Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

420 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 21

Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.m.) Charges Withdrawn

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 5

Arthur Futcher and Leonard Walls were each charged with offensive behaviour in Wentworth street, Port Kembla, on April 23rd…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Secrets of an Indian Tyrant. His Fortress Raided by Police. Harem Mistress As Leader. Kidnapped Man in a Box

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 4

Events that read like pages from the Arabian Nights are reported from the Indian province of Upper Sind…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Three Men Sentenced

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 6

Robert Blanche (36) was charged with using indecent language in Crown-street, on May 16th. He was also charged, together with Michael…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Stealing Charge Dismissed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 6

Andrew Hamilton Ramsay (42) was charged with stealing a quantity of corn, oats and bran, valued [?] 10/-, the property of the N.S.W…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Welcome Extended. to Stipendiary Magistrate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 5

Prior to the opening of the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, occasion was taken in welcome back to Wollongong Chapman, S. M., who had…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Boy Scouts. Court of Honour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 15

The District Court of Honour was held in the Wollongong Troop's Club. Room last Monday night, 18th instant in all 31 Scouts and Scouters being…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 8

R. Yeldon & Co. proceeded against Percy Maitland for £7, being amount allegedly due on a p.n. Mr. McLelland appeared for the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wollongong Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. A. E. Chapman, S.m.) Carrying Firearms on

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 6

Feladelfo Leferia and Joe Panegada were each charged with carrying firearms at Unanderra on Sunday, 4th May. They pleaded guilty…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Stealing Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 8

Arthur McDonald (30) was charged with breaking and entering E. A. Jones and Co's store. Crown-st., Wollongong, on May 16th. with…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Alleged Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 6

Arthur McDonald (30) was charged that he did break and enter the store of E. A. Jones & Co., Crown Street, Wollongong, with intent to steal on (1)…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Woonona Robberies. Stealing of Petrol

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 11

It is a new departure for thieves to be secretly taking petrol from bowsers in front of garages, but such a thing happened at Woonona on…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 16

A young man named Matthew Byron pleaded guilty to driving a motor bicycle in Main Rd., Woonona, on April 18, without having a proper number…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Police Court. Dapto — TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 11

Martin Jordon was charged with (1) being drunk and disorderly, (2) using insulting words, and (3) resisting arrest on April 19. He pleaded guilty…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Amos in Trouble. Charged with Offensive Behaviour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 1

At the Wollongong police court on Monday Patriot Amos (41) pleaded not guilty to a charge of offensive behaviour in Crown Street, Wollongong,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Police Court. Wollongong.—monday. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.M.) Breaches of Traffic Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 6

Allan Howes pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle in Crown Street, Wollongong, on May 6, whilst holding a permit license only, and not…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Welcome to Mr. Chapman. at Bulli Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 12

Prior to the opening of Bulli Police Court on Wednesday, occasion was taken to welcome Mr. Chapman, S.M., on his return to the district as Stipendiary…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

The Studio Murder Mystery. Thrills, Drama, Love and Pathos in This Unusual All-Talkie

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 15

Never before have mystery stories been so popular as they are now, and "The Studio Murder Mystery," Paramount's all-talking production of the…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

"The Studio Murder Mystery." Thrills, Drama, Love and Pathos in This Unusual All-talkie

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 18

Never before have mystery stories been so popular as they are now, and "The Studio Murder Mystery," Paramount's all-talking production…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Wollongong Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.m.) Licensing Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 8

An application was received from Frank Sulway for the transfer of the Australian wine license from Arabella Chapman…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bulli Court Wednesday. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.m.) Breaches of Traffic Act

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 19

Matthew Byron was charged with not having a number plate fitted to the rear of his motor cycle. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10/- with…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →