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South Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

174 stories in South Coast's papers · page 2 of 9

C0barg0 Court

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 6

At Cobargo Court Thursday, 5th instant, Thomas Doyle, of Bermagui, laborer, against whom a sequestration order was made on 5th February, was…

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Charge of Alleged Sheep Stealing. Braidwood Police Court

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 8

At the Braidwood Police Court on Tuesday, last week, before Mr. Forrest, P.M., Patrick Joseph Donnelly, grazier, of Gininderra, was charged…

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Wollongong Police Court

The South Coast Register · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 3

At the Wollongong Police Court, Thomas Prince, alias Thomas Jackson, was committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions on a charge…

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District Court Held at Nowra Court House, Thursday, March 12 (Before His Honor Judge Sheridan.)

The South Coast Register · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

David Fletcher, sheep farmer, of Yalwal, proceeded against Edward Clement McAllister, grazier, of Goulburn, for money owing under an…

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District Court Thursday, March 12. (Before His Honor, Judge Sheridan.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 4

The first case mentioned was Emery v Emery on which barristers were engaged. Mr. H. Moffitt (instructed by Marriott & Olivr) appeared for…

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Warden's Court at Braidwood. (Before Mr. Forrest, P.M., Warden)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 7

William McDonald and Hubert J. Dnholm applied for a prospecting area of 300 ares within N. V. McGrath's Crown Lease, parish of Meangora, to…

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District Court Thursday, March 12. (Before His Honor Judge Sheridan)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 3

David Fletcher v. E. C. McAlister. Mr. Manion for plaintiff; Mr. MacMahon (instructed by Mr. Thomas, Goulburn) for defendant. This was a…

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Berry Police Court

The South Coast Register · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 1

The Court of Petty Sessions was held at the Berry Police Court on Tuesday afternoon last before Mr. A. E. Chapman, S.M…

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Police Court Wednesday, March 18. (Before Mr. Chapman, P.M.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 4

Mr. Ryan appeared and pleaded guilty on behalf of Norbert F. Coveny for failing to renew his motor license. Fined 5- and 8- costs…

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Berry Police Court. Tuesday, March 17. (Before Mr. Chapman, P.M.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 4

Berry Council proceeded against Charles Moulds, as occupier of a house at Bomaderry, under the Public Health Act, for failing to comply with a…

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Warden's Court. (Before Mr. Graham, M.W.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 4

At Nowra Courthouse, on Tuesday last, the following were dealt with:-- Application for suspension of six, months' labor conditions, by Wesley…

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Nowra Police Court Wednesday. March 18. (Before Mr. Chapman, P.M.)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 4

Mr. Ryan appeared and pleaded guilty on behalf of Norbert F. Coveny for failing to renew his motor license. Fined 5/- and 8/- costs…

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Berry Police Court Tuesday, March 17. (Before Mr. Chapman, P.M.)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 1

Berry Council proceeded against Charles Moulds, as occupier of a house at Bomaderry, under the Public Health Act, for failing to comply with a…

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Mining Warden's Court (Before Mr. Graham, M.W.)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 1

At Now [?] on Tuesday last the following were [?]…

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Burglary Again

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 1

Another daring burglary took place in Candelo on Saturday night, Mr. B .A. Sharpe's store premises being entered and the cash register taken…

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Searching for the Southern Cloud in the Nerriga District. Nowra Police Ordered Out to Search

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 6

With Constable Cook in command, accompanied by Constable Williams, with Mr. Stan Hanson at the wheel of his car, Mr. Bill Massey, who claims to…

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Six Years’ Gaol Cattle-breeder Sentenced Caused Poison to Be Taken

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 7 April 1931 · page 1

In the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday last William James Rixon, 95 [?] cattle-breeder, was sentenced by Mr. Justice [?]alse Rogers…

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Kiama Police Court

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 3

At Kiama Police Court Alexander Paterson charged Walter Fittler with unlawful assault and conducted his own case…

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Defendant Discharged Motor Garage Theft Case

The South Coast Register · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

A ease that aroused considerable district interest was heard at the Kiama Police Court on Tuesday last before Mr, Chapman, S.M…

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Mining Warden's Court Thursday, April 16. (Before Mr. Graham)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 1

E. Pincombe v. William Fletcher and George Heron. Mr. Manion for Fletcher and Heron. This included three complaints: (1) That the…

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