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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1902

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Arbitration Court. Wharf Labourers' Dispute. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 November 1902 · page 5

The Arbrilation Court to-day entered upon the hearing of the industrial dispute between the Sydney Wharf Labourers' Union, claimant, and the Sydney…

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Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, November 19. (Before Mr. M. S. Love, S.M.) Drunkenness, etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 3

Three first offenders, for being drunk, were fined 5s, in default to be detained until the rising of the Court, Alfred Ernest York was fined 5s, or 24 hours…

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Arbitration Court. Wharf Labourers' Dispute. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 6

In the Arbitration Court to-day the bearing was continued of the industrial dispute between the Sydney Wharf Labourers' Union, claimants, and the Sydney…

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Delays of Arbitration. Newcastle Court Probable. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 5

Mr. Wise, the Attorney-General, states that the representations recently made to him by a deputation from Newcastle as to the congested state of the business of…

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The Ventnor. Finding of the Court. Auckland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 5

The Court delivered its finding as to the loss of the steamer Ventnor to-day. It is to the effect that the striking of the steamer off Cape Egmont was due either…

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West Maitland Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 6

At the West Maitland Police Court yesterday before Mr. W. B. Smith, P.M., Daniel Horgan was charged with having, between the 1st and 31st October, 1902, at…

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Wallsend Police Court. Thursday, November 20. (Before Mr. Scott, D.S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 7

Thomas Robinson pleaded guilty to making use of profane language in May-street, and was fined is and ordered to pay 4s 10d costs…

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Auxiliary Arbitration Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 4

The sudden decision of the Attorney-General to introduce a bill to provide for the constitution of an Auxiliary Court of Arbitration in Newcastle,…

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Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, November 20. (Before Mr. M. S. Love, S.M.) Drunkenness, &c

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 7

Four first offenders for being drunk were fined 5s, in default to be detained until the rising of the Court. Robert Bruce, for indecent language, was fined…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. Love, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 7

Hunter Water and Sewerage Board v. Moses Bowden, claim for 16s 11d, rates due; verdict for plaintiff, with 6s costs…

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The Federal Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1902 · page 4

A distinguished member of the Victorian Bench, Mr. Justice a Beckett, has been offering suggestions in relation to the composition of the Federal…

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Newcastle Police Court. Friday, November 21. (Before Mr. M. S. Love, S.M.). Drunkenness, etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1902 · page 2

Two first offenders for being drunk were fined 5s, in default to be detained until the rising of the Court Michael M'Grotten, James Fraser, and Arthur…

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Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, November 22. (Before Mr. M. S. Love, S.M.) Drunkenness, &c

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 November 1902 · page 7

Three first offenders, for being drunk, were fined 5s, in default to be detained, until the rising of the court. Henry Enland was fined 5s or six hours. James…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, November 24. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1902 · page 3

Seven first offenders for being drunk were fined 5s, in default to be detained until the rising of the court. William Valentine for being drunk and disorderly…

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Arbitration Court. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1902 · page 4

The Arbitration Court to-day resumed the hearing of the dispute between the Sydney Wharf Labourers' Union, claimants, and the Sydney Stevedores'…

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Maitland Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1902 · page 6

At the East Maitland Police Court on Monday, before Mr. W. G. B. Smith, P.M., James Bennett, aged 70, was charged with stealing, at Thornton, on or about the 8th…

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Wallsend Police Court. Monday, November 24. (Before Mr. Love, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1902 · page 3

John Hardy pleaded guilty to making use of bad language in Kemp-street, Wallsend on the 22nd instant, and was fined 5s, in default 24 hours' imprisonment…

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Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, November 25. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, D.S.M.). Drunkenness, &c

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1902 · page 7

Three first offenders for being drunk were fined is, in default to be detained until the rising of the court: John Mack was fined 5s, in default 24 hours'…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. Love, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1902 · page 3

M. C. Jones v. William Roddonby, goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount claimed, £14 15s 1d, with costs…

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Bankruptcy Court. Tuesday, November 23. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1902 · page 7

It Bankruptey yesterday, the single meeting and public examination in the estate of William Fenton James were held. Mr. J. A. Wood appeared for the…

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