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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

241 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 13

The Horse Stealing Case. a Furious Prisoner. Attempts to Hang Himself

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1892 · page 2

The Shoalhaven police on Tuesday succeeded in arresting the thief, who, on the previous Saturday night, eloped with a valuable horse, the property of the Rev…

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Kiama Police Court. Friday, November 18

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1892 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate. Kate Whelan sued Phillip O'Kcefe for the support of an illegitimate child. Mr. Ryan appeared for plaintiff and Mr…

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The Fitzroy Murder. the Inquest—an Unfaithful Wife

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1892 · page 4

Melbourne, Thursday.—An inquest was held this morning on the body of the young man Isaac Davies, who ran amuck in Filzory on Tuesday…

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District Court. Thursday, Nov. 24. (Before his Honor Judge Murray.) Undefined Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 November 1892 · page 2

Borough Council of Control Illawarra v. Illawarra Harbor and Land Corporation (Limited), to recover £66 1s 81, arrears of rates…

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District Court. Monday, November 28

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1892 · page 2

(Before His Honor Acting-Judge Coffey.) The legal profession was represented by Messrs. Mori[?]ty Garland and Bateman (barristers). Sydney; Messrs. K. Ryan…

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District Court. Friday, Nov. 20. (Before the Chairman, his Honor Judge MURRAY.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 November 1892 · page 2

Edward Ramsay v. John F. Hurt, to recover £74 10s 11d., for breach of contract in connection with the erection of a house. Mr. Blackett, instructed by Mr. Russell,…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, November 27

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1892 · page 2

Before the P.M. and Messrs. H. Connell and T. Honey. Js.P. George Ratlodge proceeded against Edward Tate for the recovery of £7 10s,…

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Small Debts Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1892 · page 2

A. Campbell v. T. Armstrong.—Goods sold, £14 11s 6d. Verdict for amount claimed. Moorchead & Co. v. James…

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Police Court. Thursday, December 1. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. J. A. Beatson and D, Williams. Js. P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1892 · page 2

Archibald Galloway and Edward Williamson, two lads, pleaded guilty to cruelly ill-treating a horse by tying a sapling to its tail…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, Dec. 1. (Before the Police Magistrate aud Mr. D. Williams. J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1892 · page 2

Howlett Brothers v. Martin Quilty, jun., to recover £3 9s 3d, for goods sold. So appearance for defendant, who was said to be bankrupt…

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Bulli Police Court. Wednesday, Nov. 30

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1892 · page 2

Richard Buchanan, for obscene language, was fined 5s with 4s 10d costs, or 7 days in the lock-up. Alexander Wilson, for grossly obscene…

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Police Court. Monday, December 5. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 December 1892 · page 2

John Brown, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined 5s, or twelve hours in the cells. Joseph Jones, Albert Taylor and John…

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Police Court. Thursday, Dec. 8. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. D. Williams, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1892 · page 14

William Harris and Robert Jolliffe pleaded guilty to fishing with nets in closed walers in the Lake. David W. Benson, Fisheries Inspector,…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, Dec. 8. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. D. Williams, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1892 · page 14

Illawarra Racing Company v. Edgan Hulbert, to recover £6 5s, being a third call of 2s 6d per share on fifty shares in the Company…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, 13Th Instant

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 December 1892 · page 2

Before the P.M. and Messrs. H. Connell and M. N. Hindmarsh, Js.P. A. B. Lane sued D. Coleman for £1 0s 6d, professional expenses, and deposed…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, Dec. 15. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. A. B. Chippendall, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1892 · page 2

Hewlett Brothers v. James Jenkins, to recover £3 4s 2d, for goods sold. No appearance of defendant. Verdie for amount claimed and costs…

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Police Court. Monday, Dec. 19. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. I A. B. Chippendall, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 December 1892 · page 2

John Collins pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct and obscene language. For the first offence he was fined 10s., or three days in gaol,…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, December 20Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 23 December 1892 · page 2

Before the P.M. and Messrs. Honey Craig, Somerville, Miller, Graham and Brown, Js.P. John Kelly was charged, on the…

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Land Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 23 December 1892 · page 2

A court under the direction of the Lands Department, commenced on Monday before Messrs. T. Warre Ha[?]riott (chairman). F. A. Franklin and Eagar. Owing to the…

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Police Court. Thursday, December 22. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1892 · page 2

Archibald M'Faddyb was charged witt being upon the premises of George W. Commens, in Keira-street, for an unlawful purpose…

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