…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Called Jugde "Murderer" Bankruptcy Court Sensation Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 1

George Michael Malaus caused a sensation in the Bankruptcy Court today, when he charged Mr. Justice Lukin with "fraud, Corruption…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Missing Girl Report of Death Disproved by Police Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 1

The police today disproved a report that Lucy Drown Craig was dead and burled. The girl has been missing for 14 days…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Thrice Stolen Large Sum of Money Unusual Story in Court Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

An unusual story revealing the distribution of £284 was unfolded it the Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions to-day, when Joseph Cosgrove…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stealing Charge

National Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

A man was arrested in Bathurst during the week end by Sergeant A. M. Wells on three charging of stealing at Evans Plain. He will appear…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stealing Charge Youth Arrested at Dubbo DUBBO

National Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

In the Police Court at Dubbo today before Mr. W. A. Hicks. J.P.. Francis Cassidy i(19), was charged with stealing an overcoat, valued at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local and General News Stranger on Assault Charges

Leader · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

John Fitzpatrick, a stranger to Orange, [?] said to be a pugilist, will appear at the Orange Court to-day on two charges of assault. He was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Busy Court Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 4

JUDGING by the number of "blue notices" delivered by the police last week, Monday next will be a very heavy court day. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parents Shot Dead. Boy's Grim Discovery. Death Pact, Police Believe. BRISBANE

Leader · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

Climbing through a window of his house at Morningside, to get a pair of pyjamas, Raymond Vinter (12) found his…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Alleged Assault Anzac Day Incident ORANGE

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

Ernest James Fitzpatrick appeared at the Orange police Court to-day on a remanded charge of assaulting two men on Anzac Day. He was further…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Nothing Vindictive About Local Police

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

On more than one occasion recently. Bathurst police officers have indicated that there is nothing vindictive about their action to persons prosecuted for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Turf Urger Posed As Bob Skelton Gaol Sentences Suspended Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

[?] can, pleaded guilty at the Paddington Police Court to-day to having at Boudi falsely pretended that he had a string of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Theft of Skins at Bathurst Man Gaoled On Each Of Twelve Charges

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

Gaol sentences were imposed on john McLcod in Bathurst Police Court yesterday, on each of twelve charges of stealing skins…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Coal Strike Chance of Settlement Dramatic Turn to Negotiations Unions to Approach Court Today Canberra

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

The coal strike took a dramatic turn today when, following protracted negotiations between the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies). union leaders, and the Leader, of the Opposition (Mr. J. Cu[?]) it was announced that union representatives would sec the Chief Judge of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lorry's Width "Excessive," Says Police Driver Fined at Lithgow Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 2

Mark E. P. Evans, general carrier, of Wentworth Falls, was lined 30-, with 8- costs, at Lithgow court on Monday, for having…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Man Charged with Breaking and Entering Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 2

At the Orange Police Court this morning William Henry Kerwick was charged with, stealing and breaking into the premises of the Western…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Not Extinguished Fire Near Oberon Magistrate's Fine of £5

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 4

A man was fined £5 at the local police court on Friday on a charge of leaving a fire, which he had lighted in the open,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Angus Place Feud " 'Wild West' Episode" Magistrate Dismisses Three Informations

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

"It sounds rather like an American 'wild west' episode," said Mr. P. Sherman, for the informant when three Angus Place…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →