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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

2,504 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 41 of 126

Bankruptcy Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 6

Percy Lumby, farmer, was examined by the District Registrar, Mr. D. W. Reed, P.M., in the Bankruptcy Court at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday…

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Licensing Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 9

Following applications were granted by Mr. Perry, S.M. at Newcastle Licensing Court, to-day. Transfer of boothe license at 155…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 7

Five first offenders were dealt with for drunkenness. George Monaghan (26), was fined £1, in default seven days; John O'Connor (48),…

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Improper Language Seamen Before the Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 7

For having used indecent language in Hunter-street on May 14, George McIver, 50 seaman, was fined £2 by Mr. Perry S.M., at Newcastle Police…

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Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 8

Mr. D. W. Reed, P.M., presided at the Cessnock Police Court yesterday On charges of having, used improper language, Richard Hill was fined £1, with…

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Cessnock. Magistrate Congratulated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 8

When the Cessnock Police Court was opened yesterday morning, Mr. A. E. Westcott, on behalf of the Ceasnock legal profession, congratulated Mr. D. W…

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MURDER? Woman Found Dead Police Inquiries Foul Play Suspected SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 5

An urgent call to police headquarters this morning that a murder had been committed in Berry-street, Clyde, was…

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Bulumwaal Murder Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 7

In the Central Criminal Court to-day, George Eric Gordon, 29, was tried on the charge of the murder of Richard Clements storekeeper, of Bulumwaal, and his wife,…

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Bankruptcy Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 8

Mr. D. W. Reed District Registrar, conducted examinations into the bankruptcy of three residents at the Cessnock Court-house yesterday…

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"Shirking Duty" West Maitland Traffic Control Council Charged

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 7

"This council is shirking its duty," said Alderman Armstrong, when recommendations by the inspector (Mr. Reay) concerning the control of…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 5

Benjamin Clarke, 35. was fined £2, in default 14 days' imprisonment. for drunkenness. George M'Iver, 50, was fined £2, with the alternative of 14 days'…

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"Broken Record" Endurance Dance Row Story in Court

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 5

The story of a broken record—not the dancing record—but a gramophone record, at the endurance dancing exhibition at Newcastle Dance…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 5

John Bartholomew Connolly, who was represented by Mr. Leibeream, applied for permission to make alterations and additions to the Terminus Hotel…

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Beauty Seekers "Money Without Brains" Court Criticism Specialists and Slogans LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 1

"It is a dispute between two beauty specialists trading with a large number of people possessing money without brains," said Mr…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.) Verdict for Plaintiffs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 5

Verdict for plaintiffs for the amount claimed, with 7s costs, was given in the case in which the Newcastle Motors, Ltd. (Mr. H. L. Wheeler), proceeded…

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Newcastle Police Court Wednesday, May 16. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 9

Upon charges of drunkenness, one fire offer[?]er was fined 5s, or detention to the rising of the Court, and-Thomas Shepherd (48) was fined 10s, in default…

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Woman Found Dead Allegations of Murder. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 5

About nine o'clock this morning, Mrs. Rebecca Delaney, aged about 52, living with her husband in Berry-street. Clyde, was found dead in bed. Her husband…

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Began on Credit Ended in Bankruptcy Court £84 LIABILITIES

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 7

"It is rather a peculiar position for trades people to give credit without making inquiries," said Mr. Perry, S.M., at Newcastle Bankruptcy Court…

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S.P. COSTS £100 Sydney Police Make Raid Agent Fined Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 9

"On searching the premises we found a large quantity of betting material which showed that Goodall was carrying on an interstate starting…

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Prince Carol Puts a Parting "Leg Pull" Over Scotland Yard Detectives Wild Motor Chase Roumanian Prince's Little Joke Police on False Scent Royal Deportee Departs for Belguim LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 1

Carol, the ex-Crown Prince of Roumania, left England to-day for Belgium. He went to great trouble to lead the secret service agents, pressmen and police a merry dance on wild goose chases all over the country…

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