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

Courts & crime, 1941

964 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 49

Tables Were Turned. Police Answered Questions

Leader · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 3

At the Orange Court House yesterday, seven members of the Police Force sat for promotion examinations, which…

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Sydney Man's Claim Is Dismissed By Court SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 2

A non-suit was granted this morning in the case in which John Kings mill O'Meagher, of Waverley, claimed £10,000 damages from the N.S…

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The State and War. Police, All Depts., Assist. Chief Secretary’s Review

Leader · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 4

Included among other State departments which are assisting the Commonwealth war effort, police have taken increased…

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Orange Court List. Monday. (Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M.) “Going to Deal With Him.”

Leader · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 2

“He was locked up on Saturday morning, and banded over to the military authorities on Sunday, and they will deal with him.” said…

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Gaol to Help Spitfire Fund

National Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

Members of the Bathurst Gaol staff at a meeting yesterday afternoon, decided to assist the Bathurst and District Spitfire Fund Committee…

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WON £12,000 Twice, Wief's Court Story Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

Owner of the racehorses, Pet[?]uchio and Lady Curia, Thomas Waltes Gleeson, of Haberfield, figured in the role of a modern Mr…

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Dubbo Wants More Police Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council. Aid A S Enderby moved as a matter of urgency that council should…

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Wellington Publisher. Full Court Imposes £50 Fine. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 2

The Full Court to-day fined [?]…

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Western Police Promoted

National Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 2

SYDNEY. Friday.—Police promotions announced today included the following: Constables to be constables first class: F. O. T. Wood…

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Committed for Trial Wellington Murder Case

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 4

Tremendous public interest was displayed at the Coroner's inquest, held at Wellington on Saturday last, into the death of Ida Patricia Potts, aged 42,…

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New Court House at Oberon

National Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 2

The Under Secretary for Justice advises Mr. Gus Kelly. M.L.A. for Bathurst, as follows:—"Dear Sir.—In reply to your representations in…

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Abo. Ate Baby? Police to Probe Report. [?]

Leader · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 1

[?] an aborigine, killed and ate [?] daughter natives’ reports [?]y, because he wanted a man child instead…

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Orange Banker's Fatal Collapse on Tennis Court

National Advocate · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 1

ORANGE, Sunday.—[?]…

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Burglar's Philosophy and His Threats Case at Lithgow Court

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 2

An allegation that the defendant had threatened to shoot and stab him was made in Lithgow court to-day by Cecil Raymond Nesbitt, who gave…

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Burlington Theatre "Murder Among Friends" "Confidential Lady"

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 5

A good programme is [?]heduled to commence screening at the Burlington matinee this afternoon with "Confidential Lady" and "Murder…

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Aborigines Went on War Path; Now Face Murder Charge

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 1

ALICE SPRINGS, Tuesday.—Allegations that seven Abroigines, after painting their bodies with cha[?]aul and red ochre set upon…

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Orange Court List. Monday. (Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M.) Lighthorseman Didn’t Appear

Leader · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 3

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Lithgow Conviction Alleged Cattle Stealing Is Quashed at Quarter Sessions

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

At Parramatta Quarter Sessions; on Friday, Patrick; Grady, of Mega-long, appealed against his conviction by Mr. C., Pickup, P. M., at Katoomba,…

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Abo Ate Baby? Police to Probe Report

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 12

BINGARIE, an aborigine, killed and ate his infant daughter, natives' reports say. because he wanted a man child…

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No Police Cases

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 2

No police cases are listed for hearing at the Bathurst Police Court this morning. Bathurst police officers said last night thai it was one of the…

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