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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1954

2,498 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 125

Court At Newcastle (Before Mr. L. C. Stapleton, S.m.) to Stand Trial

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 25

Rex Smith 24, laborer was committed for trial at Newcastle Quarter Sessions on March 29 on a charge of…

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Woman In Gaol For Honeymoon

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 12

JOHANNESBURG.—A young woman spent the first seven days of what should have been her…

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Documents On Police Called For

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Crown Law authorities would examine all documents relating to police bribery…

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Divorce Court in Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 9

Judge Amsberg heard five undefended petitions in the Newcastle Divorce Court yesterday. In each case he found the issue answered in the affirmative…

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Police Allege Man Broke Son's Arms

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—A man who is alleged to have broken his son's arms with a piece of timber was…

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U.s. Army Orders Court Martial

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Thurs. (A.A.P.).—The army today ordered Corporal Edward Dickenson to be court…

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Newcastle Court Before Mr. L. C. Stapleton, S.m

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 9

£70 IN FINES. — William Duncan Sneddon, 18, labourer, was fined a total of £70 on four charges concerning…

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News For Women Dior Recreates The Court Shoe From 17th Century

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 10

Paris designer Christian Dior's latest whims are shoes inspired by those worn in the 17th century. Designed for Dior by Roger Vivier, the shoes…

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Court At Newcastle (Before Mr. L. C. Stapleton, S.m.) Drove Under Influence

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 15

William Morrlsey, 21, laborer, was placed on a £50 bond to be of good behavior for three years for having driven…

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Tussaud Damage; Man Charged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 3

LONDON, Feb. 19. A.A.P.—Ernest William Brigden, 32, draughtsman, was charged with having caused malicious…

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Five Years' Gaol For 2 Youths

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 8

SYDNEY, Friday.—Two 18-year-old youths who appeared in Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions to-day escaped being…

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6 Years' Gaol For Woman; Threw Acid

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 8

SYDNEY, Friday.—A woman was sentenced to-day to six years' gaol for having thrown caustic soda over her…

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Youth, 18, On Murder Count

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 1

WELLINGTON, Feb. 19. A.A.P.-Reuter.—A youth of 18 was charged at New Plymouth to-night with the murder of…

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New Evidence On Murder Case

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Friday.—New evidence on the John Bryan Kerr murder case to-day is being investigated by…

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Divorce Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 7

Judge Amsberg heard two undefended petitions at Newcastle Divorce Court yesterday. Both issues were answered in…

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8 Years' Gaol For Three Hold-up Men

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Three armed hold-up men were each sentenced in the Criminal Court to-day to eight years'…

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Praise For Police On Royal Tour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Leader of the State Opposition (Mr. Treatt) to-day praised the work of the Police Force…

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Body Of Man Found; Police Charge Woman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—The body of a young man was found on a bed at his home at Gladesville this afternoon…

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Police Dogs To Beat Crime Wave "Herald" Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 4

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.—New York police may use dog packs to beat a wave of bashings and robberies in the…

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Police Chief Chose Death To Exposure "Herald" Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 8

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.—Police Chief George Keating, of Woodbridge (New Jersey), swallowed a fatal dose of…

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