Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

South Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

110 stories in South Coast's papers · page 3 of 6

Stealing by Finding

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 7

At the Bowral Police Court, before Mr. Sheridan. P.M., Norbert Hoare, of Moss Vale, was charged with fraudulently appropriating the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Case of Local Interest. Charge of Assault

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 2

At Wollongong Police Court, James S. Barham (formerly of Nowra) proceeded against Frederick James Roe, on a charge of assault. Mr. T…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Boys’ Club

The Bega District News · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 2

A committee meeting was held on Wednesday night last, Mr Inspector Martin presiding The resignations of Mr Don Balmain, treasurer, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Industrial Court

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 4

At the industrial Court, Nowra, on Wednesday, before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, S.M., the trading firm of Ison and Mison, sawmillers, Bridge Road,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Licensing Court

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 4

At the Licensing Court on Wednesday renewals of hotel licenses within the Police District controlled by Licensing Inspector Cahill, were…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Breach of the Liquor Act. Magistrate in Doubt

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 4

At Nowra Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, S.M., Walter Patrick Watson, licensee of the Prince of Wales' Hotel, Nowra,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Nowra Police Court. Wednesday, June 16th. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, S.M.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 4

George Edward McKane pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour in Kinghorn-street. Fined £1, 8- costs; in default three days. Fine paid…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Nowra Police Court Wednesday, June 16. (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.M.)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1937 · page 1

Matthew James Muller pleaded guilty to a breach of the Motor Act in not returning the number plate of a motor vehicle after the expiry of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Industrial Court

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1937 · page 1

Joseph Mison was changed with not baying e circular saw properly protected. The industrial inspector Mr. Raymond, deposed to giving…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Licensing Court Wednesday, June 16th. (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.M.)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1937 · page 3

Renewals of licenses of the district hotels were granted, there being no police objection. Mrs. Hardiman was granted per…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Settlement in the Bar Court Does Not Accept It

The Bega District News · Monday 21 June 1937 · page 2

At Bega District Court last week, before Judge Nelid, B. B. Egan, teameter, of Eden, sued J. J. King, hotelkeeper and sawmill owner, of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court The following cases were heard at the Berry Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. A. G. Hardwicke. P.M. R.J. Martey was fined 20/ with 8/ costs for offensive behaviour

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 1

R. J. Muthers appeared on a charge of being on licensed premises during prohibited hours, and pleaded not guilty. Mr. M. Oliver,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Stealing Charges. Two Men Remanded

The Nowra Leader · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 1

At the Kiama Police Court on Wednesday last week, before Mr. H. G. Marsh, J.P., two men appeared on several charges of stealing, etc…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Council’s Liabilities Court Decides

The Bega District News · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 1

Important questions concerning the liabilities it councils were decided by the Full Supreme Court by a majority ill a reserved judgment…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

District Court

The Nowra Leader · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 5

At the District Court, Nowra, yesterday (Thursday), before His Honor, Judge Neild, Oswald R. L. Heennn McNellee claimed £26 from Edwin O…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

District Court Thursday, July 8. (Before His Honor Judge Neild). Claim for Wages

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1937 · page 3

Oswald Alfred Heanan McNellee made claim, for balance of wages against Edwin Hughes. Mr. M. Oliver appeared for plaintiff, and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Kiama Police Court

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 4

At the Kiama Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.M., Albert Charles Bruce, 21, was charged with having on March 29…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Nowra Police Court. Wednesday, July 14. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, S.M.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 3

Archibald Egan was charged under the Motor Traffic Regulations, with failing to re-register his motor car, and was fined 5- and 8- costs…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

District Court. Thursday, July 8. (Before His Honor Judge Neild). Claim for Wages

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 10

Oswald Alfred Hennan McNellee made claim for balance of wages against Edwin Hughes. Mr. M. Oliver appeared for plaintiff, and Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Licensing Court Wednesday, July 14

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1937 · page 3

Transfer of license of the Commercial Hotel, Milton. Leo Thomas Chatfield applied for transfer from Albert J. Whiteman. Granted…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →