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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

297 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 15

Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 2

At the Kiama Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. C. Geikie, S.M., George Albert Bolton proceeded against John Anderson and Bert Campbell for…

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Police Court Wednesday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Indecent Behaviour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 9

Joseph Muller (50) charged with indecent behaviour in Atchison St., pleaded guilty and was fined £1 or two days…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Indecent Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 6

Joseph Muller (50) charged with indecent behaviour in Atchison St., pleaded guilty and was fined £1 or two days…

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District Court Wollongong (Before His Honor Judge Neild) £25 CLAIM

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 5

Percy Faul claimed £25 agent's commission from Roy Rosewarne, alleged to be due in connection with the sale of a dairy farm, "Hopefield"…

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District Court Wollongong.—tuesday. (Before His Honor Judge Nield) Claim for Commission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 4

Percy Faul proceeded against Roy Rosewarne claiming £25 for agent's commission in connection with the sale of a dairy…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) "Language."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 9

Hector E, S. Charlton (21) was charged with (1) using indecent language, (2) with assaulting Constable Wilson in execution or his duty…

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Police Court Bulli.—monday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Riotous Behaviour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 2

David Beggs and Patrick Doyle each pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour at Thirroul on the 4th August. Constable Campbell gave evidence of…

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Coroner's Court. Peter Joseph Gallagher. Killed at Excelsior Colliery

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 9

Al the Court House, Bulli, on Tuesday, an inquest was conducted by the Bulli Coroner (Mr. M. Keegan, J.P.) in connection with the death of Peter…

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Coroner's Court Peter Joseph Gallagher Killed at Excelsion Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 15

At the Court House, Bulli, on Tuesday, an inquest was conducted by the District Coroner (Mr. M. Keegan, J.P.) in connection with the…

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Bulli Court Monday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Riotous Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 2

David Beggs (29) and Patrick Doyle (21) were each charged with riotous behaviour at Thirroul School of Arts on August 4th. They pleaded…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY. (Before M. Geikie, S.m.) Tenancy Application

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 13

Mrs. S. P. Miller applied for a postponement of the issue of the warrant ordering her to vacate premises owned by Harold Mannix, at…

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Small Debts Court WOLLONGONG—WEDNESDAY Before, Mr. Geikie, S.M.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 8

Henry Williams, proceeded against William Roy Moore claiming £5 rent. Defendent admitted owing £4, and said when he went into the house it…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wenesday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) a Double Drunk

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 9

Alfred Beadle appeared on two charges of drunkenness on different dates, having been arrested whilst ho was on bail. He was fined £2 in…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 9

William Walter Waples v George Dick. Goods sold and delivered, £3/ 15/1. Mr. Duncan appeared for plaintiff…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Expensive Drink

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 15

Alfred Beadle, charged with being drunk on August 20th, and again on August 21st pleaded guilty and was fined £2 or four days on each…

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Exhibition Match On Sunday (26th) at Carrington Court Crown Street, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 8

On Sunday next we will be favoured with a visit of a party consisting of Allan Crawford, Ray Dunlop, Cliff Sproule and Chas. Donohoe, who will…

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Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 8

Albert Shergold (60) was charged with stealing a bag of coke and one of coal, valued at 2/-, the property of the A.I. and S. Coy. He…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Stealing Coal and Coke

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 5

Albert Shergold (60) pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a bag of coke valued at 2/-, the property of the A.I. & S. Co. Ltd…

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Wharplabourers Charged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 8

John William [?] Alfred Charles Ashton, Harry Ryan, Edward Makin, or Lee, William Lowe Reginald Davies, Norman Clark…

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"Mass Murder" on Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 1

"This mass murder on the roads must stop, and it can only be done by an awakening of the public conscience. I appeal to every woman in…

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