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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

297 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 15

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 2

William Matthew Brown (28) was charged with using indecent lenguag[?] in main road, Woonona, on July 7. He pleaded guilty…

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Wollongong Court Wednesday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Traffic Cases

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 7

Edward William Smith was charged with riding a motor cycle without a lighted headlamp, also with not being a licensed rider. He pleaded…

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"Smith's Court"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 2

When Ald. Smith rose to make a report at the Council meeting on Wednesday night regarding the tennis court in Central Park, several of his…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 10

Martin Plavln pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying away liquor from the Port Kembla Hotel during unlawful hours…

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Coroners Court. Helensburgh Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 13

At the Coroner's Court, held at the Court House, Helensburgh, on Wednesday, the Coroner for the Bulli District, Mr. M. Keegan, J.P., conducted…

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Coroner's Court James Alfred Hewitt Killed at Helensburgh

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 8

At the Court House, Helensburgh, on Wednesday, the District Coroner (Mr. M. Keegan, J.P.) conducted an inquiry relating to the death of…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 16

Frank Phevson (40) was charged with drunkeness also with using indecent language on July 14th, He pleaded guilty to both charges…

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Industrial Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. W. C. Geikie, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 10

Arnold Bannett sued Catherine Ballentine for £48/16/0, balance of wages alleged to be due to him as a bread carter…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 10

Thomas Straker (51) pleaded guilty to a charge of betting at Mt. Kembla on July 2nd. Segt. Breeze gave evidence to the…

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Contemptible Offence Robbing Graves Man Sentenced to One Month Imprisonment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 2

One of the most contemptible offences is that of robbing a grave. For some considerable time complaints have been rife in regard…

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Warden's Court WOLLONGONG—TUESDAY (Before Mining Warden Graham)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 15

An application was before the Court for suspension of labour conditions on Private Lands Lease, No. 354 (Parish of Terralong, County…

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Industrial Court Wollongong—wednesday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 5

Henry Leigh Denford proceeded against the Australian Iron and Steel Co. Ltd., on a charge of not paying award rates to Walter George Conrad…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) an Adjournment

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 15

H. L. Denford proceeded against Australian iron and Steel Coy. for tailing to pay award rate of overtime to Walter George Conrad…

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Bulli Court Monday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Claim for Goods Sold

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 6

John Floyd proceeded against William J. Dennis, claiming £23/1/11 for goods sold and delivered. Mr. Duncan appeared for Floyd…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 5

Arthur Halley Power was charged with attempting to break and enter the shop of Arthur R. Jones, Crown Street West, Wollongong, with intent…

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Police Protection at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 9

From Chief Secretary's Department: With reference to your representations on behalf of the Dapto Progress Association on the subject of Police…

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Industrial Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 6

Henry Leigh Denford v Australian Iron & Steel Ltd. Not paying award rate of overtime to Walter George Conrad. He was paid time and a…

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Wollongong Court WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.m.) Remanded

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 6

Arthur H. Power: (24) was charged with attempting to break and enter Jones' Store at West Wollongong, on July 28th, with intent to…

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Alleged Conspiracy Charge Police Inquiries Sergt. McGrath Called to Melbourne

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 6

How Moss Yale became interested in an alleged act of conspiracy perpetrated by a man in Melbourne was unfolded at the hearing of a case in…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 7

Doris Jenkin v Vincent John Glynn. Balance of board and residence for himself, wife and child, £1/5/0. Defendant denied owing the amount…

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