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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

226 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 12

Mining Warden's Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 8

On Friday the following applications were dealt with before the Mining Warden's Court at Wollongong:— James Fletcher to enter upon 228 acres…

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Bulli Court TUESDAY. Language

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 4

Ernest Buckingham was charged with using indecent language at Thirroul, on the 4th instant. Defendant did not appear. Constable Breeze…

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Wollongong Court Monday. Drink

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 2

William Mckay Ross, John Davis, and John Mclaughlan, bail of 10/8- forfeited. John Rhodes, drunkenness at…

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Alleged Indecent Assault

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 7

John Robinson was charged that he did at Berry, assault Alice Victoria Snell, with intent to commit an improper offence. He was also charged…

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Police Court. WOLLONGONG.—MONDAY. (Before Mr. Longfield, S.M.) Indecent Language

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 6

James King pleaded guilty to using indecent language. Constable Radcliffe said the language was used in a fairly loud voice and…

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Wollongong Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 2

James King, indecent language in Crown street on Saturday. Constable Radcliffe gave evidence. Fined £3, in default three months. Defendant…

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Appeal Court. Appeal Against Convictions Under Liquor Act. WOLLONGONG—THURSDAY. (Before His Honor Judge White)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 4

David Davis appealed against the decision of the S.M. in convicting him of allowing a person on his licensed premises during prohibited hours, as did…

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Alleged Assault

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 8

Alfred C. Henness proceeded against Roy Edward Cole for unlawful assault at Woonona on October 14th. Alfred C. Henness, contractor, living…

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District Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 5

This Court opened in Wollongong on Monday, his Honor Judge White presiding. Defamation Claim…

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Bulli Police Court. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Longfield, S.M.) Breach of Defence Act

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 8

Lieut. Hicks, Area Officer at Bulli, proceeded against Reginald Stevens for being 52 hours deficient in his drill for the year…

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Bulli Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 24

Henry Thomas Hicks, area officer, Bulli, proceeded against Reginald Stevens for failing to render the personal service required by the…

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Wollongong Court Monday. Larceny

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 25

Henry Edwards, a midle-aged man, residing in a camp at Balgownie, was charged with stealing a bag of plasterer's tools, the property of…

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DISTRICT COURT—Continued Workmen's Compensation

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 22

Archibald Sheather, applicant Under Secretary for Public Works respondent. Mr. Jaques for respondent, said an award had been made…

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DISTRICT COURT—Continued Sulky v Car

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 7

James Donnan versus H. Boland, claim for £20 Mr. Russell for plain-tiff; Mr. Manning for defence. Plaintiff, a miner residing at…

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Fortunes Made by Police Officers. (Published by Arrangement)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 1

Considerable prominence has been given by the English press to an article written by the editor of the Macles-field "Courier" in which is…

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District Court. Wednesday. an Albion Park Case

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 4

At the Wollongong District Court on Wednesday, before His Honor Judge White, Mrs. E. A. Webster sued F. J. Webster for £82, for board; and F. J…

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District Court. Wollongong.—monday. (Before His Honor, Judge White.) Alleged Slander

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 8

Annie Matilda Carr v Joseph Edgar—Claim for £400. Mr. Kidston, instructed by Mr. Morgan, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr…

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Wollongong Court Monday. Vagrancy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 26

Zoe Price, a middle-aged woman, was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, having no visible means of support…

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Licensing Cases. Results of Motor Trips by Police

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 5

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Longfield, S.M., the following cases in connection with breaches of the Liquor Act were dealt…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—monday. (Before Mr. Longfield, S.M.) Drunkenness

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 8

Patrick Brady was fined 5/- for drunkenness and £1 for indecent language, but John Anderson's language was of a more expensive nature as it cost him…

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