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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

1,748 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 32 of 88

Mandates and League Permanent Commission Court of Justice LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Robert Cecil, Mr. Balfour staled that the Council of the League of Nations had invited representatives…

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Theft Charges Four Men Remanded

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 2

At the Newcastle Court this morning. Thomas James Geoghan (33), was charged with having stolen articles valued at £50 from Harry…

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The Waikato Murder

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 10

The body of P. R. Elliott, who was missing from his but in the Walkato was found in the big river of that name, some distance below the spot where blood…

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Civil Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 6

The Civil Court was opened at the East Maitland Court-house yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Cullen…

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The Moon Calf Disagreeable Persons Russians Gaol Them

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 6

The moon-calf, whom we tray or may not meet often in the literature as well as the life of the future, is analysed for "Vanity Fair" readers…

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Maitland Circuit Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 6

The sittings of the Maitland Circuit Court were concluded at the East Maitland Court-house, yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Cullen. Mr. O'Reilly was Crown…

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Newcastle Police Court. Friday, May 6. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, Deputy S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 10

Three persons, charged with drunkenness for the first time, did not appear, and had their bail deposits forfeited. Ada Milton (39), domestic duties, and Alfred…

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Industrial World Wages Reduction Powers of Court

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 2

In the industrial Full Court, in Sydney yesterday, before Mr. Justice Edmunds, Judge Curlewis, and Judge Beeby, further argument was heard…

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Judd in Court Police Prosecutions Sequel to Disturbance SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 5

Long before the Control Police Court was opened this morning a crowd waited to gain admittance to hear the proceedings arising out of…

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Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, May 7. (Before Mr. A. G. Chiplin, C.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 2

Sir persons charged with drunkenness for the first time did rot appear, and their bail deposits were forfeited. Edward Clarke (44), seaman, web fined £1 10s,…

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Sydney's Answer Burning of the Flag Excitement at Domain Sequels in the Police Court Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 5

The flag of Empire, that old colored rag that shelters free men all over the globe, was everywhere yesterday. At Macquarie-street it flaunted on…

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West Maitland Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 6

Mr. G. Atkin, P.M., occupied the bench at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday. Audley Reay, health inspector to the…

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Big Theft Charge Goods Worth £50

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 5

The theft of goads to the value of £50 was charged against Thomas James Georghan at the Newcastle Court to-day. The charge set out that Harry…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, May 9. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, Deputy S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 2

Twelve persons charged with drunkenness for the first time, and admitted to bail, did not appear, and their bail deposits were forfeited. Frank Daley (25),…

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North Sydney Murder. Ten Years' Imprisonment. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 4

At the Central Criminal Court to-day, Wilfred Ernest Coley was charged with the murder of Gertrude M'Grath, at North Sydney, on December 24 last. Mr. Justice…

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Maitland Doings District Court Share Farming Claim

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 6

Alleging a breach of agreement, Frederick John Bird claimed [?] from Henry Hudson in the Maitland District Court before his Honor, Judge…

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Industrial World Wire Works' Award Full Court Hearing

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 7

In the Industrial Court in Sydney yesterday, before Mr. Justice Edmunds, Judge Rolin, and Judge Beeby, the hearing was concluded of the…

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Eleven Divorce Suits District Court Cases for the Sessions

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 5

Some interesting cases figure on the flat for hearing before the Newcastle District Court next week. There are 16 civil cases, in Some of which amounts…

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Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, May 10. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, Deputy S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1921 · page 9

One person charged with drunkenness for the first time had his ball deposit forfeited. Another first offender was fined 5s, with the alternative of…

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Maitland District. Maitland District Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1921 · page 8

The Maitland District Court was opened at the East Maitland Court-house yesterday, before his Honor Judge Hamilton. CLAIM SETTLED…

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