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South Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

206 stories in South Coast's papers · page 5 of 11

Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, May 7. Before Mr. Nisbett, P.M. . Alleged False Pretences. Accused Committed

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 2

James Maguire, on bail, was charged with obtaining from William Martin the sum of £4 by means of false pretences. Mr. Marriott appeared for…

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Small Debts Court. Nowra, Tuesday, May 7

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 2

Before Sir. Nisbett, P.M. Shoalhaven Co operative Society, Ltd. v. John Baxter.—Claim £1 19s 8d. No defence Mr. T. M. Cox, manager of the…

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Warden's Court. Monday May 5. Application to Mine on Private Property. (Before the District Mining Warden )

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 7

Mr W. W. Wood made an application, on behalf of a syndicate, for a mining lease consisting of 55 acres 32 roods on the southern side or the Shoalhaven…

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A Yalwal Assault Case

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 3

At the Nowra Court yesterday, before Mr. Nisbett, P.M., John Siverwright, a lad, was charged with .assaulting. Thomas Trcvarthen, a lad employed on one of the…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, May 7 Before Mr. Nisbett, P.M. Alleged False Pretenoes. Accused Committed

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 2

James Maguire, on bail, was charged with obtaining from William martin the sum of £4 means of false presences. Mr. Marriott appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Trench for…

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Nowra Police Court. Tuesday; May 7 (Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.m.) Alleged False Pretences

The Kangaroo Valley Times · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2

James Maguire, on built; was charged with obtaining from William, Martin the sum of by means of [?] Mr. Marriott appeared for the prosecution…

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Nowra Bridge Hotel License. Application Tor a Transfer. Technical Objection by the Police Magistrate

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

At a special sitting of the licensing Court at the Nowra Courthouse yesterday, the Police Magistrate end Mr. Z, G, Bice, ad. judicating…

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Nowra Police Court. Tuesday, May 14. (Before the P.M. and Messrs Bice and Hyam, Js.P.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 5

John Kennedy pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly. Fined 5s, or 24 hours in the look-up. Fine paid. (Before the P.M.)…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, May 14, Before Messrs. Nisbett, P.M., Z. G. Bice, and D, Hyam., Js,P. Insulting Language

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

George Green, charged with using insulting language to George Hayes, Inspector of Nuisances, failed to appear, the summons not having been served.—…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, May 14. (Before the P.M. and Mr Bice, L.Ms.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 5

A renewal of license was granted to Benjamin Louttit, of the Wandandian Hotel. It transpired that the licensee had allowed the license to run out,…

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Nowra Bridge Hotel License. Application for a Transfer. Technical Objection by the Police Magistrate

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 2

At a special sitting of the Licensing Court at the Nowra Courthouse yesterday, the Police Magistrate and Mr. Z. G. Bice, adjudicating…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, May 14. Before Messrs, Nisbett, P.M., Z. G. Bice, and D. Hyam, Js.P. Insulting Language

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 2

George Green, charged with using insulting language to George Hayes, Inspector of Nuisances, failed to appear, the summons not having been served.—…

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Appeal Court

Moruya Examiner · Friday 17 May 1901 · page 2

THE Court to deal with appeals against the recent assessment by the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday last. The P.M., Mr. Elliott, occupied the bench, in company with…

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Police Court. Nowra, Saturday, May 18

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

Before Mr, Nisbett, P.M. John Stevenson was lined 10s or 7 days for being drunk in Kinghorn—street and 20s or 7 days for using indecent language…

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The Goulburn Murder

Southern Star · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

BELOW are the particulars given at the inquest of the horrible murder in the heart of Goulburn, and which has defied all the efforts of police and…

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Licensing Court. Friday, May 17. (Before the P.M. and Mr. Bice, L.M.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

Application by Alexander Pollock for transfer of the license of the Bridge Hotel, Nowra. Mr. Marriott for applicant, who deposed he…

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Police Court. Nowra, Steady, May 18. Before Mr. Nesbit, P.M.

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 2

John Stevenson was fined 10s or 7 days for behind drunk in [?] street and 20a or 7days for using indecent language Purer Bisley a State boy was…

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Nowra Police Court. Wednesday, May 22. (Before the p.m.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 May 1901 · page 10

Percy Brierly, a state boy, appeared in custody charged with stealing a quantity of jewellery from David Barron, of Numba, valued at £10…

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Appeal Court

Moruya Examiner · Friday 31 May 1901 · page 2

THE Court to deal with appeals against the recent assessments by the Municipal Council continued on Tuesdays last, when the following cases were dealt with :—…

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Court of Marino Inquiry. the Innamincka - Murray Collision

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 June 1901 · page 2

IN Sydney an Wednesday last, before Judge [?] and Captains D. Dakin, and H. W[?] ass[?]rs an inquiry was [?] in reference to…

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