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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

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District Court. WOLLONGONG.—MONDAY. (Before His Honor Judge White.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 3

Charles Lacey East proceeded against John Porter, alleging breaches of contract in the matter of leasing of the defendant's farm at Mount Keira…

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Divorce Court. WOLLONGONG.—MONDAY. (Before His Honor Judge White.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 5

Benjamin Tregoning applied for a dissolution of his marriage with Raie Ada Tregoning, alleging misconduct on September 30, 1926. Herbert…

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Wollongong Court Monday. (Before Mr. Scott, S.M.) Transfer of License

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 23

Ernest John Hillier, formerly licensee of Tattersall's Hotel, at Hillston applied for the transfer of the take Illawarra Hotel, Brownsville…

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Alleged Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 8

Harold Arthur Cossill (22) was charged that on or about 6th October, 1926, he did steal the sum of £10 the property of Ramsay Sharp…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court. WOLLONGONG.—THURSDAY. (Before Mr. Addison, C.I.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 9

William Waples pleaded guilty to employing J. Holmes before the hour of 6 a.m., on Friday, December 31st, 1926, a breach of the Butchers' Retail…

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Police Court. WOLLONGONG.—MONDAY. (Before Mr. Scott, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

Thomas Casey, Frederick Graham and Mark Hart (55), did not appear' to answer charges of being drunk, and the recognisance of 10/- was estreated…

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Licensing Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 6

At the Licensing Court, Wollongong, on Monday last, the license of the "Bulli Family Hotel" was transferred from W. A. Collie to Hermann…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. Scott, S.M.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 8

In the absence of Sergeant Pye, Sergeant Somerville, of Port Kembla, conducted the police prosecutions…

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Industrial Court. (Before Mr. Addison, C.I.M.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 11

An Industrial Court was held at Wollongong yesterday. W. J. Davis, baker, was proceeded against by Inspector Waugh for…

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Police Court. Wednesday before the P.M.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 2

John Harvey Bryant, charged with a breach of the Traffic Act (cutting the corner) was fined £3 with 8/- costs. For a similar offence William…

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Bulli Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 11

At Bulli Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Scott, S.M., the following cases were dealt with:— Alexander Taylor appeared on three…

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Police Court. WOLLONGONG.—MONDAY. (Before Mr. Scott, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 7

James O'Brien pleaded guilty to (1) having no visible means of support, and (2) stealing a quantity of coal to the value of 6d, the property of the…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. Scott, S. M.) Drink

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 6

William Austin (47) was charged with being drunk in Keira street on March 12th. Defendant pleaded guilty. Constable Bennett gave…

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Bankruptcy Court. WOLLONGONG.—MONDAY. (Before Mr. Scott, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 9

Leo Martin Downes, cattle dealer and labourer, deposed that his bankruptcy was brought about by a District Court case, which cost him £120, and…

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Bulli Court Tuesday. (Before Mr. Scott, S.M.) Language, etc

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 6

Alexander Taylor, a young man, was charged that he did behave in a riotous manner at Bulli, on 26th February last. He was further charged…

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Escapade of Youths. Long Chase by Police. Two Cars Alleged to Have Been Stolen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 10

It was recently reported to the Bulli Police that the motor car belonging to the Shire Engineer (Mr. Harrison), had been stolen. It was suspected that…

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Land Court. WOLLONGONG.—TUESDAY (Before Messrs. D. J. Kenny (Chairman), and J. A. Beatson.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 5

Special Lease 20/1 at Dapto, Parish of Port Kembla, County Camden, was forfeited owing to non-compliance with conditions…

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The Black Hand of Murder. (Published by Arrangement.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1927 · page 5

William G. Shepherd, after an exhaustive survey as special representative of "Collier's," of Prohibition and its results in Chicago has this to say:—…

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Police Court. WOLLONGONG.—MONDAY. (Before Mr. Gates S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 6

John Anderson pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk in Wentworth Road, Port Kembla, and was fined 10s. Edward Gerrard and James Cairns…

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Court of Honour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 9

A District Court of Honour will be held at Scout Headquarters on Wednesday, 30th March, at 8 p.m. President Nessler, in addressing the…

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