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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1948

263 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 14

Suspected Stealing Charge

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 1

About three tons of very valuable property were involved, said Sgt. W. J. Smith (Prosecutor), when asking…

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Magistrate Slates Drunken Drivers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 1

People who drive under the influence are not accepting their responsibilities, Mr. J. Fleeman, S.M. said on Monday, when fining a 56…

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Schoolboy's Assault on Child

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 2

A schoolboy admitted having indecently assaulted a six-year-old girl, when he appeared before the Wollongong…

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Police Warning

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 13

Inspector Hill, Officer-in-charge of Police at Wollongong, to-day issued a warning to householders; business proprietors, travellers and the…

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13 Years Old Boy on Assault-Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 19

A 13 years old boy appeared at Wollongong Children's Court on Thursday of last week charged with indecently assaulting…

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Cyclist Called Police 'Scabs'

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 19

A motor cyclist who called two policemen 'scabs' as he rode past them at Mt. Kembla, on November 8. was fined £2 and…

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Called Police Officers 'Scabs'

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 2

A man who called two police officers 'scabs' while they were on duty at Mt. Kembla on November 8 was fined £2…

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Youth with Mania for Motor Cycles Given 12 Months Gaol

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 18

A 20 years old labourer, described by police as having, a "mania for motor cycles", was sentenced to 12 months hard…

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Police Sgt. on Holidays Arrested Miner in Hotel

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 3

A police sergeant, who was on holidays, and went into the Bellambi Hotel attired in mufti last Thursday afternoon for a quiet drink, had to turn to and arrest a 30 years old miner. he finally charged the miner with using indecent language, resisting arrest…

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Three tons of suspected goods confiscated by police from dealer

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 16

About three tons of suspected goods, including a quantity of scrap metals, had been taken into custody by olice from a…

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Kiama Court

Kiama Independent · Saturday 18 December 1948 · page 6

Mr. J. Fleeman only required an hour to dispose of all cases listed at the Kiama Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday last…

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Albion Park Court of Petty Sessions

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 22 December 1948 · page 6

Although there was a long list of cases to be heard at Albion Park Court before Mr. J. Fleeman. S. M., on Friday last in most instances…

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Gaol Term for Motorist Magistrate's Stern Warning

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 1

A 52 years old labourer Thomas James Baldwin, was sentenced to three months hard labour at Wollongong Court on Monday after he had pleaded guilty to driving a motor lorry under the influence…

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Petrol Theft

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 11

Over 150 gallons of petrol were stolen through a garage bowser at the corner of Burelli and Atchison Streets, Wollongong, on Tuesday…

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Police Warning

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 1

Inspector Hill, Officer in Charge of Police at Wollongong, to-day issued a warning to householders, business…

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Youths Charged Illegal Use of Car

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 5

Two youths appeared before Mr. J. Fleeman, S.M., at the Wollongong Court of Petty Sessions on Monday and were…

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Police Citizens Boys' Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 19

The Committee sponsoring the three girts who now represent the Freidelle Clothing Factory have reached their, quota already…

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Wollongong PoliceCitizens' Boys Club

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 5

The committee sponsoring the three girls who represent the Freidelle Clothing Factory has reached its quota already. The…

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Youths Charged with Illegally Taking Damaging Car to Extent of £200

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 1

Two youths, who allegedly illegally took and overturned a car—damaging it to the extent of £200—appeared at Wollongong Court on Monday morning. One of the youths, Leslie Baker…

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Albion Park Court S.p. Betting

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 10

Patrick Thomas Ryan pleaded guilty to an S.P. betting charge in relation to premises at Shellharbour…

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