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

Courts & crime, 1942

1,031 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 52

Alleged Sabotage at Cullen Bullen Mine Police to Investigate SYNDEY

National Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 2

The Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) today announced that immediate action would be taken with regard to sabotage at the…

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Uncle Charged With Girl's Murder SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

The inquest was opened at the City Coroner's court into the death of June Florence Peisley, 12. whose body was found half-hidden in bushes…

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Alleged Sabotage At Cullen Bullen Mine Police to Investigate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

THE Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) announced that immediate action would be taken with regard to…

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Times Square Accident Gave G-men Clue. Spies Sentenced to Total of 117 Years in Prison. New York

Leader · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

A fatal street accident in Times Square, New York, 12 months ago, put G-Men on the trail of spies, seven of whom…

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A Race Riot The Wattle Flat Sensation Story at Sofala Court Two Jockeys Find

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

A peaceful township is Wattle Flat with a hard working community. It's the job of the farmers to help fill the nation's…

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Liquor Laws Wider Powers Granted Police May Force Entry CANBERRA

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 1

The Premier of any State now has power to over-ride the State liquor laws and make nay order in regard to them which he thinks will further…

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Common Residents Clash Sequel at Bathurst Court Conflicting Evidence Both Parties to Pay

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 1

Sequel to a clash at the Bathurst Common on March 5th, were a series of cross actions at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday morning…

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Wife Sentenced to Death. For Murder of Husband. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court to-day Catherine Mary Thompson, 41. was found guilty by a Jury of murder in the second degree. she had…

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Dramatic Scenes in City Coroner’s Court. Soldiers Charged With Murder of Young Niece. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 2

William Ernest McDonald (49), a member of the A.I.F., who has been charged with the murder of his niece, Jane…

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Seven Days' Gaol Refused to Take Oath SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 2

At the Campels Police Court today Eric John Stein was sent to gaol for seven days for [?]g to take the oath of [?]…

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Wife Convicted Second Degree Murder Mental Patient's Death SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 3

At the Central Criminal Court today Kathe[?]ine Mary Thompson (41) was found guilty by the jury of murder in the second degree…

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Orange Court List. MONDAY.(Mr .A. Donaldson, P.M.). £3 Fines for Language

Leader · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 4

Two first offenders were fined £3 , or six days’ imprisonment, for using indecent language In a public place,…

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Long Vigil By Police Man Charged With Theft of Bike

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 17

AFTER a four and a half hours' vigil by three Mudgee police on Saturday night, a man was arrested at 2.30 a.m. on Sunday…

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No Military Police for Dubbo

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

It was reported to the March meeting of Dubbo Chamber of Commerce that inquiries into the advisability of having military police stationed at…

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Nine Drunks At Court This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

One woman and eight men were charged with drunkenness at the Lithgow police court this morning. The woman failed to appear and…

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Two Sailors Charged With Theft SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 1

At the Central police court today two sailors Harold Ronald Hale (21) and William Frederick Bryan (19) and a soldier R. Smith (19) were…

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Nazi Reprisals Executions and Gaol Terms LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 2

In Yugoslavia 100 Delegates. were executed at Bel[?] for the death of a German policemen who [?] notor[?] for the health [?] in…

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Nazi Consulate Raided Police Find Plans LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 1

The Brazilian Prime Minister has expressed his government's sympathy at the loss of Chilean and Yugoslav shipping to the diplomatic…

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Police Transfer

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 3

CONSTABLE G. MAHER, who has been stationed at Mudgee for the past fortnight since his transfer from Cox"s Gap, has been…

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Daring Theft "Blitz" Waggon and Arms SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 1

PEOPLE throughout the State, especially in larger towns on the main roads, have been advised to be on the watch for a man in…

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