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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

1,903 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 44 of 96

Parramatta Gaol Magistrate's Findings Unfounded Allegations Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 4

Mr. C. Jennings, S.M., who was recently appointed chairman of the metropolitan stipendiary bench, paid an un-expected visit to Parramatta Gaol on…

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Newcastle Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 3

No cases were set down for hearing at Newcastle Police Court yesterday…

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Stolen Mailbags Railway Guard Charged Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 6

The sequel to a long series of investigations by police and railway detectives occurred at the Central Police Court to-day, when Major Alban Power (39) a…

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New Police Station Mayor and Minister

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 4

Representations will be made to the Chief Secretary (Mr. Lazzarini) on Monday. In Newcastle, by the Mayor (Alderman Cornish) for the removal…

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Natives for Trial Murder of Mrs. Macfie SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 5

Mr. H. C. Marche has been informed by the British Acting-Consul General at Batavia that it has been announced that the two hotel runners, Entjim…

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The Police Force Some Concessions. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 7

An important announcement regarding the police force was made to-day by Mr. Lazzarini, the Chief Secretary. From July 1 all police constables who…

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Newcastle District Court Thursday, June 17. (Before His Honor Judge White.) Verdict for Defendant

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 9

Hearing was resumed of the action brought by Freda Bell, a young woman of Merewether, to recover damages of £400 from Edwin William Clark, a…

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Theft Charge Young Woman Remanded

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 6

Hazel Kelly, or Nolan, 22, pleaded not guilty at Newcastle police court to-day to a charge of having stolen a diamond ring, valued at £6 10s, and…

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The Land Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 12

The sudden and lamented death of Mr Coyne leaves a vacancy in the Land Court, for which there will be no lack of applicants. The man most qualified for the…

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Newcastle Police Court Friday, June 18. (Before Mr. T. G. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 2

Two first offenders, who did not appear to answer charges of drunkenness, had their bonds forfeited. Vagrancy Charge…

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Industrial Matters Applications to Court Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 5

Applications affecting several Newcastle industries were mentioned before Mr. A. B. Piddington, K.C., Industrial Commissioner today…

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To Bomb Kemal Police Discover Plot LONDON, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 5

"The Times" Constantinople correspondent says that the police have discovered a plot to bomb Kemal Pasha at Smyrna. The ringleader is…

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Newcastle District Court Friday, June 18. (Before His Honor Judge White.) Reserved Judgment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 10

His Honor gave judgment in the two claims for damages arising out of collision between two motor cars in Beaumont-street. Hamilton, on April 19…

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"Yes, I Know" Youth Charged with Murder Miss Hall's Death London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 6

"Yes, I know." said Udall. "the man who has been arrested in connection with the death of a young girl named Hall, who was stabbed on…

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Union Clerk Charged Alleged Embezzlement

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 5

Richard Tatler attended at Newcastle Court to-day charged with that, while a clerk in the employ of the Marine Cooks', Bakers' and…

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Case Remanded Alleged Assault and Robbery

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 6

"I plead guilty to the assault, with great provocation, and not guilty to the robbery," said George Arthur Grosvenor. 29, fireman, when he…

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Police Presentation

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 8

stable Edwards who has been on the clerical staff at Newcastle police station for some time was entertained by the officers and…

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Tribute to Police Wallsend Presentation

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 4

"Wallsend is remarkably free of crime, and the police force deserves much praise for efficiency." said the Mayor of Wallsend Alderman R. E…

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'Phones for Police Minister Sympathetic

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 4

The police at Boolaroo and Toronto are inconvenienced, it was explained to the Chief Secretary (Mr. Lazzarini) this moraine in Newcastle, by…

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Doctor Charged Alleged Infamous Acts Removal Asked for Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 5

Dr. Hamilton Fleming of Miller-street North Sydney, appeared before the N.S.W. Medical Board to-day to answer a complaint by the Chief…

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