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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1908

986 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 18 of 50

Municipal Appeal Court. Hamilton Cases

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 7

The hearing of appeals against the valuations by the Hamilton Council in connection with the rating for 1908 was continued yesterday, at the Newcastle…

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The Mining Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 4

It is satisfactory to learn that Mr. Wade, the State Premier, is in sympathy with the proposal that the special Mining Court, as previously…

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Fight in a Gaol. Russian Prisoners Killed. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 5

A powerful bomb was thrown on Tuesday afternoon from the prison as Ekaterinoslav, Southern Russia, at the cavalry guardroom, and…

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Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, May 14. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, S.M.) Drunkenness, &c

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 7

The first offenders, charged with drunkeness were each fined 5s, in default, imprisonment till the rising of the Court. Thomas Prinniville, 44, labourer, was fined…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Hamilton Cases

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 7

The hearing of appeals against the valuations by the Hamilton Council was concluded yesterday at the Newcastle Court-house, before Mr. G. F. Scott, S.M. Mr…

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Arbitration Court. Butchers' Dispute. Jurisdiction Not Proven

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 5

The State Arbitration Court this Honor Judge Heydon, president, Mr. T. E. Spencer, employers' representative, and Mr. E. Riley, employees'…

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The Mining Court. Question of Reopening. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 5

Mr. P. Bowling, the president of the Colliery Employees' Federation, came to Sydney this morning, and conferred at noon with Mr. Wade, the State Premier,…

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Newcastle Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. G. F. Scott, S.M., and F. P. Meares, D.S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 7

The application of Catherine M. Canroll for a renewal of the license of the Burwood Inn, Merewether, was granted. Mr. H. M. Cohen (Messrs. Braye and…

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Newcastle Police Court. Friday, May 15. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, S.M.) Various Charges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 2

Two first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 5s, in default, imprisonment till the rising of the Court. Frank Stan, 29, seaman, was fined 5s, in…

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Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, May 16. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, S.M.) Drunkenness, &c

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1908 · page 7

Two first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 5s, in default, imprisonment till the rising of the Court, John Stewart, 57, agent, was fined 5s, in…

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Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 6

Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M., occupied the Bench at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday. Frank Hunter was fined 5s, in default…

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Blue Nile Murder. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 5

Abdel Kadar, an Egyptian, who recently murdered Mr. Scott Moncrieff in the Blue Nile province, has been sentenced to death for murder and…

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Wallsend Police Court. Monday, May 18. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 6

A first offender, charged with drunkenness, was fined 1s, and costs of Court 6s. Another first offender, who pleaded guilty to a similar charge, was imprisoned till…

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Criminal Appeal Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 4

The opening of a Court of Criminal Appeal in England marks a great and notable reform in British law. It has for many years been contended by…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, May 18. (Before Mr. F. P. Meares, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 7

Four first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 5s, in default imprisonment till the rising of the Court. Andrew Williamsals Logue, 40,…

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The Coal Court. Judge Heydon Resigns. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 5

The resignation of Judge Heydon as President of the Court appointed to deal with industrial disputes in the mining industry in the northern district was…

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Municipal Appeal Court. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 6

Mr. W. Fletcher, Mr. A. Cook (council clerk), and Mr. J. F. Kerr (valuator) appeared to support the assessments of the Wallsend Council. In the majority of…

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The Mining Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 4

The difficulty which has arisen with respect to the Mining Court is greatly to be regretted. The case of the Teralba miners is one which calls for…

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Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, May 20. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 3

Three first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 5s, in default imprisonment till the rising of the Court. Stephen Larkin, 33, seaman,…

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Lambton Police Court. Thursday, May 21. (Before Mr. G. F. Scott, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 3

Joseph Burkilt, charged with being drunk, pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s, and 6s costs. Elizabeth James pleaded guilty to a similar charge, and was fined…

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