"Sober As Judge" But Guilty of Theft
James Joseph Brennan (29), laborer, was to-day at Maitland Court, sentenced to three months' hard labor for having, on October 22, stolen a…
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Courts & crime, 1919
1,127 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 48 of 57
Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, October 28. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M.)
The bail of a first offender charged with drunkenness was forfeited. Frank Stanley, 34, seaman, charged with stealing an overcoat valued at £1…
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An application to have the licence of a billiard room at West Maitland transferred from John Irwin to john stacker was the subject of police…
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Mr. A. O. Butler occupied the Bench at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday. James Joseph Brennan, 29, was charged…
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The Irish Police Bill has been read a second time in the House of Commons. It provides for increased pay similar to that granted to the British police…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, October 29. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M.) Drunkenness
The bail of two first offenders charged wiht drunkennes, who did not appear, was forfeited…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Diamond Ring Theft Seaman Sentenced
Frank Stanley (34), seaman, pleaded guilty before Mr. Butler, S.M., at Newcastle Court this morning to having stolen a diamond ring, valued at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, October 30. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M.) Drunkenness
A first offender, charged with drunkenness was fined 2s 6d, in default, an hour's imprisonment, and the ball of three others who did not appear was forfeited…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bankruptcy Court. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, District Registrar.)
Re Joseph Michael Keenahan, horse-carter, of Islington.—The single meeting of creditors lapsed, and the public examination was declared concluded…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.m.) a Nonsuit
Charles Nathaniel Walters and Darcy Rose, trading at C. N. Walters, Rose and Company, auctioneers, proceeded against Charles Bryan, of New Lambton, claiming,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Warden's Court. Thursday, November 30 (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, Warden.) Modification of Labour Conditions
An application was made by John Evans on behalf of R. P. Pettigrew for partial suspension of labour conditions on seven leases, 438-444, parishes of Cooranbong,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle Licensing Court. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., and Mr. C. Hibble, J.P.)
Transfers were granted of the following publicans licenses: J. Power to J. M'Guinness, Royal Hotel. Waratah; J. A. Christianson to A. Ward, All Nations'…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle Police Court. Friday, October 31. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M.) Drunkenness, etc
Two first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were each fined 2s 6d, with the alternative of an hour's detention. Patrick Bolgar (44), labourer, for having…
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A message from Federation, Canada, states that Werner Horn, a German officer, found guilty of blowing up a Canadian railway bridge during the war, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, November 1. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
A first offender, who had been locked up for drunkenness and admitted to bail, did not appear, and his bond was forfeited. James Murphy, 50, labourer, for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →An Efficient Constable Court Congratulations
"I am very sorry you are leaving here." said Mr. Butler, S.M., this morning to Plainclothes Constable Keeble, who has been transferred to Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Trying a Motor Charge Foe Benzine Unusual Court Case
When a horse dealer is trying out a horse with a view to purchase, should he pass for the hire of the cart? When an engine is being tried by a…
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Mr. A. O. Butler, P.M., occupied the Bench at the West Maitland Police Court, yesterday. Mr. J. M. Slattery, an officer of the Federal Income Tax…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, November 3. (Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
Three first offenders were charged with drunkenness, two of whom forfeited the amount of their bonds, and the other was fled 2s 6d, with the alternative of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Father O'donnell's Case No Court-martial. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
The Australian military authorities have telegraphed to Ireland to summon witnesses for the O'Donnell case, with a view to preliminary investigation, and the…
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