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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1936

325 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 17

Turf They Can Close the Gates If Occurrences Such As These Are Allowed. Three of the Best-hacked Horses in City Tattersull's Cup Put out of Court. "Regal Star the greatest certainty," said Owner and Jockey, when his

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 4

If the stewards don't take drastic steps to stop the sort of happenings' which occurred in City Tattersall's Cup at Randwick on Saturday they…

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Stealing Charges

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 3

Samuel Edmund Beresford pleaded guilty to stealing tobacco, valued at 5/10, from the shop of Misses M. and B. Doyle, Bulli, on 12th March last…

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Bulli Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Stealing Charges

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 19

Sam[?]el Edmond Beresford was charged with stealing 5/- worth of tobacco, the property of Misses Doyle at Bulli on March 12th. He pleaded…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 8

Thomas E. Gallagher pleaded guilty to a charge of tote betting at Corrimal. Sogt. Breeze staled that defendant's slip showed nine bets totalling: 13/-…

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Police Court Bulli—monday. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Language and Damage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 3

Thomas Lionel Johnson, a coloured person, minus one leg, pleaded guilty to each of two charges—malicious damage to a bay window at Family…

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Smart Work by Milton Police Constable

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

Owing to Constable Robertson, of Milton, being an observant man the mystery of a quantity of petrol having been stolen at Figtree was…

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Coroner's Court LATE J. W. GABBETT

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

An inquest was held at Wollongong Courthouse on Saturday by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. R. Musgrave, into the circumstances surrounding…

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W'gong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. Goldie, S.M.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 15

Reginald G. Sheppard, a Victorian was charged with stealing 23 gallons of petrol, the property of William G. Bryce, at Figtree, also with…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 5

Henry E. Hammond sued Lucy F. M. Hogben, claiming £33/4/8 for goods sold and delivered. Mr. F. Duncan appeared for…

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Coroner's Court Bulli.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Keegan, Coroner). Colliery Colliery Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 13

At the Court House, Bulli, on Wednesday, an inquest was conducted relating to the death of William Rutherford Gray, which occurred at Coaicliff…

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Coroner's Court Wollongong Saturday. (Before Mr. S. R., Musgrave, Deputy Coroner)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

An inquest was held at the Court House, Wollongong, on Saturday, touching the death of John William Gabbett…

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Coroner's Court BULLI — WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. M. Keegan, Coroner) Coalcliff Colliery Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 14

At the Court House, Bulli, on Wednesday, an Inquest was conducted relating to the death of William Rutherfore Gray, which occurred at the…

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Police Court Wollongong.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Stealing Shoes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 4

Walter Hunt was charged with stealing a pair of men's shoes, valued 12/-, the property of John Beattie. Constable Debney stated that the…

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Stealing Pumpkins

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 4

David Solomon and Charles Rogers were charged with stealing vegetables at West Dapto, valued 10/-, the property of Colin McPhail…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 16

Walter Hunt was charged with stealing one pair of men's shoes, valued at 12/- the property of John Beattit, on 21st. March. Defendant…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 13

Application for transfer of license of Harp Hotel, Wollongong, from Thomas O'Grady to F. J. Punch. Mr. Warren appeared for Punch…

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Fined £10 for Failing to Appear at District Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 1

At the District Court held at Wollongong on Monday, James Horton, of Five Islands Road, was fined £10 by His Honor Judge Nield for not obeying an…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 11

Australian Workers' Union James Annett. Subscriptions to Union. Mr. Roberts represented the Union and Mr. Maguire appeared for the…

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District Court Wollongong.—monday. (Before His Honor Judge Neild) Motor Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 4

James N. King proceeded against A N. Orange, claiming £20/16/0 for damages to his car, on the ground of negligent driving…

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District Court WOLLONGONG—MONDAY (Before His Honor Judge Neild) Claim for Damage

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 4

James N. King proceeded against A. E. Orange claiming £20/16/- damages in respect to a motor accident. Mr. F. Duncan appeared for the…

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