Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

1,903 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 33 of 96

"I've Been Drinking" Maitland Stealing Charge

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 5

"I have been drinking. Drink is the cause of all my troubles," said George Edwards (54) to Mr. Cleove, P.M.. at East Maitland Police Court to-day. in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wallsend Police Court Thursday, May 6. (Before Mr. T. G. Cohen, D.S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 10

Four first offenders, who were charged with drunkenness, and did not appear, had their hail deposits forfeited. George Brockie, 33, William Cox, 40, and William…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Small Debts Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 10

William Henry Whiddon, the Commissioner for Taxation was the judgment creditor in a garnishee matter issuing from a judgment against Thomas Maxwell…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Newcastle Police Court Thursday, May 6. (Before Mr. T. G. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 10

One first offender was dealt with for drunkenness. Remanded. John Alfred Whitter, 19, labourer, was…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Mention in Federal Court Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 6

In the Federal Arbitration Court President Powers told union representatives that the Court could not deal with the 44—hours working week applications, because…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Federal Aspect Judge Adjourns Court MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 5

There was a dramatic ending to the business of the Arbitration Court today when the President (Mr. Justice Powers) gave his reasons for not…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

A Challenge (Continued from Page 1) "I'll Be in Gaol" Labor Member's Attack LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 5

During the debate in the House of Commons on the Emergency Regulations, Mr. Kirkwood (Labor) said: "I object to these powers…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Newcastle Police Court Friday, May 7. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 3

One first offender was dealt with for drunkenness. Further Remanded. Mahomed Yukia, 25, fireman, was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Alien Property Attorney General Charged Stir. in U.S.A. New York

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 1

Harry Daugherty, who was Atiorney-General in the late President Harding's Cabinet, has been indicted by a grand jury, with…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Don't Be Fools" London Police Method LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 1

The authorities have instructed the police to maintain a must restrained attitude. The police have been urged to use their batons as…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

In the Federal Court President Explains Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 5

In the Federal Arbitration Court, a large number of advocates and representatives of unions, gathered to hear the reasons by Mr. Justice Powers, the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Blue Jackets Train Machine Guns at Hull Bayonets Fixed Marines and Blue Jackets Guard Docks at Hull Serious Riot Many Injured When Police Charge 5000 Strikers LONDON, Friday, 11 p.m

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 1

Marines and bluejackets, with bayonets fixed and machine guns, are guarding the bridges and dock entrance at Hull. The Hull police made a baton charge on 5000 strikers. As a result many of the strikers were taken to hospital…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Woman Death Sentenced

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 5

Louie Calvert, aged 30, married, was sentenced to death for the murder of Lily Waterhouse, a widow, of Leeds. The accused pleaded for a stay of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Recognising Police Services

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 3

Carrington Council has decided to recognise the long service to the locality of Constable Begbie, who is retiring from the police force…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"What's the Big Idea?" Maitland Stealing Charge Case Dismissed

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 5

John Joseph Bradley pleaded not guilty before Mr. Cleeve, P.M., at West Maitland police court to-day, with having stolen £3, the property of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Newcastle Police Court Saturday, May 8. (Before Mr. T. G. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 8

Two first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. Michael Morris, 46, labourer, was fined £1, or seven days' imprisonment, for drunkenness…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Exciting Police Chase Arrest at Charlestown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 6

Sergeant M'Crea and Constable Pearson, of the Newcastle police, and a driver employed by the motor firm of Young and Green, took part in an exciting chase at…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Murder in Melbourne A.I.F. Officer the Victim Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 5

Mr. Eric Tulloch, coach of the Melbourne Grammar School eight-car crew, and a former Colonel of the A.I.F. was shot dead at an early hour yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

POLICE v. STRIKERS Meet in Soccer Match LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 4

Thousands of people attended a Soccer match at Plymouth between teams selected from strikers and police…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

After the Chase Joy Rider in Court Fine of £10

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 5

A particularly fine effort by Sergeant McCrae and Constable Pearson, late on Saturday night, resulted in the appearance at Newcastle police…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →