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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1925

2,043 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 68 of 103

Strike Riot Sequel Seamen's Branch Secretary Remanded Attempted Murder Charge Strikers Say That Reed Threatened to Take Life

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 1

Henry Reed, the secretary of the Step[?] branch of the Seamen's Union, who fired a revolver at strikers who were attacking the officer has been remanded on a charge of attempted murder. A striker gave evidence that the secretary fhreat[?] to take his…

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Newcastle District Court Thursday, September 3. (Before His Honor Judge White.) Application for Investment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 3

In Chambers, his Honor determined an application made by Julia Donnison for he investment of £375 paid into court by the Broken Hill Proprietary Company,…

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Sentenced to Death

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 5

When sentenced to death at Glasgow for the murder of an Indian, John Keen burst into tears, and said he thought he had not received justice. The…

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A Murder Toll

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 7

In a recent address, according to message from Washington, President Coolidge pleaded for the better enforcement of the law and "the universal observance of the…

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Prisoners' Tunnel Gaol Escape Frustrated MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 2

An attempt by prisoners to escape from Pentridge Gaol by means' of a tunnel has been discovered. The work of tunnelling from one of…

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The Police Force

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 4

Mr. Lazzarini, the Chief Secretary, has promised at deputation from the New South Wales Police Association that he will give consideration to a…

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Newcastle Police Court Friday, September 4. (Before Mr. J. L. Shropshire, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 12

One person, charged with drunkenness did not appear, and his bond was forfeited. William Andrews (44) was fined 15s or seven days, for drunkenness…

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Court Proceedings Summonses Being Prepared MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 5

Summonses are being prepared by the owners of love British ships in purl, affected by the strike against the crews who have refused duty…

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Never an Angry Word Old Couple in Court

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 2

"He is the best husband that ever was: we have not had and angry word during our 40 years' married life," said Mrs. Rita Curtis, aged 60, as she…

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Was It Murder? Airship's Commander Feared Storms Widow's Allegation "Spectacular Flight to Gratify Politicians" Lake View (Ohio)

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 1

The flight of the Bhenandooh over Ohio was against the wishes of Commander Lansdowne, but was carried out on orders from Washington to gratify politicians, and at a spectacle for a tiring of country shows. That charge has been made to-day by the widow of Commander…

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Newcastle District Court Friday, September 4. (Before His Honor Judge White.) Workmen's Compensation Foster v. Abermain Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 11

Hearing was resumed of the action brought by Peter Matson Foster, miner, of Cessnock, to recover compensation of £3 a week during incapacitation,…

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Charged and Died Strange Assault Case MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 5

Thomas Wilson, a bricklayer, was charged on Saturday night with offensive behavior and assault. He died to-day in Melbourne Hospital from…

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"I'll Fix You" Son Charged with Murder Killed Sit Father Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 5

On a charge of having murdered his father, Daniel Henry James Murray, who died at Albury on July 18 from gunshot wounds in the neck,…

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Fortune Telling Newcastle Woman Charged

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 5

Lear Ann Cook, boiler known as Sister Olive. of Webland Flute, Hunter-street West, was arrested to-day and charged with having unlawfully…

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No Evidence Accused Discharged Islington Assault Case Witness Removed

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 5

An altercation at Chin Chin street, Islington, on August 8, in which James Richardson, a butcher, received a fractured skull, resulted in…

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Newcastle Police Court Saturday, September 5. (Before Mr. J. L. Shropshire, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 2

Three first offenders, who had been locked up for drunkenness and were admitted to bail, did not appear. Their bonds were forfeited. Another offender,…

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"Court-martial Me!" Officer's Challenge to U.S. Navy Office Two Air Tragedies Aeroplanes Declared Primitive and Airship Overweight

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 1

America's two air disasters within a week have caused an outburst of criticism. A leading air force officer declares that the Shenandoah's trip was made in a hurry to [?]ct the bad impression caused by the Honolulu…

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Fireman Remanded Alleged Theft of Boots

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 3

Charged with having [?] a pair of boots valued at 7s 6d the property of John McKinnon, Samuel Cryndle, 40. fireman, was remanded until…

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Barracks As Gaol Paddington Report SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 5

During the debate, at the Paddington Council last night on the question of urging the Federal Government to remove Victoria Barracks from…

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Newcastle Police Court Monday, September 7. (Before Mr. J. L. Shropshire, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 7

One first offender for drunkenness was fined 5s, or 24 hours' detention, and five other persons, who did not appear, had their bonds forfeited. David Brown (45)…

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