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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

2,504 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 126

Bankruptcy Court. (Before Mr. A. G. Chiplin, Deputy District Registrar.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 10

In re George Henry Lloyd, builder, of Tooke-street, Cook's Hill. Liabilities £885 10s 11d; assets (furniture and book debts), £190 10s. Examination was…

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Woman's Fury Fierce Scene in Court Prisoner Attacked Auckland

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 5

A remarkable Incident occurred at the Hamilton Police Court during the hearing of a crave charge of assault on a girl 14…

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Shooting Charge Poulbryman Remanded Wife in Hospital Court Clash About Bail

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 5

David Moseley, 42, a poultry farmer, was charged at Newcastle Police Court to-day with, on March 8, at…

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Off the Roll Two Well-known Solicitors Full Court Hearing Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 7

A full court to-day, consisting of the Chief Justice (Sir Philip Street), the Senior Puisne Judge (Mrs Justice Gordon) and Mr. Justice…

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"Run for Life" Razor Victim in Court Gaol for Stealing Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 7

"I thought he was a member of the razor gang, and ran for my life," said Bernio Shaw, 20, an agent, at the Central Police…

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Newcastle Police Court Friday, March 9. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 11

Five first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. Unlawful Assault. William Matteson (26), seaman, was…

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Jury Disagrees Griggs Trial Ends Murder Charge Sale

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 3

Alter having been locked up all night the Jury, before which Ronald Geeves Grinds was tried on charge of murdering his…

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Weston Police Station

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 2

When Mr. C. C. Lazzarini was Chief Secretary, he promised a deputation that a new police station would be built at Weston on the site just…

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Farmer's Death Son on Murder Charge MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 5

The coroner's inquiry into the death of Martin Ryan, a farmer of Thalia, will be held at Wycheproof on Wednesday. Ryan was found shot…

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Gold Watch for £1 "Man in the Street" Again Gaol for Six Months

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 5

Once again the old, old story was told to Mr. Perry, S.M., at Newcastle Police Court to-day, when Robert McCullock, 42, a boilermaker, was…

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Kicked Constable Butcher Fined for Assault Merewether Case "Drink No Excuse," Says S.M.

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 5

That he was kicked on the shins and thigh by David Chritianson, 34, a butcher, receiving injuries that Kept him from work…

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Not Hanged Farmer's Death Mystery Case Police Search for Man MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 5

The Police do not believe that William John McNamara, 30. formerly of Myola, who was found dead in a hut at Myola, hanged…

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Alleged Burglary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 6

William Levi Pike was charged at the Maitland Police Court before Mr. D. W. Reed, P.M., yesterday, with having broken and entered the premises of…

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Assault Charges Man Remanded

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 5

On two charges of assault at Morisset on January 20. Jack Harding. 19. laborer. was remanded at Newcastle Police Court to-day until next Friday…

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Nurse Charged Maitland Case

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 5

Emmaline Florence Glover. a nurse. was arrested at Newcastle this morning. She was taken to Maitland Court later. where she was charged with…

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Drunken Orgy Police Raid on Wickham House Magistrate Amazed Screaming Women and Fighting Men

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 5

A drunken orgy at a house in Wickham-street, Wickham, was described by the police, at Newcastle Police Court to-day. Patrick Swift, 31, a seaman, was fined £5 for having used indecent language, and sentenced to six months' imprisonment…

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Licensing Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 7

Following applications were granted by Mr. Perry. L.M., at Newcastle Licensing Court to-day:— Harold James Bernard Robinson. of…

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Newcastle Police Court Monday, March 12. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 7

Three first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. Four persons charged with drunkenness, failed to appear, and forfeited their bonds. Robert Shannon…

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Soviet Spies? Thirteen Before Court Air Secrets London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 1

The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Mail" says that 13 alleged Soviet spies have been charged at the Correction Court, with…

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Theft From Ship Magistrate's Warning

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 7

"This offence is becoming particularly rife lately. If you are before me again I will send you to gaol," said Mr. Perry. S.M., at Newcastle…

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