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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

222 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 12

Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, 7Th, Before Mr. K. T. GARLAND, J.P.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1896 · page 2

JOHN SMITH, for being drunk in Terralong street, was fined Is, or in default one hour in the Kiama lockup. The fine was paid. Julius Reemers, for being drunk at…

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Quarter Sessions. Saturday, April 11. (Before his Honor Judge Fitzherdings.) Indecent Assault

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1896 · page 2

James Curler was charged with having indecently assaulted a boy named Herold Dingle. Accused, who was undefended, pleaded…

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District Court. Saturday, April 11. (Before His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge.) Undefended Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1896 · page 2

LEWIS PARSONS V. J. R. M'DONALD. Claim £1 18s 10d, for meat supplied. Mr. Russell for plaintiff. No appearance for defence…

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Small Debts Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1896 · page 3

S. Major v. G. Hetherington. Amount claimed, £2 4s 1d. No appearance of defendant Verdict for full amount claimed, with as coats of court…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, 14Th, Before M. N. Hindmarsh, and Dr. Read, J.sP

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1896 · page 3

MICHEAL NIELAND pleaded not guilty to being drunk in Terralong Street on the 13th instant. Constable Emmett evidenced his arrest of defendant, who was under the…

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Police Court. Monday, 13Th April. (Before Mr. C. S. Alexander, P.M. and Mr. D. Williams, J.p.) Furious Driving

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1896 · page 2

Michael Curry, was charged with furious driving on the 2nd inst. Constable Clarke deposed that he saw accused driving on the road at Figtree…

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Kiama District Court. Wednesday, 15th April, before his Honer Judge Fitzhardinge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1896 · page 2

W. HAZELTON v M Inery, claim for £2 9s 8½d. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed. Two other verdicts were also given in favor of…

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Police Court. Thursday, April 16. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. H. O. MacCabe, J.p.) Alleged Larceny

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 2

Edward Banks was charged by Ralph Carroll with the larceny of two razors, one pair of scissors, one razor stone, two razor strops, and other hairdresser's…

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Licensing Court. Thursday, April 16. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. H. O. M'Cabe, J.p.) Licenses Renewed

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 2

Renewals of license were granted to Joseph Makin, Royal Hotel, wollongong; samuel Clout, Harp Hotel,Wollongong, Henry Wheatley, M'Cauley…

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Small Debts Courts. Thursday, April 16. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. H. O. MacCable, J. P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 2

Oscar Favre v. George Enderby, claim 16s 6d, balance of account. Mr. Russell for plaintiff. Defendant pleaded not indebted…

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Police Court. Monday, April 20. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. F. A. Franklin, J.p.) Attempted Suicide

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1896 · page 2

James Gordon, an elderly man, was charged with having attempted to commit suicide, at Corrimal, on tho 14th March…

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Bankruptcy Court. Monday, April 20. (Before Mr. C. S. Alexander, P.M., District Registrar.) W. D. BEDLINGTON

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1896 · page 2

In the estate of William David Bedlington, mining manager, Bulli. Bankrupt deposed that he had filed a statement of his affairs, and did not wish…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, 21St, Before M N. Hindmarsh, Esq., J.P.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 2

HENRY M'ANRNE was charged with behaving in an indecent manner in Terralong street on Saturday, 11th instant. Mr. K. Ryan appeared for defendant, who pleaded…

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Court Day at Billy Billy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 4

The courthouse interior was almost bare of furniture, the walls were unlined, and the weatherboards gaped here and there, so that the grasshoppers…

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The Police Districts Boundary. Dugkhole Creek the Dividing Line

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 2

It will be remembered that some months ago a proposal to alter the boundary line between the police districts of Wollongong and Kiama gave rise to…

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Bankruptcy Court. Monday, April 20. (Before Mr. C. S. Alexander, P.M. District Registrar.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 2

In the estate of John Walker, late produce merchant, of Keira-street. Mr. Russell appeared on behalf of the official assignee…

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Police Court. Monday, April 27. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 2

Michael Fitzgerald, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined l0s, or forty-eight hours in gaol. The same defendant, for discharging…

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Police Boundaries

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 2

MR. ARCHI. CAMPEBELL, M. P., has received the following communication from the Department of Justice:—"Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 6th ultime…

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Small Debts Courts. Thursday, April 30. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 2

Hewlett Bros v. Patrick M'Goldrick, claim £4 18s 1d, for goods sold. Debt admitted. Verdict for amount claimed, with 8…

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Police Court. Monday, May 4. (Before Messrs. D. B. Jamieson and D. Williams, Js.p.) Obscene Language

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 May 1896 · page 2

Elijah OBrien for obscene language in Crown-street, was fined 5s, or twenty-four hours in gaol. DRUNK…

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