Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

Central Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

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

Gosford Police Court Friday, September 30. Before Mr. Forrest, (Believing P.M. Tenancy Case

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1932 · page 3

In the postponed tenancy case, C. T. Pile v. F. J. Haynes, Mr Pile said he was not able to produce any farther evidence on behalf of his client…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Judgment Debtor Examined District Court Case

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 13

Arising out of a case at the previous court, when Mrs. Beatrice Harris was granted damages against Jean Holcombe, a minor, in respect of a car…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Building a Jetty at Long Jetty. Absence of Contract Alleged. District Court Claim

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 3

The first contested case in the District Court on Thursday last was one wherein John Francis Chas. Andrews proceeded against Stanley Evan Parry…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bookmaker Charged

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1932 · page 7

A. G. Connolly, a bookmaker, was charged with failing to keep a written record of all bets at the meeting of the Gosford races on September 6…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Gosford Police Court Friday, October 14, 1932. Before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P.M. Alleged Assault at Woy Woy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1932 · page 7

Albert Barman, for whom Mr. Hickey appeared, proceeded against Wilmott Cooke' for assault and occasioning actual bodily harm…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Small Debts Court Fbi Day, October 14, 1932. Before Mr. E. C. Atkinson, P.M. Telephone Dues

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1932 · page 5

V. Mockett, on behalf of the Postmaster-General, appeared in a claim against Samuel Green, of Woy Woyt for the sum of £9 13s 8d, telephone…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Burglary at Canning & Co's. Tobacco Stocks Taken

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1932 · page 7

Thieves last night entered the general store premises of Messrs Canning & Co. in Mann Street, Gosford, and removed tobacco stocks of a value of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Gosford Police Court Friday, October 28. Before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P.M. Woy Woy Case

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 13

James C. Shakespeare pleaded guilty to being drunk in the Boulevarde, Woy Woy, on October 19th, the occasion of the Governor's visit. He was…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Police Protection Application for Another Offices Refused

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Childs, Commissioner of Police, in a letter to the Woy Woy Shire Council, read, at Wednesday's meeting, stated:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cyclists' Risks Police Busy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1932 · page 9

A city message says:— Cyclists who travel along busy thoroughfares at night without any lights and who commit other traffic breaches…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Gosford Police Court Friday, November 18, 1932. Before. Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P.M. Unstamped Receipt

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 November 1932 · page 2

Geo. Cook, for failing to attach a 2d stamp to a pay voucher exceeding the sum of £2, pleaded guilty and was fined £2 and 8/s court costs. A month…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tenancy Troubles Landlords Go to Court. Woy Woy Worries

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 November 1932 · page 3

Three tenancy cases from the Woy Woy district were heard at the Gosford police court on Friday last, before Mr. Atkinson, P.M…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Additional Police Protection

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1932 · page 9

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. W. H. Childs, in reply to a further request by the Woy Woy Shire Council in reference to additional police…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Gosford Police Court Friday, December 2nd. Before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P.M. Motor Breach

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 8

Vera E. King pleaded guilty to failing to return an expired motor license and was fined 5/ and 5/6 court costs…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Tennis Talk Opening of Valley Court at Holgate

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1932 · page 13

On Saturday afternoon last tl[?] was held, under ideal weather co[?]tions, the opening of the Valley ten court at Holgate. Tennis having for…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Theft of Tobacco Woy Woy Shop Raided. Six Defendants Before Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 4

At an early hour yesterday morning thieves broke into the hairdressing and tobacconist shop of Mr. Leonee Gilan, at Woy Woy, and removed tobacco,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Gosford Police Court Friday, December 16th. Before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P.M. ADJOURNED

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 13

A. Howarth was charged with a breach of the Stamp Duties Act, but on the application of the police the case was adjourned to the 30th inst…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

The Eternal Triangle Local Theft Case Recalled. Harry Finch's Wife Granted Decree

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 2

A curious story of the matrimonial life of Mrs. Mabs Finch (nee Wall) and her husband, Henry Joseph Finch, was told to Mr. Justice Boyce in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Industrial Court Cases Wages Claims

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 14

In the Industrial Court, Gosford, on Friday last, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, P.M., there were two claims for wages against Charles E. Gaites,…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Moratorium Court Cases at Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 9

Bebarfalds, Ltd., Sydney, were the applicants in a couple of cases in the Moratorium Court, Gosford, on Friday last for leave to sue and re-possess. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →