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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

222 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 12

Burglary in Crown-street. "The Strand" Entered. Goods Valued at £30 Stolen

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 September 1896 · page 2

About half-past six on Sunday morning a milk-boy phasing along Crown-street noticed that a portion of the glass had been removed from the dour lending into the drapery…

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Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1896 · page 2

Tuesday, Sept, 1st, before Messrs. G. Maunsell, P.M., C. Cameron and M. N. Hindmarsh, Js.P. William Kelsey pleaded guilty to being…

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Supreme Court

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 September 1896 · page 2

In the Supreme Court (in Bankruptch) before Mr. Justice Manning, on Monday last, a motion under section 130 on behalf of Alexander Long re Francis Woodward,…

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Retirement of a Gaol Warder at Wollongong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 2

MR. JAMES LYONS, who on Monday last retired from the position of gaoler at Wollongong is a Crim' an veteran. He served through the engagements of Alma,…

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Albion Park Police Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1896 · page 2

Friday, September 4th before Messrs. G. Maunsell, P.M., J. Fraser, T. Armstrong, W. Moles and W. Mathie, Js.P. EDWARD BRAHAM was charged, on three…

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Wollongong Police Court. Monday, September 7. (Before Mr. G. Maunsell, P.m.) Destroying Preserves

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1896 · page 2

John Skerritt and James Gurry appeared in custody, pursuant to remand, charged with maliciously destroying a pot of jam and three bottles of preserved…

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Bankruptcy Court. Monday, Sept. 7. (Before Mr. G. Maunsell, P.M., District Registrar.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1896 · page 2

In the estate of James M'Cann, dealer, of Mount Keira: Mr. Grace appeared for the official assignee, and stated that the matter had…

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Small Debts Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1896 · page 2

Peter Johnston v. Henry Sackley, Amount claimed, 10s, for live seal delivered to defendant. Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed, with costs,…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, 8th inst., before Mr. G Maunsell, P.M., Messrs. C. Cameron and H. Colley, Js P.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1896 · page 2

FRANCIS CARBERRY was charged with using obscene language at Jamberoo on the night of the 3rd instant, and pleaded not guilty. Constable Reed deposed that he was on…

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Wollongong Police Court. Monday, Sept 14. (Before Mr. G. Mausell. P.M., and Mr. C. J. Cullen, J. P.) Neglected Education

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 2

William Harnan was charged with having neglected to send his son to school for the number of days required by the Public Instruction Act, during the…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, Sept. 15, before the P.M. and Mr. M. N. Hindmarsh, J.P.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

EDWARD BURKE, charged with neglecting to send his son to school for the requisite number of days in the half year, pleaded guilty, and was fined 2s 6d, with 8s 3d…

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Kiama Police Court. Monday, 21St Inst Before Dr. G. Read and Mr T. LOVE, Js.P

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 2

CHARLES GOODWIN was charged with having lawful visible means of support; and upon his own confession of such was sentenced to three months hard labor in…

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Wollongong Police Court. Monday, Sept 21. (Before Mr. G. Maunsell, P.M., Messrs. F. A. Franklin, T. Armstrong, and D. Williams, Js. P.) Cruelty to a House

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 2

Frederick Philpotts, charged with cruelty to a horse by beating it whip, pleaded not guilty. Senior constable Thernornoft deposed that…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, Sept. 24. (Before Mr. G. Maunsell, P.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 September 1896 · page 2

Mary Rathmell v. William Johnson, claim £5 14s 3d, for goods sold. No appearance for defence.—Verdict for amount claimed with 7s costs…

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Another Burglary in Crown Street

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 September 1896 · page 2

Yet another burglary to report ! On Sunday afternoon the shop of Mr. Holland, tobacconist, hairdresser, etc., was entered, and the sum of £8 abstracted…

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Wollongong Police Court. Monday, Sept. 28. (Before Mr. G. Maunsell, P.M., Messrs. F.A. Franklin and F.A. Thompson, Js.P.) Riotous Behavior

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 September 1896 · page 2

Dunicl Hacl, Ernest Simpson, and Giles Simpson were charged with riotous behavior on the Marshall Mount Road on the 23rd instant…

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Police Court. Thursday, October 1. (Before Mr. G. Maunsell, P.M., Messrs. F. A. Franklm and F. A. Thompson, Js.P. Malicious Cruelty to Horses

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1896 · page 2

Dan[?] Ernest Simpson and Giles Simpson, on remand, were charged with maliciously and cruelly wounding two horses, the property of William Adam…

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Small Debts Court. Thursday, October 1. (Before Mr. G. Maunsell, P.M., Messrs. F. A. Franklin, F. A. Thompson, and T. Armstrong, Js.P

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1896 · page 2

Hugh M'Phee v. Frank M'Kenzie, claim £1 3s, for board and lodging. Mr. Grace for plaintiff. No appearance for defence. —Verdict for amount claimed with costs…

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A Wife on Wheels. Amusing Case in the Melbourne County Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1896 · page 4

An amusing interpleader case was dealt with by Judge Hamilton in the County Court on Monday (says the "Argus.") Mrs. Catherine Scales, who,…

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Albion Park Police Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1896 · page 3

Friday, 2nd instant, before the P.M., Messrs. J. Fraser, and W. C..Dunster, Js.P. John Moore was fined £2 and 4/10 costs…

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