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

Courts & crime, 1943

1,046 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 53

Assault-Robbery Conductress Suffers SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 April 1943 · page 1

Last night a tram conductress, Mrs. Fester, was knocked down and robbed by two men at Circular Quay. Her bag, which…

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Fifty-five British Bombers. Lost m Violent Assault LONDON

Leader · Monday 19 April 1943 · page 2

Round-the-clock bombing of Germany and German occupied teritories was stepped up with violent intensity during…

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Murder Charge Death of a Boy SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 April 1943 · page 8

A fortnight's remand was granted at the Parramatta Court to-day when Lionel Roy Barlow (24), a soldier, appeared on a charge of…

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Soldier's Death in Crash Excessive Speed Alleged Police and Army Clash Bathurst Inquest Adjourned

National Advocate · Monday 19 April 1943 · page 1

An inquest concerning the death of Pte. Norman Charles. Buttle (30), one of a number of soldiers involved in a picquet…

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Two Years' Gaol Portland Man Sentenced Case at Bathurst Sessions

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1943 · page 1

A sentence of two years' hard labor was imposed on Percy Candos Mason (28), of Portland, at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday, for a…

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To Please the "Mob" Soldier's Costly Bus Drive Case at Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1943 · page 2

Keith Ronald Shoesmith (18) soldier was fined £20 in default to days for having driven a bus the property of Mr. E. Smith, without first…

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Stolen Car Soldiers Sentenced at Bathurst Quarter Sessions Accused's Bad Records

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1943 · page 6

Two young soldiers; one of whom appeared to have a mania for illegally using motor cars, were each sentenced to 12 months hard labor at…

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Nine Months' Gaol Bathurst Taximan Sentenced Girl's Story of Struggle on Bed

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 4

A sentence of nine months' hand labor was imposed by his Honor, Judge Shortland, at Bathurst Quarter Sessions yesterday, on Clarence…

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Magistrate got no Assistance from Witness

Leader · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 2

When Ivy Hall made an application to the Orange Court on Monday to have Archie Peacock bound over because she apprehended violence she…

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Petrol Stealing Charge Bathurst Bus Driver Released on Bond

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 1

The appeal of Clarrie Whitton (25) a Bathurst bus driver, against a conviction and sentence of three months imposed on him at the Bathurst Court,…

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Two Years Gaol For Serous Offence-- No Redeeming Feature

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 6

At the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on Monday a sentence of two years hard labor was imposed on Percy Candos Mason (28), of Portland, for a serious offence at Portland against a girl aged 13 years and eight months…

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Young Woman's Plight Committed on Murder Chargge

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 4

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday: Margaret Jane Murray (23) was committed for trial on a charge of murder at the inquest today on the death of a…

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[?]Of Charges Hotelkeeper [?]e Court

The Carcoar Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 1

[?] until May 13 was grant[?] Bathurst Court on Friday [?]th respect to charges against Oliver Edgar Goodfellow, 39, hotelkeeper,…

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Industrial Court Cases. (Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M.) Prosecution Fails

Leader · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 4

In the Industrial Court on Monday, before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., Wilfred J. Strain, inspector under the Factory and Shops Act, proceeded…

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Two Years' Gaol. Man Sentenced Rylstone Native

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 15

A sentence of two years' hard labor was imposed on Percy Candos Mason (28), of Portland at the Bathurst Quarter…

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Police Uncover Remarkable Case Of Alleged Juvenile Planning PERSONAL

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 2

A visitor to Lithgow to-day is Major D. E. Macinness (A.I F.), who is the guest of his wife's parents, Sergt. L. J. and Mrs. Purdon…

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Bathurst District Court Settlements in Two Claims Third Case Adjourned

National Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 1

A settlement was announced In twa cases before the District Court at Bathurst yesterday and another case was adjourned to the next sitting…

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Car Accident Cask at Bathurst District Court Speed Estimates by Witness Queried

National Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 1

In the District Court at Bathurst yesterday before his Honor. Judge Shortland, John Randolph Spencer of Cowrn, claimed £104 from Leo…

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Boy Charged

National Advocate · Monday 26 April 1943 · page 2

A boy aged 14 years, who lives in Bathurst was questioned by the police yesterday in connection with [?] certain matter and was later charged…

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Costly Punches Brothers Heavily Fined Third Sentenced for Theft

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1943 · page 2

Sequel of an attempt by the police to question their brother in connection with a theft at Marrangaroo, was the appearance at the Lithgow…

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