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

Courts & crime, 1954

1,297 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 65

Orange Motorist Charged Sequel to Bathurst Accident

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 2

A car driver residing at Orange was arrested by Bathurst police last night and charged with driving under the influence and with negligent driving…

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Police Appeal No Protest, Says Attorney-General

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: Attorney General Sheahan said today he had received no protest from Mr. R. Reynolds, solicitor, against the action of…

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Man Shot Dead in Home Police Seek Suspect

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY. Monday: A man who was early today saved from drowning while swimming at Cabaritta near Sydney was shot dead at his home in Concord…

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Men on Theft Charge

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 6

PARKES. Tuesday: Two men have been arrested at Parramatta and charged with the theft of a new utility truck and rifle from a motor…

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Army Officer Sentenced Pay Fraud Alleged

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 5

TOKIO. Tuesday: On a charge of misapplying the sum of £50,000 an army paymaster has been cashiered and sentenced to ten years…

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Six Months Gaol For Car Stealer

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 2

Sentencing a young Sydney man to six months gaol in yesterday's court, Mr. C. W. English, S.M., said that was the only way to put an end to people stealing and illegally using…

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War Bride Murder Man to Face Trial

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 6

NORFOLK. Virghma, Tuesday: A grand jury has indicated joseph Adalagton, former Us Navy petty officer, for the murder of Sydney…

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Youth Lights Smoke In Lithgow Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 2

A Lithgow youth was threatened with gaol in Tuesday's court when the Magistrate, Mr. C. W. English, S.M., called him up before the Bench and severely castigated him for smoking in court…

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Unions and Arbitration Court's Power Criticised

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 3

MELBOURNE Tue — A C T U President (Mr. A E Monk) today replied to a challenge made to the trade union movement to say where…

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8 Men Charged Conspiracy Case

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday: Eight men were charged in Newcastle Court today with fraudulent conspiracy relating to a £90,000…

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Police Warning on Awnings

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 5

As local Royal visit fervor continues to mount, Police warned today that residents should refrain from viewing…

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Police and Air Force Guards Escort Queen to Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.--Sydney repeated in miniature, but with interest packed enthusiasm, today the spectacle of yesterday's Royal progress when the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Parliament House for the historic opening of State Parliament. Tens of thousands of people lined Macquarie-street and adjoining streets anxiously Waiting to catch a glimpse of the Royal couple…

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Police Boys' Club Activities

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 4

Several members of the boxing team will be travelling to Katoomba on Saturday, the 13th instant to take part in…

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Alleged Bribe To Police

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 4

Detective - Sergeant Brian Conrad Doherty said in Newcastle Police Court today he had been offered a bribe of…

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Police Lay Arson Charge

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday:--A 39-year-old laborer was remanded without bail in Lidcombe court today by Mr. Kersley, S.M., on…

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Tribute to our Police Force

Central Western Daily · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 1

High tribute to the police force was paid by Judge McKillop at Orange Quarter Sessions yesterday during an address welcoming the Mayor (Alderman E. W. F. White) who, accompanied by other civic figures, attended to open Quarter Sessions in his official capacity. “We have in New South…

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TRIBUTE tO POLICE Judge's Comment

National Advocate · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 2

ORANGE,, Thursday: At the opening of the Quarter Sessions at Orange today, Judge McKillop paid a tribute to the NSW Police Force while giving…

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Police Inspector's Death Collapse in Street

National Advocate · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 3

SYDNEY. Thursday. A police Inspector died today after he had collapsed while on duty in Marquarie Street for the opening of S[?]…

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Theft of Bank Funds Youths Before Court

National Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1954 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday: With £2100 stolen from the Narrabri branch of the Australia and New Zealand Bank Ltd. two 18-year-old youths decamped to…

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Appeals by Police Public Hearing Likely

National Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1954 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: Appeals by two police officers against fines imposed on them by Police Commissioner Delaney, in the police…

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