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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1918

1,004 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 49 of 51

A Point of Law Raised. Sentence Postponed. a Matter for the High Court. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 5

When Ernest Judd appeared before the Court to day for appeared Mr Windeyer asked for suspension of sentence claining that the indietment was bad…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, December 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 December 1918 · page 6

The bench at the West maitland Police Court to-day was occupied by Messrs. C. H. Gale, P.M., Elias Bowden and J. M. Dawson, Js.P. FAILED TO REGISTER…

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The Red-caps. About Military Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 December 1918 · page 2

"Pass, Churt?" The lance-corporal with the red-topped cap and the "M.P." (Military Police) armlet holds out his hand, and the kitladen private halts at the entrance to the…

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East Maitland Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 6

A many 77 years of age, was charged at the East Maitland Police Court yesterday with being drunk, but as he did not appear his recognisance of 5/ was ordered to be…

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Greta Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 4

Several cases arising out of the armistice celebrations were beard at the Great Police Court yesetrday, by Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M. Two defendants were charged with using of…

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News by Wire. Alleged Stealing. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 4

John Foley and May Livingstone were charged at the Sydney Police Court with having broken into the shop of price and Jardine, Ltd., jewellers, city, and stolen…

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Paterson Licensing Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 4

The Quarterly Licensing Court for the licensing district of Paterson will be held at the Courthouse, Paterson, on Tuesday, January 14 next…

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German Savagery. Murder of Prisoners

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 2

London, Tuesday.—A telegram from Zurich states that a report from delegates at the Spanish Embassy states that nine French prisoners at…

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Civil Servant and Police Pensions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 4

Instructions have been given by Mr. Fitzpatrick, State Treasurer, that the pensions of ex-civil servants and police officers, for the month of December, will be payable on…

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Police Court

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 2

Mr. C. H. Gale, P. M. presided over the local Police Court yesterday, when there was a heavy business sheet…

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Police Uniforms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 7

The new khaki uniforms recently issued to the Cessnock police are anything but a credit to the department. The material is heavy and almost as hot to the wearer as…

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Alleged Murder. Motor Driver's Death

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 6

An inquest was opened at Port Pirie (S.A.) on the body of Harold Sydney Jaques, motor driver and owner.Percival William Budd who was changed with murder appeared in…

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Industrial Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 5

In the Industrial Court, Mr. Bavin applied to Justice Heydon for leave to appeal from the toward made by Judge Rolin for ironworkers' assistants, which gives labourers 1/31 per hour…

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Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 2

The Bench at the police court yesterday was occupied by Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M. Patrick Carroll, Charles Pearce. R. J. Thrift, and Frederick Tanner were…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday December 9

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 11

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court on Monday was occupied by Messrs. C. H. Gale, P.M. Elias Bewden and J. M. Dawson. Js.P…

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Police Court. Friday, December 13. (Before. Mr C. H. Gale, P.m) Trespass on Reserve

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 6

Stock Inspector Freeman proceeded against Patrick Carroll, for having allowed fair head of cattle to trespass on the reserve at Belford. Mr A. B…

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Murder of Romanoffs. Sickening Scenes. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 13

An Amsterdam dispatch says that a Kieff newspaper publishes the story given by a valet of the former Empress of Russia of the murder of the entire Romanoff family…

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Industrial Court Friday, December 13. (Before Mr C. H. Gale, P.m.). Claim Foe Night Work Pay

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 5

James Victor White, baker, was charge with having failed to pay Frederick Chilos in full the sum of £78/15/-, for 21 weeks' work after 6 p.m…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday. December 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 7

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court to-day was occupied by Me. C. H. Gale P.M. A SERIOUS CHARGE…

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"Depth-charged:" Effect on Submarine's Crew

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 2

From the captain of a U-boat, a limp bedraggled figure that had been fished out of the sea with a boathook, came to me the following description of what it is like to be…

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