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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1935

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Police Changes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 7

With the New Year, changes have started in the police force of this district, and the following have been effected so far…

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Police Court Wollongong,-monday. (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.m.) Unregistered Dogs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 3

Eleven defendants; were charged with having unregistered dogs, and were fined 10/- and costs of court 5/6, or two days…

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Lithgow Notes Contemptible Assault. Wollongong Man Fined £2. Girl's Story of Dance Incident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 2

A smartly dressed and attractive young woman, who is just out of her 'teens, was, a complainant at Lithgow court on Thursday, of last week, when…

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Jewellery Missing. From Wollongong House. Smart Work by Police

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 7

On Thursday Wollongong police wore, notified that about £15 worth of jewellery, and a £1 note were missing from a house in Urunga…

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Wollongong Growing Good Police Returns Show Decline in Crime

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 7

The annual returns for the Wollongong Police district show that notwithstanding an increase in population, there has been a decrease…

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W'gong Court Monday (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.m.) Adjournment

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 2

Richard E. Creamer (23) was charged with stealing a "Silent" chain, valued at £2, the property of the A.I. and S. Coy…

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W'gong Court Wednesday (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.m.) Indecent Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 13

John Thomas Forbes was charged with indecent behaviour at North Wollongong on December 22nd. He pleaded guilty and was fined 20/-…

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Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 2

At the Kiama Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Ryan, S.M., there were six cases of alleged offences under the Gaming and, Betting Act. Each…

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Licensing Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 2

At the Kiama Licensing Court yesterday, before Mr. Ryan, S.M., the license of the Commercial Hotel, Jamberoo, was transferred from Mr…

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Stealing Charges

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 14

Arthur Wilson (29) was charged with stealing one gold watch chain a silver watch, a gold necklet, 2 gold rings, 1 gold brooch, 1 silver spoon…

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Charge of Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 9

Arthur Wilson was charged with Stealing at Wollongong, one gold watch chain, 1 silver watch, 1 gold necklet, 2 gold rings, 1 gold brooch, 1 silver…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. M. J. Ryan, S.m.) Discharged

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 9

Stanley Wood was charged that on Port Kembla Road, he did drive in a manner dangerous to the public. Mr. Duncan appeared for defendant…

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W'gong Court Wednesday (Before Mr. M. J. Ryan, S.m.) Unregistered Dogs

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 14

Nineteen defendants were charged with keeping unregistered dogs. Each was fined 10/- with 5/6 costs or two days. One defendant explained that…

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Assault Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 4

Warwick Walters proceeded against Hugh McDonnell for assault and McDonnell v proceeded against Walters similarly…

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Another Assault Case

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 4

Hugn McDonnen also proceeded against Lawrence Walters, a youth, and son of Warwick Walters, for assault, defendant pleading guilty…

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The Police

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 10

Sergeant Newland and family left this week for Bulli. First-class Constable Campbell took over the charge of the Corrimal station this week, and…

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Showman Convicted of Stealing at Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 8

At the Wollonpong police court on Wednesday, before Mr. McCulloch, S.M. John Cookson was charged with stealing at Dapto…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. McCulloch, S.m.) Insulting Words

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 8

Francis James pleaded guilty to using insulting words to Harry Hill. Constable Wilson said that the words were used to the proprietor of a…

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Police Court Bulli.—monday. (Before Mr. McCulloch, S.m.) Traffic Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 4

Allan Boyd pleaded guilty to neglecting to return the number plate of a motor car. Fined 10/-, with 8/- costs, or two days…

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Coroner's Court. Death of Guiseppe Pareetti

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 4

At the Coroner's Court, Wollongong, on Monday, Mr. S. R. Muagrave conducted an inquest touching the death of Guiseppe Parietti, which occurred…

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