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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1866

261 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 14

Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, Dec. 4

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1866 · page 2

(Before Messrs. J. Marks and J. Black, J.P.'s.) A hawker's license was granted to Mr. W. J. Grosch. The jury list for the ensuing year, prepared…

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Ulladulla. Court of Petty Sessions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1866 · page 4

(BeforeD. Wardenand J. Warden, Esqrs.) Special court for Auctioneer's Licenses. There were no fresh applications. W. Willmott, sen. was summoned under…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Petty Sessions—nowra. December 4

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1866 · page 2

James Neil, aged 22, in custody, was charged with committing a rape on the person of Sarah Ryan, a girl between 12 and 13 years of age. At the request of Mr. Richards, who…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Petty Sessions—nowra. Tuesday, Nov.27

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1866 · page 4

(Before Messrs. Elyard, Aldcord, Graham and Granville) DETENTION OF PROPERTY David Hughes appeared to answer an…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Wednesday, Dec 5. (Before Robert Owen, and C. Fairs, Esqrs., J.P.'s)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 December 1866 · page 2

H. Foster who had been apprehended on the previous evening, was charged with stealing one sovereign, the property of H. W. Bradford Mr H. Jones appeared for defendant…

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SHOALHAVEN. Court of Petty Sessions—Nowra. DEC. 4, 1866. (Before Messrs. A. K. Mackay, and John Glanville, J.P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 December 1866 · page 2

James Neil, laborer, aged 22 years, was broughtup charged with having committed a rape on the person of Sarah Ryan, a girl between 12 and 13 years. The Court was cleared during the inquiry, and the…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, December, 10. (Before F. P. MacCabe and W. Robson Esqs, J.P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 December 1866 · page 2

Eliza Osborne was chained with wilfully allowing tossing in her licensed house, but it appeared that although there was tossing going on, the defendant knew nothing about it, as she was not present at the…

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Kiama Police Court. Wednesday, Dec. 5

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1866 · page 2

(Before Messrs J.Colley and A. King, J. P's.) LARCENY. George Edward Crowther was brought up in custody, charged with stealing various…

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Supposed Murder

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1866 · page 4

The Ballarat of 24th ultimo says:—What appears [?] a case of burtal murder has just been covered by the police. Near the Half-[?]…

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Shoalhaven. Court of Petty Sessions—nowra. Tuesday, December 11

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1866 · page 2

(Before Messrs, Thomson, De Mestre, Aldcorn, M' Kay and Waddington, J.P's). John Shannon, v. B. and T. Shannon £6 being the value of a bullock lent by plaintiff…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 December 1866 · page 2

There was no business at the court yesterday of any description. Roster For Monday, December, 17.—Messrs. Thompson, Waring, and Wilshire…

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SHOALHAVEN. Court of Petty Sessions—Nowra. Tuesday, Dec. 11. (Before Messrs Mackay, A De Mestro, J. Aldeorn, J. Thompson, J. Waddington, and J, Glanville, J.P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 December 1866 · page 2

There was only one case of a disputed bullock before the Bench, which was of no interest. The electoral roll and the jury list were revised. Serious Accident…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, Dec. 17. (Before R. Owen and G. Waring, Esqs., J.P.'s )

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 December 1866 · page 2

Thomas Edwards was called to answer the charge of using obscene language, but did not appear. Proof of service of summons having been given, a warrant was ordered to issue…

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Kiama Police Count. Saturday, Dec. 15

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 20 December 1866 · page 2

(Before J. Colley and J. Robb, Esqs., J.P'.s) Missses Black (by their agent John Black) V. John Honey, to Recover Possession of 17½ acres of land. Mr. Owen condneted…

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Supreme Court. Thursday, December 13

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 20 December 1866 · page 4

(Before their Honors Sir Alfred Stephen, Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Hargrave, and Mr. Justice Checke.) SITTINGS IN BANCO.—SPECIAL CASE…

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Court of Petty Sessions—nowra. Same Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 20 December 1866 · page 2

Temporary licenses were granted to Charles Thomas, Nowra Hotel, for the Boxing Day races at Tomerong; John Fulham, for the Boxing Day Races at Burrier: and to…

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Albury a Police Court. the Nerrigundah Murder: Committal of Thomas Connell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 December 1866 · page 4

Before Mr W. S Caswell, P.M , and Messrs. W. S. Collett, J. M'Keon, T. T. Gannon, and W. T. Flanagan, J.P.'S The has Connell was charged with having…

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Court of Requests. Same Day. (Before the same magistrates.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 December 1866 · page 2

Patrick M. Fahey v Henry Hodgkinson. Wages £9 14s 6d. Verdict for defendant, the understanding being that both parties are released from debt to each other…

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SHOALHAVEN. Court of Petty Sessions—Nowra. Tuesday, Dec. 18. (Before Messrs Elyard, A De Mestre, Glanville, and Graham, J.P.'s)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 December 1866 · page 2

Temporary licences were granted for the races at Tumerong on Boxing Day, to Charles Thomas. For the races at Burrier on Boxing Day, to John Fuiham…

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Local News. Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, Dec. 20. (Before the Mayor, R Owen. C. Fairs, and H. Esqs., J.P.'s)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 December 1866 · page 2

The only case for hearing was one in which H. Doncaster sought to recover possession of a farm known as Conner's Hill from William Hester. The defendant was a tenant on suffrance, and the…

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