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

Courts & crime, 1951

1,331 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 67

Monday's Court List

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1951 · page 2

Two stealing, four assault and two traffic charges will be among the case-heard at the Bathurst Court of Petty Sessions on Monday. Three children's…

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Two Jap. Officers Sentenced to Death TOKYO

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 1

Two senior Japanse officers have been sentenced to death for the murder of 4 Australian soldiers during World War H…

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Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 2

An extensive list is set down for bearing at the Bathurst Court today. Cases included: Cyril Robert Meyers, char[?] with stealing; Edward…

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Police Arrest Aborigines on Forbes Train

Central Western Daily · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 7

Orange police arrested two young half-caste aborigines on the Forbes mail at the East Fork railway siding early on Saturday…

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Hostel in Court Street Provides Ideal Accommodation for Schoolgirls

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 11

That large two storied house in Court Street, set back in wide grounds with a neat garden, is the Girls' Hostel, which provides the essential link in the education of many a country girl…

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Vagrant Sentenced

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 2

An aged vagrant whom police claimed was addicted to methylated spirits, was yesterday sentenced to three months' imprisonment by Mr…

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Gaol for Exposure

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 2

Pleading guilty at Bathurst Court yesterday to a charge of indecent exposure, John Broadgate (59), seasonal worker, was sentenced to seven day's…

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Wool Theft Alleged Bathurst Men Committed

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 1

TWO Bathurst seasonal workers were committed for trial at Bathurst court yesterday on a charge of stealing, on or about…

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14 Years' Gaol "Monster's Offences Against Boys

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday: A sentence of 14 years' imprisonment was imposed off a man described as an uncontrollable, terrifying monster when in…

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Police Impound Greyhounds; 3 Prosecutions

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 11

SYDNEY, Monday.— It is believed three prosecutions have been recommended by a report lodged with the Crown Solicitor…

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Migrant for Trial Alleged Assault on Child Case From Bathurst Camp

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 1

A 58-years-old migrant, who appeared at Bathurst Children's Court yesterday, was committed for trial on a charge of carnally knowing a girl…

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FINED £5 Disqualified Driver at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 2

A man who made a false statement to obtain a motor driver's licence was fined £5, with 10/- costs at Bathurst Court yesterday. He is Henry W…

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2 Aborigines Face Court On Theft Charges

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

Two half-castle aborigines who were arrested on the Forbes Mail at the East Fork railway siding on Sunday were…

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Carcoar Assault Case

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

As a result of an episode at Carcoar on 20th January, Daniel Sylvester Murphy, labourer, of Coogee, was committed to stand his trial at Bathurst Quarter Sessions on 22nd May. The case was heard at the February…

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Theft of Motor Vehicles Government Criticised

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

Failure of the State Government to get at grips with the problem of the stolen motor vehicle is criticised by the NRMA…

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War Hero Burglar Back In Scottish Gaol

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.--As a cracksman John Ramsay was at the top of his profession. That was why, on his release from a prison stretch during the war, he was enlisted in a British commando unit and dropped behind enemy…

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Confession of Murder in Sign Language

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 3

ATLANTA (Georgia), Tuesday. — Detectives today reported that Allen Jones, 30, a deaf mute, had admitted under…

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Deaf Mute Admits Murder "Triangle" Drama

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 2

ATLANTA. (Georgia), Tuesday Detectives today reported that Allen jones (30), a deal mute, had admitted Under questioning by a deaf and…

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"Total Disregard For Human Life;" Magistrate Threatens Lorry Drivers With Heavy Penalties

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

Two lorry drivers were heavily fined in this morning's court, by Mr. A. E. Stonham, S.M., for leaving rocks on Mount Victoria Pass after driving their vehicles away. Mr. Stonham and the police prosecutor, Sergt. A. E. Sheldrick, trenchantly criticised drivers who failed to remove…

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Magistrate Demands Proper Dress In Court

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1951 · page 2

A severe rap was given a Lithgow man who appeared in yesterday's court without a coat or a tie. Mr. A. E. Stonham, S.M., told the defendant, Frank Waddell of Main-street that respect was due to the court--not to the…

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