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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

1,903 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 57 of 96

Bank Hold-up Young Man Before Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 August 1926 · page 6

Harold Thomas Hankin, a young man, who was recently arrested at Adelaide in connection with the National Bank hold-up at Hamilton…

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Attempted Bank Robbery Seven Men in Court Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1926 · page 5

The sequel to a sensational attempt to rob the Union Bank of Australia in the Country Press Chambers, Castlereagh-street, city, early yesterday morning was…

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Industrial Matters Federal Arbitration New Court Opens Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1926 · page 4

The reconstituted Federal Arbitration Court was officially opened to-day, Chief Judge Dethridge and Judges Lukin and Beeby being on the Bench…

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Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 8

Mr. M. H. Cleeve, P.M., occupied the bench at the Cessnock Police Court yesterday. George Cavill was fined £3, with 8s…

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Alleged Theft of Car

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 3

Harold Thomas Hankin, 32, promoter, already on £300 ball, was remanded to August 10 at Newcastle Court to-day on a charge of having on…

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The Police Force

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 6

Mr. Lazzarini, the Chief Secretary, has given an assurance that there is no difficulty in obtaining men for the police force. Ha has gone so far as…

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Waitress Surprised Seaman Under Bed Theft Charge Fails

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 5

Surprised under a bed in the room of a [?] at the [?] Hotel on August 3, George Hogback, 24, seaman, was charge…

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Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, August 3. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 3

A first offender was dealt with for drunkenness. David Christianson was fined 10s, in default three days' imprisonment, for drunkenness, and £5…

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Wife Shot Sydney Murder Sequel to Quarrels SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 5

Frequent bitter quarries, caused by Mrs. Beccaris's intemperance, are believed to have been the cause of domestic trouble which…

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Licensing Court Cardiff Applications Inquiry Under Section 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 5

An inquiry, under section 6 of the Liquor Amendment Act, into two petitions lodged with respect to the grant of a publican's license for premises proposed…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 3

A transfer was granted of the license of the Oxford Hotel, Newcastle from G. S. Brockwell to H. M. Stevens. Mr. N. Cragg appeared in support of the…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 3

Elizabeth Sowerby sued Olive Owens, of 17 Telford-street, Newcastle, claiming £13 6s, alleged to be due for board, Mr. N. Cragg appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr…

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Newcastle Police Court Wednesday, August 4. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 9

One first offender was dealt with for drunkenness. Patrick Ryan, 56, was fined 10s or three days' imprisonment for drunkenness. For improper behaviour in…

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Licensing Court Cardiff Applications Inquiry Under Section 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 9

The inquiry under section 6 of the Liquor Amendment Act, into two petitions lodged with respect to the grant of a publican's license for premises proposed…

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Children's Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 9

In the Children's Court two parents were each fined 2s 6d, with 8s 'costs, for the unsatisfactory attendance of children at school…

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Revision Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 9

Mr. R. L. C. Hill, electoral revision officer submitted evidence as to hi revision of the electoral lists for the polling place areas of Boolaroo, Lambton,…

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Night Court Opened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 5

"The Locks" tennis court, Maryville, presented a bright sight on Wednesday night last, when the electric light was switched on, and the court officially…

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Wallsend Police Court Thursday, August 5. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 9

Three first offenders, who were charged with drunkenness, did not appear when their names were called, and their bail deposits were estreated. George…

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Newcastle Police Court Thursday, August 5. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 11

The bail bonds of two first offenders charged with drunkenness and who did not appear, were forfeited. Joseph Coleman (37), seaman, was fined £1, in…

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Quarter Sessions Newcastle Court List

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 8

Newcastle Quarter Sessions will commence next Tuesday. The following charges have been listed for trial:: Tuesday: John Matchell, stealing…

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