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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

1,722 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 54 of 87

Burglary of Paintings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 5

In the early hours of Sunday, burglars entered Kendall's Hall, a Herford-shire mansion, and cut from its frame and carried off a valuable painting by…

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MAITLAND Alleged Theft

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 5

John Lewis (17) was charged at West Maitland police Court this morning with stealing a blanket, a run and a number of other small articles, valued at…

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Under the Seat Boy "Scalers" From Train To Gaol

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 6

When a youthful trio boarded the Brisbane mail train this morning they embarked upon a longer journey than they intended, and will find themselves…

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Licensing Court Sunnyside Transfer

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 6

Newcastle Licensing Court to-day agreed to the transfer of the licence of the Sunnyside Hotel, Broadmeadow, from William Lake to John Henry Sampson…

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Federal Arbitration Court Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 5

New rules and practices to enable the Commonwealth Arbitration Court to keep pace with applications are announced by Mr. Justice Powers. It is…

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Murder in Calcutta. Revolutionist Party Several Men Arrested (Australian Cable Association.) CALCUTTA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 5

The postmaster, whose office is in the centre of the city, was shot for refusing to hand over the day's takings. The assailants decamped, but one was captured…

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Right of Habeas Corpus Irish Court Decision 12,000 PRISONERS State Of War Ended LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 1

The Free State Appeal Court in unanimously deriding that a state of war has ended, said that there is no authority to deny citizens…

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Alleged Horse Stealing Case at Kurri Defendant Discharged

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 5

William Herbert Orchard was charged at Kurri police court to-day with having, on July 8 last, in Kurri stolen a bay mare, tho property of…

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Spiritualism in Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 4

So far as recollection goes, there has been only one case in our courts where spiritualism has been seriously taken. This was when a late much discussed…

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Chemist Hart Again Remanded Alleged Murder Case

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 6

On account of the coroner's inquiry being postponed till Friday, Sergeant Ward applied for a further remand in the case of Abraham Meyer…

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Newcastle Police Court Tuesday, August 7. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 3

Of seven first offenders charged with drunkenness, six forfeited their bonds, and the other one was admonished and discharged William Zoppi (38), guard,…

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Police Station Site Removal at Stockton

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 6

The Mayor (Alderman Cody) suggested to the Stockton Council last night that the police station should be removed to the present post office building, when the…

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Rhineland Separation French Support Republic New Propaganda Gaol Ready For Opponents LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 1

"The Times" Duesseldorf correspondent states that there is a fresh outbreak of activity on the part of the Separatists…

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Took Her to a Cave No Money for Bent Gaol Not Desertion SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 6

"When I married my husband I had £20, but it soon went in household expenses. About four months after the marriage he got out of work and on…

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Reprieve for Mason Taxi-cab Murder 50,000 Petitioners LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 6

Nearly 50,000 residents of the Motherwell district, including Scotch members of Parliament have signed a petition for the reprieve of Mason…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, L.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 3

A booth license was granted to J. C. M'Intyre, of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Newcastle, for the Newcastle races on Saturday next. A transfer of the…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 3

Hamilton Municipal Council proceeded against Thomas Lewis for £3 11s 4d and Thomas Evans for £3 0s 4d for rates. Verdicts were, given for the amounts…

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Is He a Criminal Man in Brighton Camp Newcastle Crime Alleged Police Coup SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 5

Petty thieving from back yards and notice at night, as if someone was attempting to open windows, so scared the residents of Brighton-le-Sands…

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Maitland District. Alleged Horse Stealing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 6

William Herbert Orchard was charged at the Kurri Kurri Police Court yesterday, before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., wilt having, at Kurry Kurri, on July 8, 1923,…

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Kurri Court

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 5

At Kurri police court yesterday, 10 out of 12 of those charged pleaded guilty. Stanley Daley, for offensive behavior at Abermain, was fined £3; William…

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