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Central Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

53 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 2 of 3

Children's Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 2

In Children's Court jurisdiction (before the P.M. alone), a boy was charged with 'taking a sum of money, and was committed to an institution…

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Gosford Court News. Friday, May 27. Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M., and Mr. F. fi. Archibold, J.P. On Licensed Premies

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 2

Police v. Allan Archibald, charge of being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours. Mr. A. D. Hickey appeared for…

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Children's Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 8

At Gosford Court on Friday, the police charged two boys, 16 and 17 years, with stealing clothing valued at £2, at Mooney Point, the property, of John…

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Gosford Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 8

On 14th June, before Messrs J. J. Fagan, W. C. Grahame, and L. Bruce Rac, "Edward Hardmick was fined 5/ on a charge of drunkenness, to which…

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Gosford Court News. Friday, June 10. Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M., and Messrs F. E. Archbold and H. Wilcox, Js.P. Non Return of Licenses

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 7

Police v. Henry Harper and H. Sapsford, charge of failing to return expired motor license. Each defendant pleaded guilty…

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One Word Leads To Many Long Fight on Language Prosecution. Police Secure Conviction

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 5

There was only one "blanky" concerned in the charge against Peter Sim for Indecent language, heard at Gosford Court on Friday by…

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Gosford Court News. JUNE [?] Before Messrs J. F. Davidson and C. Hills, Js.P. [?]

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 2

Police v. William Young charge of using insulting words to Constable Bakes in Mann Street, Gosford, on June 28th…

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Stealing Pumpkins

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 12

John Wi[?] charge of stealing on Jane [?] three pumpkins, valued at 3/, [?] of R. M. Dodd[?]…

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Children's Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 12

In Children's Court jurisdiction, a parent was charged with allowing a child to negleet school attendance. A fine was imposed…

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Gosford Court News. Friday, July 8. Before Messrs J. B. Gibson, P.M., and F. R. Archbold and H. Wilcox, Js.P. Speeding in Mann Street

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 12

Police v. Arthur Hitchcock, charge of driving a motor vehicle at a spend dangerous to the public. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Licensing Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 11

The quarterly report of the District' Licensing Inspector (Sergeant Hamilton) was presented. It showed all premises satisfactory as to condition and…

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Children's Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 11

Two lads were charged with stealing a pair of oars. They pleaded not guilty. Evidence being heard, their plea was upheld, and they were…

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Gosford Court News. Wednesday, July 13. Before Messrs J. J. Fagan and L. Bruce Rae, Js.P

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 11

Police v. Jas Warren, charge of trading on train between Newcastle and Gosford without previously paying fare, and with intent to avoid payment…

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Children's Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1927 · page 18

A defendant, on a charge of assaulting a female child and performing an act of indecency upon her, was committed for trial at Sydney Sessions…

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Gosford Court News. Saturday, July 23. Before Messrs J. J. Fagan, W. C. Grahame, and V. J. McKenzie, Js.P. Vagrancy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1927 · page 18

Police v. Frederick King, charge of being an idle and disorderly person with insufficient means of support. Defendant pleaded not guilty, but…

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Gosford Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 7

On Friday, August 5, before Messrs J. B. Gibson, P.M., and F. R. Archbold and J. J. Fagan, Js.P.:—G. M. G. Forbes v. J. Huddart, charge of using…

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Mr Cooper Promoted Congratulated at Gosford Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 10

Friday was the last day at Gosford Court of Mr. O. H. Cooper, Assistant C.P.S.; he has been transferred to Sydney, and leaves on Tuesday, to…

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Gosford Court Friday, August 12. Before Messrs J. B. Gibson, P.M., and F. R. Archbold, J.P. Language Charge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 12

Police v. Wm. Thompson, charge of using indecent language. Senior Constable Jenkins said defendant used the language on the…

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Gosford Court News. Friday, Sept. 6. Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M., and H. Wilcox and J.J. Fagan, Js.P. Found With Fishing Net

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 7

Police v. William Hibbs, sen., charge of being in possession of a net, in prohibited waters. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Gosford Court News. Friday, September 30. Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M., and Messrs F. R. Archbold and H. Wilcox, Js.P. Language

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 17

Police v. Albert Shields, charge of using indecent language. Mr. R. C. King Kemp appeared for defendant, who pleaded guilty…

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