Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1935

317 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 16

Attempted Burglary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 June 1935 · page 2

When going on duty for the early train at half past four on Monday morning, Mr. D. Gallegos, station master at Gerringong, found that an…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Two Convicted Sentenced for Housebreaking

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 June 1935 · page 13

Keith William George Beavan, 34, blacksmith, who pleaded guilty to a charge of housebreaking, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 June 1935 · page 7

Henry Johnson was charged with tote betting, at Wollongong, on June 15. He pleaded guilty. Fined £5, with 7/6 costs, in default 11 days…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Industrial Court Matter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 June 1935 · page 15

Percy W. Quickenden was charged with failing to keep time and pay sheets correctly written up, with not exhibiting a copy of the award and…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 June 1935 · page 15

Frederick Iverson and Jacob Zirul were each charged with breaking and entering W. Waters and Sons' premises on June 10th and stealing…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 14

Charles E. Jesse was charged with stealing a piece of steel from A.I. & S. Co., valued at 2/-. Special Constable D. Smith said that…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Assault at Picture Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 3

Henry William McCauley proceeded against Jack Johnson for assaulting him at King's Theatre, Thirroul, on 22nd June last…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Resisting Police

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 14

H. Howell was charged with indecent behaviour and resisting Segt. Murphy in the execution of his duty. Defendant pleaded guilty…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 14

John T. Morris and James Millet were charged with riotous behaviour in Crown Street, Wollongong, to which they pleaded guilty…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Police Court Bulli.—monday. (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Defaced Number Plate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 3

Ernest Edward Chinnock pleaded guilty to having a defaced number plate on his motor cycle. Segt. Newland gave evidence of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

District Court at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 7

The District Court opened at Wollongong on Monday, before his Honor, Judge Nield…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Not Paying Fare

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 22

Frank Carrick was charged with not paying his fare between Thirroul and Coledale. He pleaded guilty and was fined £1 with 13/- costs…

Continued on Trove, page 22 →

W'gong Court Wednesday. (Before Mr. Geikie. S.m.) Remanded—serious Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 17

Alexander Munrose was charged with breaking and entering the Bal[?]gownie railway station booking office on June 24th with intent to…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

District Court Wollongong.—monday. (Before His Honor Judge Nield). Breach of Contract

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 9

Bernard W. Kirton v Excelsior Collieries Ltd. Claim for damages for breach of contract, £111/18/7. Mr. A. R. Taylor, instructed by Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 July 1935 · page 2

At the Kiama Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. C. Geakie, S.M., Eric Roberts appeared on three charges arising out of incidents at Jamberoo on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Assault

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 21

Charles Crombie Edwards (28) was charged with assaulting William Thomas Clarke, at Nowra, on March 16th, thereby occasioning him…

Continued on Trove, page 21 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 5

William Muirhead was charged with indecent behaviour in Crown Street. Defendant pleaded guilty, Constable Barwick gave evidence for…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Coroner's Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 1

The Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. R. Musgrave, conducted an inquest at the Court House, Wollongong, on Saturday touching the death of a schoolboy…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Smart Arrest After Police Heard Explosion

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 9

Smart, work on the part of the police was indicated by the evidence given at the Wollongong Police Court on Wednesday, when…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 10

William Humby v Tim Mooney Dishonoured cheque, £11. The plaintiff deposed I am suing the defendant for a dishonoured…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →