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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

3,769 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 36 of 189

Police Court Friday, March 12 (Before Mr. N. L. Sheridan, S.m.) Remanded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 6

On six charges, including breaking and entering and stealing, Stafford Harding De Velle, 39, an engineer, was remanded to March 31. Bail was fixed at £160…

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Inquiry Ordered Revolver Found in Gaol SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 4

Mr. Mahony, S.M., will conduct an official inquiry into the finding yesterday of a revolver, six bullets, and wireless earphones at Parramatta Gaol, where…

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Vosper's Death an Accident Magistrate's View After Inquiry Havre

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 1

After hearing Miss Oxford's story, the Magistrate who held an inquiry into the disappearance of Frank Vosper the actor and playwright,…

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Maitland District Court List

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 7

Maitland District Court begins on Monday before Judge Nield. The following cases are listed for hearing:Cross action between Charles Thomas…

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Fine and Gaol for Contempt Refusal to Give Evidence Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 1

Dr. F. T. Doe Townsend, author of the Califonian pensions scheme, who was convicted of contempt of the House of Representatives Committee, which…

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New Trial Ipswich Murder Charge Inadmissible Evidence Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 12

At Ipswich to-day, Mr. Justice E. A. Douglas took from the jury the case in which Wilhelm Frederick Brauer, 54, was charged with the murder of his wife at…

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District Court Only Four Cases Listed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 13

In addition to four judgment debtor examinations and three garnishee matters, only four actions are listed for hearing at the Maitland District Court, which will be…

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Law Clerk Charged False Pretences Alleged Sheffield Shield Cricket Final Victoria Slips Back Adelaide

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 6

Percy Morgan Rees, 52, law clerk, appeared before Mr. M. E. Soane, S.M.. at the Newcastle Police Court this…

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First Court Function English Princesses Attend LONDON, March 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 14

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose were present at a Court function for the first time to-day, when they "helped" the King and Queen to entertain 100…

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Police Control Pedestrian Traffic in Scott-street Coordination Committee in Favour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 12

A request that police control of pedestrian traffic be provided at the Market-street crossing in Scott-street at busy periods will be made by the Newcastle…

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Salesman on Stealing Charge Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 8

Edward Cohen, 41, an Egg Marketing Board salesman, was charged at the Central Police Court, yesterday, with having stolen £711/11/6 from the board. It was…

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Assault by Ganger Alleged Claim Against Erina Council

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 7

Compensation was claimed by a worker from Erina Shire Council at the Newcastle Workers Compensation…

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Vosper's Death Accident, Says Magistrate Le Havre, March 13

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 7

After meeting Miss Oxford, the Magistrate decided that Vosper's death was a "pure accident, and that every other consideration may be ruled out."…

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Suspense, Murder and Romance "Sabotage" at the Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 2

Unusual in theme, "Sabotage," a cleverly acted drama featuring Sylvia Sidney, Oscar Homolka and John Loder, is the main attraction at the Victoria Theatre this week…

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Police Entice Youths From Street Corners SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 4

"We aim to find the boys healthy recreations, to instruct them in the principles of citizenship, to encourage music, art and culture," said the Commissioner of Police, Mr. MacKay, at the opening at Mortdale of a Boys' Club formed by the…

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Car and Lorry Collide District Court Action

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 5

A car driven by Norman George Fishpool, car driver employed by the Railway Department, and a lorry driven by Alfred Watson, came into…

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Woman Arrested North Coast Murder Charge Man Dies of Head Wound Lismore

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 7

Early this morning a woman was charged with the murder of Carl William Northcott, 49, a farmer, of Caniaba, who, it is alleged, was found on the…

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Bodily Harm Charge Police Allege Razor Was Used SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 9

William Joseph Rivers, 25, a carter, was remanded to Campsie Court on March 23 at the Central Court yesterday on charges that he had inflicted bodily harm on…

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Rain Finds Leaks in Court Rush for Plumbers in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 6

To-day's heavy rain found leaky places in the old and dilapidated public building in Sydney. Three plumber had to be summoned…

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Seven Burglary Charges Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 5

On seven charges of breaking entering and stealing, Keith Turner, 21, a grocer, was committed for trial from Central Police Court today. The total value of…

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