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Courts & crime, 1902

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Moss Vale Police Court. Tuesday, April 22, 1902. (Before Mr. W. S. Caswell. P.M.)

The Kangaroo Valley Times · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

Wm. Thomas Merryong Cooper was before the court on remand from Grenfell charged with stealing a horse, saddle and bridle, and separately with stealing a saddle and bridle, the property…

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Nowra Police Court. Tuesday, April 29. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. R. T. Thorburn, J.P.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 7

Frederic Augusts Sievewright sued Alexander Hielman, as manager, as manager of the Pioneer Gold-mine at Yalwal, for £1 6s., for work and labor done…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, April 29. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M., and Mrs. R. T. Thornburn, J.P. Claim for Wages

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 2

Frederick Augustus Sievewright, of Yalwal, summoned Alexander Hielman, for the sum of £1 6s for wages. The plaintiff deposed that he was a…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday APRIL 29. Before Mr. j: H. Nisbett, P.M., and Mr. R. T. Thorburn. J.P. Claim for Wagrs

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 2

Frederick Augustus Sisvewright, of Yalwal, summoned Alexander Hielman, fur the sum of £1 6s for wages. The plaintiff deposed that he was a…

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Police Court. Friday, 2nd MAY (Before Mr. Hawkins, P.M.)

Southern Star · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

CECIL SAMUEL BADGER, on remand, was charged with the theft of a bicycle, the property of James Kennedy, on the night of 27th ultimo. Accused pleaded "not…

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District Court. Nowra Wednesday, April 30. Before His Honor, Acting-Judge J. H. P. Murray. Bush Lawyer

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

J. A. Smith and Partners seed William Clarke Falls Creek, for the sum of [?]6 11s 1d, goods sold and delivered. Mr. T. Marriott appeared for…

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Kangaroo Valley Court Thursday, May 1. (Before Messrs. T Rendell son, and J. Nelson, Js. P.) Pigeon Stealing

The Kangaroo Valley Times · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 2

Rbbt. Vincent of the Pioneer Hotel, proceeded against John Sharman labourer for that he did on Saturday April 26 kill 12 pigeons with intent to steal same said pigeon being the…

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Nowra Police Court. Monday, May 5. (Before the P.M.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 7 May 1902 · page 6

Thomas Simpson appeared in custody, under remand from Milton, charged with having, by means of a false pretence, to wit by representating that he was authorized to…

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Police Court. Tuesday, the 6Th May, 1902. Before Mr. Hawkins, P.M.

Southern Star · Wednesday 7 May 1902 · page 2

CECIL SAMUEL BADGER, on remand, was charged with the theft of a bicycle, the property of James Kennedy. (Evidence for the prosecution in this case was given…

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District Court. Wednesday, April 30. (Before Acting Judge Murray.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 7 May 1902 · page 11

E.Pritchard v. J. Rixon. Debt confessed. "Mr K Ryan, for plaintiff, asked that judgment be entered. Judgment according to confession…

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Police Court. Nowra, Monday, Mat 5. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. Alleged False Pretences

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 8 May 1902 · page 2

Thomas Simpson, a young man, was charged that he did on or about the 30th April ultimo, obtain from Mrs. Stapleton, at Tomerong, the sum of 2s…

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Police Court. (Before Mr H. S. Hawkins, P.M., on Tuesday, 6th May.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 3

Cecil Samuel Bagger, on remand, changed with stealing a bicycle valued at [?] the property of James Kennedy. Mr Curtis appeared for accused, who pleaded…

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A Police Magistrate Honored

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 2

Mr A Elliott, P. M., who has been transferred to Braidwood, was tendered a complimentary dinner by the Justices of the Peace, court officials, and legal gentlemen at…

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Kangaroo Valley Court. (Before Messrs. T. Rendall, sen., and J. Nelson, Js. P.) Pigeon Stealing

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 4

Robert Vincent, of the Pioneer Hotel, proceeded against John Sharman, laborer, for that he did on Saturday, April 26, kill 12 pigeons…

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Valedictory to the P.M. Mr. Elliott Honored by the Magistrates, Legal Profession, and Court Officials

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 5

Thursday being the best occasion on [?]ch Mr. A. Elliott would visit this district in his official capacity as Police Magistrate, the local beach of honorary…

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Nowra Police Court. Tuesday, May 13. (Before the P.M.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 6

Thomas Simpson appeared in custody charged with obtaining money from Mrs Stapleton, at Tomerong, by false pretences. The accused was under remand from Milton…

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Police Court. Monday, May 12. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M.

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 3

James Williams was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 5s or 24 hours. TUESDAY, MAY 13…

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Small Debts Court

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 2

At the Nowra court yesterday, before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M., and Dr. H. K. King, J.P., George Hayes sued Charles M’Kinnon for the sum of £2…

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Nowra Small Debts Court. Tuesday, May 13. (Before the P.M.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 5

Russell and Selman v. J. T. Rixon. Mr Russell stated that he had been paid the amount of the debt, but not the costs. He asked for a verdict for costs. Granted…

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Police Court. Monday May 12. Before Mr. J. ,.H. Nisbett , P.M.

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 15 May 1902 · page 3

James Williams was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 58 or 24 hours. TUESDAY, MAY 13…

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