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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

314 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 14 of 16

Police Court. Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Scoble, S.m.) Travelling Without Ticket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 10

James McNamee, William John Murphy and Mabyn Dye were each charged with travelling in the train between Loftus and Corrimal without paying…

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Wollongong Court Wednesday Before Mr. 'Scobie S.M. Not Paying Fare

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 17

James McNamee (36), William John Murphy (20) and Mabyn Dye (18) were each charged with travelling in the train between Loftus and…

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Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 3

Ponagistis George Marinos was charged with stealing a tarpaulin. valued at. £3/10/0, the Property of the A.I. & S.Co…

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Stealing Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 5

Panagistis George Marinos was charged with stealing a tarpaulin, valued at £3/10-, the property of the A.I. and S. Coy. He pleaded not…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Scobie. S.m.) Licensee Charged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 5

Murice Walter Lancaster, licensee of Tattersall's Hotel, was charged with allowing two men on his premises after hours on Sept. 16th. He…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—wednesday (Before Mr. Scobic, S.m.) Segt. Newland Assaulted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 3

Ella May Thirtle charged John Thirtle, with assaulting. her at Corrimal on October 26th. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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District Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 6

The District Court opened at Wollongong on Tuesday before His Honor Judge Sheridan…

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Women Before Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 3

Oimwem Royal, Mary Malloy, Esther Curnuck, Lillian Hayes. Caroline Beresford, Elizabeth Howie, Ada Salmon, Leila Allen were charged with…

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Bulli Court (Friday) (Before Mr. Scobie, S.m.) No Tail Light

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 18

Cecil J. Makin was charged with not having a tail light on a stationary motor vehicle. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10/- with 5/6 costs…

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District- Court. Wollongong.—tuesday. (Before His Honor Judge Sheridan). Verdict for Defendant

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 3

Adolph Fransen v w. Smith. £30 claim for damages arising out of motor accident. Mr. Creet for plaintiff, and Mr…

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District Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1932 · page 2

At the District Court, Wollongong, Monday last, before Judge Sheridan Adolph Fransen, Livingstone Road, Marrickville, sued W. Smith…

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A Woman Charged

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 3

Regina Gardiner was charged with using insulting words to Segt. Breeze, near Market Street, on November 4th, and pleaded not guilty…

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Police Court. Wollongong—wednesday. (Before Mr. Scoble, S.m.) Offensive Behaviour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 3

Joseph Arthur Stewart (22) was charged with offensive behaviour in Market Street, Wollongong. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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"A Crime to Drink with the Police

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 3

Michael McAleer was charged with using indecent language on 28th Oct., at Corrimal. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. Scobie, S.m.) Adjourned

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 7

Reuben Rowles was charged with riding a motor cycle in a dangerous manner at North Wollongong, on April 24th…

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Small Debts Court. Wollongong—wednesday. (Before Mr. Scobie, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 11

Samuel Percy Miller proceeded against William McLean claiming £47 for work done, and services rendered. Adjourned…

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Police Court. Wollongong—wednesday. (Before Mr. Scobie, S.m.) on Licensed Premises

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 5

Samuel Aitken was charged with being found on licensed premised after hours, without lawfui excuse, and pleaded not guilty…

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A New Tennis Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 4

It has taken Mr. T. Rodes, and a generous band of workers—Messrs.F. Flannaghan, E. Kelly,A.,J., and W. Young and others—many months to…

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Small Debts. Court. Wollongong—wednesday (Before Mr. Scobie, S.M)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 5

Samuel P. Miller v W. McLean. Claim for £47, balance due for wages. Mr. McLelland for defendant, and Mr. Connare for plaintiff…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Scobie, S.m.) Trafic Act

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 18

R. W. Jay, charged with failing to return an expired certificate and number plate pleaded guilty and was fined 10/- with 8/- costs or two days…

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