Harbor Collision Court's Finding Burringbar To Blame SYDNEY
The Court of Marine inquiry, which has been investigating the matter of the collision between the North Coast steamer Burringbar and the vehicular…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1923
1,722 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 38 of 87
Desperado Escapes Two Constables Shot Dead Court Intimidated with Revolver VANCOUVER
It is reported from Toronto that the Ontario police are confronted with a serious situation in the hunt for Leo Rodgers, a murderous desperado who has already killed two officers since he was released on parole from prison…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, May 31. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
One person, who had been locked up for drunkenness for the first time, and admitted to bail, did not appear, and his deposit was forfeited. Another first…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Puritan Dance Police Raid Search For Liquor
The annual dance of the Puritan Club, a girls' organisation of the Sacramento High School, California, was attended by the prohibition…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Amy Turner Wreck Naval Court Inquiry MELBOURNE
A Naval court, convened by the British Consul-General at Manila, to inquire into the loss of the barque Amy Turner, which foundered on March 27 on a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sydney Harbour Collision. Court Fixes Blame. Sydney
The Marine Court inquiry into the cause of the collision between the North Coast Company's steamer Burrringbar, and the Sydney Ferries vehicular punt Benclon,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"I'm a Britisher" Hunter-street Excitement Assault on Police Might Have Caused Riot
"I am a Britisher on a public roadway, and I defy you to shift me." This statement, said Sergeant Harivel, was shouted out by the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maitland Alleged Theft Youth in Trouble
James Aden (19) was charged at West Maitland police court this morning with stealing two overcoats, one hat, one pair of shoes. 65d rounds of ball cartridge,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Police Gun
Reference to radio telephony for police reminds one that a new meaning to the phrase "police gun" is being created in New York. A "gun" in police parlance,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Newcastle Police Court Friday, June 1. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
One person, charged with drunkenness for the first time, and admitted to bail, did not appear, and his bail deposit was forfeited. Two other first offenders were…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, May 31. Newest Police Device
Interest is naturally felt in the introduction of wireless telephony by the police in connection with their motor car patrols. For instance, it is interesting…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Irish Envoys. Fail in High Court. Melbourne
The High Court dismissed the application of Father Flannagan and Mr. O'Kelly, the Irish envoys, to prevent the Commonwealth Board from conducting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Royal Court Wonderful Gowns Most Brilliant Since War LONDON
The Court at Buckingham Palace was the most brilliant function since the war. There were glittering uniforms, magnificent dresses, and many…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →English Street Betting "Might Drive it Indoors" Police Commissioner's View Imprisonment as a Deterrent LONDON
Earl Jersey, senior steward of the Jockey Club, told the betting committee that attendances at racecourse had increased in recent years. The committee unan[?]osly accepted the club's invitation to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Governor Nearly Caught Challenge to Police to "Come On" Under Cover of a Big Tree Escape Through Creek and Scrub MENDOORAN
After tracking Roy Governor for more than five miles, two policemen and three trackers came up with him late yesterday afternoon. Ignoring their commands to surrender, Government raised a rifle to the "ready" position, and invited the police to "come on,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, June 2. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness
Five first offenders were charged with having been drunk. Three were admonished and discharged, and the other two forfeited their bonds…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Assaults on Police Sergeant Attacked Knocked Down by Man SYDNEY
There wore throe assauits on tho police during the week-end. Sergeant Hennessy. after arresting a man who, while on hor[?]ck, amused himself by chasing…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shop Burglary £300 Worth of Stolen Stock MELBOURNE
It has been reported to the police that during the week-end thieves broke into the shop of Mr. D. H. Mac-Intosb tailor, in the basement of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Darby Street Chase Two Men Charged Alleged Robbery
Joseph Pitt (34), and James Davidson were remanded by Mr. J. W. Laidlaw, S.M. at Newcastle Police Court this morning, till next…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Muswellbrook Theft Suburban Burglaries Two Accused Plead Guilty Three Charges Broughton Admits Guilt
Thomas Emmett Regan and Joseph Marcus Reid pleaded guilty before Judge Hamilton at the Newcastle Quarter Sessions this morning to a Three charges of breaking and entering were preferred against John Broughton, at the Newcastle Quarter Sessions, before Judge Hamilton this…
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