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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1941

356 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 18 of 18

Albion Park Police Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 November 1941 · page 1

At the Albion Park Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., James Edward Downes was charged with…

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Albion Park Police Station

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 November 1941 · page 5

Mr. J. J. Cahill, Minister for Public Works, has sent the following letter to Mr. H. T. Fowles, M.L.A.:— "In reply to your personal…

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Police Court Wollongong--monday (Before Mr. Balmain, S.m.) Negligent Driving

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 8

On a charge of negligent driving, to which he pleaded guilty, Horace C. McCarthy was fined 30 and 8 costs. Constable Thatcher stated he was…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 2

Ernest John Kent and Colin T. Stewart were each fined 15/- with 8/ costs for smoking in a public hall. Constable Smith said Kent was…

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Police Court Wollongong--monday (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Assault

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 8

Edward James Sullivan (35), charged with assaulting Herbert Hunter, pleaded guilty and was fined £3 or six days…

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Industrial Court Wollongon G--tuesday (Before Mr. Balmain, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 3

In the industrial Magistrate's Court, Wollongong, on Tuesday, Gwendoline Matthews claimed £2020, alleged to be balance of wages due from Laura…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

June Sheila, Harvey (23) domestic, and Oddvar Klausen (22) rigger, were each charged with stealing a black pomeranian dog, valued at £5…

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Police Prepared

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 9

Inspector Eraser, in charge of the Wollongong police district, is very satisfied with the way all sections are working to be prepared for air raids…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Alleged Theft of Dog

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 22

June Sheila Harvey (23) and Oddvar Klausen (22) were each charged with stealing a pomeranian dog, valued at £2 the property of Andrew…

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Police Court Wollongong -- MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) All About a Dog

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 7

June Sheila Harvey and Addvar-Klausen were charged with stealing a pommeranian dog, valued at £2, the property of Andrew Matthews. Both…

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District Court at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 2

The District Court opened at Wollongong on Monday last, before his Honor Judge Nield. £300 VERDICT…

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Industrial Court Claim for Wages and Overtime

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 18

A claim for £20/2/- balance of wages and overtime as a kitchenmaid—waitress was made in the industrial Magistrate's Court at…

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District Court Wollongong -- MONDAY (Before His Honor Judge Nield) Successful Claim

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 2

Sidney John Thorne claimed £400 from Erie C. J. Fisher, for damages for negligence, The claim arose out of a motor…

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Industrial Court Wollongong -- MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Five Charges

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 7

Deny Venardos was proceeded against by Kenneth E. Vaughan, Industrial Inspector, for failure to post up roster; two charges of falling to…

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Bulli Police Court Friday (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Exceed Speed Limit

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 4

Leonard Light, charged with exceeding the speed limit, and having an inefficient silencer, pleaded guilty and was fined £3 and 8 costs, on the first…

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Police Court Wollongong -- MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Exceed Speed Limit

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 10

The following fines were imposed for exceeding the speed limit: David W. Cruickshanks (speed. 42-44 m.p.h.) 30 and 8 costs: Charles B. Dunn…

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Bulli Court FRIDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain S.m.) Adjournments

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 December 1941 · page 7

John Neaves Smith was charged with driving in a dangerous manner also with negligent driving. Constable Smith said he had been…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 December 1941 · page 11

Charged with begging in Farrell Road, Bulli, Jack William Frederick West (70) a pensioner, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 24 hours…

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