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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

1,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 43 of 95

Charlestown Police Court. Friday, June 13. (Before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 3

A. Herant, for using improper language at Dudley, was fined 20s. with costs 8s. James Jarvis proceeded against May Jarvis (his wife) for…

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Newcastle Police Court. Friday, June 13. (Before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 2

A number of first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. On a charge of having made use of improper language John Alexander Pagett (22), fireman, was…

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The Byfleet Murder

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 5

Summing up at the inquest in the Byfleet case on the death of Jones, the coroner commented on the sordid conditions at the Blue Anchor Hotel at…

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Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, June 14. (Before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 3

One first offender, who had been locked up for drunkenness and admitted to bail, did not appear, and his bond was forfeited. Four other first offenders…

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Fainted in Dock Mother Before Judge Murder Charge Two Children Drowned SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 5

Isabel Maud Cohen, aged 27,fainted as she stepped into the dock at the Central Criminal Court to-day. She was carried…

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Trouble Over Board District Court Action Debt Denied

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 5

Mrs. Sarah Jane Perkins, of Carrington, proceeded against Edward Phillips, before Judge Hamilton at the District Court, Newcastle, this…

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Death of Children. Mother Charged with Murder Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 5

At the Central Criminal Court to- day, Isabel Maud Cohen, aged 27, was charged with having murdered Emanuel Louis Cohen, aged 10 months, and…

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The Italian Murder

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 5

Much excitement exists in Rome in regard to the murder of the Socialist Deputy, Matcotti. Public opinion considers that Fascism is on its trial…

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Licensing Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 5

At the Newcastle Licensing Court this morning, before Mr. Perry and Dr. Nickson, L.M.'s, the following applications and permits were granted…

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Newcastle Police Court. Monday, June 16. (Before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 7

Four first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were lined 1s or delention till the rising of the court, and five others who did not appear, had their…

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Newcastle District Court. Monday, June 16. (Before his Honor Judge Hamilton.) Verdict by Consent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 7

In the action brought by Frede. Ash, Limited, to recover £160 9s 3d. representing the value of goods sold and delivered, from T. J. Dobinson, of…

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£50 DAMAGES Verdict in Car Collision Case Wallsend Mishap Further Evidence in Nott-Jones District Court Claim

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 6

The Judge considered that £50 would be fair recompense for the damage sustained by Bessie, I. Nott, as the result of a motor car collision Wallsend. she had claimed £400 damages from G. W. Jones, in the Newcastle District Court, before Judge Hamilton. The case…

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Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 8

Mr. G. Williams, P.M., presided at the Cessnock Police Court yesterday. James Hall was charged with drunkenness and with having damaged a waste…

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The New York Murder

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 7

It is stated that William Brennan, the ex-pugilist, was killed in his cabaret because he resented remarks made to a woman by Joseph Pioli, one of the two…

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Newcastle Police Court Tuesday, June 17. (Before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 5

Upon charges of drunkenness, Mathew Ternent (30) was fined 2s 6d, in default 24 hours' imprisonment. John Fraser (39) was fined 10s, in default…

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Sequel to Drinking Tale of a Shirt Theft Charge Fails

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 5

"Having considered the evidence, and taking into consideration the unsatisfactory evidence of the witness for the prosecution…

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Italian Murder Political Sensation Arrests Effected (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 7

Lengthy despatches from Rome show that all Italy is roused by the murder of the Deputy Mattcotti, which is likely to have far-reaching political…

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Office Raided Alleged Betting Shop Police Surprise Three Men Arrested

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 5

Three men were arrested in. Newcastle this morning as the result of a [?]police raid on an office in which illegal betting…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.) An Unprofitable Venture

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 5

C. Lane, a judgment debtor, appeared upon an order for examination secured by Mr. M. Chippindall, on behalf of Messrs. Frede, Ash, Limited…

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Newcastle District Court. Tuesday, June 17. (Before His Honor Judge Hamilton.) Verdict for Plaintiff

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 5

Hearing was resumed of the action for damages of £400 brought by Bessie Louisa Nott, a married woman, of Barnsley, against George William Jones, a…

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