Byfleet Murder
A feature of the resumed hearing of the Byfleet murder case, in which Vaquier, a Frenchman, is charged with the murder of Alfred Jones, licensee of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1924
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Wages Claim Greeks in Court
The case brought by James Cofteros, on behalf of Pericles Nicholson, against George Spanos a Greek shopkeeper, claiming wages, was dismissed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Training Fees District Court Case SYDNEY
The training, racing, and upkeep of the racehorses Pronto Lass and Nanto was the ground on which George Allen, of Croydon Park, claimed £232…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Babies in Harbor Mother in a Stupor Charge of Murder Sydney
Attracted by the scroums of a mother, a naval officer on May 16 took from the water near the Man-o-war steps, two young children,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ready for Court Engine Drivers' Meeting Arbitration Cases
A meeting of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association was held at the Trades Hall this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Licensing Court. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.)
A transfer was granted of the license of the Northumberland Hotel. West Wallsend, from E, H. Gray to J. Leinasar, Mr. H. M. Cohen appeared in support of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.)
J. Goldring, trading as J. Goldring and Sons, sued T. C. Stratford, of Waratah, to recover £4 4s, for goods sold. Defendant did not appear. A verdict was…
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Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., presided at the Kurri Kurri police Court, yesterday. James Pritchard was fined £1, with 8s costs, for having used improper…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Double Murder
One of the most amazing murder cases in the annals of Italian crime commenced at Turin Assizes yesterday, when two young brothers named Cogo, who had…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Masquerader Sent to Gaol
George Seddons or Smith (53) appeared before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., at the Kurri Kurri Police Court yesterday on a charge of having on May 20, 1924, at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Three Charges Laborer's Committal Alleged Stealing
Angus Byrnes, 23, a laborer, was at the Newcastle police Court this morning, before Mr. Laidlaw, S.M., committed for trial at the Quarter…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Murder of a Boy
The Berlin correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" states that a boy, aged 15, was found in the wood near Berlin, with a handkerchief over his eyes,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, May 28. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Drunkenness
One first offender, for drunkenness, was admonished and discharged. Committed for Trial. Joseph M'Langhlin (28), traveller,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Touching Off" Constable's Experience Alleged Theft "Oh, Give Me a Drink"
According to the police evidence in the "pick-pocket" charges against James Lee, a trainer, and Herbert Egan, described as a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£2000 DAMAGES Sequel To Manslaughter Man in Gaol to Pay Wellington (N.z.)
An echo of what is known as the Talhape murder case was heard at the Supreme Court at Wanganui, when Mrs. Rita Geannell claimed £3000…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Homes Cessnock Court Cases Eviction Orders
At the Cessnock Courthouse this morning, before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., the War Service Homes Commissioner sought to recover several…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Alleged Stealing
Jack Harrison, 31, a laborer, charged with the theft of £2 10s, the property of Jean Douglas. was remanded till next Monday by Mr. Laidlaw,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Vagrant Sentenced
Frank Healy, 41, a laborer., was sentenced to three days' hard labor by Mr. Laidlaw, S. M.. at the Newcastle Police Court this morning for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, May 29. (Before Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, S.M.) Remanded to Sydney
Ernest Horace Smith, 32, labourer, was charged by warrant that, at Sydney, on February 8, he did forgo a cheque for the sum of £10 6s 6d, purporting to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shipping Hold—up Matter Again Before Court Sydney
In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day, the Commonwealth Steamship Owners' Association and the Federated Seamen's Union of Australia appeared before…
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