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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1940

363 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 19

Serious Charge Nurse Before Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 7

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Sutherland, S.M., Aurore Rosberg (42) was charged with attempting to administer poison to…

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Wollongong Court THURSDAY. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Council Prosecution

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 16

William Walker was proceeded against by North Illawarra Council on a charge of selling adulterated milk. He pleaded guilty and was…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY Before Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, S.M. Riotous Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 7

Charles Bouboia (40) was fined £2 or four days on a charge of riotous behaviour. Constable Costello said defendant…

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Licensing Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 3

At the Quarterly Licensing Court, Sergt. Dibden, Licensing Inspector, presented his report showing that all premises were in good order…

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Police Court Wollongong—monday (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Street Betting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 2

John Joseph Gallagher (38) pleaded guilty to street betting. Sergt. King said defendant was arrested on Saturday, when he had a…

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District Court at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 2

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

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District Court Wollongong—monday (Before His Honor Judge Nield)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 9

Andrew Fraser v Hugh Montgomery and Dorothy Briggs, money due, 134/17/1. Mr. Duncan for plaintiff; defendants…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Remanded

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 2

James Charles Hopkins (23) was charged with driving a motor car whilst under the influence of liquor, also with driving in a dangeron…

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Bulli Court Friday. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Indecent Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 2

William Hunt, charged with indecent behaviour at Ryan's Hotel, Thirroul, was fined 15/- with 8/- costs…

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Small Debts Court Wollongong—monday (Before Mr. J. A, S. Balmain, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 2

South Coast Motors Pty. Ltd. proceeded against A. W. Fyfe, claiming £17/11/0 for repairs to a motor vehicle, while defendant claimed damage in a…

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Alleged Assault Information Dismissed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 8

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., Percival John Edwards proceeded against Matthew Edwards proceeded against Matthew Bell on a charge of…

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Coroner's Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 8

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

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Police Court Wollongong—thursday (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Traffic Breaches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 9

George Ford, for failing to keep to the left of a double yellow centre line on North Wollongong overhead bridge, was fined 30/-, with 8/- costs…

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Police Court Wollongong—monday (Before Mr. J. A. S. .Balmain, S.m.) Indecent Language & Resist Arrest

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 2

Armo Lekola (38), labourer, pleaded guilty to using Indecent language and resisting arrest. Constable Thatcher said defendant…

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Conflicting Evidence Death of Robert Robson Coroner's Court Adjourned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

At Scarborough on Tuesday, the Bulli District Coroner, Mr. R. B. Dunlop, J.P., conducted an inquest on the body of Robert Robson…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Adjournments

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 2

Henry James McLean (54) a plumber was charged with driving a motor lorry whilst under the influence of liquor; also with driving…

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Police Court Wollongong Thursday Before Mr. Balmain. S.M. Traffic Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 9

Eric C. Brown, pleaded not guilty to two charges, (1) Negligent driving: (2) Failing to report an accident. Mr. R. J. Atkins appeared for…

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Wollongong Court THURSDAY. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Betting Charges

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 5

Charles Bonell (25) charged with betting, pleaded guilty and was fined £20. Sergt King said defendant's book…

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Bulli Court Friday. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Offensive Behaviour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 2

John Goudie (26) and Cecil H. Stacey (36) were each charged with offensive behaviour and pleaded guilty…

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Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

Herbert Concannon (27) pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing one camera and one pair of pliers, valued at £1/12/0, the property of Richard…

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