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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

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Bankruptcy Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 6

Mr. D. W. Reed. District Registrar presided at the Bankruptey Court at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday afternoon and inquired into the…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 7

Ten first offenders were dealt with ford drunkenness. One of them, Herbert Gibson, 27, pleaded not guilty, and was convicted after evidence. He pleaded not…

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Small Debts Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 6

Messrs. E. P. Capper and Sons, Ltd., proceeded against John Gateley in the Small Debts Court at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday, before Mr. D. W…

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Murder in Bulgaria Serious Risings Feared. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 5

Serious uprisings throughout Bulgaria are feared as the outcome of the murder of General Preotogueroff, the leader of the Bulgarian Comitadji and head of the…

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After the Party Woman Alleges Assault "He Hit Me" Retaliated With Umbrella

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 5

According to evidence at Cessnock Police Court to-day. there was a wild scene at the corner of Pokolbia and Northcote streets,…

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Wireless and Cables Protection of Police. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 5

Another forecast of the wireless and cable report is that a Board of Directors will be elected eby the board of the projected merger company, including…

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SCEPTICAL Police and "Mystery" Man Mask Murders Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 5

The police are sceptical about the reports of a "mystery" man who claims to have information that would lead to the disclosure…

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More Police State Cabinet's Decision Double Patrols Sydney, Tuesady

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 5

Cabinet, in view of the number of serious crimes recently committed has decide to again increase the strength of the New…

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"I Am Innocent" After Nineteen Years in Gaol Murderer's Plea Oscar Slater's Dramatic Fight to Clear His Name LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 1

Nineteen years after being convicted of the murder of Miss Gilchrist, an elderly spinster, in Glasgow in 1908, Oscar Slater has commenced a dramatic fight to prove his innocence. Slater sat in the public benches of the same court where…

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Convicted Murderer Pleads His Innocence After 19 Years in Gaol "Britain Will Sign" Kellogg's Scheme to Ban War Political Agitation Finality May be Reached in a Week LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 1

"The Sun's" political correspondent has been definitely informed that there is not the slightest doubt of Britain's readiness to sign the pact to outlaw war, proposed by the American Secretary of State (Mr. Kellogg)…

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Cessnock. Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 8

Mr. D. W. Reed, P.M., occupied the bench at the Cessnock Police Court, yesterday. Edgar Bigelow was fined 10s. with 8s…

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Stealing Charge Young Woman Remanded

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 7

Marin Grisewood, 22, was charged before Mr. Perry. S.M., at Newcastle Police Court to-day, with having at Newcastle on July 9 stolen an…

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Trivial Matter Special Constable Fined Cessnock Assault Case

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 9

After much evidence had been heard in the cross-summons cases. in which Arnold Mellor, spectial constable and nightwatchman. figured at…

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Newcastle Police Court Tuesday, July 10. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 4

The bonds of two first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were forfeited. Arthur James M'Gregor (20), labourer, was fined £1, in default seven days'…

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London Police Lord Byng's Appointment. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 7

Replying to questions in the House of Commons last night. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, the Secretary of State for the Dominions, said he had not issued special…

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£300 Court Costs Council and 'Buses

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 6

Court proceedings in the Carrington 'bus licence dispute cost Carrington nearly £300. Last night £271 legal costs were…

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Contempt of Court Ogilvie Found Guilty HOBART

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 8

In the Full Court to-day, before Chief Justice Nicholls and Acting Justice Hall, Mr. Albert George Ogilvie, K.C., .formerly Attorney-General…

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Crime in Sydney Discussed by Cabinet Strengthening Police Force. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 6

The State Cabinet had before it to-day the position which has arisen in view of the number of serious crimes that so far have not been detected…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 4

Booth licenses were granted to: H. J. B. Robinson, Northern Star Hotel, Hamilton, Newcastle Speedway, July 12 and 14; T. L. Fines, Lemongrove Hotel,…

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Secret Police Rounding Up Criminals Cabinet Move Special Meeting To-day SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 9

The question of increasing the efficiency of the police force will be discussed to-day at a meeting…

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