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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1941

356 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 18

Lower Court Evidence

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 2

The evidence given at Bulli Court on Friday was: -- Det. J. S. Brown, of Wollongong. said: About 10.30 a.m. on 16th Feb.,…

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Police Court Wollongong -- MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) on Licensed Premises

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 2

A number of men were charged with being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. ' Sergt. Spicer said about 8.30 p.m…

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Sailor Before Court Informoation Proved, but Dismissed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 9

Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., at the Wollongong court, John F. Thompson (41) sailor, was charged with malicously damaging two doors…

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Drive Under Influence Judge Expresses Surprise at Police Instructions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 1

At the Wollongong Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, Judge Nield expressed great surprise at an instruction issued to Police officers in regard to…

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Youth Before Children's Court Placed in Custody of Parents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 9

In the Wollongong Children's Court yesterday a 17-years-old youth was charged with (1) stealing a gold double cased Elgin watch, the…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) on Licensed Premises

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 15

Six defendants were charged with being found on licensed premises (Crown Hotel) during unlawful hours on Jan 26th…

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Court of Reference Claim by Port Kembla Resident Argument to Be Heard in Sydney

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 11

A number of people have enquired from us if the findings of the Court of Reference, in which C. H. Messiter, Port Kembla, sought compensation…

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Industrial Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court Wollongong, on Monday, Reginald Sloan was awarded £2106, balance of wages due as a yardman, in a claim…

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Industrial Magistrates Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 20

Reginald Stanley Sloan was successful in his claim against H. Wilson for £21/0/6 balance of wages due as yardman in defendant's wood…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 7

For exceeding the speed limit the following fines were imposed:--Fred Carter (speed 50-52 m.p.h.), fined £2 with 8 costs; William H. Doyle (42-45…

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Compensation Commission Court House, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 11

The above Commission has been sitting at the Court House, Wollongong, before His Honour Judge Moffitt. The following claims have been dealt…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 20

Daniel Hogan (50) charged with vagrancy, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment. Constable W. Smith said he had…

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Coroner's Court Bulli--tuesday (Before Mr. R. B. Dunlop, District Coroner.) Death of Patrick Biggins

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 6

An inquest on the body of Patrick Biggins who died as the result of injuries received while working at the pit top of Old Bulli Mine, on…

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Murder Mystery. at Cinema To-night (Wed.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 3

All lovers of an exciting murder mystery well enacted, will appreciate Peter Lorre in "Stranger on the Third Floor", showing at the Kiama…

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Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 6

Jack Peacock (27) was charged with stealing a piece of steel, the value of 1-, the property of the A.I. & S., Port Kembla…

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Assault

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 6

Jenkin Davies proceeded against Cecil Cornelius and Jack Cornelius on a charge of assault. Bath pleaded not guilty…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 2

Jack Peacock (27) charged with stealing a piece of steel, valued at 17, the property of A.I. and S. Coy, pleaded guilty and was fined £2 or…

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Police Boys' Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 6

The possibility of establishing a police boys' club in Wollongong was discussed at a public meeting on Tuesday night…

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Wollongong Court

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 16

James R. A. Kale was charged with negligent driving. Mr. A. G. Higgins appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty…

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Police Court Wollongong -- MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Use Place for Betting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 6

Frederick W. Mowll (23) was fined £5 on a charge of using a place for betting at the rent of Timbs residence, Bong Bong-road, Dapto…

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