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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

293 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 15

"As Well Off in Gaol."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 6

"It won't, be hard to take, and I am just as well off there," was the comment made by Peter Fitzpatrick, where he was sentenced at the Parkes police…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Hardwick, P.m.) Language

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 11

John Smith used language in Flinders St., which cost him £3 in default 6 days…

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Wollongong Court Thursday. (Before Mr. Hardwick, D.s.m.) Adjournments

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 14

Norman William Clark was charged with street betting. Mr. Connane applied for a further remand…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, D.S.M.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 7

John Smith (59) charged with using indecent language in Flinders St., on Jan. 27th pleaded guilty and was fined £3 or six days…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 15

A. Tinning, secretary of the Breadcarter's Union, proceeded against Frank Benson for failing to exhibit a copy of the award and also for…

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Attempted Burglary Smart Arrests

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 5

The vigilance of Nightwatchman J. Graham, frustrated a daring attempt to break into the Co-operative Store, Wollongong, about 10 o'clock…

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Wollongong Court THURSDAY. (Before Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.m.) Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 15

Frank Allen (28) was charged with stealing a quantity of vegetables at Fairy Meadow, valued at 5/-, the property of Charlie Fong. He…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—thursday. (Before Mr . Scobie, S.m.) Travelling Without a Ticket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 9

Frank Flowers (in custody) pleaded guilty to a charge of travelling between Scarborough und Wollongong without paying his railway fare…

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Industrial Court. aWOLLONGONG:—THURSDAY (Before Mr. Scobie, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 9

A. Tinning secretary of the Breadcarters' Union proceeded against Frank Benson for failing to exhibit a copy of the award and also for failing…

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Police Court. Charges Under the Betting and Gaming Act

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 2

At the Kiama Police Court yesterday before Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.M., a number of charges were heard in connection with S.P. Betting, as the result…

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Assault on Constable

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 14

Daniel Kelly was charged with assaulting Constable Bennett, whilst in the execution of his duty. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—thursday. (Before Mr. McCulloch, Sm.) Offence at Figtree

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 14

Thomas Roberts was charged with using indecent language at Figtree. Defendant pleaded guilty, and Constable Small gave evidence in regard…

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Bulli Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr. J. E. McCulloch, S.m.) Traffic Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 11

For failing, to return an expired motor license, Elizabeth Boulter was fined 10/-, costs 8/-, in default three days. For riding a motor cycle without a…

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Wollongong Court THURSDAY. (Before Mr. McCulloch, S.m.) Remanded

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 14

Eric John Stewart (32) was charged with maliciously shooting at O. Parker at Mt. Keira on Jan. 29th, with intent to do grievously bodily…

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Bulli Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. McCulloch, S.m.) Traffic Act

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 18

Elizabeth M. Boulter was fined 10/- with 8/- costs or two days for failing to return an expired licenced OVERDUE RATES…

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Small Debts Court. Bulli—wednesday. (Before Mr. J. E. McCulloch, S.m.) Shire Council Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 11

Bulli Shire Council had three separate cases for rates owing, and the Shire Clerk (Mr. Mitchell) gave evidence of the amounts being correct, a…

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Stealing Corn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 6
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Norman Long (21) and Robert Buckley (28) were each charged with stealing 6/- worth of corn, the property of William Robertson, at West Dapto, on…

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Wollongong Court THURSDAY (Before Mr. McCulloch, S.m.) Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 13

Edward Worthington (19) was charged with stealing a safety razor and hurricane lamp, valued at 7/6, the property of William Pollock. He…

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Stealing at Mt. Pleasant

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 6

Edward Worthington (19) was char- ged with stealing n safety razor and hurricane lamp, valued .at 7/6, the Property of William Pollock…

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