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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

2,504 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 35 of 126

Iron Chief Stranding Marine Court's Decision Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 6

The Court of Marine Inquiry to-day delivered its reserved decision in connection with the charge made against Eric John Barron, the master of the Iron Chief, that…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, L.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 4

Booth licenses were granted to H. J. B. Robinson, for Newcastle Speedway, T. L. Fines, Hobart Park and G. S. Luscombe, Newcastle Showground Broadmeadow…

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MYSTERY £10,000 S. Y. Maling's Affairs Police Inquiry Sydney Council Officer

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 5

It is stated definitely in quarters which should be informed, that the amount paid through another man's account for the benefit of Mr. Silas…

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Alleged Theft

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 9

Charged at Newcastle Police Court to-day with having, on April 24, at Wickham, stolen a quantity of horse fodder and a pair of reins, valued at…

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Judge Avory Accused of "Twisting Evidence Around" in Murder Trial "Penny Dreadful" Accused Man's Story to Police Gutteridge Murder New Evidence in Sensational Trial LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

Sharp exchanges between the accused Brown and Mr. Justice Avory characterised the further hearing of the case at the Old Bailey in which William Kennedy and Frederick Brown are charged with the murder of Constable Gutteridge in a…

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Murder Charge. Shooting in Camp WYALONG

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

Following an altercation in a construction camp on Ungarie to Naradahin railway line late on Saturday night, Norman Cook, 35, was shot in…

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Court Scene. Clergyman's Protest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 6

When Mr. Justice James took his sea at the C[?]oult Court at the East Maitland Court-house yesterday afternoon the Very Rev. Father O'Gorman, P.P. East…

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Circuit Court Claim for £2000

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 6

The claim by William Thomas Sagar, farmer, of Raymond Terrace, for £2000 damages against the Closer Settlement Limited and Henry Ferdinard Halloran,…

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Blows in Dark Charge of Murder Redfern Case Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

A continuous rapping late at night at the street door of a house in Moorshead-street, Redfern. No reply to the tenant's question of "Who is…

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Police Inquiry S. Y. Maling's Affairs SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

"I have nothing further to import in regard to the progress of inspector Mackay's investigations in New Zealand concerning the affairs of Mr. S…

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Mining Land Warden's Court Case Holland Lease

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 9

On the grounds that there were no means of access to his mining lease of 32,000 acres. near Ellalong, Albert Andrew Holland applied, before Mr…

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Wholesale Murder Native Massacres in Papua 500 VICTIMS Travellers Tell Sensational Story SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

Wholesale massacres, head hunting and cannibalism are rife in the Delta division of Papua. Since Christmas more than 500 natives have been murdered, according to Messrs. J. and L. Day, who have been working in the division for six months…

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Newcastle Police Court Thursday, April 26. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.) Alleged Theft

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

Gilbert Tininsion Buxton, 18, labourer, was charged with stealing, at Wickham, a quantity of fodder and one pair of rains, valued at 30s, the property of the…

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The Essex Murder

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

Yesterday's sensation at the Old Bailey trial of Browne and Kennedy for the murder of Constable Gutteridge, who was shot through both eyes while lying wounded…

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Can't Appeal Condemned Man Tamworth Murder High Court Gives Decision SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

Having exhausted in the High Court to-day his final right of appeal, Cyril Matthew Thompson, a horse trainer, who is under…

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"I Must Fine You" Youth on Stealing Charge

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

"I cannot deal with you under the First Offenders Act because it is doubtful whether your father will enter into a bond for you. I must fine…

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Warden's Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

Mr. G. James warden, presided at the Warden's Court, which was held at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday. APPLICATION IN ABEYANCE…

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Alibi Claimed Magistrate Adjourns Case "I Was at Work"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

"I see that there is an alibi, but I am not satisfied with it. I will adjourn this case for the production of the time sheets and time books," said…

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Circuit Court Claim for £2000

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

The claim by William Thomas Sagar, farmer, of Raymond Terrace, for £2000 damages against the Closer Settlement Limited, and Henry Ferdinard Halloran,…

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After Hours Drinks Police Make Raids Many Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

Edwin Brown, William James Ashman, Malcolm, Newell, John Barnes and James Jenkins were each fined £1 with 8s costs, in default seven days…

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