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DARK SECRETS: Former bathurst mayor facing blackmail charges didn t think letter was threatening court told | Rare Historical Photos

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The former mayor of Bathurst is currently on trial in the Orange District Court. (ABC Central West: Hugh Hogan)

A district court has heard the former mayor of Bathurst asked someone else to post an anonymous message because he did not want "anything to do with" an alleged blackmail letter.

Robert "Bobby" Bourke is on trial in the Orange District Court after pleading not guilty in July 2022 to misconduct in public office and blackmail with intent to influence public duty.

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