Mo Lun Murder Poole Appeals Against Sentence of Death
Charles Poole has lodged notice of appeal against his conviction for the murder of Mo Lun. The date for the hearing of the appeal has not yet been…
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Courts & crime, 1921
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Motor Chase City Sensation Driver in Court
A sequel to a sensational motor chase which took place in newcastle on the night of April 19 was enacted at the Newcastle Summons Court this…
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Mr. G. Atkin, P.M., occupied the bench at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday. In the case in which Captain Doyne…
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Joseph Hew[?] an 81-year-old pensioner made his reappearance at the Newcastle Police Court this morning. charged with being a vagrant…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, May 16. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
Ten persons, who had been locked up for drunkenness and admitted to bail, did not appear, and their bonds were forfeited. Alfred Boberg (56), seaman, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Irish Conference Premier's Offer Murder at Galway LONDON, Monday Night
"Freeman's Journal" states that Mr. Lloyd George, speaking in his office at the House of Commons on May 2 to Mr. Glynn, ex-Governor of New…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Question of Identity Alleged Theft From Hotel Barmaid's Valuables Not Sure of the Man
"I think that is the man, but he has disguised himself. When I saw, him going out the back gate he bad a cap on; now he has a hat on." said…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The High Court. No Advisory Power. Justice Higgins Demurs. Melbourne
Sir Adrian Knox, the Chief Justice gave his reasons in the High Court to-day for the judgment delivered in Sydney in respect of the question as to whether…
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Alexander James Milligan was charged with stealing nine bottles of brandy, the property of the Railway Commissioners, at Newcastle, on April 18. Mr. A. H…
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Constable Fortescue, the secretary of the New South Wales Police Association, stated yesterday that the executive of the association had asked the Government to…
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At the Newcastle Licensing Court yesterday the license of the Royal Standard Hotel, Adamstown, was transferred from Ernest Milton…
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The police magistrate has notified West Maitland Municipal Council that Monday. May 30, has been fixed as the date for hearing objections…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, May 17. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, D.S.M.) Drunkenness
Four first offenders, charged with drunkenness, forfeited their bonds, or were fined 5s, with the alternative of three hours' detention…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The High Court
Laymen might hesitate to discuss a legal opinion of the High Court. Its ruling that the Court has no power to determine the validity of any Act…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →More Police Request from Stockton
At the Stockton Council meeting last night Lewis Jones wrote drawing attention to the inadequate police protection at North Stockton…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Navigation Bill High Court Judgment
When the Navigation Act in proclaimed certain drastic-provision manning and accommodation involving grave structural alterations in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police Identification Judge's Comment Case From Singleton
When two men were charged with assaulting a man with intent to steal the police, at Singleton. lined them up with one other man, and then…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Whitsuntide Terrors New Murder Record Party Feeling in Belfast LONDON, Tuesday Night
Whitsuntide in Ireland was marked by a new murder record. There were 36 assassinations, including the murder of four Government officials. Two…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bank Officer's Dismissal. Court Orders Reinstatement. Sydney
In the Industrial Court to-day Judge Rolin delivered his reserved Judgment in the application by the United Bank Officers' Association for the reinstatement of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sessions Sentences Emotion in Court Many First Offenders
"He was a good lad till his mother died—I had five boys—he bought a suit for £13 and ran into debt." "He was reared in the bush with…
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