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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1866

261 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 14

Court of Requests,—Nowra. Same Day. (Before the same Magistrate.) John Hibberd v Henry Norman

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 September 1866 · page 2

Defamation, £10. Plaintiff non-suited. A license was granted to John Parnell of the Traveller's Rest, Tomorang, to sell spirits, &c., at the launch of the vessel to take place this day at the…

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SHOALHAVEN. Court of Petty Sessions—Nowra. (Before Messrs. James Aldoorn A. K. Mackay, and J Glanville, J.P.'s)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 September 1866 · page 2

Henry Hodgkinson v Mahew and Brothers. Breach of contract. This case, which was postponed on Tuesday the 28th ult., was heard to-day. The plaintiff sued the…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, September 17. (Before G. Warning and A. Thompson, Esqs., J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1866 · page 2

William Loe, a cooper, charged James Grey with committing a violent assault. By the evidence it appeared that about 2 o'clock in the morning, the defendant knocked at the…

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Supreme Court. Friday, September 14th. Sittings in Banco. (Before their Honols Sir Alfred Stephen, Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Hargrave, and Mr. Justice Cheeke) Prohibition. Ex Parte Munson

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1866 · page 2

This was an application to set aside an order of Mr Justice Hargrave, in chambers, refusing to grant a prohibition of all further proceedings by the Kiama Bench on an alleged conviction of the applicant under…

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Supreme Court. Friday, September 14Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1866 · page 3

Before their Honors Sir Alfred Stephen, Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Hargrave, and Mr.Justice Cheeke. PROHIBITION…

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Kiama Police Court. Monday, Sept. 24

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1866 · page 2

George Bells and John Harpur were brought up by constable Chisholm, charged with being drunk and incapable in the public streets, on the Saturday evening…

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Kiama Court of Requests. Tuesday, September, 25

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1866 · page 2

(Before Messrs. J. Colley, W. Moles, and J. Black.) Adjourned case.—W. Budd v. Whitmarsh, for goods sold and delivered, £1 18s 4d. A…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Petty Sessions—nowra. Tuesday, September 25Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1866 · page 2

(Before Messrs. Elyard, Aldcorn, De Mestre, and Glanville.) Shoreland v. J. Martin, who was not served. Struck out…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, September 27. (Before R. Owen and W. Robson, Esqs., J.P's.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1866 · page 2

Thomas Cosgrove was charged with assaulting Constable Irving on Thursday, the 20th inst. From the evidence of complainant it appeared that he was going to the race-course, when the defendant…

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SHOALHAVEN. Court of Petty Sessions—Nowra. Tuesday, Spet. 25. (Before Messrs Elyard Aldoom, and A. De Mostre, J.P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1866 · page 2

Given v Ellen Collins—Obscene language. No appearance of defendant. Thomas Grieve, duly sworn, stated: I am a constable stationed at Nowra; I served a true copy of…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, October 2

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1866 · page 2

(Before Messrs. R. B. Fry and J. Black, J.P's.) THE business of this Court, which ought to have commenced at 10 o'clock, a.m., was for want of a second magistrate delayed until a…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, Oct 4. (Before G. Waring, John Brown, and Charles Fairs, Esqs., J.P.'s)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1866 · page 2

Austen Daly wad charged by Thomas Kelly, lessee of the town logoon, with obtaining water without taking out a license. By the evidence of complainant it appeared that…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, October, 8. (Before Robert Owen, Esq., J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 October 1866 · page 2

Alexander M'Llean was charged by Senior-sergent Sheriden with being an idle and disorderly character, without lawful means of support. By the evidence of Senior-sergent Sheriden it appeared that on Sunday…

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SHOALHAVEN. Court of Petty Sessions—Nowra. (Before Messrs. Mackay, and J. Glanville.) James Greer v H. [?]

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 October 1866 · page 2

Insulting language. Dismissed. Senior-sergeant Searson v Peter Francis, man of color. Larceny. Defendant was charged with stealing a sheet, and…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, October 9

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1866 · page 2

(Before J. Colley, and J. Black, J.P's) Municipal Council Shellharbor, v. John Foley; for obstructing municipal works, by blocking up a public road…

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Court of Petty Sessions—nowra. Same Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1866 · page 3

Joseph Goodwin on bail was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the sixth inst. Pleaded not guilty. Senior Seargeant Searsou deposed : on Saturday last, I heard the…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Requests—nowra. Tuesday, October 9Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1866 · page 3

(Before Messrs. M'Kay and Glanville:) Bindon v. Fulham, claim £2 for conquence of passengers from Greenwell Point. Fulham admitted his indebtedness as to one fare 5s,…

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Local News. Court of Potty Sessions. Monday, Oct 15. (Before J. W. Wilshire (Mayor) and John Brown' Esqs., J.P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1866 · page 2

Samuel Smedley was charged with using insulting language to George Salter. The language complained of was calling defendant an old hypocrite. Fined 5s and costs…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, October 16

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1866 · page 2

James Fitzgerald apprehended by senior sergeant Johnson for making use of obscene language, was brought before the court. The evidence of sergeant Johnson proved…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Requests—nowra. Tuesday, October 16Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1866 · page 2

Postponed case.—Pollock v. Woods, to recover 9 8s. money paid, and damage sustained through the defendant neglecting to put up and keep in repair a boundary…

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