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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1936

325 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 17

Charge of Hindering the the Police

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 16

H. McLeon was charged with hindering a constable in the execution of his duty. Mr. Maguire appeared for the…

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Coroners' Court (Before Mr. M. Keegan, Coroner)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

At the Court House, Bulli, on 16th instant, the Coroner (Mr. Keegan) conducted an Inquest relating to the death of John Thomas Shepherd,…

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W'gong Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Indecent Language

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 16

William J. Burns was charged with gsing indecent language in Grown Street. He pleaded guilty. Constable Barwick said defendant…

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Coroner's Court Inquest Held at Bulli (Before Mr. M. Keegan, Coroner)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

At the Court House, Bulli, on 16th instant, the Coroner (Mr. Keegan) conducted an inquest relating to the death of John Thomas Shepherd,…

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Case of Assault

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 3

Ellen Elizabeth Symons proceeded against her husband, John Henry Symons, for having assaulted her at their home, Station Street, Bulli, on…

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Husband and Wife Assault Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 4

Ellen E. Symons proceeded against John Henry Symons on a charge of assault. Mr. Duncan appeared for the…

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Police Court Wollongong -Wednesday. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Betting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 7

Cecil Robertson and John J. Larkin were charged with using a place for betting and pleaded guilty. Constable Morris deposed that on…

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Police Court Bull - MONDAY. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Travelling Without Paying Fare

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 3

Ernest Sly was charged with travelling by train between Thirroul and Coledale on l9th June last without having previously paid the fare…

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Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Adjournment

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 4

Reginald F. X. Connor was charged with driving at a speed dangerous to the public. Mr. Duncan, for the defendant,…

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W'gong Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. Goldie, S.M. REMANDED

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 7

Ronald Sheppard was charged with breaking and entering the residence of Mrs. Marion Mitchell at Austinmer and stealing goods valued…

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Small Debts Court. Bulli.-monday. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Claim for Work Done

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 3

James Hill proceeded against Robert Crum to recover the sum, of £30/14/0 for motor repair work performed at the garage of plaintiff…

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Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 August 1936 · page 2

At the Kiama Police Court yesterday before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M., several cases were heard, in which pleas of guilty were entered, as follows:—…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 17

Albert Warrington proceeded against Leslie Stanley Taylor claiming £32/1/8 wages. Mr. Maguire appeared for the…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Betting Charges

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 7

William Morris Gallon was charged with using a place for betting, at Port Kembla. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was…

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Industrial Court. WOLLONGONG.—WEDNESDAY.(Before Mr. Goldle S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 13

Albert Warrington proceeded against Leslie Stanley Taylor, claiming f32/l/8 for wages. Mr. Maguire appeared for the…

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W'gong Court WEDNESDAY (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Trespassing Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 17

Robert McLelland, Thomas Green Mat Scrrell, Harry Russell and Colin Michell were each charged with trespassing on railway property at…

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Coroner's Court Inquiry Held at Port Kembla) (Before Mr. Keegan, Coroner)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 21

At Port Kembla on Thursday, an inquiry was conducted into the death of Stephen Frank Pankhurst, which occurred at Wollongong Hospital on…

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Coroner's Court Inquiry Held at Pt. Kembla. (Before Mr. Keegon, Deputy Coroner)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 2

At Port Kembla on Thursday of last week, an inquiry was conducted into the death of Stephen Frank Pankhurst, which occurred at Wollongong…

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Wollongong Court. Wednesday (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Stealing Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 7

George Thomas Simpson was charged with stealing a sheet of galvanised iron, the property of Lysaght[?] Ltd. and valued at 1/6. He pleaded…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 7

George Thomas Simpson pleaded guilty to stealing a sheet of galvanised iron, valued at 1/6, the property of the A.I. & S. Go. Ltd…

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