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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

348 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 18

Police Dinner. Big Success. "For They Are Jolly Good Fellow."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 11

Raids and riots and the like were forgotten by the police of the district last night, when they gathered in the Excelsior. Hall, Wollongong, for their…

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Bulli Court. TUESDAY (Before Mr. Chapman, S.m.) Adjournments

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 6

Harry Butler was charged with keeping an unregistered dog. He pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Standen said the…

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Wollongong Court. MONDAY (Before Mr. Chapman, S.m.) Adjournments and Remands

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 20

Home Recreations Ltd. applied under the Moratorium Act for the recovery of the balance of amount due by Joseph C. Hodgson for the…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—monday. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.M.) Many Remands

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 8

The betting cases were again adjourned until next Monday. No bail was asked for. Robert Laverty and Charles Ralph…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 17

Frank John Pay no proceeded against W. Titus for malicious damage to real property at Tarrawanna and valued at £5…

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Court of Petty Sessions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 3

In the Court of Petty Sessions at Borry on Tuesday, before Mr. chapman, S.M., Thomas McLay, Health Inspector employed by the Berry…

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Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 17

James Murphy (49) was charged with stealing one book of Food Relief Coupons, valued at 2/- at Wollongong, on or about May 7th. He…

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Three Assault Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

These eases were taken together in which Robert Thirlaway proceeded against Robert Bone for assault, and Susannah Frances Thirlaway…

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Charges of Assault

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 13

Robert Thirlaway and Susannah Frances Thirlaway proceeded against Robert Bone for assault at Austinmer on May 6th. Isabel Bone was also…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—monday. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.M.) On Licensed Premises

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

Frederick Williams (27), Henry Claverie (50), Joseph Mendo (28), William Herbert Walters (33). Noel Speer (20), were chunked with being…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

Herbert Wright pleaded guilty to being drunk at Bulli, near the Friendly, Societies' Hall. He was fined 2/6 or two hours' imprisonment…

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District Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 8

The District Court opened at Wollongong on Tuesday, before his Honor, Judge Sheridan. CLAIM FOR COMMISSION…

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Bulli Court WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.m.) Adjournments

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 13

Arthur Thomas Harding was charged with riotous behaviour at Woonona, on April 27th. He pleaded not guilty…

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District Court. (Continued from another page). Alleged Breach of Covenants

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 11

Andrew Augustus Lysaght proceeded against David Cohen claiming £400 damages for breach of covenants of lease, less £137/4/10, leaving £262/…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. Chapman, S.m.) No Front Light

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 17

John Stanley Hobbs was charged with driving a motor cycle without [?] lighted headlamp. He pleaded guilty and was fined 5/- with 8/- costs…

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District Court (Continued from Another Page) Alleged Breach of Covenants of Lease

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 11

Andrew, Agustus Lysaght, Attorney-General, proceeded against David Cohen, claiming £400, less £137/14/ 10d, namely £262/15/2 for breach…

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District Court. Wollongong.—tuesday. (Before His Honour Judge Sheridan.) Claim for Commission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

George Hastings proceeded against A.C. Hamey for £77 commission. Mr. Cecil Cook, instructed by Messrs. Russell & McLelland, for plaintiff, Mr…

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Police Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 3

Mr. Chapman, S.M. had only a short list of minor cases at the Kiama Police Court yesterday morning. A traffic case was met by a fine of 10/- with 8/-…

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Bus Driver Charged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 4

M. E. Rowles was proceeded against by Wollongong Council for failing to play his bus according to timetable…

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Police Court. Wollongong—Friday, May 29th. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

Walter Pettigrew was charged with offence behaviour at Port Kembla, in Allen Street, on May 12th. He was also charged with using…

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