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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

3,757 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 58 of 188

Died in Gaol Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 7

After being sentenced on a charge of drunkenness at Central Police Court on Saturday, Norman McLcod, 40, was taken to Long Bay Gaol. On arrival he went…

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Son Charged S. Australian Farmer Shot ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 7

Reginald Kenneth Coxall, manager of A. E. Hall and Company, appeared in Morgan Police Court yesterday on a charge of having murdered his father. Ernest…

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"A Stranger-- But Well-known" Sergeants Allegation in Stealing Charge

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 8

On two charges of breaking, entering, and stealing, Robert Baxter, 26, electrician was remanded until April 30, on the application of the Police…

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Woman's Death Sydney Police Investigating SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 7

Police are investigating the death of Mrs. Frances Dora Frost, of Strathfield Who died to-day. According to the police, a local doctor was called to attend to…

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Sleeper on Railway Line Boyish Curiosity Is Suspected by Police

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 9

Cessnock and Abermain police to-day questioned some boys who live near where an attempt was made to detail a passenger train on Saturday…

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Aeroplanes for Police Work Detective Makes Test Flights See Through Water Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 7

After a flight over the city and suburbs yesterday. Detective-Sergeant Allmond of the C.I.B. formed the opinion that an aeroplane would…

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Police Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 9

Mr. E. A. Mahony P.M., presided at The West Maitland Police Court yesterday morning. William Taylor pleaded "Not guilty" to…

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Theft of Coal Alleged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 2

Following a plea by Mr. F. Street, on behalf of John Powell, of Young-street, Carrington, who was proceeded against, on an information alleging the theft of…

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Licensing Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 9

At Newcastle Licensing Court today, booth licenses were granted L. Morris for a football match at New Lambton on April 25…

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Police Court Monday, April 23. (Before Mr. M. E. Soane, S.m.) Remands

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 2

On the application of the police, Robert Baxter, 26 an electrician, was remanded until April 30 on two charges of breaking, entering, and stealing on April 20. Bail…

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'Planes for Police Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 6

Following an unofficial flight over Sydney by Detective-sergeant Allmond yesterday, he expressed the opinion that aeroplanes could be utilised with…

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Lived by Thieving Clerk Sent to Gaol SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 12

Said to have been earning his living by thieving, Alfred Harrison, 22, clerk, was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment on two charges, and six months'…

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"Iron Woman" Sentenced Leader of Gang of Spies Acting for Russia Helsingfors

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 1

Marie Louise Martin, chief of the International Gang that is on trial for having acted as spies for Russia, has been sentenced to eight…

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Industrial Court. Wages Claim Fails

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 2

A claim for wages for Anniversary Day was brought by Edward Grayndler, Secretary of the Australian Workers' Union, and Industrial Union of Employees, on…

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Cut Off His Fingers Butcher's Plan to Get Compensation Six Months' Gaol Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 8

[?] having given false evidence before the Workers' Compensation Commission as a result of which he secured £180 from an…

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Alleged Libel Against Sydney 'Bulletin' Plaintiff's Case Concluded Maitland Circuit Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 9

The hearing of a claim for alleged libel was continued before Mr. Acting Justice Markell and a jury of four at the Maitland Circuit Court, held at the East Maitland…

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Great Bravery New Guinea Native Police Fierce Fighting 19 Head Hunters Killed CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 7

Conspicuous bravery and disregard of personal safety by native police during a fierce fight with head hunters in New Guinea were reported to the…

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"A Court--not a Grocery Store" S.M.'s Comment in Betting Case

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 11

"You haven't paid your last line yet: this isn't a grocery store, you know--this is a court." said the Magistrate (Mr. Soane,…

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Act Invalid Aiding Power Alcohol Queensland Law Decision of High Court SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 7

By a majority of four to two, the Chief Justice, Sir F. Gavan-Duffy, and Mr. Justice Starke dissenting, the High Court to-day ruled that the Queensland Motor…

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Dillinger Gang Melodrama Eclipses Movie Thrills Shot Way Through Cordon Police and Civilians Were Killed Desperate Chase at 75 Miles an Hour Gang Ambushed in Tavern Milwaukee

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 1

Two-police officers and two civilians were killed, and six police and civilians were wounded last night when the notorious desperado, John Dillinger, with his pal,…

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