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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

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District Court. Thursday, March 17. (Before his Ponor Judge Murray.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 2

Several undefended cases were disposed of by verdicts being given for plaintiffs, with costs. DEFENDED CASTS…

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Police Court. Monday, March 21. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 2

Mrs. M. Dill was charged with making use of obscene language at Figtree. Defendant's husband appeared on her behald, and pleaded guilty…

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District Court. Monday, March 21

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

The legal profession was represented by Messrs. Bull and Moriarty (Barristers), Russell, Ryan and Tindale (Solicitors.)…

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District Court. Saturday, March 19. (Before his Honor Judge Murray). Application for a New Trial

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 2

Mr. J. Elliott applied for a now trial in the case J. Ziems v. D. Richmond and wife, to recover £22 10s, part of purchase money of land. The case was heard at the…

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The Windsor Tragedy. the "Jack the Ripper" Theory. Prisoner Before the Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1892 · page 4

Perth, Sunday.—What bids fair to be the sensation of the century in the annals of crime may now be said to be completely unra[?]elled. The incidents…

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District Court. Monday, March 21St. [Continued from last issue.] (Before his Honor Judge Murray). Goodwin and Lamond V. T. M Perrott

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1892 · page 2

In this case the plain[?]Ts had, crected and removed some houses for defendant, on which extra labour, never mentioned in the contract, was required. This was done,…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, March 24. (Before Messrs. A. A. Turner and W. J. Gunning, J's.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 2

Francis O'Donsell v. D. W. Benson, to recover £10, damage to premises. Mr. Muir for plaintiff, and Mr. Lipscomb for defendant…

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Bulli Small Debts Court. Wednesday, March 23. (Before Messrs. John Evans and A. S. Artis, Js.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 2

W. J. Wonnocott v. H. Glasson; goods sold. Verdict, by consent, for £1 17s 3½d and costs. Wm. Gill v. Alf. Walker, of…

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Police Court. Monday, March 28. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. D. Williams, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1892 · page 2

Joachim Peris (a French crcole) appeared in custody, charged with having, at Figtree, on the 27th instant, indecently assaulted Kate James, a girl seven years of…

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Kiama Police Court

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

Before the Police Magistrate. Henry Leggatt was charged, at the instance of Alfred J. Talbot, with using obscene language in Terralong street, and…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, March 29th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1892 · page 2

Before , the P.M., and Messrs. Craig' Noble, Love and Hindmarsh, Js.P. Michael Stephens, charged by Constable Wilmot with using indecent language on…

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Small Debts Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1892 · page 2

Before the P.M. and Messrs, Craig, Noble and Love, Js.P. Hindmarsh Bros. v. James Walker.— Service of stallion " Beacon," £4 4s…

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The Windsor Tragedy. a Verdict of Wilful Murder. the "Jack the Ripper" Tragedies

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1892 · page 4

London Monday Night.—The inquest on the bodies of Mrs. Deeming and her children found buried, beneath the floor of the kitchen in De[?]ham Villa, Rainhill, was…

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Police Court. Thursday, March 31. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 April 1892 · page 2

John Perry was charged with using insulting language to the railway officer in charge at Corrimal. Mr. Lipscomb appeared for defendant,…

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Bulli Police Court. Wednesday, March 30. (Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Evans and Hicks, Js.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 April 1892 · page 2

Henry Peckman, on bail, was charged with fraudulently appropriating property—to wit, a receipt for £1 9s 5d, and not handing the amount stated to James Scott,…

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Police Court. Monday, April 4. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 2

Henry James was charged with driving without sufficient lights on Wednesday night. Defendant pleaded guilty, but said the…

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A Murder at Sea

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 3

Word was received on Thursday by the R.M.S. Mariposa of a murder on high seas during the voyage of the ship C. F. Sargent from Sydney to San…

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Bulli Police Court. Wednesday, (Before the P.M. and Mr. Hicks, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1892 · page 3

Henry Murphy, alias M'Mahon, alias Brannagan, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined 5s and 2s 6d costs, or 24 hours…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, April 5Th, 1802

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1892 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate. An offender, for maliciously injuring a cape belonging to Constable Crowe, was discharged on promising to pay the damage,…

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Police Court. Friday, April 8. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 2

Ernest Colthurst was charged with obtaining a gun, 150 cartridges, I box of caps, and 2 flasks of powder from Messrs. A. Parsons and Co. by means of false…

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