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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1935

317 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 16

Police Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 2

At the Kiama Polie Court yesterday before Mr. Roland Atkinson, S.M., Vincent Henry Charlesworth was charged with breaking, entering and stealing…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Atkinson, S.m.) Attempted Suicide

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 8

Francis H. J. Maudlen was charged with attempting to commit suicide, at Balgownie, on March 4th. Evidence was given by Detective…

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A Berry Case. Accused Sentenced to Penal Servitude

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 7

Leslie Eldred Keene pleaded not guilty to a charge that on February 3rd at Berry, he attempted to cause poison to be taken by Cecil R. Ulrick…

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A Court Incident Judge Complains About Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 9

At the Wollongong Quarter Sessions on Tuesday when the court commenced His Honour Judge Neild took exception to the report of his remarks when…

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W'gong Court Wednesday (Before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.m.) Indecent Language

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 17

Francis Joseph Donnelly was charged with using indecent language at Wollongong, on March 3rd. He pleaded guilty…

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Assault Charges

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 17

Dorothy M. Johnson proceeded against Francis M. Johnson on a charge of assault at Corrimal on March 4th, whereby she apprehended…

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Breaking, Entering, Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 4

James David Mcehan was charged with breaking and entering the dwelling of Robert Gordon Jones, in Campbell Street, Woonona, on 23rd…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 4

George Wallace Matthews was charged with using an enclosed yard at Royal Hotel, Woonona, for purposes of betting, on 2nd March last…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Remanded to Lithgow

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 8

John Fell and Harold. Gallagher appeared on warrant charged with stealing at Lithgow, from the Oakey Park Colliery, clothing to the value of…

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District Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 20

The District Court opened at Wollongong, on Monday, before his Honor, Judge Nield. CLAIM FOR RATES…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 5

Albert V. Edmonds v M. Lloyd. Damage and forcible entry. Mr. Atkins, who appeared for defendant, asked for an adjournment for a…

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W'gong Court Wednesday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Traffic Case

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 17

Charles W. Easterbrook was charged with not stopping close and parallel to the footpath and also with driving without a license. He…

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Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. H. H. Farrington, S.m.) Offensive Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 22

Three defendants, one of whom was dealt with in the Children's Court, were charged with offensive behaviour. All pleaded guilty…

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District Court Wollongong.—monday. (Before His Honor Judge Nield) Action for Recovery of Rates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 9

Bulli Shire Council v James Bradley, rates and sanitary fees and interest, £15/12/1. Mr. Smith, instructed by Mr. Cox…

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Stealing Blankets

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 8

John Patrick Kelly pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing blankets, the property? of Beatrice Naylor. Constable Debney deposed defendant…

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Stealing Charges

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 9

Herbert W. Hooper (26) was charged with stealing a horse and cart at Bankstown on March 9th. He pleaded guilty…

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Stealing Horse and Vehicle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 8

Herbert W. Hooper was charged with stealing at Bakstown, a bay gelding, also a spring cart and harness. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Attempted Burglary Conspicuous Bravery Tackle Housebreakers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 17

For conspicuous bravery commend us to Mr. 'Jock' Bain, the well-known canier, of Keira street, Wollongong and his son, Monty, who is not yet…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 8

William Miller pleaded guilty to a charge of indecent language in Corrimal Street, Wollongong. Fined 30/-, or three days…

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Wollongong Court (Continued From Overleaf) Breaking and Entering Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 10

John Martin was charged with breaking and entering J. S. Quilty's residence about 1 a.m. on March 17 with intent to steal, and also being…

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