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

Courts & crime, 1945

994 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 50

Man Fined for Trespassing Case at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 1

At the Bathurst Police Court Yesterday john William Oxworth (28), Laborer, of Paddington, was fined £5 on a charge of [?]passing on the…

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Quiet Week End for Police

National Advocate · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

Bathurst police force had a quiet week end. There was no two up or SP raids and no disorder. As a matter of fact, not even a "drunk" could…

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Boys' Alleged Confession on Burglary Charges

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

A few hours after two thieves had broken into Ashelford's cordial factory last night and stolen five bags of sugar, which they are alleged to have…

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Stealing From Wharves Members in Conference

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: The Minister for Customs (Senator Keane) the Minister for Supply and Shipping (Senator Ashley) and the Minister for…

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Two Years Gaol Alleged German Agent

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: At the Quarter Sessions today a German named Werner Goebel (26), a toolmaker, who is described by the police as an agent…

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Faked Ration Cards a Dealer Charged

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: At central court today David Levitus David (62) a, lealer of Rose Bay and Morris Faust (55) were charged with unlawful…

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Brutal City Murder Sydney, This. Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

Joseph Morgan Houston, 44, well- known City solicitor, was shot 'dead outside, his flat at Rose Bay early this morning. Police believe be was…

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Germans Rhine Defence Is Collapsing "Monty's" Drive May Provide Sensations Three U.S.A. Armies Progress Sri Ay Tank Assault by First Army

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 1

Important developments may be expected along the western front at any moment and, despite the magnificent progress of the American armies, the sensation is expected by correspondents to be provided by…

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Lithgow Police Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 2

The following cases were heard before Mr. G. L. Berry P.M., at the Lithgow police court yesterday: STOLE HOSTEL…

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Local Agent Charged

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 2

An adjournment by consent until tomorrow was granted at the bathurst Court yesterday by Mr. W. S. Bremhead, SM, in the case in which…

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Youth Committed On Numerous Burglary Charges

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 2

Alleged to have been involved in robberies in which jewellery and other articles to the value of £120 were stolen, Douglas James Williams was…

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Orange Court. Monday. (Before Mr. G. W. Brown, P.M.). Indentity Card Prosecution

Leader · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 1

At the Orange Police Court on Monday Cecil Clyde O’Ne[?], a young man in military uniform, was charged with being in possession of an…

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No Arrest Yet Murder of Sydney Solicitor

National Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Detectives investigating the shooting of Joseph Morgan Houston (42) a solicitor outside his Rose Bay [?] on Monday…

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Murder Verdict Shooting of Dr. Jones SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 1

The trial of four men on a charge of shooting Dr. Stuart Jones with intent to murder was concluded yesterday…

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Dr. Jones Shooting Jowett and Thompson Convicted Sentenced to Death Dunn and Robinson Acquitted

National Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: At the Central Criminal Court tonight Mr. Justice Street sentenced to death Alexander McDonald [?] also known as…

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Assault and Robbery. Sydney

Leader · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 2

Charged with having assaulted Reginald Stuart Jones and robbed him of £120 at Maroubra Bay, on November 1. when In company with…

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Man Gaoled for Theft

National Advocate · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 2

George Adams, 50, of no fixed abode was fined £3 in default six days' hard labor at Bathurst ourt on Thursday last. The conviction was for stealing…

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Man Fined for Assault

National Advocate · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 2

On a charge of having struck his wife in the George Street. Bathurst, on March 16, Noel Mcphee, factory worker of Lithgow, was ordered…

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American Soldier Attacked Seven Australians Charged

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY. Tuesday: It was stated in Pari[?]matta Court today that lames Keriotis. American soldier. May die as a result of injuries by seven…

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Russian Interlude To Final Assault LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 1

Swinging north over a 30-mile front into the corridor south from Vienna in a great loft-hook against the Austrian capital, the Red Army…

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