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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

1,794 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 25 of 90

Divorce Court Sequel Doctor's Wife Sues Alleged Wrongful Arrest SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 April 1922 · page 5

The hearing of evidence for the plaintiff was commenced yesterday in the action before Mr. Justice James and a jury of four in which Neena…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Damages to House

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1922 · page 10

Mr. J. K. Williams appeared for William James Milgate, of Hamilton, who proceeded against William Richardson, a fireman, living at 15 Bridge-street,…

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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 5 April 1922 · page 10

The following hotel licenses were renewed:—Annie White, National Hotel, Wallsend; John G. M'Geachie, Killing worth Hotel; Frank Burden, General…

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Magistrate's Holiday

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 5

Mr. Le Brun Brown. S.M. at Newcastle, is taking a month's vacation from his duties on the bench for health reasons. Mr. Longfield…

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Footpath Cyclists To See the Magistrate

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 5

A number of persons have been caught by the Hamilton inspectors riding on footpaths in the municipality. Their names were taken and…

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Jewellery Samples Cloak Room Theft Forgery of Receipts LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 1

The most daring jewel coup for years took place at Easton station, when thieves secured two cases of…

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Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, April 5. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 7

Two persons, charged with drunkennees for the first time, did not appear and their hall deposits were forfeited James M'Nab, 27, labourer, was fined…

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Maitland District. Maitland District Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 6

The sittings of the Maitland District Court were resumed at the East Maitland Courthouse, yesterday, before his Honor Judge Hamilton…

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Fatty's Discovery Miss Rappe's Moans Evidence at Murder Trial VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 1

For the second time Fatty Arbuckle appeared as a witness in his own defence. He described the Labor Day party, when, he said, everyone was…

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Appeal Failures Waratah Values Court Wants Evidence

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 3

Out of a total of St appeals against the valuation of properties at Waratah, only about a dozen came before the court, the remainder having been…

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Colin Ross's Appeal Dismissed by High Court. Justice Isaacs Dissents. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 4

The High Court of Australia delivered its reserved judgment to-day in the application for leave to appeal on behalf of Colin Ross, who was sentenced to death…

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School Girl Love Courtship of Kathleen Howard Remarkable Divorce Court Story Week-end Parties at Hotels London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 1

The remarkable story of the courtship of the girl-wife was told by Alastair Miller in the Divorce Court, who gave evidence that when she was…

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Newcastle Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 2

At the Newcastle Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M., five persons, charged with drunkenness for the first time, did not appear, and…

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Strained Relations New Lambton Row Charge of Assault

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 8

"Will I get a revolver?" "No, I haven't got one, but the axe is behind the door." "I'll smash your——head in with…

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Lambton Police Court. Thursday, April 6. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun, Brown, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 6

W. Stevens and W. Owen, who pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour in New Lambton Park, were each fl[?]d 10s, with 8s costs, in default three days. Constable…

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Mixed Brands Rival Butchers Charge of Sheep Stealing LISMORE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 6

Alfred Henry Rowe, a butcher, of Lismore, was acquitted at the police court on a charge of stealing 25 sheep at Tuncester, the property of Jenner and…

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Killed His Aunt Paris Murder a Legacy That Failed LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 1

"My dear little Chouquette; do you still love me?" "What a question to ask!" "Well, you must save me. I've…

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"No Foul Play" Sydney Mystery Police Still at Work SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 5

The mystery surrounding the death of Leslie Gordon McDowell, a city accountant, at the Sydney Hospital on Sunday, from a fractured skull, after…

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Pickpockets at Work Hints to Unwary Citizens Police Official Gives Sound Advice

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 6

Though the activities of the police have greatly reduced the pocking nuisance, the familiar admonition, "Mind your pockets." is still…

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Warden's Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1922 · page 6

The Bench at the Warden's Court held at the East Maitland Courthouse yesterday was occupied by Mr. F. W. C. Crane, district warden…

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