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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

247 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 13

Miners' Troubles at Woonona Three Women Charged with Riotous Behaiour. South Bulli Miners and Kerosene Tins. "Playing at Salvation Army." the Defendants Fined

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 2

At the Bulli Police Court. on Wednesday, before Mr. C. S. Alexander, P.M., and Mr. H. S. Fry, J.P., Mary Bywater, Fanny Brownhill, and Sarah Moore, the…

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Police Court. Monday, Fed. 12. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. Richards, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 2

Louisa Davis, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined £1, or seven days in goal. David Duncan Findlay, 18 years, appeared…

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The Dora Dora Murder. Recapture of the Escaped Aboriginal

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 2

A telegram received from Mackav on Saturday states that Senior Constables King (brother) arrived in town on Saturday morning, bringing with them Bulval…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, February 13

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate (Mr. Alexander). DRUNK. Chas, Robinson, pleady guilty to being…

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Small Debts Court

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

E. A. Fulton v. Peter Kelly.—Goods sold and delivered, £10 11s 10d. Plaintiff stated that defendant had paid £2 off the amount, and a verdict was given for the…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, February 13Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 2

Before the police Magistrate Charles Robinson, for drunkenness was fined 5s, or 24 hours' imprisonment. William Hunt proceeded against John…

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Small Debts Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 2

E. A. Fulton v. Peter Kelly.—Claim £10 11s10d, for goods supplied. Plaintiff said defendant had paid him £2 on account, and admitted owing the balance. Verdict…

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The Police Complimented

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 17 February 1894 · page 2

At the close of the inquest the foreman, on behalf of the jury, complimented the police on the manner in which the case had been conducted and the trouble taken…

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Police Court. Monday, Feb. 19

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 2

Clement Arzaroli, for drunkenness, was fined 5s, or 24 hours in the lockup. Edward Williamson, charged with furious riding on the Bulli road, pleaded…

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Bankruptcy Court. Monday, February 19. (Before the District Registrar.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 2

Public examinations were held in the bankrupt estates of Alexander Osborne, Paul Andrews, John M'Nally, Patrick Duffy, and James Bushel]…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 3

George Williams was charged with having, on the 18th January, travelled on the railway without paying his fare, and with the intention of evading…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, Feb, 22. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 3

Francis Creighton v. Christopher Creighton, to recover £2 10s, for board find lodging. No appearance for defence…

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Police Court. Monday, Feb. 26. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 2

John Matthews was charged with stealing a saddle, the property of Thomas Saunders. Mr. Muir for defendant…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, February 27

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate (Mr. Alexander) and Messrs. C. Cameron and M. N. Hindmarsh, Js.P. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY…

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Small Debts Court. Goods Sold and Delivered

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 2

W. Clarke v. W. Carson.—Goods sold and delivered, £9 5s. Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed with 3s costs of Court…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, February 27Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 2

Before the P M., and Messrs. C. Cameron and M. N. Hindmarsh, Js P. W. Clarke v. W. Carson.—Claim, £8 5s, for goods sold and delivered Verdict for…

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The Hospital Court Cases. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 2

SIR,—If it is desired by the committee of the local hospital to retain the sympathy and practical assistance of the public on behalf of the institution they represent…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1894 · page 4

William Thompson was charged by Thomas Graham and Angelina Osborne with having absented himself from their service without just or sufficient cause…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, March 1. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. A. Beatson, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1894 · page 4

C. C. Russell v. George Whyms, to recover £5 5s, for professional services. No appearance for defence. Verdict for amount claimed, with 11s…

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Police Court. Monday, March 5. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. A. B. Chippendall and D. Williams, Js.P.) Furious Driving

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 2

John Summers, for furious driving on the Dapto road, was fined £1, with 4s 101 costs. WARNINGS TO PARENTS…

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