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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

1,022 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 21 of 52

Wallsend Police Court. Monday, June 19. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 7

Sophie Selway pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness. A fine of 1s, with cost 6s, or 24 hours' imprisonment, was imposed…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, June 19. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 7

Nine first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 2s 6d, with the alternative of five minutes' detention. Michael Keogh (48), seaman, was fined…

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Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, June 20. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 June 1916 · page 4

A first offender, charged with drunkenness, was fined 2s 6d, in default imprisonment foe five minutes., Liliam Atkinson (28), married, was fined £1, in default…

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Trial of Casement. Constitution of Court. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 June 1916 · page 6

It is understood that Sir Roger Casement will be tried before a bench of three Judges at the Old Barley. The Judges will be Lord Reading (the…

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Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, June 21. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.) Minor Offences

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 June 1916 · page 7

One first offender, on a charge of drunkenness, was ordered to pay a fine of 2s 6d, or undergo detention for five minutes. Stephen Earl (61), miner, was fined 10s,…

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West Maitland Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 6

Mr. W. J. Fincham, P.M., occupied the bench at the West Maitland Police Court, yesterday. Mary Ann Bennett was charged with…

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Lambton Police Court. Thursday, June 22. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, D.S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 7

A first offender, who pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk, was fined 2s 6d, or detention for five minutes. On the evidence of Mrs. Marshall, a…

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Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, June 22. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 7

One first offender, charged with drunkenness, was fined 2s 6d, with the alternative of five minutes' detention. John Millen (22), soldier, was fined 5s, for…

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South Australian Police. Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 4

The State Executive Council to-day made several promotions in the Police Department, including the appointment of Sub-inspector T. Edwards as Acting,…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 7

A verdict was awarded Elizabeth Coftores in a claim against Ernest Barnes, for the sum of £4 5s, for hoard and lodging, with 7s costs. Earp, Woodcock,…

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Newcastle Police Court. Friday, June 23. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.) Minor Offences

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 June 1916 · page 9

Two first offenders, on charges of drunkenness, wore each ordered to pay a fine of 2s 6d or suffer detention for five minutes. Remanded…

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The Lost Hampshire. No Court-martial. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 June 1916 · page 5

In answer to a question in the House of Commons, Mr. T. J. MacNamara, Financial Secretary to the Admiralty, said that an inquiry had been held in regard to the…

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Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, June 24. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.) Offensive Behaviour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 June 1916 · page 7

Arthur Burg (19), labourer, pleaded guilty to having behaved in an improper manner in a public street at Mayville on the previous day. The defendant was…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, June 26. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1916 · page 7

Two first offenders, charged with drunkenness. were each fined 2s 6d, in default imprisonment for five minutes. William James Brien (38), labourer, was fined 10s,…

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Charlestown Police Court. Tuesday, June 27. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 8

Mary Connolly was fined 2s 6d, with 6s costs, or 24 hours' detention, for drunkenness at Charlestown. Same offender, for using improper language at Charlestown,…

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Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, June 27. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 4

Three first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 2s 6d, in default imprisonment for five minutes. Benjamin Cooper (50), miner, was fined 5s, in default…

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Casement on Trial. Case for Prosecution. Charged with High Treason. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 7

The High Court galleries wore packed when the trial on a charge of high treason began of Sir Roger Casement and Daniel Julian Bailey. A large crowd…

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Maitland Licensing Court. License Fees Reduced

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 8

Messrs. W. J. N. Fineham, E. Bowden, and J. W. Birkenhead, P.Ms., occupied the Bench at the Maitland Licensing Court, yesterday. Inspector Waker was in…

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Loss of Ketch Premier. Marine Court Finding. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 6

The loss of the ketch Premier was inquired into to-day by the Marine Court, consisting of Judge Murray, Captains Davidson and M'Gibbon. Mr. S. E. Moore…

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Waratah Police Court. Wednesday, June 28. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 June 1916 · page 6

George Waugh was fined 10s for improper behaviour in a public place, with the alternative of 24 hours. Charles Whitmore was charged with…

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