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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1943

1,509 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 32 of 76

Assault on Girl Aged Twelve

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—"I am thoroughly ashamed of myself," said Albert James Dunshea, 48, taxi driver, of Chatswood, pleading guilty in…

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Police Court (Before Mr. C. G. Carr-boyd, S.m.) Summons Division

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 5

FAIR RENTS CASE.—Henry James Roach, of Elcho-street, Hamilton, sought determination of the rental of premises he rented from Cecil R. Dever, of…

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Black Marketing Gaol Penalty Revoked by Judge

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 3

MELBOURNE.—In the General Sessions yesterday. Judge Moore cenfirmed a conviction against Gluaseppe Pane, of Too…

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In The Courts Police Court (Before Mr. C. G. Carr-Boyd, Sm) Woman Remanded

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 2

Irene Murray, 27, whose fine of £5, or 10 days' imprisonment, for making a false representation in connection with an identity card was revoked…

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Woman Found Not Guilty of Murder

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 3

MELBOURNE.—Mavis Florence McQuestion, 21, of McCracken Street, Kensington, who was found not guilty of murder, not guilty…

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Court Supports Milk Board Decree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A ruling that regulations under the Milk Act, delegating to the Milk Board power to control milk distribution and fix…

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Police Court (Before Mr. C. G. Carr-boyd, S.m.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1943 · page 7

FURTHER REMAND.—On the application of the police, a further remand to June 11 was granted when Irene Murray, 27, domestic duties, was charged with…

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More Police

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1943 · page 6

Sir.—Several times I have noticed that people have asked for more police in Newcastle. I think there should also be more police in the…

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Police Sergeant's Son In Air Crash

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 May 1943 · page 3

Flying Officer Norman John Brown, one of the seven airmen killed when an RAFF flying boat crashed during exercise [?] the…

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I.R.A. Commandant Charged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 May 1943 · page 3

BELFAST, May 30.—A strong force of police were on duty at Belfast Police Court and armed police surrounded the dock when the…

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Maltese on Charge of Murder

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 May 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY.—Not guilty was the plea of Richard Agius (38). laborer, when charged at the Central Criminal court to-day with…

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Spanish Police Terrorise Jews In Tangier

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 May 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday.—Spanish police have started a reign of terror in the Jewish colony at Tangier (international zone…

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In The Courts Police Court (Before Mr T A. Doolan. Sm) Sent to Gaol

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 June 1943 · page 2

"This man has consistently evaded the police for two years. He lives on the sandh[?]ls at North Stockton and has not worked for two years. He…

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Police Court (Before Mr. T. A. Doolan, S.m.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1943 · page 4

INDECENT LANGUAGE.—"The language could not have been worse," said the Magistrate, in imposing a fine of £5 on John Joseph Hardman,…

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Barnes Goes to Gaol Again

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 June 1943 · page 3

BRISBANE.—After spending the night in gaol, Frank ("Bundaberg Bombshell"; Barnes. MLA, appeared in Court, on his…

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Indian Murder Gang Dispersed

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 June 1943 · page 1

LONDON Monday.—Martial law has been withdrawn in the Hur country. Indian Army HQ announces. Control reverts to the…

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Alabama Kid Drops Court Claim

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 June 1943 · page 3

MELBOURNE.—Clarence Reeves, of Kerr Street, Fitzro; professional boxer, otherwise known as Alabama Kid. was given…

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High Court Upholds Ban on Gift Advertisements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday—The High Court to-day upheld the validity of National Security regulations prohibiting advertisements of the sale…

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Police Court (Before Mr. T. A. Doolan, S.m)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1943 · page 6

SENT TO GAOL.—James Collins, 52, gardener, pleaded "Guilty" to a charge of vagrancy. He was sentenced" to three months' Imprisonment. Detective…

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Committed for Trial on Murder Charge

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 June 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—Keith Clarence White. 20. of Healy Street. Paddington was committed for trial by the City Coroner (Mr. Oram)…

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