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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

113 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 6

Warden's Court

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 2

At the Warden's Court on Thursday last, Alex. Land applied for a suspeasian of labour conditions in regard to coal leases No. 200 and 201 parishes of…

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The R.W.U. Claims. Preparing for the Court

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama, branch of the Dairy Farmers' Association was held on Tuesday morning. Mr. Thos. Brown presided…

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Charge of Fowl Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 9

In the wollongong Court on Monday, Albert Lester Worrad, a young man, was charged with having fowls in his possession, the property of…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 3

At the Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. A. Elliott, S.M. :—Albert Waples, for discharging a firearm on Sunday, was fined 5s and 6s…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

Before Mr. A. Elliott, S.M. Michael Looney appeared on bail on a charge of behaving in an indecent manner in Church-street, and pleaded guilty…

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Alleged Burglary at Coledale Two Shops Broken Into

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, James Fairlie (20 years), James Strong (18), Walter Roach (16) and Donald M'Combie (16), were charged that on…

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On Kembla Heights. an Unprovoked Assault

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, David McEwan proceeded against Stephen Lucas on two charges, (1), using insulting words, and (2) assault. Mr…

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Breaking, Entering, & Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 14

In the Wollongong Court on Thursday James Strong, Donald McCrombie, Walter Roach, and James Fairley, four lads, ranging from 20…

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Police Court. THURSDAY. Before Mr. A. Elliott, S.M.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 2

William Akhurst pleaded guilty to a breach of special rule 175, viz., riding a horse on the travelling way at Coledale Colliery. Mr. Lysaght…

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To Make Court Plaster

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 3

Soak a sufficient quantity of isinglass in warm water for twenty-four hours; expose it to heat over the fire till the greater part of the water is dissipated…

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District Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 12

The District Court was held on Thursday. His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge presided. RAE V. THOMPSON…

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District Court. Thursday. Before His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

Mr. A. Elliott, S.M., occupied a sent on the Bench. The following solicitors were in attendance:—Messrs E Abagail (Sydney)…

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Warden's Court

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

At the Warden's Court yesterday, an application was made on behalf of the Avondale Coal Mining Syndicate for suspension of labour conditions in…

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Small Debts Court. Before Mr. Fincham, P.M.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

AT the Kiama Small Debts Court on Friday last George Brown, fisherman, sued Frank W. Johnston. another fishermen, for the recovery of £10 for negligently causing the…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 6

Before Mr. A. Elliott, S.M., Thomas Graham, John Lowe, and James smith were each fined 5s. 3s costs, in default 48 hourse, for allowing cows to…

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The Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 11

In the Wollongong Court on day, Patrick Harold Jones, a boy, was committed for trial on a serious charge…

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Police Court. THURSDAY. (Before Mr. Elliott, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 4

W. V, Sullivan pleaded guilty to behaving in a riotous manner, and was fined 10s, in default 2 days hard labour…

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Police Court. THURSDAY. (Before Mr A. Elliott, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 8

James Neaves and John Wilson pleaded guilty to using [?]egal nets, whilst fishing in Tom Thumb Lagoon, and were fined 10s each, and 6s costs…

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The Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 14

In the Wollongong Court on Thursday John Beattie and Kate Walsh were each fined 5s and 3s costs for straying stock.—Julia Musgrave was…

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Police Court. MONDAY. (Before Mr. Elliott, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

Oscar Herbert Hart was charged with riotous behaviour on the 2nd instant, and pleaded not guilty. Mr. Lysaght appeared for the de…

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