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Courts & crime, 1916

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A Milton Police Court Case

The Nowra Leader · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 6

An interesting case came up for hearing at the local court on Thursday, when Mr. J. Shoebridge (of Shallow Crossing)…

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Police Court

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 8

At the court on the 27th, before Mr. Clegg, P.M., John Shoebridge sought the recovery of a bullock claimed by Mr. Hapgood, of Cockwhy, and sold by Mr. W. Box…

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Our New Police. the Picturesque Side of a Was Patrol

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 6

We dipped out of harbour at the darkening, picking our way like a girl crossing a muddy street, for we showed no lights, and our big brothers were…

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Nowra Police Court. Tuesday, May 23. Before Mr. Clegg, P. M.

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 1

Fred Keft, for whom Bert Cox pleaded guilty, was fined 40s and 6s costs for destroying trees on one of the Council's streets without the…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, May 23. (Before Mr. Clegg, P. M.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 6

Trustees of Estate late David Lamond v. C. H. Hampson, claim for £28 4s, rents collected. Defendant did not appear. Mr…

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Small Debts' Court. Tuesday, May 23. (Before Mr. Clogg. P..M.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 1

Trustees of Estate of late David Lamond v. Charles Hampson, claim of £28, rent collected by defendant. Mr. Marriott appeared for plaintiff…

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Trouble Over a Bull. Wollongong District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Fitzhardin[?]

The Nowra Leader · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 5

A. W. Duncan sued the Mo[?] Kembla Coaf Co., claiming £70 damages for loss of a bull killed by the Co[?]pary locomotive near Port Kemb[?]…

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Police Court. Monday, May 20Th. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.)

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 31 May 1916 · page 2

Darcy Abbott and Joseph Schubnck were charged with riotous behaviour, and the latter was also charged with using indecent…

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Kangaroo Valley Police Court. (Before Mr. Clegg, P.M. and Messrs John Nelson, and J. F. C[?]len, Js.P.). Monday, May 22

The Nowra Leader · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 4

IMPORTANT IMPOUNDING CASE. At Kangaroo Valley Police Court, on Monday week. William Henry Bell, of Wingello, proceeded against Heanry…

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Monday’s Court. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd. P.M.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 4

At Bega [?] court on Monday, before Mr Shepherd, P.M., two young men. Joseph Herbert Sellback and Darby Helmond Astott ware charged…

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Howard v. Bega Municipality. Supreme Court. in Banco. (Before Mr, Justice Sly, Mr. Justice Gordon, and Mr. Jusliee Ferguson.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 5

Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C., and Mr Dickhura, instructed by Messrs. Bland and Cunningham, of Bega by their agents. Messrs…

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Police Court. Tuesday, 6Th June. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.)

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

Claude Underhill pleaded guilty to a breach of the motor truffle regulations, and was fined £1 and 6s costs…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., and Thos. Cochrane, J.P.)

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

Application for renewal of license by J. H. Beresford, Central Hotel, Bega, was postponed to 19th inst., pending completion of…

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Eden District Court

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 4

At Eden District Court on Friday last, before His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge, M. Egan sought to recover £127 dam…

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Yesterday’s Court. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

Chris Nolan pleaded guilty to a breach of the Early Closing Act and was fined 10s and Court coats 6s…

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Police Court. Monday, 19Th June. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.)

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 21 June 1916 · page 2

Chris. Nolan was charged with a breach of the Early Closing Act by selling good after six o'clock. Sgt. Curtois said that about a…

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Eden District Court

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 4

At Eden District Court on Friday before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge. M. Egan sought to recover £127 damages from Jas Hopkins…

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District Court Wednesday, June 21, (Before His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 2

Joshua Britten v. T. J. Kelly and John D’Arcy, executors Gleeson Estate, claim of £39, being 6s per week, half the cost of…

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District Court Wednesday, June 21, (Before His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 4

Lewin and Zingel v. Howle. Claim for £17 5s 3d, . Mr Curtis for plaintiffs and Mr Bland for defendant…

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District Court. Wednesday, June 21Th. (Before His Honor, Judge Fitzbardinge.)

The Bega Budget · Saturday 24 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Shepherd, Deputy Sheriff, also occupied a seat on the bench. Lewin and Zingel v. Dr. Howle…

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