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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

241 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 13

Bankruptcy Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1892 · page 2

At the local Courthouse yesterday the second meeting of creditors in the assigned estate of William Spro[?]le, of Jerrara, was held before the District Registrar, J. F…

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Police Court. Monday, August 22. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. W. J. Gunning, w. J. Wiseman, and J. A. Bestson, J. P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 August 1892 · page 2

John Brenman, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined 2s. 6d. John smith, for a similar offence, was fined 10s…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, August 23

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1892 · page 2

Before the P. M. and H. F. Noble, Esq., J.P. James Collins, charged with having been drunk in Terralong-street, was lined 5s, or…

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Police Court. Monday, August 29. (Before Messrs. A. A. Turner and A. B. Chippendall, J's.P)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 August 1892 · page 2

Charles Sheik Ali, who had been arrested on Warrant for using indecent language on the Jamberoo Road, was remanded to Kiama to be dealt with…

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Kiama Small Debts Court

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

Before the P.M. and Messrs. T. Honey and M. N. Hindmarsh, Js.P. D. L. Dymock v. Francis Johnsion,— Goods sold, £23 17sod…

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Police Court. Thursday, September 1. [Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. A. Beatson, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 September 1892 · page 2

John M'Cready pleaded guilty to flying a kite in Crown-street, and was fined 5s, with 4s 10d costs, the P.M. remarking that it was a very dangerous practice, and that…

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Appeal Court. Thursday, Sept. 1. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr. W. J. Wiseman, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 September 1892 · page 2

The following appeals against the assessment in the Borough of North Illawarra were decided, Mr. Muir appearing on behalf of the Council, the values (Messrs. C…

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Police Court. Monday, Sept. 5. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. A. Bentson, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 September 1892 · page 2

Charles Hendersen, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined 5s, with 4s Hid costs. Stephen Howell, for obscene language,…

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TRESSIDER v. Vickery. Tuesday, Sept. 0. (No. 2 Jury Court.- Before Mr. Justice Innes and a jury of four.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 September 1892 · page 2

Mr. Rogers, Q.C., and Mr. Tarleton, instructed by Mr. R. H. Levien, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Want. Q.C., and Dr. Sly, instructed by Messrs Johnson, Minter…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, September 6th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1892 · page 2

Before the P.M. and Mr. T. Honey, J.P. David and Patrick O'Keefo (father and son), were charged by Charlie Ayadelie,…

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Police Court. Thursday Sept. 8. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1892 · page 2

John Askew appeared, on bail, charged with infl[?] grievous bodily harm upon Alfred Yarvell. Mr. Russell (for Mr. Woodward) for…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, Sept. 8. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1892 · page 2

James Martin v. John Elliott, to recover £6 6s 6d, for damages to a sulky. Mr. Russell for plaintiff, and Mr. Lipscomb for defendant…

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Police Court. Monday Sept. 12. (Bofore the Police Magistrate and Mr. D. Williams, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 September 1892 · page 2

John Hannon and Richard Bellis, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, were each fined Is, with an alternative of one hour's imprisonment. Both had been…

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Kiama Police Court

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

George G. Tory charged William Smillie with having assaulted him in Terralong-street on the 9th instant. The evidence of the plaintiff was to the…

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Small Debts Court

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

Before the Police Magistrate. T. Relton v. R. J. Owen.—Goods sold, £2 3s. Mr. Lane appeared for plaintiff. Defendant did not appear. Verdict for full…

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The Barrier Miners' Strike. One Hundred More Police Sent. the Military to Go Next

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1892 · page 4

At a quarter to 12 on Monday it was found that about 100 men were marching and counter-marching on ground in front of Block 10. From the…

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Police Court. Thursday, Sept. 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1892 · page 2

Christopher Askew appeared on bail, charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm upon Alfred Yarvell, and was remanded until Thursday next…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, Sept. 15. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1892 · page 2

James Martin v. Louis Alosen, to recover £5 10s 6d, for drawing timber and tools lent Mr. Russell for plaintiff…

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Bulli Police Court. Sept. 14. (Before Messrs. H. S. Fry, H. Hicks, John Evans and J. C. Junes, Js.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1892 · page 2

Francis Murphy, for drunkenness, was fined 10s or 48 hours. George Dvyden for whose arrest a warrant was issued some time ago, but who…

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Police Court. Monday, Sept. 19. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. A. B. Chippindall, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1892 · page 3

Alexander M'Donald, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined 5s. William Smith, for drunkenness and obscene language, was fined £2 5s, or 14…

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