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Courts & crime, 1924

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Small Debts Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 16

Wm. John Deaves v. W. G. Sharpe, work and labor done. Mr. Adrian appeared for plaintiff, and said defendant consented to a verdict for £13 19s…

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Divorce Court. Aldridge v. ALDRIDGE

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 23

On Friday last, before Mr. Acting Justice Ralston, hearing was concluded of the suit in which Sydney Chas. Aldridge, of Erina, sought for a…

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Court News. Friday, August 15. Serious Offence

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 18

A youth appeared on remand from Gosford on the previous day, to answer a charge of assault upon a little girl of 8 years of age. He pleaded…

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Pinched Court Clock

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 10

The limit was surely reached in Sydney years ago when a man in shirt sleeves, armed with a ladder, solemnly marched into a police court, and, with…

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The Trials of Cricketers. Two Years' Gaol and £10 FINES

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 9

In the days of old when knights were bold, or, in other words, when men were rude, rough and ready—to use their spare energy in breaking…

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Gosford Court To-morrow

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 11

Contrary to recent experience, Gosford Court is likely to have a busy day to-morrow. There are several committals, and if all cases are…

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The Farm Home. Boy Removed to Gaol

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 24

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Quirk asked whether it was a fact that a boy, 14 years of age, who was serving a period at the Gosford…

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Gosford Court. Friday, August 29. Before Messrs C. J. B. Helm, P.M., and F. R. Archbold, J.P. No Number Plate

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 2

Cecil Wakeling was charged with driving a motor lorry in Mann Street on August 21 without the required number plate. He pleaded guilty…

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Fainted in Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 8

Two witnesses, both new to the or[?]al of the box, fainted in Gosford Court on Friday. And both were concerned in cattle trespass cases, and…

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Gosford Court. Thursday, September 11. Before Messrs C. Hills, S. W. Eggins, and W. Beveridge, J's.P. Stealing at Woy Woy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 10

William Mattes, of Sydney, was charged with stealing £5 10s from the Woy Woy Hotel on September 10th. He pleaded guilty. Senior-Constable…

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Small Debts Court. Damage by Cattle

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 10

Shattles v. Blundell, claim for £10 (with £1 7s 6d costs of Court) for damage to vegetables, &c., by cattle on or about July 1…

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Woy. "Earl's Court" Burned Down Mr. Hoseason's Boarding House

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 12

There was a mighty blaze at Saratoga last night, when the large weatherboard building known as "Earl's Court, and used as a boarding house…

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No Police Strike

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1924 · page 18

Members of the New South Wales Police Force are highly amused at the suggestion that the Forceps likely to go out on strike. It is admitted…

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Small Debts Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1924 · page 9

John Scaysbrook v. Joseph Jones, action for £10, alleged damage to crops by cattle, on 9th or 10th of July. Mr. C. K. Adrian appeared for plaintiff…

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Gosford Court. Friday, September 26. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M., and Messrs F. R. Archbold and H. [?]ilcox, J's.P. Council Case

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1924 · page 9

Inspector Fletcher v. Elizabeth Hyde, charge of erecting building without Council's approval at Ettalong Beach. — Mr. C. K…

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Cessnock Murder Case

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1924 · page 5

At Newcastle Circuit Court yesterday Andrew Jones, aged 20, charged with having murdered Charles Murphy, at Cessnock, on 1st June, was found…

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Earl's Court Fire. Open Verdict After Inquiry

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 8

The fire at Saratoga, near Woy Woy, on the night of September 17, which destroyed all except the bachelors' quarters of the large boarding house…

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Need of Defence. a Magistrate's Warning

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 5

"It is the duty of every Australian to become, not a fighting man, but fully proficient to defend his country against invasion," said Mr. G. R…

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Wyong Court House

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 11

Wyong's long-desired Courthouse is to be built at last, and on Friday last the foundation stone was laid by Mr. Ley, Minister for Justice, who was…

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Gosford Court. Friday, October 17. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M. Stain Revision Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 7

M. C. Ogden, Clerk of Eina Shire, presented the lists of ratepayers, as amended; these having been advertised and exhibited according to regulation…

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