Is "Findings Keepings?" Vanman Claims Ring! Ex-Police Chief Sued
Mr. J. H. Laybourne, ex-chief constable of Cheater, was summoned by vanman named Edwin Griffiths for the recovery of a diamond ring, which he…
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Courts & crime, 1921
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Centennial Park Murder. Speechley Sentenced to Death Sydney
The trial of Charles Wynne Speechley, on a charge of murdering Constable Frederick William Wolgast at Centennial Park, was continued in the Central…
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At about. 8 o'clock last night a fracas is alleged to bases occurred at the corner of Hunter and New[?] streets…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, April 12. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, Deputy S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
William Lewis (29), labourer, and Thomas William Shepherd (38), labourer, were each fined 5s, or twenty-four hours' imprisonment, for drunkenness…
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Aloyusus O'Toole, aged 27, a railway fireman, was placed on trial before the Chief Justice at the Central Criminal Court to-day, on a charge of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, Deputy S.M.) Verdict for Plaintiff
After an ex parte hearing in the case of P. O'Leary, Empire Hotel, Newcastle, against J. Alward, horse trainer, claim for £4 6s 6d, said to represent the…
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Thomas Boyd and John William Webber, both Customs officers, appeared before the Newcastle Court this morning, on remand, charged…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Tennis Court
Newcastle City Council employees have finished the work of making a tennis court at Reld Park. The court will be leased by the Commercial…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, April 13. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, Deputy S.M.) Minor Offences
A fine of £1, with the alternative of seven days imprisonment, was imposed on Alfred Boberg (53), seaman, who was charged with improper behaviour. William…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Street Battle Rebels Lose Heavily Police Retaliation London, Wednesday Night
A hot battle raged for half an hour in a crowded street in Cork this morning, and resulted in three civilians being killed and four wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Third Appeal Major Stewart's Case High Court Application SYDNEY
September 1, sentenced to death; October 29, new trial granted; November 30, sentenced to death; December 20, appeal dismissed; January…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, April 14. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, Deputy S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
One person charged with drunkenness for the first time did not appear, and had his bond forfeited. Charles Newland, 56, seaman, was fined 5s, or two hours'…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Death of Harold Ryan. Charge of Murder
Harold Ryan, the young man who was admitted to the Newcastle Hospital on Tuesday night, suffering from a fracture of the base of the skull, died at a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Promotions. Is There Favouritism? Sydney
Recent promotions in the police force have not given widespread satisfaction throughout the service, because of a feeling that capable men with long…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland Doings Police Adventure Escape from Drowning
While searching for a lost bullock about Wentworth Swa[?]ps on Wednesday, Sergeant Dolman and Constable Priddis, of the Maitland Mounted…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Harold Ryan's Death Collier Before Court Street "Scuffle"
Following on the death of Harold Ryan in the Newcastle Hospital last night, Cecil Collier (27), laborer, was again brought before the Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Promotions
Promotions in the New South Wales police force do not depend on seniority in the service. They are made by selection. This system has caused…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle Police Court. Friday, April 15. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, Deputy S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
One person charged with drunkenness for the first time did not appear, and his bail deposit was forfeited. Albert Edward Lewis, 34, solicitor, was fined 10s,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Speechley Appeals Park Murder Case SYDNEY
Charles Wynne Speechley, who was last week sentenced to death on a charge of having murdered Constable Wolgast, has lodged notice at appeal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Valuations Appeal Court Judge Hamilton to Preside
At the instance of the Valuer-General, a court has been appointed for Newcastle, at which appeals against the values imposed by the…
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