New Court Opened
The Major of Hamilton (Alderman Jenner) officially opened a new tennis court at Pokoibin-road, Broadmeadow on Saturday afternoon, in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1926
1,903 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 55 of 96
Russian Ructions Discord Among Red Leaders Zinovieff Expelled Did Late Police Chief Die a Natural Death?
There is reported to be great discord among the Russian Soviet leaders, and Zinovieff the author of the famous letter on white-anting of the British Army and Navy, has been dismissed from his position…
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At the 21st birthday party to Mr. Allan Gaut on Saturday night, held at St. Stephen's Hall, Adamstown, a pair of gold sleeve links, presented to the guest by the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"That's Funny" Alleged Cattle Stealing Dora Creek Case
Charged with having stolen four steers, valued at £15, the property of Bruce Douglas, of Dora Creek, on July 4, Charles Alfred Sylvester, 45,…
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Mr. M. H. Cleeve, P.M., presided at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday. Henry Holland, on remand, was charged…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, July 26. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
One first offender was dealt with for drunkenness, and four other persons who did not appear had their bonds forfeited. Edward Brown, 45, and Joseph English,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Jewel Theft £11,000 in Diamonds Millionaire's Loss Hotel Australia Robbery SYDNEY
Saul Newbury, a Chicago millionaire and his wife, were robbed last night at the Hotel Australia of diamonds valued…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Brisbane Burglary Showman Charged
Charged on a provisional warrant with having broken and entered the premises of Swift's Ltd., Brisbane, and with having stolen jewellery valued at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock. Police Court
Mr. A. H. Cleeve, P.M. presided at the Cessnock Police Court yesterday. Joseph Dixon was fined 30s, with 8s costs, for having used improper…
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"She was on her verandah Kith lags around her when she called out," a female complement in un insulting language case, told the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Captain Charged Wreck of Steamer Cooma MELBOURNE
When the Inquiry into the grounding of the steamer Cooma on North Reef on the North Queensland coast was opened by the Court of Marine…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, July 27. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness
Three persons who had been charged for the first time with drunkenness were dealt with in the usual manner. Immigration Act…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Recovered Loot Long Police Inquiry Buried Treasure Sydney
Two plain-clothes constables of Clarence-street station have concluded their inquiries into an extraordinary case of breaking and entering in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Was He Poisoned? Red Police Chief's Death LONDON
The death of Dzerzhinsky, chief of the Russian Soviet police, has become a big question in Russia, and it is now asserted that he was poisoned by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Licensing Court. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.L.M.)
The license of the Grand Hotel, Newcastle, was transferred from Emma B. Delandre to Emily Phillips. Mr. C. A. K. Cohen appeared for the applicant. The…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.)
The plaintiff was granted a nonsuit in the case of the "Labor Daily," Ltd., v. Hodges Bros. Mr. H. L. O'Neill appeared for the defendant. In the case of the…
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Mr. M. H. Cleeve, P.M., presided at the Kurri Kurri Police Court yesterday. Charles Henry Tilbury was charged with having obstructed Constable Newton while…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Attempted Burglary Farr's Markets Visited
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A telegram from Mexico City states that the first violent death, arising from the conflict between the Government and the Catholic Church, is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Wednesday, July 28. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc
Six first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. Arthur Chater, 43, was fined 10s, or three days' imprisonment, for drunkenness. Leonard Arlz, 27, was…
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