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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1942

1,567 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 79

Police Court (Before Ma. A. G. Hardwick, S.m.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 6

INDECENT LANGUAGE.—For having used indecent language within the hearing of two women in Scott-street, at 8.15 p.m. on Friday. Samuel Jones,…

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Police Auction Sale

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 5

Numerous articles, from dentures to brand new motor tyres, will be offered to the public by Newcastle Police next Saturday…

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Objection to Headline in Murder Trial

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY: Mr. W. R. Dovey. K. c., who is defending Thomas William Davis, on a charge of murder, took exception when the…

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Miners' Claims in Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY: An anomaly might exist in the National Security Regulations that would interfere with an…

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Experiments on Skull Judge's Direction at Murder Trial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—The skull of Ida May Faulder, 36, whose body was found covered with stones in a hole in a paddock near Yass in…

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Police Court (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, S.m.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 4

OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOUR.—Keith Manning, 36, labourer, and Jack Whipps, 24, labourer, were both fined £2 for having behaved offensively in…

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Grazier on Charge of Murder

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

SVDNEY: Thomas William Davis, 49, grazier, of Yass, declared in evidence in the Central Criminal Court…

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"Pack of Lies" Admission in Murder Trial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Crown to-day concluded its case in the trial at the Central Criminal Court of Thomas William Davis. 49. Yass…

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Police and Citizens' Band Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 4

Before its incorporation with the Newcastle Police Band, Waratah Prize Band held its annual meeting. The financial position was considered satisfactory,…

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Thefts Reported to Newcastle Police

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 2

It has been reported to Newcastle police that the residence of Mr. McQueen, Croudace Street, New Lambton, has been broken…

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In the Courts Police Division (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwicke, S.m) Adjourned

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 2

An adjournment to March 27 was granted in a case in which Thomas Arthur Milford, 18, laborer, ws charged on three counts of breaking…

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Police Court Newcastle (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwicke, S.m.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 5

REMANDED.—Thomas Arthur Milford, 18, labourer, was remanded until to-morrow on the following charges—On March 19, broke and entered the…

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Assault at Races Costs £20/17/

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 8

An assault on Clive Alfred Cain, of Redfern, at Newcastle races on Saturday, cost William Francis Harvey, 34, labourer, £20/17/, at Newcastle Police…

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Grazier on Charge of Murder

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY: "You must not let your minds be swayed by the horror aspects introduced into this trial." said Mr. W. R. Dovey…

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Thefts Reported to Newcastle Police

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 6

By forcing the window of the lounge room, thieves broke and entered the residence of Athol Ernest Frederick Peters, at…

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Wants Term Extended Council and Police Superintendent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 2

Greater Newcastle Council will endeavour to have the term of the Superintendent of the North-east Police Division (Mr. A. H. C. Jones)…

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Another Year Is Urged Police Chief's Retirement

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 6

Retention of Police Superintendent A. H. C. Jones in his position for at least twelve months after the approaching…

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Police Court (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, S.m.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

REMANDED.—Thomas Casey, 32, labourer, was remanded to April 6, on £30 ball, on a charge of having fraudulently embezzled £37/12/2, the…

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Judge Sums Up in Murder Trial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The trial of Thomas William Davis, 49, grazier of Yass, on a charge of murder of his housekeeper, Ida May Faulder…

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Thefts Reported To Newcastle Police

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

Four bicycles have been reported stolen to Newcastle police. The owners are Donald Connelly, of Rowe Street. Mayfield stolen…

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