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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

137 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 7

Police Court. (Before the P.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1905 · page 2

Edmund Corkett, being of unsound mind, was ordered to be sent to Gladesville Asylum. Charles Grainger was charged by Thos…

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The Dettmer Case. Accused Sentenced to Three Years

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1905 · page 2

Andrew Joseph Dettmer, convicted of obtaining property by false pretences was on Friday last at the Sydney Court, called upon for sentences. Mr. Levien, solicitor…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 2

At the Police Court on Thursday, John Gilmore charged James Gammell with assault. Fined 20s, costs of court 8s 8d. four, witnesses 7s, professional costs £1 1s; in…

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Licensing Court

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 2

At the Licensing Court on Thursday a renewal of the license of the Bulli Pass Hotel at Thirroul was granted to Thomas Brown; and that of the Harp Inn…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 2

In the case J. Molloy and Son, v. G, Wyard, for goods sold, held at the court on Thursday last, plaintiff was non-suited by consent, no costs being allowed…

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The Tatura Murder. Arrest of James Edwards, Who Confesses

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 2

A telegram was received in Melbourne on Monday night last from Benalla (Via. stating that James Edwards, wanted on the charge of murdering William Skinner near Tatura (in…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1905 · page 2

Herbert and Frank Parrett, charged with indecent language, was each fined £2, costs of court 4s 10d. in default one month. Fourteen days was allow od to pay the fine…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1905 · page 2

A lad named Thos. Farrell, charged with stealing two pine trees valued at 3s. the property of William Spears, was fined 10s or 24 hours…

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Police Court. Monday, May 29. (Before the P.M. and Mr E. W. Richards, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 31 May 1905 · page 2

John T. Spinks v. A. Lung, detention of property. Case adjourned till Thursday next, at 2 p.m. (Before the P.M., Messrs F. Bevan, E. W…

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Police Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 11

In Wollongong Court, on Thursday, the adjourned municipal appeal cases were dealt with. In most instances a settlement had been arrived at. The…

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Alleged Pigeon Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 14

In the Police Court, Wollongong, on Monday, Walter Allison was charged with having stolen 24 pigeons, the property of Isaac Brown, Cordeaux…

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Police Court. Thursday, June 1. (Before the P.M. and Mr. E. Richards, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 1

John Thomas Spinks v. Alexander Lang; detention of property. Mr. W. H. Owen for plaintiff, and Mr. J. W. Russell for defendant…

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Police Court. Before the P.M. and Mr. W. M'Kenzie, J.P.

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 June 1905 · page 2

John T. Spinks v. Alexander Ling, detentich of property. This was a case of dispute as to the ownership of a hore. Plaintiff took the animal to break it in, with, as…

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Police Court. Monday, June 12. (Before Lieut.-Col. Chisholm, P.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 June 1905 · page 1

Mary Wheeler v. Elizabeth Caldwell, insulting language and assault at Balgownie, on the 5th instant. Mr. H. Cox for prosecution and Mr…

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Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 2

AT the Kiama Police on Tuesday last, before Lieut, Colonel Chisholm, P.M., Cecil Sproule was charged with having left the employ of Mr. Geo Somerville before the time…

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Police Court. Thursday, May 25

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 1

(Before the P.M. and Messrs P. Bevan, E. W. Richards and W. H. Bees. J.P. Walter Allison was charged with stealing twenty-four pigeons, of the value of £3, on…

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Police Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 17 June 1905 · page 11

In the Wollongong Court, on Saturday, Alfred Bowtell, for drunkenness, obscene language and resisting the police was fined in all £2 10s, or 35 days…

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Police Court. Monday, June 19th. (Before the P.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 4

John Eourke was charged with disobeying an order for maintenance. To be imprisoned in Wollongong gaol until the payment of £21 12s and 7s 2d costs are…

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Appeal Court

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 4

North Illawarra Council Appeals. The following ratepayers had their assessment reduced by consent of the council. Lewsi Bye, James cram, W. T. Cornford. W…

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Police Court. Thursday, June 22. (Before the P.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 4

Henry Smart was charged with maliciously shooting at Archibald Cowie, at Corrinal on June 4th, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm…

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