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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

1,903 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 62 of 96

"Cut Up Bodies" Kalgoorlie Murder Trial Weary Witness Perth

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 7

After having been two days and portion of the third in the witness- box. subjected to the most vigorous Cross-examination without wavering,…

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The Bank Sensation Suspects Before Court Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 4

At the Central Police Court, in Sydney to-day, detectives told the circumstances of the arrest of three Italians, while, it Was alleged, they were…

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"All Lies" Alleged Attempt to Rob Bank Foreigners in Court Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 7

The interest which was taken in the case in which six foreigners are charged with having attempted to rob the Union Bank in Castlereagh-street,…

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District Court Wednesday, August 18. (Before His Honor Judge White.) Motor Gars Collide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 2

John Bamford Langdon 8aunders, a builder, of Gordon-avenue, Merewether, sued Arthur James. Tebay, of Vincent-street, Cessnock, to recover damages of…

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Silverware Stolen Stored Case Broken Newcastle Burglary

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 4

A considerable amount of silverware, the value of which is not known, was stolen from Messrs. J. Mackie and Cols bulk store, in…

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"Keep on Walking" Magistrate's Advice Coff's Harbor

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 7

Two reports reached the police hero that a lunatic waving a red flag had visited houses outside the town, and frightened women…

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Newcastle Police Court Thursday, August 19. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 10

One person, who was for the first time charged with drunkenness, did not appear, and his bond was forfeited. Discharged…

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At Scene of Crime Murder for Insurance Confession Extorted London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 5

A Vienna message says that a confession has been obtained in the case in which Belletner and Schwarz are accused of murdering an employee of…

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District Court Thursday, August 19. Before His Honor Judge White.) Verdict for Defendant

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 3

In the case of the Ariah Park Chaff and Grain Co. against Chapman and Co. Ltd., of Gosford his Honor's reserved judgment was in favour of defendant…

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Stealing Charge

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 2

A charge of having stolen from a dwelling against Walter White, 40, laborer, on remand from Sydney, was adjourned to next Thursday by Mr…

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Newcastle Police Court Friday, August 20. (Before Mr. T.W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 10

Seven first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. SUMMONS DIVISION. City Council Prosecutions…

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Big Jewel Theft Gaol for Pawnbrokers New York

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 6

Two pawnbrokers, Joseph Roth and his son Nathan, have been sent to prison for receiving stolen goods, part of five cases of jewels, valued at…

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Shot by Police Man Dead at Lithgow Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 4

As the result of an affray with the police in the bush near Lithgow, this morning, Alexander Lyons, about 30 years, died in the hospital from a bullet wound in the…

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Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 6

Mr. H. M. Cleeve, P.M., presided at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday. John Cecil Wood was charged with…

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Newcastle Police Court Monday, August 23. (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 7

Two first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness, and ten persons who did not appear had their bonds forfeited. Charles Dunleavy, 60, and Jane Riley,…

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Protecting Girls Chicago Police to Move LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 6

Police officials announced the opening of a war against morons who attack girls when the worst crime of all was traced to a policeman…

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44 HOURS Federal Inquiry Court in Sydney Long Sitting Expected SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 7

The fight by the unions for the granting of a standard 44 hours week throughout Australia began in the Federal…

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Stealing Charge Wharf Laborer Remanded

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 August 1926 · page 8

Kieth Potter, 20, wharf laborer, was remanded to appear on September 15 by Mr. Cohen, S.M., at Newcastle Police Court to-day. On the…

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Jewell Theft in Train LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 August 1926 · page 1

Colonel Charles Les[?]e Rome, while travelling with his wife from York to Southampton, placed a jewel-case with contents valued at £800, in a rack of…

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Took Car Too Big Jewellery Theft SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 August 1926 · page 9

A motor car, in which was Jewellery valued at £1200, was stolen about 4 p.m. yesterday from in front of the Bon Marche stors. George-street. It…

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