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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

1,748 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 54 of 88

"Too Useful" Theft Prom Woodlands Boarder's Jewellery

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 5

At the Newcastle Police Court this morning, Eric Deverish (25), laborer, was charged with having stolen jewellery valued at £13, the property of…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, August 8. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 7

Twelve persons, who had been charged with drunkenness for the first time, did not appear, and their ball deposits were forfeited. Four other first offenders,…

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Liquor Licences Applicants Before Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 6

At the Newcastle Licensing Court this morning, before Mr. Le Brun Brown and Dr. W. Nickson, L.Ms., the following applications were…

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Bank Thefts Girls Lose Money Police Criticism SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 6

"I cannot understand firms sending young girls to the bank with their deposits, and therefore taking a risk with thieves," remarked…

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Spent the Rent Confession in Court Damage to House

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 5

At the Waratah Police Court this afternoon Edward [?]ulvey Hill proceeded against W. Bennett, claiming £11 1s 5d for rent due and damage…

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20,000,000 Tons of Coal Redhead Ocean Leases Warden's Court Application

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 5

At the Newcastle Warden's Court to-day, Edward Fallins, representing Redhead Collieries, Ltd., made application for four mining leases situated in the…

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30 Robberies Busy Police Three Men Charged Accused Man Weeps

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 5

At the Newcastle Police Court to-day, Detective sergeant T. G. Ryan submitted evidence which resulted in the committal for trial, at the next…

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"Paradise" in Gaol Isle of Wight Concert LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 1

The Newport pleasant sunday Afternoons Associations entertained the prisoners at camphill prison, on the Isle of wight at a concert. The items…

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Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, August 9. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 10

One person, charged with drunkenness, for the first time, did not appear, and his bail deposit was forfeited. Remanded…

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Hamilton Telephone. For Police Station

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 8

Mr. Connell, M. L. A. has been advised by Mr. J. Dooley chief secretary that his representations on behalf of the Hamilton council, to have the police…

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Hotels' Closing Hour Special Case Stated Full Court Appeal Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 5

Mr. Burton Smith, S. M., has started a special case for the opinion and determination of the Full court relative to his recent decision that hotels were…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Verdict for Plaintiff

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 10

In the matter of Marcus Clark and Co., Ltd., v. Patrick Grace, a fettler, of Morriset, the plaintiff sought to recover £14 5s, representing the value of goods…

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Newcastle Licensing Court. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown and Dr. W. Nickson, L.Ms.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 10

Susan L. IIyde, licensee of the Terminus Hotel was granted booth licenses for the Newcastle races (Leger) and the Newcastle Show Ground on August 13…

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Llolyd George's Terms. Offer to De Valera Control of Police and Taxes "Mutual Understanding" for Army London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 1

It is reliably reported from Dublia that the terms which Mr. Lloyd George offered to de valera include:— Ircland's complete control of policing and Irish taxation. Defence to be controlled by the united kingdom but the…

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Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, August 10. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 7

Three persons, charged with drunkenness for the first time, did not appear, and their ball deposits were forfeited. Another first offender was fined 5s, or…

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Exercising Horses Matter for Police Hamilton Resolution

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 5

Three months ago Hamilton Council asked the Local Government Department to make an ordinance prohibiting racehorses being exercised in the…

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Loss of £4000 Council Finances Hotel Assessments Result of Court Decision

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 5

Newcastle Council may be deprived of revenue amounting to £4000 which it expected to receive this year. This may be the effect of the decision of…

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Fined for Theft Fish and Bank Books

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 5

For the theft of three fish, the property of Stattis Matratos, William Milne (29), a seaman, was fined £1, or five days, at the Newcastle Police…

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Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, August 11. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 7

Two persons, charge with drunkenness for the first time, did not appear, nod their ball deposits were forfeited. Neil Jansen (22), seaman, was fined £1,…

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Bricklayer's Rhetoric Plead in Court "A Monstrous System"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 5

With the air of a practised barrister, a bricklayer, of Tighe's Hill, pleaded his case, before Mr. Le Burn Brown, S.M., at the Newcastle Police…

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