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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

3,806 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 65 of 191

Wife's Charge Attempted Murder Allegation Husband Accused Magistrate Refuses to Commit

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 5

At Newcastle Police Court to-day, John Eves Howe (39), quarryman, was charged with having attempted to administer poison to his wife, Lily Howe," between April 12 and 13, with intent to murder her…

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Speer's Point Theft

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

a lock-up refreshment shop at Sneer's Point, conducted by Mrs. D'Eate was robbed on Thursday night Entrance was made. through a small…

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Stealing Charge Pleaded Guilty

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

Waller O'Hare, charged with having. at Mayfield on February 8. broken and entered the shop of Nathaniel Thomas vaisey, and stealing…

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Police Court Monday, May 5. (Before Mr. A. Tunchon, J.p.) Drunkenness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 9

Five offenders were dealt with for drunkenness…

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Man with Opium Six Months' Gaol SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

Arising out of the discovery of opium aboard the French steamer La Perouse on Saturday, Lu Van Long, a member of the crew, appeared at the Central Police…

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"Gunman" Gaffney Friend Sent to Gaol SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

At Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, Charles Williamson, 30, and William Morton, 38, were charged with having assaulted an unknown man with intent to rob. It was…

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Caught in Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 5

Mr. Treatt (barrister): Do you remember Xmas. 1928 ? Judge Sheridan: What! Mr. Treatt: Xmas. 1928…

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Judge's Protest Court Listeners

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 8

It's a pity that this case cannot be heard In the Children's Court, so as to keep those curiosity-mongers out of the gallery, said Judge Sheridan…

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Wasn't X-rayed Story of Missing Ring Woman Charged Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 8

Whether a woman had been X-rayed to discover a diamond ring, which she is charged with having stolen, was asked by Sergeant Napper at the…

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Miners in Court Baton Charge Echo

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

There was an echo of the police baton charge on the crowd of marching miners at Paxton In January in Cessnock Police Court to-day. when…

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Clashes with Police Baton Charges in Brisbane BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

Labour Day was celebrated in Brisbane to-day, when the usual procession of unionists through the principal city streets was witnessed by large crowds. About…

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Police Pay Hard to Get Increases "No Politics" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 8

Speaking on a motion at the annual conference of the Police Association to'day, that the regulation of 1899 be amended to provide for the constitution…

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Receiving Charges Obtain Another Remand Solicitor's Protest "Police Preparing Evidence"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 5

Arthnr Mew (GO), draper, of 21 Hnnter-street, Wickham, appeared before Mr. Gibson, S.M., at Newcastle Police Court to-day,…

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Police Praised Annual Conference Mr. Chaffey's Tribute Reference to Rothbury SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

"The conduct of the police force in recent difficult situations has won the admiration of every decent citizen in Australia." said the Chief Secretary (Mr…

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Police Expert Sued French Tailor's Claim "Third Degree" Examination Paris, May 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

Almaizan, the Armenian tailor, who was held for six months by the French police, on suspicion of having murdered Frederick Rigaudin, has now entered an…

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Court Comedy Went to See Man About Dog Stole an Axle

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

The story of a man who went to another man's place On April 7 to get a dog and a pair of winkers and stole n cart axle Instead was told at…

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Not Guilty Wyong Man Acquitted Girl's Charges Accused Discharged By Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

Serious allegations were made by a fifteen-year-old girl against Stanley Denniss, of Wyong, at Newcastle Quarter Seasons to-day…

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48 HOURS Sydney Tram Men Court Application Argument Before Full Bench MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 5

Representations on the application of the New South Wales Railway Commissioners for an increase in the working hours on Sydney tramways, which are…

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While Court Waited Breach of Promise Action Settled Judge S Advice Settlement After Hour's Discussion

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

A last minute agreement between the parties settled a £1000 breach of promise action at East Mail land to-day. The case in which Catherine fane Walters, of Murrurundi, sued Leslie Hinde. a Hamilton builder, was listed for the Maitland Circuit Court and…

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Chinaman Charged Alleged Bribes to Police SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 7

Charged with having offered bribes to three police officers, Charlie Kee, a China man was remanded for a week at the Central Police Court to-day…

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