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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

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Alleged Horse Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 8

Harold Raymond Small, 22, on remand, was charged with stealing at Figtree on June 4th one black pony mare, the property of Frank Joseph…

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Burglary Suspected at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 1

It is believed that an attempt at burglary was made at Mr. P. O'Gorman's premises at Albion Park on Friday evening last. Sounds were heard…

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Committed for Trial. Alleged Horse Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 9

At the Wollongong Police Court this morning before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.M., Harold Raymond Small, 22, on remand, was charged with stealing one…

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Appeal Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 1

The only business done before the Wollongong Municipal Appeal, Court on Monday was the striking out of an assessment appearing in the name of the…

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Licensing Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 8

At the Licensing Court, Wollongong, on Monday, E. P. Clout applied for the transfer of the license of Tattersall's Hotel to Catherine Goodridge…

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Police Court. Wollongong, 8th INST. (Before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.M.) Drunkenness

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 8

Franz Eric Pearson was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Allen Street, Port Kembla, on the 1st inst. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Wollongong Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 2

Drunk.—Percy Edward Grenfell Jas. Hindmarsh and William Carney, did not appear: bail of 10/ estreated. Elizabeth Taylor (31) who appeared…

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Small Debts Court. Wollongong — MONDAY. (Before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.m.) a Partnership Matter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 8

John B. Stoylesy v H. Benson.—Goods supplied, £24/13/10. Mr. Russell for the plaintiff. Defendant, who conducted his own…

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Albion Park Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 6

The following cases were heard at Albion Park Police Court last week before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.M.:—About Waggonette Wheels…

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Albion Park Police Court. Harboring an Absconder

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 19

A case which, was of more than ordinary interest was heard on Thursday last, when Charles Greenland was charged by the State Children's Relief…

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Police Changes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 1

The mounted sergeant stationed at Wollongong will be replaced by a constable, who will do outside patrol work on a bicycle. Already tho mounted…

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Bulli Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 9

Behaving in an Offensive Manner. William Dobbie was charged with be having in an offensive manner in the Friendly Societies' Hall, Bulli, on the…

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Bulli Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 15

William Dobbie, charged with behaving in an offensive manner, to wit drinking beer at a picture show in the Friendly Societies Hall, pleaded guilty Fined…

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Police Court. Wollongong — MONDAY. (Before Mr. M. .T. McMahon, S.m.) Pleas of Not Guilty

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 1

Robert Howland pleaded not guilty to a charge that on June 2nd he did behave in an indecent manner in Crown Street, Wollongong…

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Wollongong Court Last

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 4

Harold Raymond Small (22) Richard Henry Fuljames (19), and Thomas William Erlston (19) were charged with stealing a black pony mare, the…

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Wollongong Court To-day (Friday)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 13

Henry Watson (55) drunkenness in Crown street. No appearance Recognisances (10/) esreated. Indecent Behaviour…

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Small Debts Court. Wollongong — MONDAY.(Before Mr. M. J. McMnhon, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 3

Mrs. Giz sued Norman Edward Glasby for £13, due for board and residence for himself, wife and child. Mr. Cox appeared for tho plaintiff…

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Workmen's Compensation Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 20

His Honor Judge Hamilton heard claims in Wollongong on Wednesday. Norman White and Joseph Atcheson against Mt. Keira colliery. Mr. Lysaght…

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Boy Charged. Did not want to go back to Gosford

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 9

A lad named Clement Robert Woolsey, 16 years of age, occupied the dock of Wollongong Court to-day, and on the charge sheet were charges of breaking…

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Jamberoo Appeal Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1923 · page 2

There were 29 appeals listed against Jamberoo Council's assessments for 1923 at the Appeal Court on Tuesday last, over which the P.M., Mr. McMahon,…

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