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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

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Bulli Court Wednesday. (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.m.). Indecent Language

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 23

Charged with using indecent language at the Woonona football field on May 18th, Henry Norman pleaded guilty, and was fined £3 or one…

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Police Social. at Wollongong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1929 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the first annual smoke social of the Police Association, held in the Excelsior Hall, Wollongong, on Thursday evening…

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Alleged Indecent Assault

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 18

John William Robinson, an elderly man, was charged that he did on 2nd May, 1929, at Wollongong, [?] sault and commit an act of…

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Mulhall Case. Sentenced to Twelve Months

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 18

Evidence as to the accused's character was given by Ald. T. Kiernan (Mayor of Wollongong), J. M. O'Brien, Alfred Brickwood and Roy…

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Negligence Not Proved. Council's Tar Spraying. District Court Action

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 2

The adjourned hearing of the action against the Kiama Council took place before his Honor Judge White in the District Court, Wollongong on Monday…

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Police Court. at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 3

At the Bulli Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Stevenson, S.M., the name of Walter Tyson Engles was called to answr charges of driving a…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 7

David Smith (56) two-charges, Angus McGinnis (32), Robert Taylor (37), James Cook (44), Ernest McLaughlin (82), James O'Niel (54), Harry Davies…

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Indecent Assault. Verdict of Guilty

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 4

After a retirement of four ho[?]rs the jury returned a verdict of guilty, with a strong recommendation to mercy on account of his age…

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District Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 21
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Doyle v Whitfield.—Verdict for plaintiff, £310. Wood v. Whitfield. — Verdict for plaintiff £15…

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Helensburgh Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 4

At the Helensburgh Court last week the following cases were dealt with: Matthew Smith, found drunk Fined 5/- or 2 days. For indecent…

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The Tennis Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 16

In reply to Mr. Taylor, the secretary said preparation of the court had been delayed owing to the inability to obtain ant bed…

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Result of Motor Accident District Court Case

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 14

At the Wollongong District Court on Tuesday John Dinsdale proceeded against Ernest Vickery for the sum of £300 damages for injuries…

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District Court (Continued on Another Page.) CANVIN v HILL

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 19

Stella Canvin proceeded against James Hill, claiming £96, £70 being for detention of a Dodge motor car and £20 consequential damages…

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Small Debts Court. Wollongong.—monday. (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 7

W. S. Staff proceeded against Patrick Molloy for the sum of £4, being, money allegedly due for goods sold and delivered…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.m.) Riotous Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 33

John Maxwell and Neil Sinclair were charged with riotous behaviour in Crown Street on June 8th, and pleaded guilty. They were each…

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District Court. Wollongong.-tuesday. (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.M.) Claim For Board

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 13

Agnes Penman proceeded against John Campbell for the sum of £17/11/- being money allegedly due for board, and money lent…

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District Court Wollongong, Monday. (Before His Honour Judge White.) Claim Against Kiama Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 12

Kathleen Bell Cooper claimed £15 from Kiama Council for damages owing to the alleged negligence of council employees when tarring the…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—monday. (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.M.) Druhkenness

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 7

Joseph MeGeochie 49) Erine Reichardt (26) Leonard Gains (45) George Simmons (38) Thomas Musgrave (42) Sol. Green (38), Thomas…

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District Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 7

At the Wollongong District Court last friday the following cases were dealt with: Millicent Isoble Doyle and Jane…

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