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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

1,127 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 57

London Police Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 5

It was announced at the police demonstration In Hyde Park on Sunday that the executive has postponed the strike until peace is signed…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, June 2. (Before Mr. S. B. Gunn, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 7

Two first offenders charged with drunkenness, has their bonds forfelted John Thomas Brady (31), labourer, who was charged with being drunk was fine…

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Reward for Ryan Police Willing to Attack SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 5

The question whether a monetary testimonial would be offered to Albert H. Ryan the Arizonian ex-soldier who was responsible for the death of Lee…

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A Month's Gaol Theft from Shop Front

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 3

"Give me a chance: I'm only a swagman," was the appeal John M'Gee (33) made to Sergeant A. Roberts when arrested yesterday on a charge…

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London Police Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 5

The postponement of the London police strike is explained by the fact that the police union leaders hope to receive the support of the conference at Southport on…

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Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, June 3. (Before Mr. S. B. Gunn, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 3

A first offender, charged with drunkenness, was fined 5s, in default imprisonment until the rising of the court, and the hall of another, who did not appear, was…

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Police Suspended Two Detectives SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 5

Asked this morning whether two detectives had been suspended on account of serious allegations against them, Mr. Mitchell, inspector-General…

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Federal Arbitration Court. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 5

Mr. Watt, the Acting Prime Minister, referring to the remarks of Mr. Justice Higgins, said the Judge had on more than one occasion, from his position as…

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Room Mats Losses Boarder Charged

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 4

At Newcastle Police Court to-day, before Mr. Gunn, S.M., Andrew irvine Aitken (1S), steward. on remand from Newtown, Sydney, was charged with…

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Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, June 4. (Before Mr. S. B. Gunn, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 7

The bail of a first offender, charged with drunkenness, who did not appear, was forfeited. Henry James Shoesmith (44), labourer, Paul Vidura (50), fitter, and…

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The Talk of the Town Tuck's Murder Doyle in the Dock SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 5

With an appearance of quiet unconcern William Doyle (18), came up from the cells into the dock at the Central Criminal court to-day to…

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The Freeman Riot Journalist in Court Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 5

An ecno of the disturoance at Circular Quay on Tuesday night was heard at the Central Police Court this morning, when Vance Marshall (27),…

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Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, June 5. (Before Mr. S. B. Gunn, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 7

Two first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 5s, with the alternative of detention to the rising of the court. Andrew Kenny (32) and Patrick…

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Maitland Girl's Death Verdict of Murder Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 5

A verdict of murder against someperson or persons unknown was returned by the City Coroner to-day at the inquest into the death of Doris…

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Newcastle Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. S. B. Gunn and C. Hibble, L.Ms.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 7

Renewals of publicans' licenses were granted to Thomas Etheridge, of the Royal Hotel, Minmi; Mary Markham, of the Railway Hotel, Newcastle; and J. R…

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Russian Horrors. Murder of Generals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 8

Two eye-witnesses of the murder of the famous Russian General Russki, the here of the Galician campaign, have told a terrible tale to the "Presazovski Kri," says…

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Newcastle Police Court. Friday, June 6. (Before Mr. S. B. Gunn, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 3

Two first offenders, charged with drunkenness, had their bonds forfeited. Bernard Corrigan (27), mechinist, pleaded guilty to using improper language in…

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Soldiers Want Work Clash with Police Protest Against Women LONDON, May 26

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 1

After a mass meeting of discharged soldiers and sailors in Hyde Park, at which 10,000 were present, the demonstrators were proceeding to the House…

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The Police Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 5

The British Government has decided to further increase the police pay, but it is determined not to recognise the union, despite the continued unrest In the force…

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Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, June 7. (Before Mr. A. G. Chiplin, P.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 6

Three first offenders, charged with drunkenness, had their bonds. forfeited, Thomas John Wetkins (40), laborer, was fined is, in default three hours'…

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