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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1918

159 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 8

Supreme Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 11

A writ claiming [?] been served upon th[?] Council by Thomas D[?]dener of Fairy Mea[?]…

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Wollongong Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 8

Michael [?] was charged with drunkenness and disorder in the Balgownie Hotel, aud with indecent language. Mr. Lysaght put up a plea for…

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Wollongong Court To-day (Friday.) (Before Mr. Edwards, S.m.) Racing on Stuart Park

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 13

Two young men were charged with galloping ponies around Stuart Park on Sunday, January 20th. Inspector Walker stated that the Trustees of the…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

At the Police Court this morning the following cases were called:—John Remfrey v. W. Dowaett, jun. Insulting words…

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District Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

Two cases under the Workmen's Compensation Act were before the Wollongong District Court on Thursday. Algy James Peck claimed…

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District Court Workman's Compensation Arbitration

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 15

Claim by Albert lamps Peck against the Coalcliff Coal Co. Mr. Lysaght for the claimant; Mr. Watt, instructed by Messrs. McLauglilan and Murray, for…

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Wollongong Court To-day (Friday). Insulting Words

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 14

John Remfrey v William-Dowsett, the younger; Charles Remfrey v same. There was also a cross-summons, Dowsett Charles Remfrey, threatening…

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Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. O. A, Edwards, S.m.) Railway Charge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

Cunningham Donnan was charged with a breach of the railway bylaws. Mr. Lysaght appeared for…

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Wollongong Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 19

T. J. Cashman, W. E. Walker and T. A. Scott, drill shirking cadets, pleaded guilty. Lieut. Shipp asked for an cider for 10 days' detention for Cashman, and…

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Kiama District Court. the Last Sitting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 3

The Kiama District Court opened for the last time on Thursday, before Judge Fitzhardinge. Three cases set don for hearing were all settled…

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Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. O. A. Edwards, S.m.) Prohibition Orders

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 7

Andy Brown consented to a prohibition order being issued against him for twelve months. A Prohibition order was also made against…

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Licensing Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

Ab the Licensing Court this morning the application of James Martin, of Helen-burgh, for the transfer of his hotel license to Mrs Brewer, late…

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Wollongong Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 4

Andrew Brown consented to a prohibition order against himself for 12 months. Charles W. Bond, defaulting cadet, was ordered 20 days camp, 3/ costs…

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Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

At the Police Court this morning Henry Duxbury was charged with using indecent language. Defendant: I want the case…

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Police Court. Monday. (Before Mr. O. A. Edwards, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 6

Mary Doherty pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Crown-street and was fined £3 in default 21 days' in the Penintentary…

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Wollongong Court Friday, 15th

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 4

John Les Egan, indecent language at the railway station, pleaded not guilty. He deposed he was a milk carter of Pyrmont, Sydney. Constable Williams was…

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Licensing Court. Friday, 15th MARCH. (Before Mr. O. A. Edwards, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 4

James Martin applied for a trans fer of his hotel license at Helensburgh to Aunie Elizabeth Brower. Mr. Lysaght, who appeared for…

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Wollongong Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 19

Stratus Arony was charged with failing to keep premises used as a refreshment room, clean. Inspector Eilbeck, Board of Health…

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Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 4

Albert Johnson pleaded guilty to behaving in a riotous manner in William-street, Wollongong. Fined 10s, in default 3 days…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday. (Before Messrs. O. A. Edwards ami J. A. Mayo, Ms.L.B.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 3

James Alexander Martin applied for a transfer of his hotel license at Helensburgh to Anne Elizabeth Brewer…

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