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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

2,114 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 106

Barber Sent to Gaol Boarding House Thefts

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 7

For a series of thefts from fellow lodgers in a Newcastle boarding house this weak, Thomas Hicks, 40. hairdresser, was sent to gaol for…

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Charlestown Police Court. Thursday, February 10. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 7

W. Dunn, who was charged by Constable Mullen with behaving in an improper manner at Belmont, was fined 20s, with 8s costs…

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Torn Envelope Mystery Murder Clue Adelaide Inquiries Adelaide

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 7

The clue of the torn envelope, on which was written S. Dutton," may prove one of the most important in unravelling the mysterious murder of…

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Son of Pioneer New Supreme Court Judge

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 4

The newly-appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (Mr. Justice Davidson) is a grandson of one of the pioneers of the Maitland…

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To Fight Fires Melbourne Police Help Severe Outbreaks Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 8

Forty additional police under an inspector were despatched this afternoon by motor car from Melbourne headquarters to assist in…

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Theft from Hotel

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 7

James Richardson, 29, who appeared on remand on a charge of having stolen a new suit of clothes, valued at £8 8s, from the Carrington Hotel at…

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Stole Bedclothes Boarding House Theft

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 9

After sleeping in the Watt-street boarding-house of Martha Berryman on Saturday night, William Felthum, 28, laborer, left with sheets and a…

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Newcastle Police Court Saturday, February 12. (Before Mr. W. L. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 7

One first offender was dealt with for drunkenness, and two others, who did not appear, had their bonds forfeited. Thefts from Boarding-house…

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West Maitland Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 6

Mr. M. H. Cleeve, P.M., presided at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday. Harold Bretty was fined £3, with 8s costs, for having behaved in an improper…

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Newcastle Police Court Monday, February 14. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 7

Two first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness and seven other persons, who did not arrear, had their bonds forfeited. Albert Thomas Gardiner, 45…

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City Valuations Court to Sit Thursday and Friday Business Men's Protest

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 9

Interviewed in Sydney to-day by the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Gibson), the Valuer-General dealared that the dates for "the friendly…

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Higher Rates Car Theft Insurance CHICAGO

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 1

Because of the great increase in motor car thefts, especially in the larger cities, insurance rates have been raised from 18 to 100 per cent in…

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Police Association Maitland Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 11

The election of officers of the Maitland branch of the New South Wales Police Association for the ensuing year resulted: President, Sergeant…

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Newcastle Police Court Tuesday, February 15. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 11

One first offender was dealt with for drunkenness. Albert Hebbs, charged with being drunk, and with using improper language on the Market-st. wharf,…

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"Prisoner's Song" Police Case Fails

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 10

At 1 a.m. on February 1, Constable Williams was awakened by a noise in Corlette-street, and went out to investigate…

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Children's Court. Juvenile Motorists

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 11

Two boys, aged 13 and 12 years respectively, were charged with being uncontrollable children. Both the defendants were concerned in the theft of a motor…

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Small Debts Court. Verdict for Defendant

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 11

Mary Chapman, of 14 William-street, Tighe's Hill, proceeded against Hamilton Central Steam Laundry Company, Ltd., or the recovery of £2 10s, being the value…

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Not Enough Police Lambton Wants More Larrikin Visitors

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

Lambton has the reputation of being a peaceful place, whose residents claim that they honor the law in its observance: but there are times when…

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Industrial Matters Railwaymen's Claims Refused by Federal Court. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 8

Giving his reserved judgment in the Federal Arbitration Court to-day, Sir John Quick, deputy president of the court, turned down eleven claims made by the…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, D.L.M.) Leave of Absence

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 11

Basil Anseil Spier, licensee of the Great Northern Hotel, made application for leave of absence from the licensed premises for a period of six months…

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