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Courts & crime, 1903

272 stories in South Coast's papers · page 8 of 14

Court News

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 11 July 1903 · page 5

Before Mr. Roberts, P.M., and Mr. Richardson, J.F., court opened on Thursday. APPEAL COURT…

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Yesterday's Court. a Motley Collection. Amusing Cases

Southern Star · Wednesday 22 July 1903 · page 2

MR. HAWKINS, P.M., has never, since his arrival in Begs, had such a motley crowd to deal with as yesterday morning were called before him…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. Hawkins, P.M.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 2

An ejectment case, Water Curtis (by his agent, E. O. Watson) v. Catherine Wagenicht, was postponed until Monday next, fresh summons to issue…

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Licensing Court

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 3

At the Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Messrs. H. S. Hawkins, P.M., W. .T. L[?]ne and T. Atkinson, J’s.P., a renewal of license was granted to G. D. Cavell, of…

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Land Court

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 2

The local Land Board (Messrs. C. E. F[?]ch, chairman, H. O. T. Cowdrey and Th[?] Cochrane, J’s.P.) dealt with several ca[?]e on Wednesday and Thursday last…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, 21St July. (Before Mr H. S. Hawkins, P.m.) Charles R[?]sey V. J. TAYLOR

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 2

This was an action for slander, plaintiff claiming £10 damages. Mr Blomtield, who appeared for defendant, asked if the court had any jurisdiction in the matter,…

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An Hotel Burglary

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 2

A most daring burglary is reported by the Braidwood prese. The spirit store at the rear of Allen's Courthouse Hotel was entered during Saturday night and some 20 gallons…

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Burglary at Terrara

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 5

Last Friday night a daring burglary was effected at the residence of Mrs Campbell, Terrara. The unwelcome visitors got into the bedroom in which Mr "Jack" Campbell…

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Nowra Police Court. Tuesday, July 28. (Before the P.M.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 8

"William Spain pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness in Kinghorn-street on the 27th instant. Fined 2s 6d. Ada Stephenson was charged at the…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, July 28. Before Messrs W. N. Dote, P.M., and Z. G. Bice, J.P.

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 2

William Spain pleaded guilty to drunkenness in Kinghorn street on Monday, and was fined 2s 6d; in default, four hours imprisonment…

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Licensing Court. Nowra, Tuesday, July 28. Before Messrs W. N. Pore, P.M., and Z. G. Bice, J.P.

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 2

Thomas Henry Russell applied for a renewal of publican's license in respect of the Numba Hotel. Applicant did not appear…

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Police Court. Nowra, Tuesday, July 28. Before Messrs W. N. Dovet P.M., and Z G. Bice, J.P.

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 2

William Spain pleaded guilty to drunkenness in Kinghorn street on Monday, and wan fined 2s 6d; in default, four hours imprisonment…

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Licensing Court. Nowra, Tuesday, July 28. Before Messrs W. N. Pove, P.M., and Z. G. Bice, J.P.

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 2

Th [?] H[?]nry Russell applied for a renewal of publican’s license in respect of the Numba Ho e Applicant did not appear…

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Nowra Police Court. Tuesday, Aug. 4. (Before the P.M. and Mr D. Hyam, J.P.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 5 August 1903 · page 7

John Holland, a youth, appeared charged with having stolen from the person of James Patrick Duncombe the sum of 18s 6d in silver, and a purse…

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Licensing Court. Nowra, Tuesday, August 4. Before Messrs W. R. N. Dove, P.M.,, and Z. G. Bice, J. P.

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 5 August 1903 · page 2

At the adjourned [?] of application by Thomas Henry Russell for renewal of license in respect of the Numba Hotel, there was no…

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Small Debts Court Nowra, Tuesday, August 4. Before Messrs W. R. N. Dove, P.M., and D. Hyam, J.P. J. G. LAMBERT v. [?] HETHERINGTON

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 5 August 1903 · page 2

Claim, 16s, money lent. The plaintiff deposed that he lent the money to defendant in Nowra, in February, 1901. There was no defence Verdict…

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Licensing Court, Nowra, Tuesday, August 4. Before Messrs W. R. N. Dove, p M und Z, G. Bice, J.P.

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 6 August 1903 · page 2

At the adjourned hearing of application by Thomas Henry Russell for renewal of license in respect of the Numba Hotel, there was no Appearance…

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Small Debts Court. Nowra, Thursday, August 4. Before Messr W. R. N. Dove, P.M., and D. Hyam, J.P. J. G. LAMBEBT V. J As. Hetherington

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 6 August 1903 · page 2

Claim, 16, murray lent. The plaintiff deposed that he lent the money to defendant in Nowra, in February, 1901. There was no defence, Verdict…

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Eden [?] Court

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 2

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A kangaroo Volley Assault Case

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

The Shoalhaven police magistrate, Mr W. R. N. Dove, was engaged all day Thursday in Hearing at the Kangaroo Valley court a charge of assault preferred by John Burke…

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