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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1891

261 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 14

Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, 13Th Inst

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1891 · page 2

Before the P.M. Amodeo Omadio, on remand from the Central Police Court, Sydney, was arraigned on a charge of stealing £25 from Tizi Bartolo,…

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Small Debts Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1891 · page 2

T. M. Perrott v. W. Dunlop.—In this case the plaintiff, who was represented by Mr. Ryan, claimed the sum of £5 7s 8d, for goods sold and delivered. Defendant…

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The Nyngan Murder. the Convicted Man's Confession

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1891 · page 4

Dubbo, Saturday:—The following is a copy, of the confession made by Mallalien in connection with the murder for which he was on Friddy sentenced…

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Kiama Police Court. Wednesday, 14Th October

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 17 October 1891 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. Two offenders, charged with drunkenness, before the court for the first time, were cautioned and discharged…

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Kiama Police Court. Friday, 16Th Oct

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1891 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate. Alex. Campbell (a youth) was charged with absconding from his apprenticeship with William G. Menzies, of Bowral, on the…

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Attempted Murder of the President of Nicaragua

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1891 · page 4

London, Wednesday, Noon.—An unsuccessful attempt has been made to murder Don R. Sacosa, the President of the Republic of Nicaragua, in Central…

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Re Licensing Court. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 October 1891 · page 2

SIR,—Would you kindly allow me space in your valuable columns to ask a few questions regarding the refusal of hotel license for my husband's premises at…

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Insolvency Court. in Re B. Challoner

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 22 October 1891 · page 2

On Tuesday the single meeting of creditors in connection with B. Challoner's insolvency took place at the Courthouse before Mr. Commissioner Jamieson. Mr…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, 20Th, Oct

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 23 October 1891 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate. Robert Haddin, Patrick Molloy, David Anderson, and summons at the instance of George Webber, Inspector of Animals Pro…

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Police Court. Monday, October 26. (Before Messrs. A. Parsons and W. J. Gunning, Js.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 October 1891 · page 2

Richard Howarth was charged with having made use of obscene language within the hearing of persons in Market-street…

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Kiama Police Court. Saturday, October 24

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 October 1891 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. An offender before the court for the first time, on a charge of drunkenness, was cautioned was discharged…

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Small Debts Court

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 October 1891 · page 2

T. M. Perrott v. W. Dunlope. Goods sold, £5 7s 8d. Defendant entered as a set off £6 8s for work done. Mr. Ryan appeared for plaintiff and Mr. Tindale for…

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"Men of Mark." Decision of the Full Court

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 October 1891 · page 4

In the Full Court on Monday, before Mr. Chief Justice Darley, Mr. Justice Innes and Mr. Justice Stephen, application was heard for a rule nisi for a…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, October 27

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1891 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate. Two first offenders for drunkenness named Thomas Harrison and Henry Horan were cautioned and discharged…

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Murder in Berlin

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1891 · page 4

London, Monday.—A murder, bearing all the features of the "Jack the Ripper" outrages which caused such a sensation in London has taken place in Berlin…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, October 27

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1891 · page 2

T. M. Perrott sued W. Dunlop for £5 7s 6d, for goods sold, against which defendant entered a set-off of £6 8s, for blocks cut for the foundation of a house…

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Police Court. Monday, November 2. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. T. Armstrong, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1891 · page 2

Thomas Harris, for being drunk, using obscene language, and breaking a tub the property of the Government, was fined 30s and 7s 6d costs, or 21 days…

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The Berlin Murder

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1891 · page 4

London, Thursday.—The Man Schulze, arrested in Berlin for the murder and mutilation of a woman pleads an alibi. The murder in its…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, 3Rd November

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1891 · page 3

Before the Police Magistrate. David Carson and Michael Burns, two little boys, were charged with breaking two high pressure water cocks, the property…

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The United States and Chili. American Sailors Killed by Police

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1891 · page 2

London, Monday Night.—The commanders of the American warships at Valparaiso are making an independent inquiry into the causes which led to the outrage on…

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