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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1941

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Coroner's Court Wollongong, March 8th

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 4

The Deputy Coroner (Mr. S. R. Musgrave, J.P.) conducted an inquest on Saturday on the body of Margaret Patricia Cornock, aged 8, who…

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Police Boys' Clubs Sidelights of the Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 6

Some aspects of the work of the Boys' Club in Sydney were given by Constable Stevens, who is superintendent of the Balmain Club, at the public…

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Kiama Police Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 2

Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., had a light list at the Kiama Police Court on Wednesday. One defendant did not appear, and others pleaded…

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Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 7

Frank Leo (36) pleaded guilty to charges of drunkenness and stealing a pair of shoes valued at 1611, the property of Joe Greenwood…

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Warden's Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

In the Warden's Court, Wollongong, on Wednesday, before Mr. F. A. Hynes, John Dawson, Bellambi, proceeded against William James Dawson,…

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Police Court Wollongong -- THURSDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Stole Slippers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 9

John Henry Street (19), a member of the A.I.F., charged with stealing a pair of gent's half hose and a pair of slippers, valued at 10-, the property…

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Police Court Wollongong -- MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Compete with Railways

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 7

Arthur Baratta pleaded guilty to operating a nubile vehicle in compet[?]tion with the railways, without paying the tax and was fined £1 with 8…

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Bulli Police Court Friday (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Cross Double Yellow Lines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 5

For crossing double yellow lines at the Devil's Elbow, Bulli Pass, the following were each fined 25 with 8 costs: R. J. Cunningham (Croydon),…

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Wollongong Court THURSDAY. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Negigent Driving

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 14

James Edward Parkinson was charged with driving a motor vehicle negligently, was fined £2 with 8/- costs. Constable Smith said at 5 p.m…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

For using a shed at the rear of Robertson's cottage in Market st., Wollongong, for betting purposes, Horace Edward Frankling, and…

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Bulli Court FRIDAY. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Crossing Centre Line

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

Charged with crossing the double yellow centre line at the Elbow, Bulli Pass, the following were each fined 25/ with 8/- costs…

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Industrial Court Wollongong -- THURSDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Breaches of Award

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 11

Commonwealth Rolling Mills Pty Ltd. pleaded guilty to falling to securely fence machinery; employ a boy under 16 years without certificate of…

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Police Court (Before Mr. Balmain, S.m.) Stealing Charge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 5

Sidney Hargreaves pleaded guilty to stealing a motor battery, the property of the Albion Motor Works, at Albion Park, valued at £2160…

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Man for Trial Safe Stealing Alleged

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 8

In the Wollongong Court, before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., on Monday, Frank Westacott Campbell was committed for trial on a charge of…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 7

Clyde Hillary Biddons (27) and George Robert Wise (37) were charged with street betting and were each fined £20 or forty days…

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Police Court Bulli--friday (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Negligent Driving

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 6

Charged with negligent driving, William Minto, Corrimal, pleaded guilty, and was fined £1 with 8 costs. Constable Holland said that at 7.15…

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Bulli Court FRIDAY. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Negligent Driving

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

William Minto charged with driving a motor, car in a negligent manner on Jan. 1st, at Woonona, pleaded guilty…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 20

Clyde H. Bidans (27) and George Robert Wise (37) were each charged with street betting. Each was fined £20 or forty days…

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Coroner's Court Wollongong--tuesday (Before Mr. S. R. Musgrave, J.P., Deputy Coroner)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 5

An inquest was held on Tuesday on the body of Charles Husband, who died on March 14 in Wollongong Hospital as the result of injuries…

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"Murder Among Friends". Drama at Cinema To-night

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 3

One of the latest and most exciting dramas, yet screened is "Murder Among Friends", featuring Mona Barrie, Marjorie Weaver and John…

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