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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

297 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 15

Small Debts Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 11

Henry Williams proceeded against William Roberts claiming £6/18/0 for rent due. Mr. Maguire appeared for the…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 11

William Henry Harris (35) charged with indecent behaviour in Wentworth street, Port Kembla, pleaded guilty…

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Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Noisy Motor Cycle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

Sidney Edward Maher, charged with not having an efficient silencer Affixed to his motor cycle, pleaded guilty and was fined £3 with 5/6…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 5

Henry Williams v Williams Roberts, rent due £6/18/0. Mr. Maguire for defendant, who pleaded not indebted…

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Tennis Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 2

At the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night, Ald. Smith reported on behalf of the Parks Committee, that although the original estimate or limit…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 8

John Greenhorn pleaded guilty to a charge of being found drunk in the Town Hall, Wollongong. Fined 5/- or 24 hours…

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W'gong Court Wednesday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.M. Cases Settled

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 6

Thomas Armstrong was charged with assaulting Robert Keats at Balgownie on May 12th. Armstrong also charged Keats with assault…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 5

William G. Severwright (50) pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Military Lane, Port Kembla. Segt. Breeze said that defendant was…

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Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Resisting Arrest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 17

Frederick G. Sargeson was charged with using insulting words, also with resisting arrest. He pleaded guilty to both charges…

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Motor World News and Notes From N.r.m.a. Police Warnings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 10

In reply to a question in the British House of Commons, Sir John Gilmour, the Home Secretary, stated that during the years 1029 and 1932 out of a…

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W'gong Court Wednesday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) "Cutting a Corner"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 13

Eugen Feldman was charged with cutting the corner at intersection of Bourke Street and main road. He pleaded guilty…

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Police Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1934 · page 2

At the Kiama Police Court yesterday before Mr.W. C. Geikie, S.M.,Arthur Harold Kells and Thomas Patrick McAuliffe were charged with totalisator…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 12

Richard J. Miller (19) was charged with stealing two gallons of benzine, valued at 3/6, the property of Hyman Elzenberg…

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W'gong Court Wednesday (Before Mv. Geikie, S.m.) Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 19

Richard J. Miller (19) was charged with stealing two gallons of ben[?]ne, valued at 3/6, the property of R[?]yman Eizenberg, also with having…

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District Court Wollongong—tuesday (Before His Honor, Judge Nield) ADJOURNMENT

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 8

Thomas C. Connolly claimed £200 damages and Florence S. Connolly £300 damages against William E. Greenwood in respect to a motor…

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District Court Wollongong.—tuesday. (Before His Honor Judge Nield.) Postponement Granted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 9

Thomas. C. Connolly v William E. Greenwood. Claim. £200 for damages arising out of collision of motor cars. Florence Connolly v William E…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 4

John Carfray pleaded guilty to being found drunk in Crown Street. He was also charged with behaving in an indecent manner in Crown St…

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Police Court Bulli.—monday. (Before Mr. Geikle, S.m.) Betting Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 12

Edward J. Wynn pleaded guilty to being in the yard of the Royal Hotel, at Woonona, on 2nd June, for the purpose of betting…

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Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Unattended Vehicle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 20

John Barnes was charged with leaving his milk cart unattended, in Princes Highway, Bulli. He pleaded guilty…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 10

The Postal Department proceeded against Frank Nicholls, of Corrimal St., Wollongong, for £10/3/2, telephone charges…

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