Wallsend's Escape Five Inches of Rain Police Warn Residents
Wallsend escaped a flooding last night by the merest chance. The concrete storm-water canal which runs through the heart of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1922
1,794 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 54 of 90
"Slinging Off" Breeze in Court Magistrate's Objection
A slight breeze ruffled the serenity of the proceedings at Newcastle Police Court yesterday afternoon, when a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stealing Wattle
Sir,—The wattle is an Australian national emblem. It is desirable that Australians should love it, and that the children should be taught in the schools to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Acquitted of Murder
Mr. Hugh Massey, who had been charged at Dublin with the murder of a solitary raider at the house of his father, Lord Massoy: at Rathfarnham, was acquitted…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Yea Murder. Melbourne
Reuben Fox, aged 35, a labourer, was arrested at Yea to-day, and charged with the murder of Josephine M'Laughlin, whose body was found in the Yea River…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, July 25. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Drunkenness
Four persons, charged with drunkenness for the first time, did not appear, and their ball deposits were forfeited. Joseph Booth (38) was fined £1, with…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hornsby Murder Missing Man Wanted. Sydney
The police are now looking for a man who, it is thought, may be able to give them valuable Information in regard to the murder of Mr. Kemmis…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ten Years' Gaol Band Revolt First Treason Trial CAPETOWN
It is reported from Johannesburg that a special treason court of three judges has concluded the first trial. Rasmus Peter Erasmus, one of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →PILLAGING Coping With It Police Patrols
In its leading article the current issue of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce journal says:— Since the war, the pillaging of goods…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Glorifying Murder Judge's Conclusion "Need Spiritual Advice" LONDON
At the Old Bailey, after a sentence had been passed on Elizabeth, Eadie, in whose flat were found 11 bombs, Mr. Justice Sherman said he could not…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Yea Murder Man Accused Blood On Clothes MELBOURNE
Reuben Fox (29), a sturdily built young man, was brought before the court at Yea to-day and formally charged with the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maitland District. Maitland District Court
His Honor Judge Hamilton presided at the Maitland District Court yesterday. Smith v. Armitage.—ln this case…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wages Cut for Water Workers Court Application
The application by the Hunter District Water and Sewerage Board for a variation of their employees' wages is set down for hearing in Sydney next…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Torn by Wire Lad's Injuries District Court Action
An action to secure £100 damages from William H. Kennedy, for alleged negligent riding of a motor cycle on the Singleton-road, was heard…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Shearing Hold-up Unionists in Court Editor Prosecuted SYDNEY
In the Central Summons Court to-day, George H. Buckland, secretary of the central branch of the A.W.U., appeared to answer two charges of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.)
Della Terry and Veronica Tarry, storekeeper, of Stockton, proceeded against Alice May Harrington, of Stockton, to recover £7 0s 7d., which was alleged to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle Licensing Court. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M., and Dr. W. Nickson, L.Ms.)
Booth licenses for the Newcastle Show-ground on July 29 were granted to George Galperta, Heensee of the Great Britain Hotel. Licenses were transferred: Royal…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Yea Murder. Accused Before the Court. Melbourne
Roubon Fox was brought before the Court thin morning at Yea, and charged with the murder of Josephine M'Laughlln…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court Wednesday, July 26. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
Three persons, charged with drunkenness for the first time, did not appear, and their ball deposits were forfeited. Eric Jansen (18) was fined £1 10s, with…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coal Tribunal. Adjournment Sought. to Appeal to High Court. the Application Refused. Sydney
The Coal Tribunal resumed its sitting to-day. The question of the South Coast general claims was called on. Mr. T. R. Morgan, assistant secretary…
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