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

Courts & crime, 1944

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Orange Court. Monday. (Before Mr. C. W. Brown, P.M.) Goods in Custody

Leader · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 2

[?]dale was charged with having goods In his possession reasonably suspected of having been stolen. He pleaded guilty…

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Gulgong Police Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 17

At the police court, held in Gulgong on Wednesday, February 2, Herbert John Grimshaw, laborer, aged 25 years, was fined £5, and…

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Lithgow Police Court

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 2

The following cases were heard at a sitting of the Lithgow police court yesterday, before Mr. S. A. Thornton. TWO UP…

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Just Missed Gaol Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 2

Nellie Mary Spencer manageress of Ciro's restaurant, Double Bay, was fined £100 at the Special Federal Court today for selling a half bottle…

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False Promises About Liquor Man Sent to Gaol Had Grudge Against Americans

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Leonard Leslie Gray (26) was at Paddington Police Court today sentenced to 12 months gaol on each of three charges…

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Alleged Bribery Charges Against Police Young woman's Evidence LISMORE Wednesday

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

Gina Maluta, a stylishly dressed young woman, said in Lismore police court today that she had signalled to the police she had paid £50 to a police…

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Double Murder Suspected Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 2

The woman murdered in Centennial Park yesterday is believed to be Joyce Patterson, who resided in Bourke-street. Darlinghurst…

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Woman Dead Another Centennial Park Murder Grim Find by Ranger

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The body of a woman whose identity has not yet been established, was found in thick grass at the edge of a pond in…

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The Tramway Men Application to Be Made to Court

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Application will be made to Judge Dra[?] Brockman tomorrow by the Tramway and Omnibus Employees Union for…

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Assault Charge Dismissed Woman Complainant Fails to Appear Evidence at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 1

A woman who charged her son-in-law with unlawful assault failed to attend at the Bathurst court yesterday when the case was due for…

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Stockowners to Face Court

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 2

The first batch of summonses against owners of stock alleged to have been found straying in Bathurst will come before the local court next…

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Grave Charges Chaplin Police and Judge Named Sequel to Paternity Case

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 2

HOLLYWOOD, Friday: The film comedian, Charlie Chaplin, was indicated by a Federal Grand Jury On charges of violating the Mann Act…

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Murdered Woman Identified Police Secure Fresh Clues Search for Female Companion

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday. The body of the woman who, was murdered in Centennial Park [?] has been identified a Joyce Patterson, of Darlinghurst…

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Boxing Police Stop Bout

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY. Sunday: Tommy Chapman (9.2) defeated Reg Tozer (9.5) on a technical knockout at the Sydney stadium last night. The police…

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Seven Days' Gaol Man Sentenced for Contempt

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday: At the Licensing Court today, George Furlong was sentenced to seven days gaol for contempt of court,…

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Safeblowers' Claim Fails Theft from Cowra Theatre Case at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

Two convicted men made a claim at the Bathurst Court yesterday for the payment to them of money alleged by the Crown at the time of their trial…

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Industrial Court Verdict

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

In the Industrial Court yesterday. Walter Albert Pulbrook was given a verdict for £21/0/3 for wages find overtime again Charles Edward…

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Straying Stock Owners Fined at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

Fines were inflicted at, the Bathurst Court yesterday on three persons charged with allawing stock to stray. Mr. A. T. McIntyre, appeared for…

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Greeks at Law. Case of Alleged Stealing

Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 2

The Greek community tuned out in full force on Monday to hear a charge of stealing against Authony Karages, as…

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Petrol Fraud Man Sent to Gaol

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Phillip James Campbell who according to evidence at a special Federal court today, had obtained 1300 gallons of petrol on a…

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