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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1938

3,665 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 184

Razor Assault in Wooloomooloo Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 7

Frederick Hadden, 18, of McElhone-street, East Sydney, was slashed on the face, neck and ear by two men who suddenly attacked him last night…

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Sentence Of Nine Months' Gaol SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

Sentence of nine months' imprisonment was passed by Judge Sheridan at the Quarter Sessions to-day on James Gardner, 61, ship's fireman,…

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Branxton Police Court (Before Mr. C. G. Carr-boyd, P.m.) Cyclists Without Lights

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 13

Clyde Short, Arthur Brown, Leslie Johnson, residents of Greta, and William Joseph Horadam, of Branxton, pleaded "Guilty" to charges of having ridden…

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Miner Guilty of Murder Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 9

Josef Jurilj, 50, a Dalmatian miner, was found guilty in the Criminal Court to-day of having wilfully murdered Marin Tyrdevic, at the Boulder Reserve on the…

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District Court at Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 7

The following cases have listed for hearing at the Maitland District Court at East Maitland Courthouse before Judge Nield, opening on Monday:…

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District Court Cases Listed for Hearing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 13

The Maitland District Court will begin before Judge Nield at the East Maitland Courthouse on Monday. The following cases are listed for hearing.—…

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Wheel of Truck Lost Near Scene of Demsey Murder Long Evidence Surprise Turn for Defence MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 12

For several hours to-day, evidence in the Demsey trial centred upon the loss and finding of a rear wheel of a red Federal truck in the Wlittlesea district,…

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East Maitland Warden's Court B.H.P. Applications Search for Coal and Shale

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 13

Before the Warden (Mr. F. R. Hynes) in the Warden's Court held at the East Maitland Courthouse yesterday, the Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd…

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Back to Gaol Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 11

Charged with having stolen a lifting jack, valued at 20/- from an unattended motor-car, Emanuel Abrahams, 50 at the Central Police Court to-day was sentenced…

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Against Drink Magistrate Advises Motorists Cricketer Acquitted Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 12

After the arresting constable had given evidence that Hynes' speech was normal, the Magistrate (Mr. Harrison) dismissed a charge at North Sydney Police Court…

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"Lost Temper" Nine Months' Gaol for Manslaughter SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 13

James Gardiner, 61, a ship's fireman, was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment, at the Quarter Sessions to-day on a charge of manslaughter arising out…

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Three Years' Gaol Engineman Stole Mailbag from Train ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 12

Mr. Justice Napier sentenced William Ernest Mobbs, 38, an engineman, to three years' imprisonment for having stolen a mailbag…

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Industrial Court Breaches of Award

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 9

Proceeded against by J. J. Ma[?] of the Hoot Trade Employees' Federation, F. P. Cavanagh, of Beaumont-street, Hamilton, pleaded "Guilty" to charges of…

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Cruiser Assault Italy Should Express Regret Mr. Hughes's Opinion Compensation Suggested MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 11

The Italian Government should indicate its regret at the assault on Friego Orlando, an Australian resident, on board the Italian…

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Kidnapping Case Police Action Is Expected Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 6

Police expect to take action to-day concerning the mysterious disappearance on Thursday of Philip Charles Powles, 2½, of Pacific…

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Cheaper Than Police Civilians Aid In Traffic Cases

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 6

It was disclosed at Winchester County Police Court (England) recently that civilians are enlisted to assist the Hampshire police to deal…

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Crown Case Truck Murder Evidence Complete Jury Inspection To-day Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 11

The evidence for the prosecution was completed in the Criminal Court to-day in the case in which four men stand charged with the murder of John Thomas…

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1000 Police to March Big Parade in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 5

One thousand policemen from all States and New Zealand will march through the city next Friday as part of the 1938…

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Court's Ruling Maitland Man's Share of Estate Income From £5000 SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 12

Before Mr. Justice Long Innes in the Equity Court, Richard Lancey and Charles Rapier White applied for directions whether Robert John White, of…

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Safe at School Abducted Boy Found at Mona Vale Police Have Clues Summons May Be Issued SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 11

Following the finding to-day, unharmed, of Philip Charles Powles, 2½, the central figure in Australia's first kidnapping case, detectives…

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