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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1882

174 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 9

Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, October 10Th, 1882

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1882 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. Connell and Harper. John Aston, charged with being drunk on the previous evening, pleaded guilty, but as it it was not his first offence he was…

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Compulsory Education at Kiama. Kiama Police Court, Wednesday, Oct, 4Th. (Before Mr. H. Connell, P.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1882 · page 2

Mr. Sladon, appointed by the Minister of Education, was present to conduct the fist prosecution of parents who, contrary to the 21st clause of the Public Instruction Act of 1880, 43 Vic.,…

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Kiama Police Court. Monday, Oct. 10

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1882 · page 2

BEFORE H. Connell, Esq., P.M. Michael Doberty pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk on the previous Saturday evening; but had no recollection…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, Oct. 16. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Robson and Porter, Js. P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1882 · page 2

Michael Rowles, for drunkenness was fined 5s. The following parties were fined for allowing stock to stray in the streets:—James Bolton, 1 cow, 2s 6d ; A. C. Waldron, 1 horse. 5s: Henry…

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The Late Case of Attempted Murder

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1882 · page 4

GEORGE JAMES VOSPER, who on Sunday evening attempted to murder his wife Laura Vosper at the residence of her father in Sloane-street, is now in custody, having…

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Broughton Creek. Court of Petty Sessions.—13th Oct

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1882 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. Boxsell and M'Intyre J.sP. Robert T. Thorburn v. James Wiley. This was an action to recover the sum of £10 as damage for the loss of thirteen sheep…

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Kiama Police Court. Wednesday, October 18

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1882 · page 2

JOHN SHEEHY, in custody, was brought before the Police Magistrate, H. Connell, Esq., on three charges—first, being drunk and disorderly in Terralong-street on the…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 October 1882 · page 2

Benjamin Gray v. Hill and Gurdon, for £1 11s, for work and labour in repairing machinery. After hearing evidence on both sides, the Bench gave a verdict for £1 8s and 10s 6d costs…

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Court of Petty Sessions. MONDAY, Oct. 30. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. J. Lindsay and W. Osborne, Js. P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 October 1882 · page 2

Charles Russell, a colored gentleman, describing himself as a phrenologist, for drunkenness, was ordered to pay a fine of 5s, or be imprisoned for 24 hours. The alternative was taken…

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Police Court. Tuesday, October 24, 1882

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

BEFORE James Wilson, Esq., J.P. William Thomas, brought up in custody, charged with being drunk on the public road at Broughton Creek; the prisoner was…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, October 31, 1882

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

BEFORE Messrs Connell, Harper, Miller, Conway, Cameron, and John Colley. Bat Malone, in custody, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in…

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Licensing Court

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

Before Messrs. Connell, Miller, and Jas. Colley, Licensing Magistrates. An application was made by Benjamin Timms for a wine license for a house…

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Court of Requests

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

Before same magistrates. Dixon King v. Mrs. Farraher. Goods sold and delivered, £7 11s 7d. Defendant stated she had paid £2 10s on…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, Nov. 6. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 November 1882 · page 2

The following parties were fined for allowing stock to stray in the streets:—A. Graham, jun., 1 cow, 2s 6d; Henry Palmer, 1 horse, 2s 6d; Sarah Sloan, 2 cows, 6s; Joseph Makin, 1 horse,…

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Extensive Burglary. Melbourne

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1882 · page 2

A MYSTERIOUS robbery was committed at the General Post Office, Bourke-street, between 11 last night, and 4 o'clock this morning, when several bags containing…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1882

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1882 · page 2

BEFORE H. Connell, Esq., P.M. William Wilson, charged with using obscene language in a public place at Jamberoo, pleaded guilty, and was fined…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, Nov. 13. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Robson and Evans, Js P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1882 · page 2

William Beattie, charged with using obscene language on the Wollongong wharf, pleaded not guilty. W. S. Makin gave testimony as to the nature…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, November 14, 1882

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

BEFORE Messrs. H. Connell, N. Harper, and John Calley. Theresa Jane Callen v. Ann Sandford and John Sandford.—Assault…

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Broughton Creek. Court of Petty Sessions. November 10th, 1882

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

BEFORE Messrs. Boxsell and M'Intyre, J.'sP. James Johnston v. Christian Kunkler. This was an action to recover the sum of £4 on a promissory note over-due…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, November 20. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. Biggar, J. P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1882 · page 2

John Doherty and Timothy O'Neil were fined 10s and 4s 10d each for unregistered dogs. The following persons were fined in the sums stated for stock straying :—J. Makin, 10s; D…

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