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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

297 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 15

Country Police Stations

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 September 1934 · page 2

Regarding a resolution carried by the. Central Executive of the Primary Producers' Union relative to the closing of country police stations, the…

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Coroner's Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 19

At Wollongong Courthouse on Monday, the Deputy Coroner, (Mr. S. R. Musgrave, J.P.) concluded the inquiry into circumstances…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. W. C. Geikie, S.m.) Traffic Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 9

Alan James Schroder was charged with not having, a light on his motor cycle after sunset. Defendant pleaded guilty and was…

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Honoured at Court House

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 5

Mr. Hicks was the guest of honour at a privately conducted farewell at the Court House last night, arranged by the police and court officials, and…

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Coroner's Court. Death of Mrs. Potts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 1

At the Coroner's Court, held at the Court House, Wollongong, on Monday, touching the death of Mrs. Potts, tha Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. H. Musgrave…

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Small Debts Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. W. C. Geikie. S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 3

John Armstrong v W. Power, milk sold and delivered, 15/9. The evidence for plaintiff was that about three years ago he supplied milk…

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W'gong Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) No Head Lights

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 18

Alan James Schroder was charged with not having a light on his motor cycle. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10/- with 5/6 costs or two…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Case Adjourned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 13

William Edward Sheppard (45) was charged with using premises known as the Wollongong Sports Club for the purpose of betting…

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Police Court Bulli.—monday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Cutting a Corner

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 12

Leonard Mott was proceeded against tax having cut a corner to the right while driving a motor car, and he pleaded guilty…

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Coroner's Court. Late David Herd Wilson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 9

At the Court House, Bulli, on Tuesday, Bulli District Coroner (Mr. M. Keegan, J.P.) conducted an inquest relating, to the death of David Herd…

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Coroner's Court Late David Herd Wilson

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 14

At the Court House, Bulli, on Tuesday, the Bulli District Coroner (Mr M. Keegan, J.P.) conducted an inquest relating to the death of David…

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Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Cutting the Corner

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 20

Leonard B. Mott, charged with cutting the corner at Arthur street and Main Road, Thirroul, on 28th August, pleaded guilty…

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W'gong Court Wednesday (Before Mr Geikie, S.m.) That Betting Raid

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 6

William Edward Sheppard (45), was charged with using premises known as the Wollongong Sports Club for the purpose of betting on…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Riotous Behaviour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 10

Frederick Sloan pleaded guilty to a charge of riotous behaviour. Constable Hutson gave evidence to the effect that defendant was fighting…

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Tarrawanna Tenancy Case Dismissed (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) at Wollongong Police Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 4

June E. Rizzi applied for an order directing P. McQuillan to give up the tenancy of premises occupied by him. Mr. R. Allan applied for permission…

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W'gong Court Wednesday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Riotous Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 14

Frederick Sloan, a youth, was charged with riotous behaviour in Keira street. He pleaded guilty. Constable Hutson said defendant…

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Tennis Court. Club's Protest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 October 1934 · page 1

The municipal tennis court in Central Park, rented by the Sunshine Club, was again the centre of discussion at the Council meeting on Wednesday…

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Police Court Bulli.—monday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Indecent Language

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 3

William Ernest Power was charged with using indecent language at Corrimal on 29th September. Constable K. Boyd gave evidence of…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. W. C. Geikie, S.m.) Tote Betting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 4

Francis John Thorne, was charged with tote betting at Wollongong on October 6th. Mr. Maguire appeared for defendant…

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Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Indecent Language

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 21

William Ernest Power (24) was charged with being drunk at Corrimal on Sept. 29th. also with using indecent language. He pleaded…

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