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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

1,794 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 45 of 90

Assault and Robbery Two Surfers Charged

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 June 1922 · page 5

At the Newcastle Police Court this morning. James Gordon Lees (29), laborer, and William Labin (32), paint[?] two well-known Newcastle surfers…

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Books Stolen Young Fireman's Theft

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 June 1922 · page 5

"I wouldn't have done it, only I was drunk at the time," was the explanation given by Robert. Taylor (21), fireman, who pleaded guilty at…

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Details of the Murder

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1922 · page 5

The assassins of Dr. Rathenan showed a high degree of orgnisation and careful preparation for the crime Dr. Rathenau live in a quiet suburb, and…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, June 26. (Before Mr. R. Solling, J.P.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1922 · page 3

Nine bonds were forfeited and two fined were imposed of 5s in default two hours detention in cases of first offenders for drunkenness, James Nelson (44), seaman…

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Eleven Arrests Rathenau's Murder State Funeral Planned LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 June 1922 · page 1

Reuter's correspondent in Berlin reports that 11 members of the Bavarian Secret Society "Consul" have been arrested in connection with the…

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The German Murder. Sorrow and Regret. Monarchists Impugned. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1922 · page 5

Dr. Wirth, the Chancellor speaking in the Reichstag, paid a touching tribute to the late Dr. Rathenau, whose aim be said was universal concillation. He died…

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Japan Jazzers O Flapper San Horrified Police Tokio, May 16

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 June 1922 · page 6

Japan has broken out with the jax[?] lever in a virulent form. A year ago the sight of a kimonoed maiden upon a ballroom floor was a sensation: to-…

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Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 6

Mr. F. W. C. Crane, P.M., occupied the Bench at the Cessnock Police Court yesterday. William Lewis and Joseph oswald were fined £2, with 8s coasts, for…

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Theft From Council

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 2

On May 26 a bicycle hired by the City Council from J. Taylor was stolen. The messenger left it outside a shop, and it disappeared. The…

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Burglary for Wager Men's Alleged Escapade

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 6

To a detective who arrested him for alleged burglary Cyril Charles Smith (l9), artist, of Muswell-avenue, Muswell Hill (England), was declared to…

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"Snarling" 'Busmen Driver Pined for Assault

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 4

"There is too much of this sort of thing going on—'busmen fighting and snarling at each other," commented Mr. Le Brun Brown, S.M., at the…

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Police Precautions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 5

The police have vigorously prepared to counter a possible campaign of Sinn Fein terrorism In Britain and Scotland. The Flying Squadron is actively…

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Police Salaries. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 5

The position of the police officers who did not participate in the recent increase granted to the public service was considered yesterday by the State…

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Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, June 27. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 2

Five persons, charged with drunkenness for the first time, did not appear, and their bail deposits were forfeited. Two other first offenders were each…

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"Most Urgent" Merewether Police Station

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 8

Mr. Connell, M.L.A., has been advised by the Inspector-General of Police with reference to his representations respecting the erection of…

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Movie Fight Pirated Films Wholesale Stealing Evidence Spirited Away TOKIO, May 6

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 6

The fight of the American producers of moving picture films against the international film pirates, who have been stealing high-grade productions and…

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Woman's War Bonds Charge of Theft Broker Sent for Trial SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 6

Of the various charges of stealing and false pretences preferred against Robert Stedman Carr, 45, a broker, evidence in that of stealing war bonds,…

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Wilful Murder Sir H. Wilson's Death Dramatic Story at Inques.' LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 6

A verdict of wilful murder against the two Irishman, Connolly and O'Brien, was returned by the jury at the coroner's inquest at Westminster…

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Murder Plot Sir H. Wilson's Death Not Connected With Ireland LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 5

In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Shorlt, replying to attacks, explained that consequent on the Dail plained ratification of the treaty, a…

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The Berlin Murder. Republicans Aroused. Some Arrests Effected. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1922 · page 5

It is reported from Berlin that a Republican demonstration was held in the Lustgarten, and made an enormous impression. It was attended by 200,000…

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