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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1882

174 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 9

Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, Feb. 13. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Biggar, J P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1882 · page 2

Charles Robertson pleaded guilty to having made use of obscene language, and was ordered to pay a fine, of £3, or to be imprisoned for one month. Defendant took the alternative…

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Court of Requests. Same Day. (Before same Magistrates.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1882 · page 2

James Frew v. Joseph Martin, for 4s, illegal poundage. Mr. Woodward for plaintiff. Defendant pleaded that the fence was…

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The New Licensing Act. Supreme Court.—tuesday. (Before their Honors Sir W. Munning, Mr. Justice Windeyer, and Sir G. Innes.) Ex-parte J. Sharpe: Prohibition

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1882 · page 4

This was an appeal from the decision in Chambers of Sir George Innes, discharging a rule for a prohibition against the conviction of the applicant, the holder of a license…

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Triple Murder and Suicide

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1882 · page 4
Also in Illawarra Mercury

A DISTRESSING tale of triple murder and suicide is reported from Fulstone, near Shepley, Huddersfield. On Tuesday morning, December 20, Henry Battye, landlord…

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Broughton Creek. Court of Petty Sessions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1882 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. Stewart and Boxsell, Js.P, John Anderson was brought up for protection and discharged. David Jones appeared before the court in…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1882

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1882 · page 2

BEFORE H. Connell Esq., P.M. Patrick. Ryan appeared charged by Senior-constable Brayne with having unlawfully sold spirits to an Australian…

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Burglary at a Nobleman's

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1882 · page 4

A DARING robbery was effected a few nights ago at Cassiobury, Watford, the seat of the Earl of Essex. It appears the Bishop of St. Alban's and his daughter, Miss…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, Feb, 27. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. G. M'Phail and F. O'Donnell, Js.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1882 · page 2

Randolph Adolphne Latter, charged with having used threatening language to Elizabeth Lloyd, pleaded not guilty. Complainant deposed: On Monday, the 20th…

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Murder of an Australian Black. Sentence of Death on His Murderers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1882 · page 2

AT the Central Criminal Court this morning, before Judge Windeyer, two aboriginies, known as "Nymboid Jack" and "King Charlie," were arraigned on an…

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Kiama Police Court. (Same day — Before same Magistrates.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1882 · page 2

Matthew Calvert appeared to answer a charge of assaulting one George Reid. Mr. May appeared for the defendant, and pleaded not guilty…

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Attempted Murder at Sandridge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1882 · page 2

How a woman's tongue can destroy the peace and happiness of a household was exemplified late on Friday night at Sandridge, says the Melbourne "Herald"…

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Kiama Small Debts Court. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1882

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1882 · page 2

BEFROE Messrs. Connell, R. Miller, James Colley, M.N. Hindmarsh, W. Walmsley, John Colley, and J. Conway. Neil Harper v. James M'Gill—10…

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Mysterious Child Murder

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1882 · page 2

EARLY on Thursday morning a rumour was set afloat of a horrible murder having been committed on Miller's point, near Flagstaff hill, and very soon it became a topic of…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, March 6. (Before Mr. W. Robson, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1882 · page 2

Esau Longbottom pleaded not guilty to a charge of having made use of obscene language on the Bulli Road. Two witnesses having been examined for the…

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Victorian Police Commission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1882 · page 4

THE Victorian Ministers met in Cabinet at Melbourne on Thursday, says the "'Age,' and devoted nearly the entire day to the consideration of the report prepared some…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, March 14

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1882 · page 2

BEFORE their worships H. Connell, P.M., J. Colley, R. Miller, and M. N. Hindmarsh. P. Wells v. W. R. Cook.—Assault. Mr. Wells v. W. R. Cook. —Assault…

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Court of Petty Session. Monday, March 20. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. Lindsay, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1882 · page 2

Thomas Rice, 15 John Beattie. 14, and Robert Cromack, 15. appeared on remand, charged with stealing a quantity of lead, of the value of 4s., the property of George Billings…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, March 27. (Before the Police Magistrates and Messrs. M'Phail, Porter, and O'Donnell, Js.P)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1882 · page 2

David Emery pleaded guilty to having made use of obscene language and was lined 10s. Charles Young, apprehended under warrant for riotous behaviour at Richmond. was remanded to…

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Court of Petty Sessions, Buill. Wednesday, March 29. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Fry and Ross, J s.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1882 · page 2

James Larkin was charged with having obtained the sum of one pound from Phillip Madden by means of false pretences. Mr. Woodward for defendant…

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