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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

179 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 9

Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 4

Tuesday, 4th instant, before the P.M. CORN[?]LIUS NOLAN and Hubert Keon pleaded not guilty of riotous behaviour and furious riding at Jamberoo on the 23rd…

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Police Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 10

In the Wollongong Court, on Thursday, Edward Smith, for indecent language, was fined 24s 10d. Charles Goodman, drunkenness, 10s of 48 hours…

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Uttering a False Statement, Albion Richard Croft Before the Court. a Six Months' Sentence

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court on Thursday, Albion Richard Croft pleaded not guilty to a charge of having, on April 10, at Sydney, made a false statement, being…

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Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1901 · page 3

AT the above Court on Tuesday last C. F Wood pleaded not guilty to a charge of "rescuing" three horses s ized by Jas. Prior for the purpose of being impounded…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 15 June 1901 · page 4

IN connection with the Albion Park Municipal Appeal Court on Saturday last there were only three appellants, one of whom did not appear. The first case…

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Police Court. Monday, June 17. (Before Lieut-Col. Chisholm, P.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1901 · page 2

Ellon Scholer, for indecent language, was fined £2, with 4s l0d costs of court, or one month's hard labor in Wollongong gaol…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1901 · page 2

IN connection with the Aleton Park Municipal Appal Court of the 1st instant there were only three appellants, one of whom did not appear. The first case board was…

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Police Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 June 1901 · page 11

The following cases were heard during the week : William Hughes, drunk and disorderly, fined 10s, and 20s for indecent language; C. Griffiths, drunk…

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Licensing Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 June 1901 · page 10

The special Licensing Court set down for Thursday last, was adjourned till Monday, owing to the absence of a second magistrate…

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Small Debts Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 June 1901 · page 11

At the Wollongong Small Debts Court, on Thursday, Frank Bevan proceeded against J. Lowe for the recovery of £7 5s 9d, breach of agreement, in…

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The Loss of the Federal. Court of Marine Enquiry. Mr. Walter Evans Gives Evidence

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 June 1901 · page 2

The Court of Marine Inquiry sat at Melbourne on Friday and took further evidence bearing on the loss of the steamer Federal…

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Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1901 · page 2

AT the Kiama Police Court yesterday, before the Police Magistrate. J. J: M'carthy appeared in answer to a charge of unlawfully exposing for sale a diseased…

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Appeal Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1901 · page 2

AN Appeal Court in connection with the Borough of Kiama was held yesterday, before the Police Magistrate Mr. Ryan appeared for the…

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Licensing Court

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 June 1901 · page 2

At the Licensing Court on Monday, before Lieut-Col. Chisholm, P.M., and Messrs F. A. Franklin and F. O'Donnell, Js.P., the following renewal of licenses…

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Wollongong Appeal Court. Monday, June 24. (Before Lieut.-Col. Chisholm, P.M., and Mr. A. Lang, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 June 1901 · page 2

The following appeals against the assessment in the Borough of Wollongong were disposed of, Mr. Cox appearing for the council, Messrs. W. H. Rees and W. K…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, 25th inst, before the P.M.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1901 · page 2

JAMES JOSEPH M'CARTHY pleaded not guilty to having sold a diseased cow by auction on the 9th May last, He was defended by Mr. K. Ryan…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1901 · page 4

AN Appeal Court in connection with the Borough of Kiama was held on Tuesday last, the P.M. presiding. Mr. K. Ryan appeared on behalf of the Council, which…

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Small Debts Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 29 June 1901 · page 10

In the Wollongong Small Debts Court, on Thursday, Coorey Bros, got a verdict against M. Harney for 17s. Frank Bevan sued John Lowe for £7…

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Wollongong Appeal Court, Monday, July 1. (Before Lieut-Col. Chisholm, P.M., and Mr. A. Lang, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 July 1901 · page 2

William Davies, cottage and foundry, Charlotte-street, £100.—Upheld. Thomas Grieve, dwelling and grounds, Swan-street, £39.—Reduced to £30…

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Kiama Police Court. Tuesday, July 2, before the P M.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 5 July 1901 · page 4

DANIEL GALLAGHER, charged with being drunk and disorderly at Jamberoo on the 29th inst., was fined £1 or 7 day's imprisonment; and was further charged…

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