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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

1,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 22 of 95

Theft Charge Remand Granted

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 4

At the Newcastle police court this morning, a remand till April 8 was granted in the case of Frank Raymond, 38 laborer, charged with…

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Industrial Court. Wednesday, April 2. (Before Mr. G. C. Addison, Chief Industrial Magistrate.) Bread Carters' Award

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 8

Mr. A. R. Middlemiss, on behalf of the Department of Labour and Industry, charged A. J. Croft, a baker of Swansea, with a breach of the Bread Carters'…

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Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, April 2. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 8

Four first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. Charles William Butler 33, carpenter, wan fined £2, with the alternative of fourteen days'…

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Then She Bit Him "Get Out And Get Under" Alleged Assault Threat In a Paddock

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 5

Patrick O'Rourke was charged with indecently assaulting Margaret Mary Brennan, on March 16, at Maitland Quarter Sessions to-day, before Judge…

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Under Police Guard Six Thousand Workers at Wembley Extremists Refused Entry Good Progress in Australian Pavilions LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 1

The presence of 500 police and 20 mounted men curbed the ardor of Wembley extremists. Six thousand employees, including girls, are working unmolested, although picketing is proceeding…

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18 Months' Gaol "Bad Boy" Sentenced

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 5

"You are a thoroughly bad boy; you not only get yourself into trouble but you lead others into trouble. The police report that you are most foul mouthed, and…

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Conviction Upheld Assault On Police

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 5

An appeal lodged by Patrick O'Rourke, at the Maitland Quarters Sessions last night against his conviction at the East Maitland Police…

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Newcastle Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 7

At the Newcastle Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M., four first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. Frank Raymond, on a…

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Court Incident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 6

When a young man connected with a case was called at the Maitland Quarter Sessions, yesterday afternoon, he informed his Honor Judge Hamilton, that he…

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Wallsend Police Court. Thursday, April 3. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 8

William Hicks and Thomas Dalton, who had been locked up for drunkenness, had their bail deposits forfeited. James Richardson was fined 10s, in default,…

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Small Debts Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 8

Estate of O. J. Jones v Thos. Collins, claim for a judgment for £16 6s 3d. The defendant was ordered to pay instalments of 10s weekly. Thomas…

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Famous Actress in Court

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 5

Mrs. Ellie (Emilie Palini) leaving the Courthouse in Sydney, with her [?]citor, Mr. D. R. Hall, after her application for the custody of her child was adjourned…

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"Wicked Fleeth" Party Near Lambton Hotel Police Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 5

At the conclusion of the evidence at the Newcastle Police Court this morning in the case against John Thomas Kay, licensee of the Marquis of Lorne…

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Luxor Dispute Mixed Court Difficulty [?] Involved London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 1

A message from Cairo states that the mixed court of appeal has decided that the mixed court is not empowered to intervene in the Luxor dispute…

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In Hospital Victim Of Assault

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 5

Frederick Pochernokoff, 49, was charged at the Newcastle Police police Court this morning, before Mr. Laidlaw, S.M., with an unlawful…

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Newcastle Police Court. Friday, April 4. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 12

A first offender, for drunkenness, was admonished and discharged. Joseph Ruane (29), seaman, was fined 10s. or three days' imprisonment, and…

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Bellbird Funds Awaiting Court Decision

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 8

Mr. Grieve, secretary of the Bellbird disaster fund trust has informed Greta Council that the disbursement of the moneys made available…

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Wanted to Conqquer Excuse For Assault Court Story

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 4

The story of a hunband who said that he hit his wife to conquer her was told at Hampsted (England) police court, when John Richard, Jones, schoolmaster,…

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Alleged Assault

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 6

While on duty in Church-street, near the West Maitland railway station, on Saturday evening, Constable Grannell had occasion to speak to a young man for…

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The Borden Murder

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 5

The police believe that the murder of Mr. W. Hall, the manager of the sub-branch of Lloyd's Bank, at Bordon, near Aldershot, was carried out by…

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