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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1945

1,866 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 32 of 94

Sailor Remanded on Murder Charge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Charged in Central Police Court with the murder of Eric Wagner Donelly in a hotel at Neutral Bay on April 27. Stoker…

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Police Boys' Cycling

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 13

As there are a number of Juveniles enrolled with the Police Boys' Club, it is the Intention of the committee to conduct separate races for them. Any boy under…

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Police Want Owner for Suitcase

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 2

Hamilton police are seeking an owner for a suitcase containing a full kit of infant wear, in addition to a maternity frock and a woman's night…

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"Never Met Girl" Accused's Denial in Murder Trial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 7

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Thomas Martin Dowe, 28, textile worker, of St. Peters, who is charged with the murder of Joan Minnie Jenkins, 20,…

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Not Guilty of Murder Alibi Accepted in Moree Charge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday.—After a retirement of 15 minutes, the jury to-day found Thomas Martin Dowe not guilty of murdering Joan Minnie…

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Court Says Men's Defiance Challenges Unions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 8

SYDNEY, Friday.—The action of day workers at the Bunnerong Powerhouse in refusing to work shifts was described by the Full Bench of the…

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Female Wage Claim Rejected by Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Full Commonwealth Arbitration Court, by three to two, refused to make a determination on minimum wages for…

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Police Boys' Cycling

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 11

H. Stair's consistent riding was rewarded on Saturday when he Rained first place in the club's 10-mile handicap. Stair, in his last four starts has gained three seconds…

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Engagement Ring Brought To Police

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 6

LONDON. — Police-Constable William Toney was on duty at the Tonbridge Police Station one weekend when a diamond ring was brought…

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Remanded on Stealing Charge

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 May 1945 · page 5

Jack Penman, 31, laborer, pleaded gu[?]ty at Newcastle Police Court to-day to stealing a watch, 12s in money and a clothing ration card,…

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"Court Failure on Women's Pay Disappointing"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1945 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday.—The Federal Minister for Labour (Mr. Hollaway) said every member of the Government was surprised and…

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Month's Gaol For Joyriding

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 10

SYDNEY. — Two 18-year-old youths were sentenced to one month's impris[?]ment by Mr. Oram, S.M., at Central Court…

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Soldiers for Trial for Stealing Guns

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 4

WAGGA, Tuesday.—Dudley Luke, 18. and Colin Francis Bowen, 19, soldiers, were committed for trial on a charge of stealing four Owen…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 10

ALLEGED ROBBERY.—George Raymond Buckley, 39, pensioner, and Ronald Aubrey Buckley, 36, labourer, were charged with having assaulted Reginald…

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Man Charged After Stolen Goods Found

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 7

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—In a raid on the People's Palace, detectives discovered a large amount of stolen goods, believed to be the property…

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Holiday for Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 5

Judge Perdrian announced yesterday that cases listed for hearing before the Compensation Commission to-day would he heard to-morrow and…

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More Police, But No Trouble Expected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 3

ADDITIONAL police will be available for duty in the city to-day if their services are required…

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Man Charged with Murder

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY.— Reginald Edward Williamson 26), laborer, was charged at the Central Court today with having, at Burwood…

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Hitler Sentenced Goering to Death

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday. — Marshal Goering told his U.S. Seventh Army captors that his last contact with Hitler was a telephone talk in March, in which Hitler screamed with rage and shouted: 'You have signed your own death warrant."…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 6

REMANDED.—Charged with having broken into the home of Ralph Roddam, in Bailey-street, Adamstown, with intent to steal, John Robert Oswald…

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