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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1954

2,498 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 54 of 125

Newcastle Court Before Mr. R. A. Hardwicke, S.m

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 June 1954 · page 10

ON BOND.—Charged with having driven a car while under the influence of liquor in Cooranbong-road, Broadmeadow,…

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Roosevelts End Court Fight

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1954 · page 6

LOS ANGELES, June 11. A.A.P.—James Roosevelt and his estranged wife have reached an out-of-court settlement…

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Few Able To Get Into Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—Strict security precautions were taken to prevent unauthorised people entering the Petrov…

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Newcastle Court Before Mr. R. A. Hardwicke, S.m

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1954 · page 6

GAOL FOR THEFT.—William Patrick Clements, 45, labourer, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment on each of four…

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U.S. 'Spies' Sentenced

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 3

MOSCOW, June 13. A.A.P. —The Soviet Supreme Court to-day sentenced two American "spies and diversionists" to 25…

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Charged On Eve Of Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 4

LONDON, Mon. (A.A.P.)—Three motoring summonses were served on young British motor-racing…

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New Use For Police Van

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 3

ALOFI, June 13, A.A.P. Reuter.—The third vehicle in a Vice-regal convoy that toured Niue…

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Police Search For Doctor's Car

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 4

SYDNEY.—Police are searching for a doctor's car stolen from Wardell Rd., Marrickville, last…

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Gunman Missed Police Dog But Dog Got Him

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 2

LONDON, Mon. (A.A.P.): A gunman took three shots from close range at one of Britain's most famous police dogs at Mitcham, Surrey, yesterday and missed each time. Then the gunman fired…

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Farmer Weds Girl He Accused Of Stealing £1800

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 June 1954 · page 12

LONDON (O.S.R.) : Farmer Robert Hall, 40, has married the attractive girl he accused off stealing £1800. He told the Stockton (Co…

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4 Shots Miss Dog, Police

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1954 · page 4

LONDON, June 14. A.A.P. — gunman took three shots from close range at one of Britain's most famous police…

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Police Help Sought On R.L. Problem

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 June 1954 · page 16

Newcastle Rugby League decided last night to seek police assistance in keeping spectators off the entire ground areas when matches are being played…

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Tree-Climbing Episode Cost Man 30s. In Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 June 1954 · page 4

Climbing a tree at a highly popular sporting fixture can have unfortunate consequences as Keith Edward Simpson found today in Newcastle Court. Simpson who lives in…

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Police Chase Near Singleton Men Abandon Car, Escape Into Bush

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 June 1954 · page 2

Police have been searching since early this morning for two men who abandoned their car and fled into the bush about seven miles from Singleton. The men are wanted for…

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R.S.P.C.A. Seeks Gaol Penalty

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — The R.S.P.C.A. is seeking legislation making it an offence punishable by five years' gaol…

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Man Shot By Police In Moonlight Chase

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 2

MILDURA: A police sergeant shot a suspected factory breaker in 8 moonlight chase through stacks of fruit cases in the yard of the Co-Operatve Fruit Co. at Red Cliffs early today. Earlier the man had…

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Cessnock Court Before Mr. F. Wood, S.m

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 9

TRAFFIC BREACHES.—Kevin Wilson of Kearsley, was fined £1/18/, with 12/, costs, for having driven an unregistered…

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Newcastle Court Before Mr. R. A. Hardwicke, S.m

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 10

DESERTED SHIP.—Jonathan George Oswald Brown, 27, seaman, was sentenced to be imprisoned till the rising of the…

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Belmont Court Before Mr. T. H. D. See, S.m. Summons Division

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 10

DROVE WHILE DISQUALIFIED.— Barry R. P. Blackburn, of Lakeview-parade, Pell-can, was fined £15, with 12/…

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Court At Newcastle (Before Mr. T. H. See. S.m.) Liquor Breaches

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 16

Arthur William Reichel of the Hamilton Hotel. Hamilton, was fined £7 with 12s costs for having failed to keep his…

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