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 9 of 21

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 8

The following persons were dealt with for being found drunk:—Edward Morgan Lafferty, John William Beveridge, Claude Sidney Laughlin, Thomas…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 13

E. Dion pleaded not guilty to falling to ply a motor omnibus according to the correct time table, at Fairy Creek, on (1) March 14, and (2 and 3)…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Police Court. Helensburgh—wednesday. (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.m.). a Traffic Case

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 15

Walter C. Todd pleaded guilty to putting the corner of Walker Street on March 22 whilst driving a motor car…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Helensburgh Court Wednesday (Before Mr. Stevenson S.m.) Drink

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 15

Two defendants were each charged with drunkenness but did not appear. In each case the bail was forfeited…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 6

A defendant pleaded not guilty to a charge of drunkenness at Port Kembla on April 19th. This case was remanded from last week and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Burglary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 2

Burglars gained entrance to Mr. D. A. Granger's store at Jamberoo, during Thursday night by making a hole in the stone wall on the western side…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stealing Coal

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

[?] (40) pleaded guilty to stealing 1/6 worth of coal, the property of the Mt. Pleasant Coal Coy…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stealing Beer

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

William Percival Hannon was charged with stealing one bottle of beer valued at 1/6, the property of S. A. McCauley, at Corrimal. He…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Magistrate Farewelled

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 20

After being stationed in this district for just over twelve months, Mr G. A. Stevenson, S.M., takes up duties in the Newcastle circuit on…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Assault Charge Dismissed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 23

Christina Mary Reeks proceeded against Percy Reeks charging him with assault. Mr. Doust (Morgan and Doust)…

Continued on Trove, page 23 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 8

John Patamore (55) pleaded guilty (through Mr. Duncan) to being found drunk in Wentworth St., Port Kembla, on May 10, and was fined 5/-, in…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Alleged Assault. Man Committed for Trial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 2

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, James Bel (45) was charged that he did assult, beat and otherwise ill-treat George…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bulli Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.M.) Dangerous Driving

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 16

Sydney Eric Butler was charged with driving in a dangerous manner in Main Road, Thirroul. He pleaded guilty. Constable Dawes stated that on…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Council's Rejoinder Mayor Takes Exception to Magistrate's Remarks

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 19

At Wednesday's meeting of the Central Illawarra Council the Mayor drew the aldermen's attention to a statement appearing…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Police Dinner. Huge Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 18

The second annual police dinner was held in the Agricultural Hall, Wollongong, last night, and win even a greater success than…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Police Dinner a Big Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 15

There was a foreboding of approaching winter last night, the occasion of the second annual dinner of the Wollongong branch of the…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Boy Scouts. District Court of Honour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 11

The quarterly District Court of llonor will be held in the Wollongong Scout club room on Monday night, 19th inst., at 7.30 p.m. sharp…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Boy Scouts District Court of Honour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 9

The quarterly District Court of Honour, will be held in the Wollongong Scout Club Room on Monday, 19th inst, at 7.30 p.m. sharp…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 2

R.A. Yeldon & Co. proceeded against P[?] Maitland for the sum of £7, being amount due on a dishonored p.n. The defence alleged that the price…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bulli Court TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Stevenson, S.m.) No Lights

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 23

Ernest James Henderson pleaded guilty to riding a motor cycle at Bulli without lights. Constable Perry said the…

Continued on Trove, page 23 →