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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

2,785 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 58 of 140

Charge of Murder May Antin's Death Husband Committed Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 8

The circumstances surrounding the death of May Antin, who was found shot through the heart at her home at Bankstown on May 9, were inquired into by the…

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Of New Southwales £150,000 Verdict Follow "Theft" of Theatrical Plot Tariff War General Election Forecast Reply to U.S.A. Struggle Over Farm Relief Bill TORONTO, (Canada)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 1

Canada's reply to the heightened U.S. tariff wall will be an election appeal throughout the Dominion, based upon increased Imperial preference to divert trade from the United States. Canada will call more Imperial conferences, and the…

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"Canary Murder Case."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 10

Who killed the "Canary," Broadway's notorious show girl? That is the big question in the Paramount all-talking picture, "The Canary Murder Case," one…

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Two Years' Goal Razor Slasher Sentenced. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 10

Ernest Edward Steward (28), found guilty of having slashed his former wife across the throat with a razor, won sentenced to two years' gaol by Mr. Justice…

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Two Charged Attack on Timber Worker SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 7

William Moore, a laborer, was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with having in company with three other men whose names are unknown,…

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Police Court Thursday, June 13. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, S.m.) Drunkenness, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 13

One first offender, who did not appear to answer a charge of drunkenness, had his bond forfeited, Allan Barnes, 23, and Robert Douglas Reeze, 32, were each…

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DISMISSED London Police Constables LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 6

The Metropolitan Commissioner of Police (Lord Byng) has requested the resignation of Constable Watson, No. 685M., whom a West London…

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Too Slow He Could Not Run Caught by Police

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 6

When William Smith, of Charlestown-road, Adamstown, visited the Royal Standard Hotel. Adamstown, for a drink on the night of May 25,…

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"Sooled" Dog on Injured Man holds Up Police MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 7

Lively scenes occurred at a house in Addison-lane last night, when two men, who had been drinking together during the afternoon, quarrelled, and…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, District Registrar.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 13

In re Leslie Horlon Burgett, lorry driver, of 17 Lindsay-street, Hamilton: liabilities £64/18/10, assets nil. There were no creditors present. Bankrupt…

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Charlestown Police Court Thursday, June 13. Insulting Words

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 7

Robert Chapman was charged with using insulting words to Sergeant Mullins at Belmont, Mr. Craig appeared for defendant, who pleaded "Not guilty," After…

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Additional Police

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 9

For the purpose of having as strong a force as possible on hand should anything unforeseen happen, additional police were despatched last night by ear and train…

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"BLACKMAIL" Election Aftermath Actors Charged London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 7

Charged with conspiring to blackmail an unnamed candidate in a London constituency in the recent elections, John Preston and Samuel…

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Six Months to Live Man Sent to Gaol. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 10

Though he said that he had only six months to live, because he had been shot through the stomach John E. O'Brien (20), will spend about half that time in…

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Assault Charges Two Men Remanded Timber Worker a Victim Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 9

Arising out of an alleged assault on George Roberts timber worker of Alexandria, William Moore, 25, labourer, was remanded until June 19, at the Central…

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Third Degree The Canary Murder Case Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 2

How the police put a suspect through the third degree is seen and heard in the Paramount All-Taking picture, The Canary Murder Case,…

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Police Court Friday, June 14. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, S.m.) Summons Division. No Lights on Car

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 5

Allan Sansom, of Salt Ash, pleaded "Guilty to having driven a motor car without a tall light at Stockton on May 3, and was fined 10/, with costs 8/, in…

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Husband Remanded Alleged Murder Attempt Bail Refused "Wife In Fear of Her Life."

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 7

Berard Vincent Kenny, 37, mechanic, was charged before Mr.Tunchon, J.P., at Newcastle Police Court…

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Another Dismissal London Police Force an Unnecessary Arrest. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 9

The Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, Viscount Byng of Vimy, yesterday requested the resignation from the force of Constable Watson, whom a West…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, L.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 5

Roy Stanley, licensee of the Star Hotel Newcastle West, was given permission to hold the 35th Battalion, dinner at the hotel to-night…

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