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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

1,722 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 55 of 87

Newcastle Warden's Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 7

Mr. G. James, the metropolitan warden, held a sitting at the Newcastle Courthouse yesterday. AUTHORITY TO ENTER…

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Newcastle Police Court Wednesday, August 8. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 7

The bail of two first offenders, charged with drunkenness, who did not appear, was forfeited. William Paton (43), a seaman,, was fined 30s, in default ten…

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Sergt. R. Bell Honoured Tributes to Police Officer

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

There was a representative gathering at Jean's Cafe, Scott-street, last night, on the occasion of a smoke social in honour of Sergeant R. Bell, senior…

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Joint Note to China Special Police Dealing With Anarchy LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 1

"The Times" correspondent in Paris says that it is reported that, in view at the anarchy and chaos in China, the diplomatic corps at Peking has…

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Obsolete Offence Old Charge of Misprision Heaydon Again Before Court Argument When Wife Went to Friends SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 5

Owing to the discovery by the police of bones which are believed to be those of Gertrude Mabel Heaydon, greater interest than ever was shown in the hearing of the charge against Alfred Ernest Heaydon at the Central Police Court this morning…

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Newcastle Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 3

At the Newcastle Police Court yesterday, before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M., four first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. Robert Carr (20), labourer,…

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Over Brown-street Car Test Police Court Sequel

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 5

On July 23 a Pikes Peak Chandler demonstration car the property not Messrs. Young and Green, and driven by Mr. J. Hallihan, negotiated the…

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Spiritualist in Court "Became Jealous" Newcastle Divorce Suit SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 5

"I first met Mr. Russel at a Spiritualist meeting in Sydney in 1921. Before I had met him I had heard he was a Spiritualist. We came to an…

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Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 6

Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., presided at the East Maitland Police Court yesterday. Charles Hornery, charged with…

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Maitland District. Alleged Murder. Hart Committed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 6

The circumstances associated with the death of Sister Cecilia May O'Brien, a member of the nursing staff of the Kurri Kurri District Hospital, who…

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Newcastle Police Court Friday, August 10. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 11

Three persons, charged with drunkenness for the first time, were dealt with in the usual way. John Johnsson (31) was fined 10s, or three days'…

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Weston Police Station Has Water Frontage

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 8

At prevent Weston police station, on the corner of Station and Abrerdare streets is net directly approachable on account of the water forn[?], which exists in…

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Strandng of Belbowrie Marine Court's Decision. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 6

The stranding of the coastal steamer Melbowrie on Cronulla Beach on June 26 was again before the Marine Court today. The vessel went ashore during the…

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Pushed Off Bike Street Quarrel Parties In Court

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 2

James Dick proceeded against William Jones at Newcastle police Court, before Mr.J. W. Laidlaw, S.M., on a charge of assault…

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Nurse O'brien's Death Search Of Hart's Shop Police Evidence Conclusion Of Inquest

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 6

Giving further evidence at the inquest at Kurri concerning the death of Nurse Cecilla May O'Brien. Dr. L. T. Allsopp stated that he and Dr. King…

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Newcastle Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 3

At the Newcastle Police Court on Saturday, before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M., two persons, who had been locked up for drunkenness and admitted to ball,…

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Board Member Charged

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 6

Rosana Sarah Macfle, a member of the Dunedin Hospital Board and a well-known social worker, was charged at the Supreme Court with…

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Murder of Sikh

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 5

A Labore message states that the police have discovered another brutal Babbar Akali murder. A leaflet was published in March…

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Wanted to "Square Off" Stealing Charge Cartwheel and Springs

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 5

Thomas Bryon (27), a cool carter, was charged before Mr. J. W. Laidlaw, S.M., at Newcastle court this morning, with having stolon at Waratah a pair of…

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People We Know Popular Police Officer Sergeant Bell

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 4

After nearly 29 years' service in the Water police Department at Newcastle Sergeant Bell is enjoying Six months' holiday. He had…

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