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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1864

275 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 14

District News. Kiama. Petty Theft

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1864 · page 2

On last Tuesday William Perry, of Jamberoo, better known as "Lying Will," brought Francis Carbery of the same place, before the Bench—Messrs. Colley and Kendall—for having stolen from him on the 30th…

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Court of Petty Sessions. MAY 10. Thomson v Herman and Longbottom

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1864 · page 2

For maliciously riding at plaintiff with intent to do him and others grievous bodily harm. Defendants did not answer, and warrants were issued for their apprehension…

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SHOALHAVEN. Court of Requests—Nowra. Tuesday, May 10Th. (Before Dr M'Kenzie, and Messrs. M'Kay, James Aldcorn, Waddington, and Graham, J.P.'s.) Biddulph v Summerfield

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1864 · page 2

To recover £1 7s 3d, goods sold and delivered. Twice postponed for proof of delivery. Defendant not appearing, plaintiff's agent called the wife of defendant, who acknowledged receiving…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, May 10

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1864 · page 2

(Before Messrs. Kendall and Colley.) PERRY V. CARBERRY.William Perry, of Jamberoo, charged F. B. Carberry, of same place, with stealing…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Same Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1864 · page 2

Before the same Magistrates. John Thomson v. Herman, and Longbottom. Complainant, stated he kept a night school one mile and a-half from his residence at Burrier, and was frequently…

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The War in New Zealand. Two Days Later From Tauranga. Further Particulars of the Assault on the Gate Pa. the Refels Take Up a New Position at Wairoa Pa

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1864 · page 4

By the Souchays, steamer, we have Auckland papers to the 5th instant. The New Zealand Herald of that date, adverting to the results of the late disastrous fight…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, May 16Th. (Before John Stewart and W. Robson, Esqs., U.P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1864 · page 2

John Byrne appeared on summons, charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury. Mr R. Waring conducted the prosecution, and Mr Jones the defence…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, May 19Th. (Before the Mayor, and John Stewart, Esq., J.P.). Ejectment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1864 · page 2

An ejectment case in which Mr J C Tindal sought to recover possession of a farm at Bulli from James Campbell, was the only business brought before the court…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, May 17

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1864 · page 2

(Before Messrs. Robb, Kendall, and Colley, J.P.s. GODDARD V. KING. Adjourned from the 10th for the…

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Law Supreme Court—saturday. Banco Court. in Insolvency

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1864 · page 3

(Before the full Court.) RE SEMPILL OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE—IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM IRVING.—APPEAL AGAINST AN ORDER OF THE CHIEF…

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Gardiner's Case. Central Criminal Court. Friday. (Before his Honor, Judge Wise.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 May 1864 · page 2

The prisoner, Francis Clarke alias Gardiner, was arraigned on Friday. Mr. Isaacs made an application to the Judge to have a sum of money, found on the prisoner at the time of his apprehension, handed over…

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KIAMA. Small Debts Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 May 1864 · page 2

This Court will hold its usual monthly sitting on next Tuesday. There are no fewer than twenty-five cases put down for adjudication. It is to he hoped that suitors and witnesses will be promptly in…

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Central Criminal Court. MONDAY. (Before Mr Justice Wise.) Fraud by a Trustee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 May 1864 · page 2

Frederick William Perry, on bail, surrendered to take his trial on an indictment which charged him with having, on the 17th March, 1855, unlawfully, wilfully, and fianduiently converted to his own use…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, May 25Th. Before the Mayor and John Stewart, Esq., J.P.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 May 1864 · page 2

James Gallagher appeared charged with unlawally entering the enclosed land of Dr. Cox, M.D., of Fairy Mindow. George Cox having made the affirmation of a…

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Court of Petty Sessions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 May 1864 · page 2

Same day.—Before the same magistrates. M'Guire v. Williams.—Case under the Impounding Act. Postponed for 14 days…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Requests—nowra. Tuesday, 24Th May, 186[?]

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 May 1864 · page 2

(Before Andre DeMestre and James Graham, Esqs., J.P's.) Holland v. Moore.—To show cause why warrant of Fi. Fa. should not issue. Defendant…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, May 30Th. (Before the Mayor, John Stawart, and John Brown Esq., J.P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 May 1864 · page 2

Theobald Bodie, appeared on summons, charged with having threatened to split the skull of George Salter. The complainant deposed that, on the 14th May…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, June 2Nd. (Before the Mayor, and John Stewart, Esqrs, J.P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1864 · page 2

Donald M'Phee appeared on summons charged with committing an assault on Allan Black. From the evidence of the complainant, and a witness named Daley, it appeared that they were passing…

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Court of Petty Sessions

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1864 · page 2

A Hawkers license for the district, granted to John England Severe Gale. About midnight on Thursday, Wollongong was…

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District News. Kiama. Small Debts Court

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1864 · page 2

On last Tuesday the Small Debts Court was held. The magistrates presiding were, Messrs. C[?]lley, Marks, Moles, and Fry. The business of the Court was not gone through until a late hour of the day…

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