Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1893

1,071 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 54

Lambton Police Court. Tuesday, March 21. (Before Mr. W. E. Henry, P.m.) Warrant Issued

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1893 · page 7

HARRY RALPH failed to appear in reply to a charge of using indecent language at Dudley on the 15th inst., and a warrant was issued for his…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Newcastle Police Court Tuesday, March 21. (Before Mr. Mair, P.M., and Mr. Christie, J.P.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1893 · page 6

A SEAMAN named Alfred Smith was fined 5s, with an option of 24 hours' lockup, for drunkenness. Absent Without Leave…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

CABLEGRAMS. The Panama Canal Scandal. Trial Concluded. the Prisoners Sentenced

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 4

PARlS, Tuesday.—The trial of persons charged with bribery in connection with the Panama Canal Company was brought to a conclusion to-day, when…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Newcastle Police Court Wednesday, March 22. (Before Mr. Mair, P.M., and Mr. Martin, J.P.) Language

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 3

A SEAMAN named William Glok was fined 20s, with an option of 7 days' gaol, for having used obscene language. Riotous…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Funeral of the late M. Ferry. Precautions by the Police

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 4

PARIS, Tuesday.—In consequence of the very large number of people who are expected to witness the State funeral of the late M. Jules Ferry,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Harbouring a Felon. Charged with Receiving Bennett. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 5

AT the Water Police Court this morning James Marsland, who was apprehended on Saturdays morning last at his residence, was charged with having, between the months of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Newcastle Police Court Thursday, March 23. (Before Mr. Mair, P.M., and Messrs. Shaw and Martin, Js.P.) A Solitary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 7

FRANK ALPANCO, 49, an Italian cook, was fined the usual 5s, or in default 24 hours' confinement in the cells for having been drunk on the public…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Bankruptcy Court. Thursday, March 23. (Before the Registrar, Mr. Mair, P.M.) Public Examinations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 6

THERE were no fewer than 10 bankrupts before the Court for examination. Mr. Burnage represented Mr. Stephen, the official assignee, no…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Murder of a Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1893 · page 4

INFORMATION was received by cablegram the other day that the Mayor of Moscow had been shot and that the wound received was of a very serious nature. Further tidings state…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Newcastle Police Court Friday, March 24. (Before Mr. Mair, P.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1893 · page 3

A LABOURER named George King, and Elizabeth both O'Neill, were each fined 5s, with an option of 24 hours' lockup, for drunkenness; and the latter was also fined £2, with an…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Lambton Police Court. Friday, March 24. (Before Mr. W. E. Henry, P.m.) Riotous Behaviour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1893 · page 6

WILLIAM EVANS was charged with riotous behaviour on the morning of the 18th inst. in Dixon-street, Lambton. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wallsend Licensing Court. Thursday, March 24. (Before Mr. W. E. Henry, P.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1893 · page 6

ABRAHAM COWELL, of the Sportsmans' Arms, New Lambton, was charged by Sergeant Salter with wilfully delaying to open his licensed promises on the evening of Sunday,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Alleged Assault by a Lord

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 March 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The Right Hon. George Manners Astley, Baron Hastings, was at the Marylebone Police Court to-day charged with attempting…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Newcastle Police Court Saturday, March 25. (Before Mr. Mair, P.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 March 1893 · page 7

JOHN JONES and John Carroll, labourers, were each fined 5s, or in default 24 hours in the lockup, for being drunk on the previous day…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Summons Cases. Assault

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1893 · page 7

John Conolan, seaman on board the ship Scottish Isles, was charged with assaulting Alexander Beckman. Mr. Gorrick appeared for the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Newcastle Police Court Monday, March 27. (Before Messrs. Mair, P.M., and Christie, J.P.). Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1893 · page 7

FLETCHER WATSON, labourer; Billy Russell, an aboriginal; Robert Dixon, seaman; A. Johnston, seaman ; H. Leonard, seaman; John Harold,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Licensing Court. Wine License

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1893 · page 3

George Firkin was granted a renewal. HOTEL LICENSES. William Johnston, of the Museum…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wallsend and Plattsburg Police Court. Monday, March 27. (Before W. E. Henry, P.M., and T. Fryar, J.p.) Bathing Prosecutions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1893 · page 3

A LARGE number of boys were summoned for bathing within view of a public road. The boys pleaded guilty…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

At the Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1893 · page 5

George Archer, aged 22 years, was brought before Captain Fisher, S.M., at the Water Police Court this morning. Archer, who is of fairly robust stature,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Burglary in Melbourne. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1893 · page 5

A SENSATIONAL burglary occurred this morning at about 4.30 o'clock at the premises of Murdoch and Co., general importers, Lonsdale-street. Two burglars climbed over the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →